Hawaii News

First Wind, an independent U.S.-based renewable energy company, announced it has begun work on two areas in the West Maui hills that are designed to preserve the population of threatened or endangered seabirds on the island and potentially encourage their population growth. Kahu Alika, ... read more

Calling, downloading apps and surfing the web on the Verizon Wireless network is now easier and faster for residents, employees and visitors at Schofield Barracks thanks to a new cell site. The new site provides improved wireless coverage and capacity at Schofield Barracks in Wahiawa. Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network is now available in more than 470 markets across the country, surpassing its previously announced goal of providing its mobile broadband service in 400 markets by the end of 2012. Additional ... read more

A release of a new version of Hawaii Teacher Standards Board’s online application was deployed on November 5, 2012. The new version includes teacher applications for a Provisional license and the ability of current licensees to add teaching fields to their license. In addition, licensees who ... read more

Calling, downloading apps and surfing the web on the Verizon Wireless network is now easier and faster for residents and travelers on O'ahu thanks to cell sites introduced this year in Kane'ohe, Pearl City, Kapolei, Sand Island, Mapunapuna, downtown Honolulu, Iwilei, Makiki, 'Ewa Beach, Aiea, Mililani, Makaha, Enchanted Lake and Luana Hills in Kailua, Schofield Barracks, 'Ahuimanu, the University of Hawai'i - Manoa area, Kualoa, Turtle Bay and Barbers Point. The cell sites have improved either 4G LTE or 3G ... read more

Calling, downloading apps and surfing the web on the Verizon Wireless network is now easier and faster for residents and travelers on Kaua'i thanks to cell sites introduced this year in Koloa Town, Knudsen Gap, Kalaheo, Nawiliwili, Wailua Homestead, Lihu'e, Puhi, Kapa'a, Princeville, Kukui'ula, Kilauea, Moloa'a and Anahola. The cell sites have improved either 4G LTE or 3G coverage and capacity in the following areas: -- 4G LTE cell sites: Nawiliwili, Wailua Homestead, Lihu'e, Kapa'a, ... read more

Calling, downloading apps and surfing the web on the Verizon Wireless network is now easier and faster for residents and travelers in Maui County thanks to cell sites introduced this year. The cell sites have improved 4G LTE coverage on the islands of Maui, Lana'i, and Moloka'i in the following areas: -- Maui: Pa'ia and Ha'iku -- L?na'i: Manele Bay and Lana'i City -- Moloka'i: Moloka'i Airport, Ho'olehua ... read more

Calling, downloading apps and surfing the web on the Verizon Wireless network is now easier and faster for residents and travelers on the Big Island thanks to cell sites introduced this year in Na'alehu, Glenwood, Keauhou, Kailua-Kona, Kealakekua, Captain Cook, areas in Waikoloa, Pepe'ekeo, Volcano, Waimea, Pahoa, Hilo, Honoka'a, Pa'auilo, Ninole, Miloli'i, Saddle Road and Hawi. The cell sites have improved either 4G LTE or 3G coverage and capacity in the following areas: -- 4G LTE ... read more

Blue Startups, a new technology accelerator with an Asia Pacific focus, is accepting applications for its first cohort of startup companies. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121212/LA28065LOGO-a) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121212/LA28065-b) Blue Startups is recruiting capital-efficient and scalable-technology companies, including Internet, software, mobile, gaming and e-commerce. Blue Startups, part of the Global Accelerator Network, aims to become a nexus of entrepreneurial activity in Hawaii, and between Asia and the Continental U.S. Key relationships include: 500 Startups (a seed fund and venture accelerator with Silicon Valley roots and a global ... read more

Hawaii-based internet retailer of outdoor supplies, Keinem Global Enterprises Inc., today announced a new e-commerce website: www.OutdoorSuperstar.com. Founder of Keinem Global Enterprises Inc. and www.OutdoorSuperstar.com, Keiichi Nemoto, said, "We want to inspire our customers to make the most of the environment around them. No matter where you live in the country, there are always outdoor activities to take advantage of, whether it's hiking, mountain biking, boating, camping or even trekking through the snow. Breaths of fresh air alongside an active ... read more

