Using U.S. Census data collected from 2010 to 2014, the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) has released a new 47-page report on Hawaii’s non-English speaking population. “The Non-English Speaking Population in Hawaii report looks at residents aged 5 and older, who can speak a language other than English,” states an Apr. 14 … [Read more...] about State releases new report on Hawaii’s non-English speaking population
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Dragonfly Buffet Lunch in Wailuku
When you get pushed for time during lunch like I am, every minute counts. Waiting for fresh food to arrive can drive you nuts. Thankfully, Dragonfly in Wailuku has a remedy for that–their new lunchtime buffet. "I know people don't have that much time for lunch," says Annie Guan, the owner. "When they come order a lunch plate, I am cooking it right then so it takes time. So I … [Read more...] about Dragonfly Buffet Lunch in Wailuku
Epic Campaign Fail and Chinese Chicken and Mayonnaise Enemas
HOME SWEET HOME “With its neatly cut lawns and luscious tropical vegetation,” wrote a BBC News reporter in July, Miracle Village, Fla., is an “idyllic rural community” of 200 residents–about half of whom are registered sex offenders, attracted to the settlement near Lake Okeechobee because laws and ordinances elsewhere in Florida harshly restrict where they can live (e.g., not … [Read more...] about Epic Campaign Fail and Chinese Chicken and Mayonnaise Enemas
MauiTime Best of Maui 2013: Best Restaurant With Kama’aina Deal on Maui: Ko
Best Kama‘aina Deal Ko Our readers know a good deal when they see one, and Ko–Tylun Pang’s restaurant at the Fairmont Kea Lani in Wailea–has one hell of a deal. Known for its “Plantation-Inspired Cuisine,” which includes Hawaiian, Chinese, Filipino, Portuguese, Korean and Japanese dishes. What’s more, those holding valid Hawaii IDs who sit at the bar get half off their food … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2013: Best Restaurant With Kama’aina Deal on Maui: Ko
Hawaii House Speaker Joe Souki Meets With Chinese Government Delegation
The number of Chinese tourists who visit Hawaii each year increased by 25,000 from 2008 to 2011. With China expected to eventually be our top tourist market, there’s no question that the emerging powerhouse is important to our islands. So it’s probably a good thing that Hawaii’s House Speaker (and Maui boy) Joe Souki along with Speaker Emeritus Calvin Say and Representative Ty … [Read more...] about Hawaii House Speaker Joe Souki Meets With Chinese Government Delegation