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Comet PANSTARS: public comet and star viewing March 12

Comet PANSTARS: public comet and star viewing March 12

Image courtesy of University of Hawaii Institute of Astronomy.

Lewers Street storm drain cleaning

Lewers Street storm drain cleaning

The following information is provided by the City and County of Honolulu:

(Tue., September 11, 2012) − Department of Facility Maintenance Road Maintenance crews will resume cleaning and inspecting the storm drain on Lewers Street on September 12 and 13.

The work will require lane closures between 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The early start time is due to the tidal influence on the drain system. HPD special duty officers will provide traffic control to direct traffic around the site. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes and to anticipate traffic delays in the area.

Geobunga Donates Water Lily Displays to Honolulu Zoo

Geobunga Donates Water Lily Displays to Honolulu Zoo

HONOLULU Geobunga, Hawaii’s best resource for homeowners, contractors, landscape designers and green thumbs of all ages looking to enhance their outdoor experience, recently donated five large pots, water lilies,  pavers and design and installation valued at $3,600 to the Honolulu Zoo. Hawaii residents can capture this same magic purchasing a high-quality glazed ceramic lily bowl and water lily for less than a hundred dollars.

Governor Releases $92.8 Million for Highways, Airports and Harbors

Governor Releases $92.8 Million for Highways, Airports and Harbors

The following information is provided by Keith DeMello:

Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced the release of more than $92.8 million for various Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) designed to maintain, upgrade and expand transportation infrastructure across Hawaii.

"Our highways, airports and harbors are essential to island commerce and our way of life; everyone depends on the daily reliability and functionality of this core infrastructure," said Governor Abercrombie.

Electric vehicle drivers now have new, free place to charge up in town at Ala Moana Center

Electric vehicle drivers now have new, free place to charge up in town at Ala Moana Center

HONOLULUwww.VoltaCharging.com – Electric vehicle (EV) drivers now have a new place to “charge up” for free in town, as Volta Industries (Volta) and Central Pacific Bank, Cutter Mitsubishi and First Insurance power up two new EV charging stations today outside of Victoria’s Secret and Long's Drugs in the second level parking area at Ala Moana Center. The world’s largest outdoor shopping center welcomes more than 42 million shoppers a year, making it one of Hawaii’s most frequented destinations by visitors and island residents. These stations are part of the Volta Hawaii network, a community-sponsored, free-to-use EV charging network.

“Thousands of people visit Ala Moana Center every day so we’re sure this new location to charge up will be welcomed by the hundreds of EV drivers on Oahu who want to charge up while visiting the center,” said Scott Mercer, Volta Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer.

Electric Vehicle Drivers Have New, Free Place to Charge Up at Ala Moana Center

Electric Vehicle Drivers Have New, Free Place to Charge Up at Ala Moana Center

The following information is provided by Pang Communications:

Electric vehicle (EV) drivers now have a new place to “charge up” for free in town, as Volta Industries (Volta) and Central Pacific Bank, Cutter Mitsubishi and First Insurance power up two new EV charging stations today outside of Victoria’s Secret and Longs Drugs in the second level parking area at Ala Moana Center. The world’s largest outdoor shopping center welcomes more than 42 million shoppers a year, making it one of Hawaii’s most frequented destinations by visitors and island residents. These stations are part of the Volta Hawaii network, a community-sponsored, free-to-use EV charging network.

“Thousands of people visit Ala Moana Center every day so we’re sure this new location to charge up will be welcomed by the hundreds of EV drivers on Oahu who want to charge up while visiting the center,” said Scott Mercer, Volta Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer.

Vote for Ala Moana Regional Park to Help the City Win a $100,000 Grant

Vote for Ala Moana Regional Park to Help the City Win a $100,000 Grant

The following information is provided by the City & County of Honolulu:

Vote for the Ala Moana Regional Park and help the City win $100,000 and the title of “America’s favorite park.” The grant will be used restore, rebuild, or enhance activity areas in park.  The park with the most votes receives a $100,000 recreation grant from the Coca-Cola Live Positively initiative.            

There are several ways to cast votes: