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  Hawaii County, Hawaii - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hawai‘i County is a county located in the state of Hawai‘i in the Hawaiian Islands.
Hawai‘i County has a total area of 13,174 km² (5,087 mi²); 10,433 km² (4,028 mi²) of it is land and 2,742 km² (1,059 mi²) is water (mostly all off the ocean shoreline but counted in the total area by the U.S. Census Bureau, making these numbers unreliable for most purposes).
In the county the population was spread out with 26.10% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 26.20% from 25 to 44, 26.00% from 45 to 64, and 13.50% who were 65 years of age or older.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hawaii_County,_Hawaii   (667 words)

  
 Waimea, Hawai'i County, Hawai'i - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Waimea is the largest town in the interior of the Big Island, and is the center for ranching activities and paniolo culture.
Parker Ranch in and around Waimea is the largest privately-owned cattle ranch in the US, and the annual Fourth of July rodeo is a major event.
Waimea is also home to the headquarters of two astronomical observatories located on Mauna Kea, the Keck Observatory and the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Waimea,_Hawaii_County,_Hawaii   (498 words)

  
 World Almanac for Kids
HAWAII, Pacific state of the U.S. It consists mainly of the Hawaiian Islands, an archipelago near the geographic center of the North Pacific Ocean, and other islets unrelated geographically to the archipelago; in all, 8 main islands and 124 islets, reefs, and shoals.
Hawaii is one of the most urbanized states in the U.S. In 1990, about 89% of the people of Hawaii lived in areas defined as urban, and the rest lived in rural areas.
Hawaii is known for its distinct blend of cultural heritages, and the range of the state’s cultural institutions reflects this diversity.
www.worldalmanacforkids.com /explore/states/hawaii.html   (3986 words)

  
 Hawaii County, Hawaii: Encyclopedia topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
It is conterminous with the Island of Hawaii (Hawaii: A state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands) (sometimes called the Big Island).
The county seat (county seat: The town or city that is the seat of government for a county) is Hilo (Hilo: A town in Hawaii on the island of Hawaii).
Hawai`i was the home island of Kamehameha the Great (Kamehameha the Great: Hawaiian king who united the islands under his rule (1758-1819)), who by 1795 had violently united most of the Hawaiian Islands under his rule.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /reference/hawaii_county_hawaii   (1317 words)

  
 Hawaii - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Hawaii   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Hawaii is almost twice as large as the other main islands and was formed by five volcanoes: Mauna Kea (4,200 m/13,784 ft), the world's highest island mountain; Mauna Loa (4,169 m/13,678 ft), the largest active volcanic crater in the world; Kilauea, the world's most active volcano; Kohala; and Hualalai.
Hawaii's state constitution The state constitution was modelled on the constitution of the Kingdom of Hawaii.
Hawaii's earliest economy was self-sufficient, relying on fishing and farming.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Hawaii   (2955 words)

  
 Big Island Virtual Tour - Instant Hawaii Webservice
Hawaii Island is the least populated of all the islands and still very provincial in many ways.
Hawaii Island was possibly the first to be reached by the Polynesian settlers who came as early as A.D. The northern region of Kohala was the birthplace of Kamehameha the Great; and in 1792, he launched his war canoes from the Kona coast to begin the brutal conquest of all the other islands.
Hawaii is known for very clean air and high ultraviolet, so watch out for sunburn, 30+ sun screen and 20 minutes to a side is a max for the first day for light skin.
www.hawaii-inns.com /isles-tour/bigisle/hi-tour.htm   (6282 words)

  
 Hawaii Health Guide - Healthtalk
Although not the settlement was not officially announced until 5:45 PM, Mayor Hannemann had called a highly-unusual emergency meeting with the City Council at 11:00 AM this morning (Friday) where the offer was presented to the City Council for their approval.
Jim Case, attorney for the Stewards of Waimea Valley and one of Hawai's leading legal experts on land holding, said, "We have not yet had an opportunity to study the settlement agreement in detail.
Waimea Valley now has every chance of becoming the center of Hawaiian cultural on O`ahu that it should and could have been all along.
www.hawaiihealthguide.com /healthtalk/display.htm?id=192   (392 words)

  
 Aloha-Hawaii.com: Hawaii the Big Island
The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located near Hilo.
In Waimea, visit Parker Ranch, one of the largest privately owned ranches in the United States.
And just south of Kailua-Kona is Pu‘uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, one of Hawaii’s most sacred cultural attractions.
hawaii.aloha-hawaii.com /hawaii/hawaii   (496 words)

  
 West Hawaii Real Estate Listings of Houses and Homes for Sale in Hawaii County, Hawaii
As with most tourist destinations, the County of Hawaii offers many activities and attractions for residents and visitors.
WaimeaHawaii’s cattle-ranching country — is located in the northwestern part of the island.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has over 150 miles of trails available for hiking, camping and backpacking.
www.hawaii-west.com /cityprofile.htm   (375 words)

  
 Hawaii
Hawaii, the 50th US state, is a chain of volcanic islands transformed by eons of heavy rainfall into a lush, tropical "paradise".
The chain's "Big Island", Hawaii Island, is home to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, which includes the active Kilauea Volcano and 14,000 foot Mauna Loa.
Waimea Canyon on the west side was dubbed the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" by famous author Mark Twain.
www.ohwy.com /hi   (437 words)

  
 Aloha-Hawaii.com: Waimea Valley Audubon Center
As a visitor attraction, Waimea Falls Park was known primarily for its spectacular cliff diving exhibitions, ancient Hawaiian games and hula performances.
Waimea Valley Adventures Park was put up for sale in August 2000, and the City & County of Honolulu agreed to purchase the 1,875-acre site for $5.2 million.
Waimea Valley is home to 36 botanical gardens and about 6,000 rare species of plants.
oahu.aloha-hawaii.com /tours/waimea+valley,+oahu   (418 words)

  
 Waimea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Waimea may refer to more than one place in the United States:
Waimea, a window manager for the Unix X Window System
This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Waimea,_Hawaii   (95 words)

  
 KPUA.net - KPUA Hawaii News - Hawaii County sues over faulty sidewalks
County attorneys say the lawsuits were filed against Goodfellow Brothers and Engineers Surveyors Hawaii.
The sidewalks don't meet access requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act and was brought to the county's attention by John Hartman, of Kailua-Kona, who uses a wheelchair.
According to the lawsuit, the county twice reminded Engineers Surveyors in writing to be sure the sidewalks and curb ramps met the federal disabilities requirements.
www.kpua.net /news.php?id=938   (155 words)

  
 Settlement Agreement - Between The United States of America and Kaua'i, Hawaii
By December 31, 2005, the County shall correct the following to ensure that the Civic Center Complex, which was altered in 1994, is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities and meets the requirements of the title II regulation and the Standards.
By December 31, 2002, the County shall correct the following to ensure that Vidinha Stadium, which was altered in 2000, is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities and meets the requirements of the title II regulation and the Standards.
By December 31, 2002, the County shall correct the following to ensure that the Koloa Park (Ann Knudsen Park), which was altered in 2000, is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities and meets the requirements of the title II regulation and the Standards.
www.ada.gov /kauaihi.htm   (13354 words)

  
 Waimea, Hawaii HI, profile (Kauai County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Waimea, HI Waimea is in Kauai County, in the Kapaa metro area.
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Waimea was $18,778, compared with $21,587 nationally.
Median rent in Waimea, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $532.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=27908   (469 words)

  
 Hawaii Noni
In China, Japan and even Hawaii, various parts of the tree (leaves, flowers, fruits, bark) serve as tonics and to contain fever, to treat eye and skin problems, gum and throat problems as well as constipation, stomach pain, or respiratory difficulties.
''Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen'' is a book by Her Majesty, Queen Lili‘uokalani, the last reigning monarch of Hawai‘i.
In it, she gives her account of her upbringing, her ascension to the throne, the overthrow of her government by pro-American forces, her arrest and trial, and her appeals to the American government to restore the autonomy of Hawai‘i.
www.computerwonders.com /pages4/38/hawaii-noni.html   (1266 words)

