Hawaii tourism and the overall economy of the Hawaiian Islands is expected to continue recovering during the second half of 2010 and beyond according to Hawaii’s Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. The gross domestic product (GDP) of Hawaii is expected to increase about 1.1 percent in 2010 and then 1.4 percent in 2011.

Lei greeting

Hawaii Aloha. Lei greeting!

If you are planning on visiting Hawaii there are many Hawaii guides for each of the islands. If you are specifically going to Maui, check out Maui Vacations Hawaii.

What is characterized as a “gradual optimism” continues to guide the DBET’s forecast which takes into account that Hawaii’s economy depends in a large part on the overall United States economy as well as international economies such as Japan. [click to continue…]

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Helicopter Kauai

by admin on August 6, 2010

The Hawaiian islands’ wondrous gifts were formed centuries ago. Today, the islands are explored by millions each year. Each island has its own accolades, even nicknames, as does Kauai, also known as the Garden Isle.

See Hawaii from the a Helicopter

Blown away from the air.

Nature is Kauai’s biggest asset. What was formed over time has been preserved and has flourished to offer visitors a wealth of things to see, from a variety of vantage points. Land tours are an experience their own, but a Kauai helicopter rides provide a unique thrill. Moreover, flights have access to inaccessible spots no one, even local residents, has seen on foot. Ninety percent of Kauai is inaccessible by car and 70 percent is inaccessible by foot, so to truly see the island, visitors should take a helicopter.

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Rare and Endangered Animals Abound in Hawaii

June 18, 2010

Hawaii Wildlife is a Precious Resource that must  be protected. Hawaii’s wildlife has been isolated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean for thousands of years giving the many species time to develop into a vast array of unique life forms that provide constant surprises. From colorful tropical fish, spinner dolphins, and humpback whales in [...]

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Furlough Fridays Still a Hot Topic of Debate In Hawaii

May 4, 2010

With the economy struggling both on a state and national level, the state of Hawaii decided to cut cost on government workers in the form of furlough Fridays.  This cut the employees work days on certain Fridays of the year.  While the policy was pretty straight forward, there was much debate about the education system.

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Will The Native Hawaiian Bill Pass?

February 24, 2010

Senator Daniel Akaka’s bill that would grant federal recognition to Native Hawaiians has passed the House—the 3rd time this type of bill has been approved by the House since 2000. In the past, the legislation has been killed in the Senate. The bill would allow Native Hawaiians to create their own sovereign government and give [...]

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Chicken Scratch

February 5, 2010

Chicken Talk Story by Shepherd Bliss First you hear their sounds. Then you see a man affectionately stroking a colorful bird. I came early, but a few dozen people were already gathering around the Mo’oheau Bandstand in downtown Hilo one recent Sunday morning. I was one of the first haoles to arrive.

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Hawaii Auto Problems

February 5, 2010

New Treatments for Our Auto Addiction by Alan D. McNarie Cultures invent words for the things that become important to them. Thai has a huge array of words for precisely describing the moods and emotional states of people, for instance. Hawaiian has various words to describe different types of rains, such as “kauanoe” and “kanilehua.”

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Powering Ahead

February 5, 2010

Powering Ahead – Green Energy vs Crude by David Bowman “Over all, rocks, wood, and water, brooded the spirit of repose, and the silent energy of nature stirred the soul to its inmost depths,” rhapsodized the landscape artist Thomas Cole in his 1835 “Essay on American Scenery.” Of course, energy oscillates between nature and humankind [...]

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The State of the State Parks

February 5, 2010

“We need our parks to be healing facilities. We need our parks to look like Hawai’i. But what do people see when they get to Hawai’i? It looks like California,” said a Kona resident, at a meeting on an October evening at Kealakehe High School.
The meeting was one of five such gatherings, organized by the [...]

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