was offered a better job in Oahu when Eddie was around thirteen years old so his family moved there (Jon). Waikiki, in Oahu, was a haven for surfing and Eddie quickly became a “Waikiki surf bum”, surfing every day after school, before school, and even during school if the wave was right (Jon). At the time when his father decided to move the family to Oahu, the North Shore was just being discovered (Jon). Eddie Aikau is famous for surfing waves on the North Shore of Oahu and if it was not for his…
Oahu has always been a central tourist destination; however, as travelers catch wind of the stunning natural beauty and elegance of Maui, Hawaii’s second-biggest island is fast becoming a premiere holiday locale, too. If you’re looking for a way to explore Hawaii beyond just Honolulu’s Waikiki strip, venture to Maui and take a Road to Hana Tour, led by Maui-based Dynamic Tour Hawaii. An inter-island tour company, Dynamic Tour Hawaii doesn’t just specialize in day excursions on the individual…
Too Much Steel for Oahu “Meaningless broken promises from Mufi, Peter and Mayor Kirk Caldwell”, a quote used by a blogger about the development of the rail transit in Hawaii. With the announcement of Rail starting in Hawaii, many local residents had mixed reviews about the development and how it will affect society. Many residents are against the development of rail because of the cost, traffic, and uncertainties that don’t help assure the people that the rail was necessary to build at this…
To Be Born and Make History Kukaniloko: Wahiawa’s Birthing Stones When one hears the word Hawai’i, the first image that appears in his or her mind would be a place of paradise with extravagant waters, calm breezes in the air, rays of sun streaming through the clouds. Most would envision a perfect vacation full of beaches, resorts, and hotels. However, there is so much more that Hawai’i has to offer besides getting a glimmering tan at the beach. There are gardens and Hawaii's national parks…
the island of Oahu, destroyed most of the U.S. Pacific Navy, and civilians had a hard life after the attack. The attack on Hawaii destroyed the island of…
It was a nice weekend day in December at Oahu, Hawaii. All the ships were resting at the docks at Pearl Harbor, Oahu. Nobody was thinking the Japanese were going to attack something so far away from home even though war was going on over there. Pearl harbor was the home port for the U.S. Pacific Fleet. They were a bit weary about that the Japanese might come attack but they figured they wouldn’t. They had lined the fleet up in a form just in case something might happen. Later that day the…
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explore the amazing benefits of this humble vegetable. Not only is this tasty, versatile ingredient a secret weapon in the kitchen, it's also a strong ally in your dental care journey, according to the dentists at Wahiawa & Pearl Family Dental Care on Oahu. Best of all, it's an easy, healthy snack for in-between meal times. Just dip it in dressing, spread with peanut butter, or enjoy it plain! Read on to learn three surprising ways celery can support your dental health from the team at Wahiawa…
Thats one reason, but another reason is one time keet and tomi got into a fight, and also what is so different about Tomi and keet. The problem is that when the Japanese bombed pearl harbor the people of Oahu were concerned that the Japanese citizens were enemy spies. So the people of Oahu went around one by one searching for Japanese citizens. Either, you get sent to jail, or you get your house taken away and live with someone else which this is Tomi’s situation. Also when Tomi see’s keet…
PEARL HARBOR December 7, 1941 was a usual quiet Sunday in Oahu. Little did everyone know by December 8, the United States of America will be engulfed with hatred and patriotism. All for one reason the attack on Pearl Harbor. The attacks on Pearl Harbor had changed the course of the Second World War by launching the United States into the bloodiest conflict the world has ever seen. Therefore, fate the Axis Powers were sealed. To better understand the attack on Pearl Harbor, we need to know…