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Articles About Hawaii
Articles and special features about Hawaii and
all of the Hawaiian Islands, including Oahu,
the Big Island, Maui, Kauai, Molokai, and Lanai.
10 Bright Ideas For Improving Chinatown
Each of these ideas for improving and rejuvenating
Honolulu's historic Chinatown district won
$4000 in a contest organized by the City and
County of Honolulu.
Bishop Museum Closes Hawaiian Hall Until 2008
In July of 2006, the Bishop Museum in Honolulu closed their
three-floor Hawaiian Hall Gallery in order to begin a
$20 million renovation project.
Hawaiian Dolls for Collectors and Kids
These Hawaiian dolls and ceramic Hawaiian figurines
would make wonderful gifts for the young girls
and doll collectors in your life.
Hawaii's Largest Coffee Plantation Is On Kauai
There are hundreds of coffee farms on the Big Island
of Hawaii but many people do not realize that the largest coffee
plantation in Hawaii is located on the island of Kauai.
Navy Names New Submarine After Hawaii
In April of 2006 the U.S. Navy announced that the
third of their Virginia-class attack submarines
would be named the USS Hawaii (SSN-776).
Three New Hawaii Postage Stamps
Three Hawaii stamps were included in a new series
of postage stamps issued by the U.S. Postal Service
in May of 2006. The series is called "Wonders of America: Land of
Superlatives" and the three stamps pay tribute to
Molokai, Kauai, and the Big Island of Hawaii.
Most Popular Oahu Bakeries
A guide to some of the best and most popular bakeries on
Oahu, including where to find the best Portuguese malasadas,
Hawaiian sweetbread, chocolate-coconut cream pie, guava
chiffon cake, Hawaiian style bread pudding, fried coconut
turnovers, chocolate filled cream puffs, and many other
baked goods.
AAA Says Hawaii is Expensive
According to a study published by the Automobile Association
of America in April of 2006, Hawaii is the most expensive
travel destination in the United States and the least
expensive destinations are North Dakota, Nebraska,
Kansas, Iowa, and Oklahoma.
Los Angeles Man Swims from Oahu to Molokai
Information about Forrest Nelson's history swim between
the Hawaiian islands of Oahu to Molokai and a chronology
of other swimmers who have crossed the Kaiwi Channel.
Is It Safe to Visit Kauai?
The island of Kauai experienced unusually heavy rains
in March of 2006, causing flooding in some areas.
Several people were killed when an irrigation dam burst.
Because potential visitors were becoming concerned,
the Kauai Visitors Bureau published this "Frequently
Asked Questions" article for Kauai visitors.
Inter-Island Ferry Coming to Hawaii in 2007
A deluxe, high-speed, catamaran ferry is scheduled to
begin transporting passengers and automobiles between
the islands of Oahu, Maui, Kauai in 2007 and the Big
Island of Hawaii in 2009.
2006 Hawaiian Music Grammy Award
The National Academy of Recording Arts has announced
the five nominees for the 2006 Hawaiian Music Grammy Award.
The winner will be announced on February 8, 2006 at the
Grammy Award Ceremony in Los Angeles.
Surfer Filled Vintage Seaplane Lands in Honolulu
In January of 2006 the vintage Billabong Clipper
seaplane flew past Waikiki Beach and landed in Keehi
Lagoon in Honolulu. The plane was filled with top
surfers, including three-time world champion Andy
Irons of Kauai.
Hawaii Articles by Island
Guide to Hawaiian Christmas Music
A collection of Hawaiian Christmas music recordings by
the most popular singers and musicians in Hawaii.
Fireworks in Hawaii
Firecrackers are a strong cultural tradition in Hawaii,
but some islanders would like to see them outlawed because they
can cause injuries and fires, scare pets, and cause air pollution
that is a danger to small children, the elderly, and people with
asthma.
2006 Hawaiian Reef Wall Calendar
In December of 2005 the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources
released a 2006 wall calendar featuring photographs by Ric Noyle
of Hawaiian reefs viewed from the air, at sea level, and underwater.
The calendar also features photos of reef fish, monk seals, turtles,
and sea birds.
Hawaiian Music Added to Grammys in 2005
In 2005 a Hawaiian music category was added to the Grammy
Awards for the first time in history. Here are the winners,
nominations, articles, and a bit of controversy.
Telescopes and Space Observatories in Hawaii
Observatories, telescopes, and astronomical research
stations in Hawaii, including those on the Big Island's
Mauna Kea, Maui's Haleakala, and observatories on
the islands of Kauai and Oahu.
Shark Incidents in Hawaii Involving Humans
The relationship between the number of people in the
water during certain months and the number
of shark incidents during those months.
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