Kauai HI

Discover Kauai - Official Tourism Site of the County of Kauai Home Mayor's Page FAQ Email Sitemap Kauai Visitors Bureau Information Hotline: 1-800-262-1400 Vacation Directory Activities & Recreation Sites & Attractions Parks & Beaches Local Culture Island Events Home : Activities & Recreation Explore by region: Other Kauai Websites: Kauai Beach Safety Guide www.kauaiexplorer.com FREE Kauai Vacation Planner www.kauaivisitorsbureau.com Kauai Calendar of Events 2005 www.kauaifestivals.com Kauai Government Information www.kauaigov.org The most difficult thing about a visit to Kauai - besides getting on the plane to return home - is knowing where to start once you get here. Opportunities for fun are virtually endless. So, what do you want to do first? You might start by checking out the various outdoor sports and other activities that are available on the island. Printer Friendly Version Golf • Horseback Riding • Fishing • Hiking • Windsurfing • Scuba Diving • Camping GOLF Photo by: Nick Galante Some of Hawaii's best golf -- and most challenging golf courses -- are found on Kauai. In addition to several outstanding resort courses, there are also some excellent public courses. What puts all these golf courses in a class above those you might play elsewhere, is their location. Most come with an inspiring ocean view or spectacular mountain backdrop. Click here for more golf info. Go to Golf Courses HORSEBACK RIDING Of all the ways to explore Kauai, from horseback must be among the best. There are scenic trails that follow along the coast. Trips up Hanalei Valley, a place that hasn't changed much in the past one thousand years. Other trails take you to Haupu Valley, along the beach and past the coves of Mahaulepu Beach, or down into Waimea Canyon, known as the 'Grand Canyon of the Pacific.' Go to Stables FISHING Kauai is a popular spot for both freshwater and saltwater anglers. Large- and smallmouth bass are taken in Kauai's inland reservoirs. Marlin, ahi, ono, and aku are found in abundance off Kauai's south and east coasts. There also are special charters available that will carry you near the private island of Niihau for giant tuna and marlin. Go to Fishing HIKING Photo by: Kayak Kauai About 10 percent of Kauai is accessible by road. That's great news if you enjoy hiking, because it means there's a lot of island out there waiting to be explored on foot. Of course, before you set out you'll need to know where you're going. Write to the Hawaii Geographic Society, P.O. Box 1698, Honolulu, HI 96806, and ask for their information packet. A good book on the subject, Hawaiian Hiking Trails, by Craig Chisholm, offers trail descriptions by someone who has been there. You can also contact the Sierra Club, Kauai Group at http://www.hi.sierraclub.org/Kauai/kauai.html . Any of the above will prove helpful to your planning. Good maps are also necessary. The University of Hawaii Press Reference Map of Kauai is available from the Hawaii Geographic Society and at bookstores on Kauai. Maps may also be obtained from the State Division of Forestry, P.O. Box 1671, Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766. Three of Kauai's best trails: The Kukui Trail This 5-mile (round trip) trail drops 2,000 feet into spectacular Waimea Canyon, and offers the shortest route to the canyon floor. There's a large swimming hole at the bottom. The trail begins off the Iliau Loop Trail. The Kuilau Ridge Trail This 4.2-mile (round trip) hike offers dramatic views of small waterfalls and a wealth of flora. The trailhead is about a mile beyond the University of Hawaii Agricultural Experimental Station on Route 580. The Kalalau Trail This is the original Hawaiian trail into Kalalau Valley, and offers dramatic views of Na Pali Coast and Kee Beach. It begins at Kee Beach where Highway 56 ends. Two miles inland is Hanakapiai Falls, which cascades 300 feet to a pool below. The trail travels on to Kalalau Valley, and many hikers camp overnight at Hanakapiai and before continuing on the next day. The entire trip is best made by experienced hikers. Go to Land Activities WINDSURFING Anini Beach Park and Kalapaki Beach are both good places for windsurfing, especially Anini Beach because it said to have more consistent wind. On the south coast, Poipu Beach is also an excellent choice. For the more advanced, Haena Beach on the north shore is a great spot. Go to Water Activities SCUBA DIVING Photo by: Kayak Kauai The best diving on Kauai is found along the southern shore because waters are calmer. The water is clear, with visibility averaging about 50 feet, and sea life is abundant. Go to Water Activities CAMPING Photo by: Kayak Kauai Kauai's county and state parks are ideal for camping. Both require permits. Permits for camping at county parks are issued for seven days, and enable you to camp in one location for seven consecutive days - and a total of up to 60 days at all county parks. Permits cost $3 per person per night, with children under 18 free. State park permits are free, and allow camping for five consecutive days. It is suggested that permits for state and county parks be requested up to one year in advance of arrival, especially for popular areas such as the Na Pali coast and Kokee. For other areas, try approximately one month in advance for the winter and six months in advance for the summer. The State Division of Forestry also offers camping permits for sites in the forest reserves. For permit information, please contact: County: Department of Parks and Recreation 4193 Hardy Street Lihue, Kauai Phone: 808-241-6660 State: Department of Land and Natural Resources 3060 Eiwa Street Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766 Phone: 808-274-3444 State Division of Forestry 3060 Eiwa Street Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766 Phone: 808-274-3433 Go to Land Activities

