Rather late than never. Hawaii is finally experiencing autumn-like weather in February due to a persistent northern wind pattern. The overnight low temperature has been in the upper 50s, which results in an ideal indoor temperature in the mid-60s. What's…

When it wasn't redeemed. I checked the status of my 2018 Hawaii state income tax refund last week and the Hawaii Department of Taxation (Hawaii DOT) stated that it was already redeemed with the following message: Refund Status Our records indicate that your…

Another shutdown could be catastrophic. The ripple effects from the United States federal government shutdown that occurred from December 22, 2018 until January 25, 2019 continues. Both the IRS and Hawaii Department of Taxation (Hawaii DOT) are expected to…

To start issuing citations immediately. Officer Plover the Pacific golden plover went missing while Hawaii was experiencing high winds earlier last week. I'm happy to report that bird is back watching the traffic next to its feeding grounds. It must be…

For now... The powerful northern wind flow that brought cool dry air to the state of Hawaii this past Saturday will stick around today. Most of the state has been experiencing sustainable 20 MPH wind, with gusts of up to 50 MPH. The daily highs near coastal…

Here's why. Reckless drivers in Hawaii has been testing their luck for decades, and it has reached the point that it's common to see a driver speeding through a red light. The three way intersections in Hawaii is particularly dangerous, because if the drivers…

Question: Will public schools in Hawaii close on December 5, 2018, a national day of mourning for former President George H.W. Bush who passed away on November 30, 2018? Answer: No. All state branches will operate as normal on December 5, 2018. Only…

Package delivery will be limited. President Donald J. Trump has declared December 5, 2018, as a national day of mourning, calling on Americans to remember former President George H.W. Bush who passed away on November 30, 2018. Days of mourning are recognition…

In yet another example of how incompetent Hawaii's government is. Feral pigs have established a large population in many state parks on the Big Island of Hawaii. I saw pigs in the Akaka Falls State Park (Honomu), Rainbow Falls (Hilo), and most shockingly the…

Here's why small earthquakes shouldn't be ignored. Over the past three days, nearly 200 earthquakes of magnitude 3 or higher rocked Anchorage, Alaska. This includes a massive magnitude 7.0. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has predicted Alaska will…