Holo Holo Hawaii

10/21/2024

GAME BIRD CROP COLLECTIONS: The Hawaii Island Division of Forestry and Wildlife will be conducting
crop collections from hunter harvested birds during the 2024-2025 game bird hunting season. The
purpose of the sampling is to investigate diet selection of game birds in public hunting areas on Hawaii
Island. Providing samples to DOFAW is optional. Instructions for removing the crop contents from
harvested game birds and submitting samples will be available at hunter check stations, in the bulletin
board tab of the OuterSpatial application, or by calling the DOFAW Hilo office (808-974-4221). Samples
and information can be submitted to DOFAW staff or volunteers when present at major check stations,
submitted via an online survey (see any hunter check station or OuterSpatial app for instructions and
the QR code or link), or dropped off at the Hilo DOFAW front office (19 E. Kawili St. Hilo, Hawaii 96720)
from 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday-Friday. If saving crops for drop-off at a later day please place individual
crops in a Ziplock bag, label it with the following information: date harvested, bird species, s*x of bird
(if known), where bird was harvested, and your name (optional), and store it in a freezer until drop off.
Your participation is greatly appreciated.

10/21/2024

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024 News Read
By Andrew Walden

Young Brothers seeks 45% rate hikes

SA: … The cost to ship most cargo between islands in Hawaii could jump 20% on average, and in instances up to 45%, next summer under a plan by the state’s regulated interisland tug-and-barge operator.

Young Brothers LLC filed an application Tuesday with the state Public Utilities Commission to raise a variety of rates the company said are needed to cover higher costs that include investments in equipment, a new labor contract and other things as cargo volume still lags pre-pandemic levels.

The proposed increases would generate an additional $26.3 million in annual revenue, according to the company….

Rates for some types of cargo, however, are proposed for higher increases. They include:

>> 30% to ship a car or roll-on, roll-off cargo.

>> 35% for containers shipped to and from Hilo.

>> 20% to 35% for some service requiring less handling.

>> 35% to 45% for services requiring additional or special handling.

>> 30% for dry and 40% for refrigerated cargo on pallets.

>> 35% for less-than-­container loads.

>> 45% for less-than-­pallet loads.

During the pandemic in 2020, Young Brothers received an emergency 46% rate increase aimed at generating an extra $27 million in annual revenue that the company said was necessary to nearly break even financially and avoid ceasing service.

At the time, the state Consumer Advocate considered the increase excessive. In 2021 a state-­ordered audit concluded that the emergency increase was producing profits for Young Brothers and said there was a strong argument for the emergency increase to be reduced.

The audit, by Nevada-­based Munro Tulloch Inc., also said Young Brothers doesn’t appear to fairly split costs between its regulated service and a line of unregulated service predominantly moving containers for a few large international shipping companies.

“Based on our analysis and observations there is currently an over allocation of costs to the regulated business,” the audit said.

In July, the PUC approved a proposal by Young Brothers to modify cost allocations between its regulated and unregulated services.

10/16/2024

Self Defense Seminar Invitation to all Konawaena, Hookena, Honaunau, Holualoa and Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino teachers and staff. Message me for more information or to RSVP

10/09/2024

So over the years when elections roll around I have been asked to run for office, but I choose not to because I'm at a point in my life where I don't need the stress, deal with corruption and political drama.
A student asked me today if I was elected to office what would be the first thing I would do? I would push that the Big Island be made into 2 counties, East Hawaii and West Hawaii. I believe the counties would be able to run much more efficiently and make the counties responsible for their own funding and operational costs. I believe the people of the 2 counties would be better served that way.
Student reply was "Oh that sounds reasonable".
Then she asked what would be the biggest problem I would tackle for Kona. I told her I feel the biggest problem for Kona and the rest of the big Island is the Homeless Issue. It's time for tough love. Work with the Civil Rights authorities and social services. Get them off the streets. Get them help. If they choose not to then have them leave to where they came from. Yes I said it - tough love. Cause some people choose to be homeless while others can't help it. Those homeless who are from Hawaii we need to know why they are homeless and provide them a way to better their lives and get healthy. Drugs are a contributing factor so I would push for support for our law enforcement and a drug rehabilation facility.
I would go after the states that ship their homeless here and try to put a legal stop to it. It wouldn't be easy, but we can't let Hawaii become a dump for our children to deal with.
I probably just upset a bunch of people, but that's ok. Until we wake up and see that the others who promised to fix it has failed it will only get worse. We need tough people in positions who are willing to take actions to make Hawaii the safe paradise it once was.

10/09/2024

So in 2025 Social Security COLA will increase by only 2.5%. On the average will be around $45.00. That's why so many seniors need to continue to work because SS here in Hawaii will not even begin to cover rent and utilities. Yet our goverment can give away OUR tax dollars to foreign countries while inflation cripples our country.

10/05/2024

FREE Jiu Jitsu Seminar on Saturday October 19 for all Konawaena BJJ Kids at Shoot Hawaii Dojo. Time is 9 am to 12 noon. I need at least 18 kids rsvp to make this happen. Great seminar with Professor Jaz and assistant coaches. If you need more info or would like to RSVP message me.

