Hawaii launches Aloha for Japan program

Some of the Twitterati mislead their followers with dire warnings about the impact of the March 11, 2011 tsunami in Hawaii. I received several panicked emails from friends and relatives on the Mainland. We are fine, apart from cleaning up mud and debris that coated most of the beaches and beach parks prompting statewide closures [...]

Full moon eclipse photo

During last night’s full moon (lunar) eclipse, most of Hawaii and California was socked in under heavy rain clouds caused by a major storm on the Pineapple Express. The best photo I’ve seen of the eclipse comes from NASA. A lunar eclipse occurs when the earth moves between the sun and the moon and casts [...]

Census 2010 data shows double-digit population growth in Hawaii

Census data released today reveals that key trends in Hawaii’s population growth tracks closely with other states along the West Coast, including California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Population Growth Hawaii’s population grew 12.3% between 2000 and 2010 to a total of 1,380,301 people. The other West Coast states grew at similar low double-digit rates: California [...]

What if the BP Gulf oil spill had occurred in Hawaii?

What would the Gulf oil spill had happened in Hawaii instead of Louisiana? Disturbingly, if the spill was centered in Honolulu, it would effect O’ahu, Kaua’i, Moloka’i and Maui. If the spill grows as expected, it would cover all of the islands within a few weeks.

Which sunscreens work best?

Strong sun in Hawaii means higher risk for skin problems, but which sunscreens really work, especially on children and people with sensitive skin? The Environment Working Group (EWG) recently released its ratings of beach and sport sunscreens. In addition, the FDA has been hashing out new guidelines for sunscreens since 2007. We could see new rules for labeling sunscreen in the US as early as next year.