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Entries from June 17th, 2010

Filling in more blanks

June 17th, 2010 · No Comments · History, John Lind Collection, Photographs

Dave Swart added more information to this photo, originally posted here in September 2009. At that time, I wrote: There are no notations on this photo, which appears to show a winning team from an unknown competition. With Diamond Head in the background, unblemished by today’s condominium and hotel towers, it’s a classic. On the [...]

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It’s almost summer

June 17th, 2010 · No Comments · Kaaawa, Photographs

Given the stretch of hot, dry, sunny weather, it’s hard to keep in mind that the Summer Solstice, and the official start of summer, are still days away. This was the view on the beach in Kaaawa early one morning this week. We’re still carrying our umbrellas, although now they’re used to create portable shade [...]

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Another example of the Honolulu rail “bait & switch”

June 17th, 2010 · 7 Comments · Campaigns, Politics

Phil Craig, the mainland rail consultant who prepared a detailed alternative Honolulu rail transit plan for Kamehameha Schools, was asked to comment on a rail resolution passed by the Democratic Party’s Oahu County Convention last month. The resolution urged support for “an effective, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sound modern steel rail rapid transit system.” There [...]

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