  
 Surfline | Waimea Bay   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Hawaii Amateur Surfing Association is raising funds for its team's May trip to Brazil, where they will be defending the ISA World Team Championship title it earned in Huntington Beach last year.  The money raised will help HASA to defray travel costs for the 12 day trip. 
"It took almost 30 years for Hawaii to gain its first World Team Championship trophy, and hopefully it will take longer than that for the rest of the surfing world to wrestle it away from us," remarked Rainos Hayes, coach and the driving force behind the selecting and training of its team members.
From family provider, to beach enforcer, to harrowing near death tales at Waimea Bay and the legendary King's Reef off Kauai's north shore (the only known footage of the immense open ocean beast being ridden).
www.surfline.com /surfline/livecams/getsurfmapsurfbreakreport.cfm?alias=waimeacam   (1880 words)

  
 Hawaii's Botanical & Public Gardens - O'ahu
A part of the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, the Arboretum is an active research facility and academic resource as well as a public tropical garden.
This small garden at the edge of Waikiki is maintained by the City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation.
Hundreds of types of trees and plants have been used in landscaping the University of Hawaii Manoa campus since it was established in 1907.
www.hawaii.edu /sciref/oahugrdns.html   (2489 words)

  
 Welcome to the Hawaii County website dedicated to helping our community battle the devastating effects of Crystal ...
Hawaii has been impacted by the harmful effects of substance abuse upon families, businesses, and communities.
The goal is to ensure that Hawaii Island is a healthy and safe place for our children and our families.
The viewer is cautioned to check with the appropriate County department or agency responsible for maintaining the information to validate its accuracy.
healingourisland.com   (301 words)

  
 Hawaii Dentists & Dental Insurance @ Dental Plans
With the most dentists in combined networks anywhere, several Hawaii dentists and dental plans may be available in your area (find Hawaii dental plans).
Each participating Hawaii dentist charges plan members according to an established "discounted fee schedule." Services include teeth whitening, dentures, gum surgery, implant dentistry, laser dentistry, and many more.
If you are in need of specialty work from Hawaii general dentists, Hawaii cosmetic dentists, Hawaii family dentists, holistic dentists, Hawaii oral surgeons, or Hawaii pediatric dentists, participating Hawaii dentists are available for each dental plan.
static.dentalplans.com /hawaii   (392 words)

  
 APA Hawaii Chapter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The County of Kaua`i Planning Department is responsible for the functions that establish the guidelines for the planning and development programs of Kaua`i County.The department consists of the Planning Commission, the Planning Director, Deputy Planning Director, and departmental staff.
The commission is a seven-member body appointed by the Mayor to serve in an advisory and planning capacity to the Mayor, County Council, and Planning Director.
The adoption of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and County Subdivision Ordinance followed to implement the provisions, and goals and objectives, of the Kaua`i General Plan.
www.lava.net /~apahi/county.html   (561 words)

  
 JAMES ROBERT WARNER   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
In August 1963, Dr. Warner came to Hawaii to accept a position with the Board of Health as Director of the Kalaupapa Settlement where he served until June 1964.
In August, 1967, Dr. Warner moved to Waimea, Hawaii, to become plantation physician for the Honokaa Sugar Plantation.
He was a member of the American Medical Association, the Hawaii Medical Association, the Hawaii County Medical Society, and a former member of the Kauai County Medical Society where he served as Secretary-Treasurer in 1966.
hml.org /mmhc/mdindex/warner.html   (346 words)

  
 Waimea bed and breakfast - Stream side accommodations in Kamuela Hawaii   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Waimea is only fifteen minutes to some of the world's best beaches.
Centrally located in Waimea as a perfect homebase for exploring the entire island.
This Kohala (Kamuela) area of the Big Island is known as a center for healing and renewal.
www.beingsintouch.com   (351 words)