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. It

Volcano Watch [ TEXT ONLY ] Volcano Watch Volcano Watch is a weekly newsletter written by the scientists at the US Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. It is published in the Hawaii Tribune-Herald's Sunday newspaper and the West Hawai'i Today's Monday newspaper, and posted here the following Monday or Tuesday. While primarily addressed to the residents of the Big Island of Hawai`i, some articles may have a broader scope. Article topics may range from volcanic features on the Big Island, volcanic hazards, informational topics of Long Valley, Montserrat, or Alaska, to topics about the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Latest Issue: January 19, 2006: Revolution in thinking about Kilauea's explosions comes to HVO: Part 1 Previous Issue: January 12, 2005: 2005: Another relatively quiet year for Hawaiian earthquakes Kilauea Eruption Status From Volcano Watch, January 19, 2006: During the past week, the number of earthquakes located beneath Kilauea remains at levels typical of the current eruption. Inflation of the summit continues. Eruptive activity at Pu`u `O`o also continues. On clear nights, glow is visible from several vents within the crater and on the southwest side of the cone. Lava is still flowing through the PKK lava tube from its source on the flank of Pu`u `O`o to the ocean, with scattered surface flows breaking out of the tube. Surface flows on the pali are visible at night (weather permitting) from the end of Chain of Craters Road. As of January 19, lava is entering the ocean at East Lae`apuki, in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. The active lava bench continues to regrow following the major collapse of November 28. Access to the ocean entry and the surrounding area remains closed, due to significant hazards. If you visit the eruption site, check with the rangers for current updates, and remember to carry lots of water when venturing out onto the flow field. There were two earthquakes beneath Hawai`i Island reported felt within the past week. A magnitude-3.6 earthquake occurred at 11:04 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, and was located 7 km (5 miles) southeast of Hualalai summit at a depth of 28 km (17 miles). A magnitude-4.7 earthquake occurred at 4:05 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18, and was located 16 km (10 miles) offshore and east of Na`alehu at a depth of 40 km (25 miles). Mauna Loa is not erupting. During the past week, the count of earthquakes located beneath the volcano remains at low levels. Inflation continues, but at a slower rate since early October 2005. Visit our web site (hvo.wr.usgs.gov) for daily volcano updates and nearly real-time Hawai`i earthquake information. For maps, photographs, and more current information see Kilauea's eruption updatepage . Visit The Hawaii Center for Volcanology for captivating eruptive photos and a history of the eruption. The Volcano Watch Archive Search Text to Search For: Boolean: AND OR Case Insensitive Sensitive || 1994 || 1995 || 1996 || 1997 || 1998 || 1999 || 2000 || 2001 || 2002 || 2003 || 2004 || 2005 || Other articles || USGS, HVO would like to thank Gerard Fryer at SOEST for doing a great job posting, archiving, and maintaining our Volcano Watch articles on their website from December 30, 1994 through March 6, 1998. The URL of this page is http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/volcanowatch/ Contact: hvowebmaster@usgs.gov Updated: January 23, 2006 (pnf)