TruTag Technologies today announced their participation in the Seventh Global Forum on Pharmaceutical AntiCounterfeiting and Diversion in Washington, DC, taking place November 27-29, 2012 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. This East Coast conference is one of the largest global forums dedicated to the reduction and elimination of counterfeit and diverted medicine, and is held in proximity to an area with one of the greatest concentrations of pharmaceutical companies in the world. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, ... read more

The following release was issued today by Mintwood Media Collective: As more Americans demand legalization of cannabis, thousands of prisoners are still locked up on non-violent marijuana charges, including Reverend Roger Christie. Since July 8, 2010 Rev. Christie has been behind bars without bail awaiting trial on charges of marijuana possession and trafficking, despite being a Christian minister with a state sanctioned license as a "Cannabis Sacrament Minister." Rev. Christie's case is unique because his use of 'marijuana' was for religious ... read more

LifeProof, the award-winning maker of all-protective, everyday cases for smartphones and tablets, has joined forces with XTERRA, the nation's premier off-road triathlon and trail running series. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110223/MM53531LOGO) As a Participating Sponsor of all 2013 XTERRA events, marketing, and media in the U.S., LifeProof is in a prime position to connect with XTERRA's active, national audience of adventure seekers, weekend warriors and competitors via the XTERRA America Tour of more than 100 off-road triathlons and trail runs held across the ... read more

MicroLite Tech, Inc. ( www.MicroLiteTech.com ) of Kauai, Hawaii has announced that their line of miniature hands-free LED lights called Pop-up MicroLites are now available at participating Ace Hardware locations. With a simple push these miniature, durable, super bright LED lights pop up and shine light downwards illuminating anything anywhere. All other attachable lights disperse light outwards but Pop-up MicroLites direct light downwards where you really need it. They are ultra small and attach to anything including ... read more

Cyanotech Corporation (Nasdaq Capital Market: CYAN), a world leader in microalgae-based, high-value nutrition and health products, today announced financial results for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2013, ended September 30, 2012. Second Quarter 2013 ... read more

Partnering with the Electronic Manufacturers Recycling Management Company (MRM), in an effort to properly recycle unwanted consumer electronics in the state of Hawaii, Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), announced today that the organizations have now collected and recycled well over 1.4 million pounds of electronic waste since ... read more

He sent the very first tweet from Hawaii, and now he's gone global. One of Hawaii's premier social media experts, Rob Bertholf, was hand-selected to work with Eye on Earth/Abu Dhabi Environmental Agency and its partner, the United Nations Environmental program (UNEP), on a social media program with international implications and participants. The program's goal was to increase awareness of the Eye on Earth initiative at Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development using social media channels. Bertholf left his Honolulu ... read more

Verizon Wireless announced that customers in more areas of the state of Hawai'i will be able to experience the blazingly fast speeds and capabilities of America's largest 4G LTE network when the company expands the service on O'ahu and Hawai'i island today. With the introduction of the network in 23 new markets and expansion in 41 existing markets, the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is now available in more than 410 markets across the United States, surpassing its previously ... read more

LifeProof, the award-winning maker of all-protective, everyday cases for smartphones and tablets, today announced an official sponsorship with Andy Potts, a professional triathlete, Olympian, IRONMAN® and IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110223/MM53531LOGO) Under the sponsorship agreement, LifeProof will be the official smartphone and tablet PC case sponsor for Andy Potts. Potts signed with LifeProof because he loves the freedom the range of LifeProof cases and accessories bring to his high octane training and racing schedule. Andy Potts will have an autograph ... read more

Castle Resorts & Hotels today announced it has launched a new mobile website for its portfolio of hotel and resort condominium properties. Visitors to the site are now able to easily and conveniently access hotel information from any Internet-enabled mobile device. The mobile website can be used to obtain hotel contact information, directions, or learn about special offers and promotions. Castle Resorts & Hotels manages 21 hotels, condominium resorts and villas on five Hawaiian Islands, Saipan and ... read more

Verizon Wireless and Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE: TWC) today announced they are teaming up in Hawaii to offer new and existing customers greater choice, value and convenience in their wireless and entertainment packages. Customers in Hawaii can now purchase packages of Oceanic Time Warner Cable residential TV, Internet and phone services and Verizon Wireless smartphones and tablets from both companies and may be eligible to receive a Visa((TM)) prepaid debit card valued up to $200. Markets launching today include ... read more