  
 Island of Hawaii County Hawaii Real Estate - USA Real Estate
The Island of Hawaii County capitol is located in Hilo, HI at an elevation of 38 feet above sea level.
Browse Island of Hawaii County homes for sale and all availabe Island of Hawaii County MLS listings, courtesy of Hawaii (HI) real estate agents who specialize in real estate.
Island of Hawaii County real estate brokers and agents contribute the data used to calculate market trends and roughly estimate the value of your home.
www.nwrealty.com /real_estate/HI_County_Hawaii.cfm   (602 words)

  
 Hawaii Highways - Big Island route list
Much of the Hawaii Belt, northwest of Hilo, was built on the roadbed and bridges of an old rail line, as part of the recovery from a tsunami that ravaged the Big Island's northeast coast in 1946.
Unlike most Hawaii Highways route list tables, this table is limited to roads currently in the state highway system; see Table 2 and Table 3 for former route 11 and 19 segments, and a never-numbered Kamehameha Highway segment, that used to be part of the Hawaii Belt.
Hawaii Belt Road at Wailuku Bridge in Hilo, east to JN Pauahi Street; completed in 1951; road continues east into Bayfront County Park, where remnant of planned extension of the Bayfront Highway is now a parking lot
www.hawaiihighways.com /big_island.htm   (1343 words)

  
 Waimea - freedesktop.org - Software/waimea
Waimea-Kohala Airport occupies 90 acres on the island of Hawaii, one mile south of the town of Kamuela.
waimea is known as the "little grand canyon" zoom in waimea is located around mile marker #23 waimea is a fascinating waimea is a recommended nearby trip
Waimea is a highly customizable window manager for the X Window system conforming to Waimea supports multiple virtual desktops and by using the cairo
princess-cruise-line.allinfosites.com /q/princess-cruise-line-waimea.htm   (626 words)

  
 Hawaii County, Hawaii a Bankruptcy Attorney   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Hawaii Channel - CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Some Vegas strippers are going to court to keep the sin in Sin City.
The Nevada Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to a city ordinance that bans certain types of touching by exotic dancers.
Hawaii County, Hawaii (HI) Realty Homes For Sale in Hawaii County, Hawaii (HI) Real Estate Agents in Hawaii County, Hawaii (HI) Hawaii County, Hawaii (HI) Real Estate Brokers
www.galledet.com /county-14203/bankruptcy_lawyer/hawaii.htm   (723 words)

  
 Hawaii Islands VR 360 Tour and QuickTime VR (QTVR) Tour in Full Screen
A year later Cook was killed on the Island of Hawaii, but his crew brought the information about the existence of the islands to the western world.
In 1795 Kamehameha, a powerful chief from the island of Hawaii, conquered Oahu and Maui and later brought the whole island under one rule.
This was a major turning point in Hawaiian history, all of the islands under one rule.
www.vthawaii.com   (269 words)

  
 Russell Kokubun
Kokubun was elected to the Hawaii County Council in 1984.
Hawaii County Mayor Stephen Yamashiro appointed Kokubun as an Executive Assistant in September 1995.
Convener, Kalapana Task Force, Established by the Governor and Hawaii County Mayor to address the impacts to Kalapana property owners who were displaced from their homes due to lava inundation.
www.capitol.hawaii.gov /site1/senate/members/sen2.asp?press1=senate&press2=members   (895 words)

  
 The Waimea Gazette   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Waimea Gazette has, over the last few decades, developed a loyal following and is faithfully read by residents and visitors alike.
The Waimea Gazette was named the County of Hawai'i's" 1997 Media Advocate of the Year" by the U.S. Small Business Administration and received the 1994 KAHILI award for print media by the Hawai'i Visitors Bureau in its annual "Keep It Hawaii" Program.
Our monthly circulation of 7,500 issues is distributed at key and diverse locations in Waimea, Waikoloa, Honoka'a, South Kohala, and North Kohala.
www.waimeagazette.com   (96 words)

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