Aloha Airlines declares itself a victim of "unfair competition" and rising fuel prices. While rising fuel prices may be a factor in Aloha Airlines demise, a more likely reason would be bad management.   more »

I grow my own tomato's here because the price of tomato's in the grocery stores are expensive. Depending on the brand name, the prices can range from $2.00 dollars a pound and up! Tomato's are locally grown here on Hawai'i. So I can't understand why the prices are so high. I think it's just greed.   more »

The island resiliency is being tested as one reporter stated upon the announcement of layoffs and the closing of Moloka'i Ranch. The company's decision to close down was due to the community opposition to development of La'au point. Besides the closing of the Ranch and the theater, the Moloka'i Ranch gas station will also close down. Moloka'i Ranch owners are Molokai Properties, a subsidiary of Singapore-based GuocoLeisure Ltd. Molokai Ranch owns about 40% of the entire island. They announced they will be closing public access to all of their property.   more »

In the old days, not so long ago, people illuminated their homes and businesses with the luminosity of fire. The obvious hazards are evident: your house or business burning down, breathing toxic gases, soot, constant maintenance keeping the flame alive and getting burned. Either by candle, torch, oils or any number of luminescence sources to see in the dark; fire was the only source of light in the darkness. With the invention of the electric light bulb, a whole new medium of bringing light to the world where there was only darkness.    more »

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Customs have us coming back to themes that guide us in how we live our daily lives. Customs revolve around the things that are familiar to us, make us comfortable and provide continuity in our lives. Conventional practices that are habitual in nature and in wonted candor describe without speaking the need to do something expected.    more »

What's your sphere of influence? What's in your sphere of influence? Well, we got our tax relief notice in the mail today. Also called the Economic Stimulus Package, which is in my view a big waste of taxpayer money. The government never should have taxed it anyway, just to give it back to those who don't deserve it. The government is taking money away from others, only to give it away to others in the form of Tax Relief.    more »

Lava finally reaches the ocean The county is planing to open a viewing area this weekend for people to watch the lava from a safe distance.    more »