09/30/2024

Sunday, September 29, 2024
Hawaii’s 14 Largest Cities Ranked by Cost of Living
By Selected News Articles @ 7:03 PM :: 845 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Cost of Living
How Much You Need To Make To Live Comfortably in Hawaii’s 14 Largest Cities

by Nicole Spector, GoBankingRates, Sept 2024

Hawaii towers as the most expensive state in the U.S. in just about every category you can name. As such, it can be a tough place to financially get by, particularly if you’re living on a lean budget. Frankly, you need a plush income stream to comfortably live in this exorbitantly pricey state.

But how much do you need? Particularly if you’re single and don’t have a family to help provide for?

In a new study, GOBankingRates analyzed cities in Hawaii to find the salary needed to live comfortably as a single person. Here are the salaries needed in all of the cities with populations over 10,000. Lahaina, being rebuilt after a fire destroyed most of the town in 2023, was excluded.

* * * * *

Hilo

Population: 47,627
Household median income: $75,589
Total cost of living annually: $60,206
Salary needed to live comfortably: $120,411

Waianae

Population: 13,749
Household median income: $70,819
Total cost of living annually: $72,468
Salary needed to live comfortably: $144,936

Wahiawa

Population: 17,400
Household median income: $81,433
Total cost of living annually: $85,240
Salary needed to live comfortably: $170,479

Ewa Beach

Population: 15,167
Household median income: $114,207
Average single family home value: $865,087
Total cost of living annually: $88,297
Salary needed to live comfortably: $176,593

Kapolei

Population: 22,701
Household median income: $121,768
Total cost of living annually: $89,205
Salary needed to live comfortably: $178,410

Waipahu

Population: 39,873
Household median income: $87,961
Total cost of living annually: $90,417
Salary needed to live comfortably: $180,834

Kapaa

Population: 10,846
Household median income: $87,895
Total cost of living annually: $91,668
Salary needed to live comfortably: $183,336

Pearl City

Population: 46,812
Household median income: $116,938
Total cost of living annually: $92,301
Salary needed to live comfortably: $184,601

Wailuku

Population: 16,590
Household median income: $93,908
Total cost of living annually: $93,408
Salary needed to live comfortably: $186,815

Kahului

Population: 27,233
Household median income: $94,712
Total cost of living annually: $94,771
Salary needed to live comfortably: $189,542

Kaneohe

Population: 35,493
Household median income: $120,451
Total cost of living annually: $101,694
Salary needed to live comfortably: $203,387

Honolulu

Population: 348,547
Household median income: $82,772
Total cost of living annually: $112,875
Salary needed to live comfortably: $225,751

Kihei

Population: 22,247
Household median income: $89,892
Total cost of living annually: $118,915
Salary needed to live comfortably: $237,830

Kailua

Population: 40,323
Household median income: $138,363
Total cost of living annually: $127,857
Salary needed to live comfortably: $255,714

* * * * *

Methodology: GOBankingRates analyzed cities in Hawaii to find the salary needed to live comfortably as a single person. GOBankingRates found cities in Hawaii with their total population, population 65 and over, total households and household median income, all sourced from the U.S, Census American Community Survey. For each city, total population, total households, population 65 and over and median household income were all sourced from the U.S, Census American Community Survey, the cost-of-living indexes were sourced from Sperling’s BestPlaces, the average single-family home value was sourced from Zillow Home Value Index, and the livability index was sourced from AreaVibes. With the cost-of-living indexes and using the national average expenditure costs as sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey for a single person, the average cost of expenditures was found for each city. With the average home value, assuming a 10% down payment, and using the national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate as sourced from the Federal Reserve Economic Data, the average mortgage cost was calculated. Using the average mortgage and expenditure costs, the total cost of living was calculated. Using the 50/30/20 budgeting rule that states needs should not exceed 50% of the household income, the total cost of living was doubled to find the cost of living comfortably. Using the household median income and the total cost of living comfortably as a single person, the leftover savings were calculated for each city. All data was collected on and is up to date as of Sept. 18, 2024.

09/18/2024

Put in some work on the mats tonight. My Hanai granddaughter, I call her Abunai cause her BJJ skills are dangerously good. Don’t let her sweet smile fool you or you’ll be tapping 🔥😊

09/18/2024

HAWAII POLICE DEPT: AVOID Kuakini Hwy in Kailua-Kona for the next several hours due to flooding. Some roads closed.

The Hawaii Police Department advises you to AVOID Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona due to flooding. Heavy rain has created a large amount of water and debri to spill onto the roadway on Kuakini Hwy ...

09/17/2024

A policy in a restaurant on Lani. Good idea

09/17/2024

Big push to cut the numbers down or erradicate the goats, sheep and pigs from Puu Anahulu and Puu Waawaa. Reason the animals are causing road hazzards. The animal numbers that live within the hunting areas are very low. There is no denying are animals living in the saftey zones (No Hunting) along the highway which hunters have no access to. The animals live there because the condensation from the highway provides green vegitaion along the pavement thus causing animal presence. On the Daniel Inouye Highway aka New Saddle Road the transportation department made Divots on the lines to warn drivers that they are drifting off the road or crossing the center line. Moisture and rain colloects in those Divots thus drawing thirsty animals onto the road.
How to prevent animals from going on the road to prevent vehicle vs animal accidents? Fencing. The state loves to build fences in the forests to prevent entry from animals. Build it along the roads and make the fence go into the ground so the animals can't go under. Not like the fence on the east side of the New Saddle road where the bottom of the fence is a couple of feet off the ground.

09/17/2024

South Kona and Kealakekua has been pouring rain all night and this morning. Foggy conditions. Drive slow and drive safe