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It’s not right that Elvis gets all the credit. The recognizable tune, Blue Hawaii, is almost inseparable from the King’s movie of the same name but that’s not where it originated. Bing Crosby sang it first, while behind the wheel on a double masted sailboat with actress Shirley Ross in Waikiki Wedding.
The story line is [...]

Hawaiiana beyond the Hula Doll: Better souvenirs via the New York Times. Though we have advice too.
When the new moon comes, a coral’s fancy turns to thoughts of love. Or breeding, rather. On Hawaii News Now.
Fantasizing about making the move? Consider this local boy’s reaction to the Hawaiian job market on NPR.
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Radical, dude! Hawaii’s gov establishes two new surfing reserves.
Talking photography with island shutterflies Monica and Michael Sweet on Digital Photography School.

Making bread the Portagee way involves heat, a stone oven, and lots of hard work. Which is why it tastes so damn sweet and good. –  Hawaiirama
People think, ‘What’s the big deal? It’s just an old baseball field,’ ” said county spokeswoman and former Friends of Moku’ula program director Mahina Martin. “They have no [...]

Gorgeous time lapse photography from The Aloha Robert (hat tip to Gadling).
Here’s hoping this means better food choices in HNL.

Don’t ask, just eat: Maui eating places the tourists often overlook
Free parking on the Pali: That’ll be three bucks, please.
Top five favorite small towns in the islands. Hawi? Couldn’t agree more.
Where did you track your tsunami news? If you’re like us, you used Twitter.
Honolulu’s Chinatown Bars: The drinks are on Matador.

Sharks. They’re out there. Waters off Maui beach park closed and then reopened after shark sighting
It’s rough. Plus, it violates your rental car contract, probably: On the road to Polihale Beach

The King Kamehameha Hotel in Kona has had a makeover. You can win a stay there — it’s a great location. Good luck!
Tiny frog makes big trouble. Again. Still. Coqui frogs a growing threat in Hawaii.
There’s a shocker: Hawaii is happy. (HoloHolo Wale’s home state of Washington checked in at number 15.)

Because it’s neat:  A moonbow in Hawaii on Neatorama
Hawaii’s foodies want their foie gras: Hawaii Senators apparently have nothing better to do…
The first family’s Hawaii rental of choice:  Obama’s $10 million vacation home
Holy cats, that’s a lotta Hawaiian miles: Hawaiian Airlines/Outrigger contest for 1 million miles
Mark your calendars now, the Na Hoku Festival is [...]

Giving away the local secrets on MSN: Oahu Exposed — A Local’s Favorite Spots
Hawaii bird huggers say “Get the lead out” : Conservation groups want a Midway cleanup
Be smart about those island hop flights: Don’t get stung inter-island