Da Meter: What’s Hot and What’s Not in Honolulu
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Chee Hoo! We’re StokedJack Johnson gives Hawaii fans first crack at tickets for his August shows, a nod to local residents who were shut out of Bruno Mars tickets, the majority of which went to Mainland buyers.Jack Johnson gives Hawaii fans first crack at tickets for his August shows, a nod to local residents who were shut out of Bruno Mars tickets, the majority of which went to Mainland buyers.
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Chee Hoo! We’re StokedHawaiian voyaging canoes Hokulea and Hikianalia have set out on a three-year, around-the-world voyage to spread the message of environmental sustainability. Safe travels!Hawaiian voyaging canoes Hokulea and Hikianalia have set out on a three-year, around-the-world voyage to spread the message of environmental sustainability. Safe travels!
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Chee Hoo! We’re StokedGov. Neil Abercrombie signed into law the preservation of nearly 670 acres of Turtle Bay land, essentially paying the resort not to develop the coastline. After years of squabbling, “keep the country, country” wins the day.Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed into law the preservation of nearly 670 acres of Turtle Bay land, essentially paying the resort not to develop the coastline. After years of squabbling, “keep the country, country” wins the day.
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Chee Hoo! We’re StokedCBS has renewed Hawaii Five-0 for its fifth season. Book ’em, Danno.
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Auwe! Ho, small kine shame, yeah?Francis “Frank” Wiercinski, the losing finalist for the University of Hawaii’s presidency, endured criticism from students and professors for being a retired Army general. Criticize him for his lack of a terminal degree or education administration experience. But picking on him simply because he’s a general didn't seem fair.Francis “Frank” Wiercinski, the losing finalist for the University of Hawaii’s presidency, endured criticism from students and professors for being a retired Army general. Criticize him for his lack of a terminal degree or education administration experience. But picking on him simply because he’s a general didn't seem fair.
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Auwe! Ho, small kine shame, yeah?The city removed two Banyan trees in Thomas Square park that suffered from a severe insect infestation. Where will weekend orchid sellers find shade now?The city removed two Banyan trees in Thomas Square park that suffered from a severe insect infestation. Where will weekend orchid sellers find shade now?
This article appears in the July 2014 issue of HONOLULU Magazine.
