Community News

Constant Winds Make Sandy Beach Ideal Place to Go Fly a Kite

Hawkins Biggins — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

On a Beautiful Sunday at Sandy Beach Park, longtime kite enthusiasts Art Ross and Darcy Kuba prepare to launch a 7’ x 5’ kite called the “Red baron”.

Real Estate Listing Inventory Spikes After Months of Decent

Chelsey Kobatake Flanagan — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:00:00 +0000

Typically the first quarter of each new year has the fewest number of home sales when compared to the remaining quarters. As it can take approximately 45 to 60 days for a property to transfer ownership, the statistics that show up in the first quarter are actually an indication of the previous month’s activity. There are many factors that could go into deciphering this change, but the most obvious seems to be the holidays in the last quarter of every year. As the most celebrated holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas could cause buyer and seller motivation to decrease, as many other obligations take precedence.

Mindful Physical Therapy Found In Aina Haina

L. Kae Graniel — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:00:00 +0000

Jana Kay works with Annette Mente to help build strength and relieve pain

11-Year-Old Karate Champ is Hawaii’s ‘Most Outstanding Competitor’

Hawkins Biggins — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:00:00 +0000

Jeren Nishimoto with "Most Outstanding Competitor award" trophy at the 50th anniversary All Hawaii State Karate Championships

Foodland Aina Haina Becomes Foodland Farms

L. Kae Graniel — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:00:00 +0000

The deli department at the new Foodland farms.

Holy Trinity Students Join Effort to Restore Maunalua Bay

Hawkins Biggins — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:00:00 +0000

Students Ryan Stone and Sabrina Erwin and Nature Conservacy Program Manager Manuel Mejia, participate in program to collect invasive seaweed species.

A Look Back at Whole Foods First Year in Hawaii

Hawkins Biggins — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:00:00 +0000

Natalie Aczona, Whole Foods Marketing Supervisor encouraging everyone to eat some highly nutritious kale cabbage!

Flood Zone Change Could Mean 80 Percent Insurance Increase

Chelsey Kobatake Flanagan — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:00:00 +0000

February 1, 2010 was the deadline for Hawaii counties to submit the necessary paperwork and documentation to be reaccredited under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s levee certification.

According to the State of Hawaii Flood Insurance Program, February 1, 2010 was the end of the two-year Provisionally Accredited Levee (PAL) period, which FEMA granted to each county for certification of levees. Counties either failing to submit necessary paperwork or earn reaccredidation may result in having flood zone changes from moderate-to-low risk flood zone to a high-risk flood zone, ultimately, raising flood insurance premiums and policies.

Foodland Offers “Aloha Aina Haina” in its Grand Opening

L. Kae Graniel — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:00:00 +0000

Everyone may be anticipating the grand opening of Foodland in Aina Haina this month, but what many do not know, is how much thought the corporation put into their appreciation for the community’s faithfulness and hopeful continued support upon their re-opening. Before the Foodland closed on August 23, 2009, they made several commitments. One was to return on schedule in February, 2010 – a pretty bold promise to make considering the extensive renovations they had in mind.

Sony Open Volunteer Rudy Krause Retires After 27 Years

Hawkins Biggins — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:00:00 +0000

Rudy Krause, Jimmy Ahloy (Volunteer Division Chair – Events), MaryAnne Long (Volunteer Office Assistant) review the course map where Shotlink volunteers are stationed on-course - photo by DERREK MIYAHARA