HAWAII For proposed constitutional

Hawai`i State Constitution - Section Titles publications | reference desk | library catalog | state directory | iClips | guide to lrb section titles preamble article I | article II | article III | article IV | article V | article VI | article VII | article VIII | article IX | article X | article XI | article XII | article XIII | article XIV | article XV | article XVI | article XVII | article XVIII | index (pdf, 45K) disclaimer | updated 01.01.05 | <<home | THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII For proposed constitutional amendment to Article I, see Act 60 onpage 301 of the 2004 Session Laws of Hawaii. The Hawaii Constitution was framed by a Constitutional Convention underAct 334, Session Laws of Hawaii 1949. It was adopted by the people atthe election held on November 7, 1950, and was deemed amended when threepropositions submitted to the people in accordance with the Act ofCongress approved March 18, 1959, 73 Stat 4, Public Law 86-3, wereadopted by the people at the election held on June 27, 1959. As soamended, it was accepted, ratified, and confirmed by Congress by the Actof March 18, 1959. It went into effect on August 21, 1959, upon theissuance of a presidential proclamation admitting the state of Hawaiiinto the Union. The Constitution has since been amended a number of times in accordancewith proposals adopted by the legislature or by constitutionalconvention and ratified by the people. The source of these amendmentsis indicated in the source notes immediately following the text of theamended or new section. Revision Note On November 7, 1978, amendments to the Constitution proposed by theConstitutional Convention of 1978 were presented to the electorate forits approval. The Lieutenant Governor's computer report showed that allof the proposed amendments passed by the necessary constitutionalmargin. However, the Supreme Court of Hawaii in Kahalekai v. Doi, 60 H.324, 590 P.2d 543 (1979), held that a number of the proposed amendmentswere not validly ratified. The revisor has deleted from theConstitution these invalid amendments and added explanatory notes to thesections concerned. This deletion has been done under the authority ofResolution No. 29 of the 1978 Constitutional Convention authorizing therevisor "to effect such necessary rearrangement, renumbering andtechnical changes of the sections within the articles of the StateConstitution, as may be affected, for proper form and arrangement andproper order in the State Constitution in the event that any or some ofthe amendments to the State Constitution proposed by the ConstitutionalConvention of Hawaii of 1978 are not ratified by the electorate." In addition to the abovementioned amendments, removed from the text ofthe Constitution, there appear to be other proposed amendments that mayhave failed of ratification. A number of unspecified amendments,involving technical, stylistic, and incidental changes, were submittedfor approval by the electorate under Question 34. As to these, theCourt stated: The question of whether any amendment submitted for approval by QuestionNo. 34 was in fact approved ... dependents on its effect uponsubstantive law. If the amendment is purely stylistic and technical innature, and does not alter the sense, meaning or effect of any provisionof the Constitution, it was approved by the electorate and has become apart of the revised Constitution. On the other hand, if the amendmentalters the sense, meaning or effect of any provision of theConstitution, it was not ratified and is not effective to change thelanguage of the Constitution. Obviously, we are not now in a positionto make these line by line determinations. The revisor does not consider that the authority granted underResolution No. 29 embraces the elimination of proposed amendments ashaving failed of ratification where the issue has not been adjudicated. Thus the text of the Constitution includes all the proposed amendmentssubmitted for ratification under Question 34. As an aid to the readers,however, an attempt has been made to identify all suchamendments--except those obviously purely technical and stylistic andclearly nonsubstantive (which have been ratified)--and explanatory noteshave been appended thereto. Preamble Federal Constitution Adopted Article I Bill of Rights Political power Rights of individuals Equality of rights Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition Due process and equal protection Right to privacy Searches, seizures and invasion of privacy Rights of citizens Enlistment; segregation Indictment; preliminary hearing, double jeopardy; self-incrimination Grand jury counsel Bail; excessive punishment Trial by jury, civil cases Rights of accused Habeas corpus and suspension of laws Supremacy of civil power Right to bear arms Quartering of soldiers Imprisonment for debt Eminent domain