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Archive for August, 2003
Experts, officials tackle N. Korea issue
Aug 25th
With six-nation talks convening in Beijing on Wednesday, and with recent claims that North Korea is developing a long-range missle that could reach Hawai`i or Alaska fresh on their minds, an international group of government officials, academics, economists and business leaders convened last week for the 5th Annual Senior Seminar at the East-West Center. That the Korean peninsula must remain free of nuclear weapons was not in dispute, but what such a policy might cost remains a daunting question.
Tilting at volcanoes
Aug 22nd
![[ File Photo: Scientists installing a tiltmeter atop Mauna Loa in March 2000. ]](http://www.hawaiinews.com/gallery/albums/2003/hvotiltmeter.thumb.jpg)
Last week, Maurice Sako and Kevan Kamibayashi, physical science technicians from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, spent three cold nights high on Mauna Loa’s southwest rift zone. Their objective was not to see a bright red Mars or the brilliant trails of Perseids — although they did see both — but rather to install two electronic borehole tiltmeters.
Marine may have shot self to avoid Hawaii duty
Aug 21st
A Marine in Minnesota allegedly shot himself last week in order to avoid being shipped to a batallion in Kane`ohe, the Associated Press reported today. Lance Cpl. Adam Welter, 20, had originally told police in Anoka County that he was shot in the left shoulder while trying to help a stranded driver. But police investigators said he admitted the wound was self-inflicted on Monday, the day he would have been sent to join the 3rd Radio Battalion at Marine Corps Base Hawai`i.
Official: Hawaii’s business profile deserves boost
Aug 20th
With Asia-Pacific economies on the rise, a top U.S. trade official said today that he wants to promote Hawai`i as a premier business location in the region. “Our goal is to ramp up efforts to identify Hawai`i as a premier place to do business,” said Grant Aldonas, undersecretary for international trade at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Speaking at the East-West Center, Aldonas said he will meet with Gov. Linda Lingle to “marry resources” with the state government and local business community.
Official: Hawaii’s business profile deserves boost
Aug 20th
With Asia-Pacific economies on the rise, a top U.S. trade official said today that he wants to promote Hawai`i as a premier business location in the region. “Our goal is to ramp up efforts to identify Hawai`i as a premier place to do business,” said Grant Aldonas, undersecretary for international trade at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Speaking at the East-West Center, Aldonas said he will meet with Gov. Linda Lingle to “marry resources” with the state government and local business community.
Official: Hawaii’s business profile deserves boost
Aug 20th
With Asia-Pacific economies on the rise, a top U.S. trade official said today that he wants to promote Hawai`i as a premier business location in the region. “Our goal is to ramp up efforts to identify Hawai`i as a premier place to do business,” said Grant Aldonas, undersecretary for international trade at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Speaking at the East-West Center, Aldonas said he will meet with Gov. Linda Lingle to “marry resources” with the state government and local business community.
Special Spam can salutes island fans
Aug 20th
The familiar blue-and-yellow can of Spam will get a makeover later this month when Hormel introduces a “limited edition” design available only in Hawai`i. The Aloha State consumes more Spam per capita than any other state: 6.7 million cans a year. In tribute to its island ties, the Austin, Minn.-based manufacturer of the definitive luncheon meat announced the special can design today, which will include a spam musubi photo and recipe and “Hawaiian-themed graphics,” including hula dolls in grass skirts.
Wailuku River stands apart
Aug 15th
On hot summer days in Hilo, many people visit the refreshing waters of the Wailuku River. In addition to offering scenic views, lush vegetation, and beautiful waterfalls, the Wailuku River has the distinction of being Hawai’i's largest river, on average discharging 1 million cubic meters (275 million gallons) of water each day – enough to fill about 300 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
Isle beaches cited for lax monitoring
Aug 14th
The Natural Resources Defense Council has named 15 communities in Hawai`i “Beach Bums” because of poor water quality monitoring and public notification procedures for storm or sewage spill-related pollution. In its 13th annual report (PDF) on U.S. beach water quality, the NRDC cited a total of 55 “bum beaches,” including 19 in New York. The report also acknowledged Hawaii’s high water quality standards, however, and some of the island beaches named are not heavily used.
Hawai`i beaches cited for lax monitoring
Aug 14th
The Natural Resources Defense Council has named 15 communities in Hawai`i “Beach Bums” because of poor water quality monitoring and public notification procedures for storm or sewage spill-related pollution. In its 13th annual report (PDF) on U.S. beach water quality, the NRDC cited a total of 55 “bum beaches,” including 19 in New York. The report also acknowledged Hawaii’s high water quality standards, however, and some of the island beaches named are not heavily used.
