I recently visited the new exhibition at the Arizona Memorial. The exhibit is ripe for political, psychological and cultural analyses. But here I only offer a few initial impressions: On the one hand, the new exhibit tells a more complex and nuanced story about the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the origins of World War… Read more »
Posts Categorized: O’ahu
17th Annual Makua Christmas Vigil for Peace
Malama Makua is holding the 17th Annual Christmas Vigil at the gate of Makua Valley for peace in Makua & the world Sunday Dec 26, 2010 3:45 pm Potluck to follow. Questions? Contact Fred Dodge Email: makuakauka@hotmail.com Or call 696-4677.
Waikane munitions cleanup seeks public comments and involvement
This email includes: 1. Update on the Marine Corps Restoration Advisory Board for cleanup of unexploded munitions in Waikane Impact Area, including a call to submit comments on the proposed Feasibility Study for cleanup of unexploded munitions in Waikane Impact Area. 2. Invitation to submit application to join a Restoration Advisory Board for the Army… Read more »
The Abercrombie administration, Mo’olelo Aloha ‘Aina and other news briefs
Governor Elect Neil Abercrombie announced the appointment of William Aila to the position of Chair of the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), an important post that covers protection of the environment and cultural resources, including Native Hawaiian sacred places and burials. Aila is the harbormaster of the Wai’anae Boat Harbor, a community activist… Read more »
Wai’anae voices its support for preserving agricultural land
On November 10, 2010, there was a public informational meeting on the Wai’anae Sustainable Communities Plan. This is the plan that guides development decisions for the Wai’anae region of O’ahu. Wai’anae has always had a very strong plan, with clear limits on the growth boundary, provisions to ensure that the rural character of the community… Read more »
Take a Stand to Defend Lualualei Farm Land!
Take a Stand to Defend Lualualei Farm Land! There will be an important community meeting for protection of agricultural land in Lualualei. The Wai’anae Sustainable Community Plan final draft will be discussed. The developers who want to industrialize Wai’anae have inserted a “purple spot” of urban zoning into the plan in the middle of historically… Read more »
Ex-Navy man fatally stabs girlfriend on Kaneohe street, then kills self
On September 18, 2010, Michael Thomas, Jr. 26, allegedly fatally stabbed his girlfriend Sydney Kline and assaulted her mother, then drove to the H-3 freeway where he jumped to his death. The Honolulu Star Advertiser reported: A 33-year-old woman was stabbed to death on a Kaneohe street early this afternoon, allegedly by her boyfriend who… Read more »
Kalaeloa: Former military housing may be converted and sold as condos
When the military disposes of excess property, the normal procedure is to offer the land to another government agency or nonprofit. This is based on the idea that the government is not supposed to be making money off of its real estate transactions. Except in Hawai’i. The Navy got a special exemption that allowed them… Read more »
Court criticizes Army on Makua training
A federal judge criticized the Army’s environmental impact reports on the impact of its training activities in Makua valley. The Environmental News Service reported: … a federal judge today ruled that the community has a right to know how live-fire military training in a nearby valley could damage cultural sites and marine resources. U.S. District… Read more »
Wife of Kane’ohe marine dies in motorcycle crash on Pali Highway
The Honolulu Star Advertiser reported that a wife of a Kane’ohe Marine died today in a motorcycle accident: A woman who lost control of her motorcycle was run over and killed by another cyclist on the Pali Highway this afternoon, police said. The two were riding as part of a group. … The woman, 22,… Read more »
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