Limitations of special privileges Construction Marriage Public access to information concerning persons convicted of certainoffenses against children and certain sexual offenses Article II Suffrage and Elections Qualifications Disqualification Residence Registration; voting Campaign fund, spending limit Campaign contributions limits Resignation from public office General, special and primary elections Presidential preference primary Article III The Legislature Legislature power Composition of senate Composition of house of representatives Election of members; term Vacancies Qualifications of members Privileges of members Disqualifications of members Salary; allowances; commission on legislative salary Sessions Adjournment Organization; discipline; rules; procedure Quorum; compulsory attendance Bills; enactment Passage of bills Approval or veto Reconsideration after adjournment Procedures upon veto Punishment of nonmembers Impeachment Article IV Reapportionment Reapportionment years Reapportionment commission Chief election officer Apportionment among basic island units Minimum representation for basic island units Apportionment within basic island units Election of senators after reapportionment Staggered terms for the senate Congressional redistricting for United States house of representatives Mandamus and judicial review Article V The Executive Establishment of the executive Lieutenant governor Compensation: governor, lieutenant governor Succession to governorship; absence or disability of governor Executive powers Executive and administrative offices and department Article VI The Judiciary Judicial power Supreme court; intermediate appellate court; circuit courts Appointment of justices and judges Qualifications for appointment Tenure; compensation; retirement Judicial selection commission Retirement; removal; discipline Administration Rules Article VII Taxation and Finance Taxing power inalienable Income taxation Tax review commission Appropriations for private purposes prohibited Expenditure controls Disposition of excess revenues Council on revenues The budget Legislative appropriations; procedures; expenditure ceiling General fund expenditure ceiling Auditor Lapsing of appropriation Definitions; issuance of indebtedness Debt limit; exclusions Article VIII Local Government Creation; powers of political subdivisions Local self-government; charter Taxation and finance Mandates; accrued claims Transfer of mandated programs Statewide laws Article IX Public Health and Welfare Public health Care of handicapped persons Public assistance Economic security of the elderly Housing, slum clearance, development and rehabilitation Management of state population growth Public sightliness and good order Preservation of a healthful environment Cultural resources Public safety Article X Education Public education Board of education Power of the board of education Hawaii education program University of Hawaii Board of regents; powers Article XI Conservation, Control and Development of Resources Conservation and development of resources Management and disposition of natural resources Agricultural lands Public land banking General laws required; exceptions Marine resources Water resources Nuclear energy Environmental rights Farm and home ownership Article XII Hawaiian Affairs Hawaiian Homes Commission Act Acceptance of compact Compact adoption; procedures after adoption Public trust Office of Hawaiian Affairs; establishment of board of trustees Powers of board of trustees Traditional and customary rights Article XIII Organization; Collective Bargaining Private employees Public employees Article XIV Code of Ethics Article XV State Boundaries; Capital; Flag; Language and Motto Boundaries Capital State flag Official languages Motto Article XVI General and Miscellaneous Provisions Civil service Employees' retirement system Disqualifications from public office or employment Oath of office Intergovernmental relations Federal lands Compliance with trust Administration of undisposed lands Tax exemption of federal property Hawaii national park Judicial rights Quieting title Plain language Titles, subtitles; construction General power Provisions are self-executing Article XVII Revision and Amendment Methods of proposal Constitutional convention Election of delegates Meeting Organization; procedure Ratification; appropriations Amendments proposed by legislature Veto Conflicting revisions or amendments Article XVIII Schedule Districting and apportionment 1978 Senatorial elections Salaries of legislators Effective date for term limitations for governor and lieutenant governor Judiciary: transition; effective date Effective date and application of real property tax transfer 1978 Board of education elections Effective date for Office of Hawaiian Affairs Continuity of laws Debts Residence, other qualifications EFFECTIVE DATE

