Northern Notes 03-18-19
Astronomy Talk April 3
Laughter Therapy 03-18-19
Aloha to all you St. Patricks Day celebrators. Hope you still have enough eye-focus to read my column today. Better yet, take two aspirin and call me tomorrow! Now some laughter to cure your hangovers!
Legislatively Speaking: 03-18-19
The legislative session is now at cross-over, which is when bills that have passed the House are sent to the Senate for consideration, and bills that have passed the Senate are sent to the House. Todays article will highlight some of the House bills I introduced that have crossed over to the Senate. There are many other important House bills and Senate bills that are being considered that arent included here. For further information on any of these bills, please check out the legislatures website www.capitol.hawaii.gov or contact our House District 7 office at 808-586-8510 or by email at reptarnas@capitol.hawaii.gov. Mahalo!
Tutu’s House 03-09-19
Senior Fit Club is offered at 1:30 p.m. for an hour every Monday, with a variety of modalities on DVD to choose from. Studies show that people who stay active are more likely to live longer and remain independent. Join this DVD-guided weekly exercise opportunity to maintain fitness in community at Tutus House.
Ippy’s Hawaiian Barbecue opening in Waimea
WAIMEA Long before he was the youngest person (at the time) and the only person from Hawaii to ever appear on the nationally televised show Food Network Star, Philip Ippy Aiona was an 11-year-old Hapa Hawaiian boy learning how to cook in his parents kitchen.
Crazy huge, crazy far
HILO Astronomers at the Subaru Telescope on Maunakea have discovered 83 supermassive black holes billions of light years from Earth.
Laughter Therapy 03-11-19
Aloha folks and yes, it is a new week and I have to send you some new jokes! You may think this is an easy task, but I count it one of my most difficult cardio workouts! So lets start with a short can you identify?
Medical students skill lab highlights tech solutions to geography problems
HONOKAA Medical assistant students at the North Hawaii Education and Research Center in Honokaa got some hands-on experience Saturday, working with medical dummies and taking partners blood pressure.
Building a healthier community, one meal at a time
WAIMEA Ola and Puna Tripp have diligently made the trek from Keaau to Waimea every Wednesday and Saturday for three years to bring their cold-pressed organic juices to the Waimea Midweek and Kamuela Farmers Markets at Pukalani Stables.
Laau lapaau workshops preserving ancient knowledge
HILO Hui Malama Ola Na Oiwi is hosting a series of laau lapaau workshops to spread health and culture across Hawaii island.
County Council update
Aloha! Once again, it is time for the monthly update from our office.
Northern Notes: 3-11-19
Honokaa Rodeo Arena to reopen
Kupuna Transitions: My High Five
This month marks my five-year anniversary of writing this Kupuna Transitions column. I am grateful for the opportunity every month that I get to sit down and share ideas with our Hawaii community about caring for ourselves and the older adults in our lives. Your positive response and comments in the community have encouraged me to continue to create messages that hopefully inspire and support you. I wish I could give each reader a big high five! In reviewing my contributions since March 2014, I noted a few common topics that Id like to highlight over the next few months.
Island feels the big chill, but no record lows
HILO One of the top subjects lately, both in casual conversation and on social media, is the recent chilly weather.
Laughter Therapy 03-03-19
Aloha, and for your Chinese wisdom for the week, One step at a time is good walking! Now, one joke at a time is great laughter! Get on it!
Engineering Bash delivers
WAIMEA Some of the islands most talented engineers were on hand at the Engineering Bash held at the Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library Feb. 23.
The Doctor Is In: Know how to reduce health care costs
The cost of health care. We either love to talk about it, or hate to talk about it. Whichever camp you are in, health care costs are inescapable.
Lawmakers listen: Hawaii Island Representatives and House leadership hear community input
WAIMEA More than 100 community members attended a Lawmakers Listen town hall meeting hosted by State Rep. David Tarnas and House leadership at the Waimea School Cafeteria on Tuesday evening.
Northern Notes: 03-04-19
New wood market aims to provide koa to craftsmen
Business retreat for company leads to donation for Kawaihae Canoe Club youth program
KAWAIHAE When Michael Ostrowski, with his wife Rene, left Milwaukee for Hawaii early last week, he had just been out snowmobiling in 10 degrees below zero.