Hawaii Volcano

Metroblogging Hawaii: Volcano Wireless Shangri-la (2) Designer Body (4) Olive Garden? Applebees? (9) Happy Holidays! (2) Better start saving for april - concerts! (6) :: January 2006 :: December 2005 :: November 2005 :: October 2005 :: September 2005 :: August 2005 :: July 2005 :: June 2005 :: May 2005 :: April 2005 :: March 2005 :: February 2005 :: January 2005 :: December 2004 :: November 2004 :: October 2004 Atom RSS 1.0 RSS 2.0 Full RSS 2.0 No Comments Bloglines MyFeedster MyYahoo! Kinja NetNewsWire NewsGator Online NewsMonster Radio SharpReader Shrook NewsIsFree Syndic8 Technorati It's not news, it's Fark! :: Mel's Internet Universe :: Linkmeister :: HawaiiStories.com :: Bytemarks :: The Burning Road :: ilind.net :: Chalkdust :: The Year of Coffee :: In Medias Res :: My Wide Blue Seas « Hawaii's International Auto Show | Main | Front Page » April 14, 2005 Volcano Wireless I fricken' forgot to pay my ISP bill this month and can't do it until I get paid later this week, so I'm getting my web-fix tonight at Volcano Joe's , one of my current favorite hangouts. If you go, you'll want to check it out more than once; there are quite a few intriguing entries on the menu board. I recommending starting with the 9-inch pizza with your choice of three toppings for under eight bucks. The crust is the highlight here--it's thin and crisp; almost cracker-like. The food here is rather carefully and lovingly made, and that's a huge, huge plus in my book. There are quite a few vegetarian items on the menu, of which the hummus is probably best. The 'net connection is sometimes quite pleasingly fast; often, it's a little slow. Still, it's free, and your fountain drink is bottomless, so it's easy to slide into cruising mode and surf at in leisure-mode. The endless parade of college lovelies doesn't hurt, either. :) My other favorite wireless hangout is Coffee Talk, but parking in the municipal lot in Kaimuki has gone up to $.75 an hour (up from four bits), which is still pretty cheap, but there's a reason I can't pay my ISP bill just yet; there's no way I can swing coffee AND parking! Posted by scrivener at April 14, 2005 09:03 PM Send to a Friend | IM to a friend Comments OMG! I can't believe it! Mitchell said "fricken"!!!! Posted by: Jenn M. at April 14, 2005 10:43 PM Sitting in a cafe, watching all the girls go by. Pobrecito! :-) Posted by: Glen Miyashiro at April 15, 2005 09:32 AM Post a comment Name: Email Address: URL: Due to comment spam we can no longer accept URLs from blogspot. Remember personal info? Yes No Comments: Last 25 Entries Shangri-la Designer Body Does that come in womens? The "mini figure" craze Baci Bistro Happy Holidays! Christmas Eve at my auntie's Do I have a stalker? Better start saving for april - concerts! My Prayer For 2006 The Christmas Gift of Aloha. WiFi at Honolulu Airport The Flood? Keanu Reeves. Tokyo-Tokyo In cars, again... In cars Honolulu Transit Meeting The Papillon Car. The Briefcase Guys. Bistro Sun Tenmusu @ Shirokiya A rainy day in Kaimuki. Howdy! I love the H-3. MetroBlogging is a division of Bode Media, Inc :: privacy policy :: terms of use :: some rights reserved --

Hawaii Institute of Marine

The Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology Nicholas Michael Whitney Normal Karen Maruska 12 42 2002-11-08T02:16:00Z 2004-04-08T22:08:00Z 1 610 3477 28 8 4079 10.3501 75 Clean Clean MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Welcome to HIMB Faculty & Research General Information HIMB Library Information for Visitors Photo Gallery Island History Education Program HIMB Links HIMB Facilities What's new at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology September 5, 2005: Visit the new Marine Mammal Research Program Website . November 20, 2004: Check out the Hawaii Coral Disease Website . July 15, 2004: HIMB to host two workshops in August, 2004. HIMB's annual Coral Molecular Biology Techniques Workshop (August 2 - 13, 2004) and the Histotechniques and Histology of the Anthozoa Workshop (August 23 - September 1, 2004). September 24, 2003: HIMB welcomes new FacultyResearchers: Brian W. Bowen , Ruth D. Gates , Michael S. Rappé , and Robert J. Toonen February 17, 2003: The Edwin W. PauleySummer Program in Marine Biology has announced its topic for 2003 - ASSESSING THEHEALTH OF PACIFIC CORALS. Check outthe Pauley Program page for information and to download the application form. November 7, 2002: Please check in with the Hawaii Coral Reef Initiative Research Program media page to keep up with media coverage of this excitingproject! November 3, 2002: Visit the Honolulu StarBulletin website to read about HIMB researchers integrating research andeducation in the study of scalloped hammerhead sharks in Kaneohe Bay. May 22, 2002: Check out this KHNL News story to read about the bottom fish project at CoconutIsland – “The Best Place in the World to Study MarineBiology.” April 4, 2002: Visit HIMB's multimediapage to view Quicktime movies of recent newsclips featuring the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology and its researchers. March 27, 2002: Please visit our Faculty & Research site tolearn about HIMB's new researchers and view updatedinformation on existing faculty. February 27, 2002: You can now access all the datacollected on Kaneohe Bay by long-term monitoring projects at HIMB. CISNET (Coastal IntensiveSite Network) monitors water quality and sediment processes, and CRAMP (Coral Reef Assessment and Monitoring Program) studies the factors thatcontribute to the stability, decline, or recovery of coral reefs in Hawaii. January 31, 2002: We have added new forms to our Visitor Information section. You cannow download visitor authorizations and requests for housing and researchfacilities. HIMB is a research institutewithin : This site was created by Timothy Fitzgeraldand is maintained by Karen Maruska .