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Random Acts, a global nonprofit, and Creation Entertainment

Random Acts, a global nonprofit, and Creation Entertainment Announce Fundraiser In Response to Maui Wildfires

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- In response to the Maui Wildfires that took place in Hawai'i on August 8, 2023, Creation Entertainment is partnering with Random Acts to help raise funding for rebuilding efforts in Maui. Random Acts is announcing a fundraising goal of $25,000 USD in disaster recovery to rebuild and support. Creation Entertainment, Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, and Misha Collins will match all donations until the $25,000 goal is reached.

Spiritual guide Eric Bonnici, specializing in understanding Unconditional Love, posits a solution to terrorism

NEWS: To have a long-term solution for terrorism we need to understand the way that terrorism has become a part of our consciousness in everyday life, says spiritual guide Eric Bonnici. We also need to understand why terrorists kill and share it through social media to inflame terror in us. Although it is important to look for short-term solutions to create safety from the immediate threats of terrorism, they are not a long-term solution to terrorism itself.

TriWest Healthcare Alliance Generates 50 Local Jobs – Honolulu Contact Center will serve Veterans using VAPC3 and Choice Card Programs

HONOLULU, Hawaii /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Phoenix-based TriWest Healthcare Alliance announced today the company's expansion in Honolulu. TriWest partners with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in administering the VA Patient-Centered Community Care Program (VAPC3) and the Veterans Choice Card benefit.

In a new book, photographer Sohee Chu captures the motivation behind 23 women who live in transitional clean and sober houses...

KAILUA, Hawaii /eNewsChannels/ -- Each woman's story is different but the images and words portray a similar spirit of courage and strength. In her new book, 'Portraits of Aloha Hope,' photographer Sohee Chu captures the motivation behind 23 women who live in transitional clean and sober houses provided by Women in Need (WIN).

Elite Pacific Properties adds REALTOR Bob Vieira as Broker In Charge

HONOLULU, Hawaii /eNewsChannels/ -- Elite Pacific Properties, a fast-growing boutique Oahu real estate firm specializing in mid- to high-end real estate, announced today that it has appointed Bob Vieira as Broker In Charge.

Island Pool Builders and Marmol Hawaii Join Forces

HONOLULU, Hawaii /eNewsChannels/ -- Marmol Hawaii Inc., Hawaii's largest tile supplier and installer of natural stone and granite, merges with Island Pool Builders, a commercial and residential swimming pool and spa construction company.

Elite Pacific Properties and Bondroff Realty International Merge

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Elite Pacific Properties, a fast-growing boutique Oahu real estate firm specializing in mid- to high-end real estate, announced today that it has merged with Bondroff Realty International. Christine Bondroff, President of Bondroff Realty, has joined Elite Pacific Properties as Director of Business Development.

Kelly Mitchell Joins Hawaii's Elite Pacific Properties as Partner

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Elite Pacific Properties, a fast-growing boutique Oahu real estate firm specializing in mid- to high-end real estate, added Kelly Mitchell as Partner on August 24, 2010. Mitchell, who ranks among Oahu's top 3 percent of real estate agents, is a nationally recognized social media enthusiast.

Jade Gallery Hawaii presents Private Tea Party Highlighting Rare Jade at the Royal Hawaiian

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- The Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki, Honolulu hosts a unique Private Tea Party in which rare exquisite jade will be on...

Travel Hawaii's 'Waikiki Hotel Deal Finder' Helps Locate Bargains

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- According to Travel Hawaii LLC, major Waikiki hotels are offering Ocean Front rooms at bargain-basement rates in order to attract reluctant...

Gospel Singer Rosalina Vega Featured in Concert to Raise Funds to Fight Chronic Disease in Hawaii

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- A concert to benefit health education and disease prevention in Hawaii will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 28...

Hawaii Hotels Slash Prices via '3rd Night Free' – Record Low Airfares Help Make Hawaii Vacations Cheaper Than Ever

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- According to online retailer Travel Hawaii LLC, Hawaii's hotels are slashing rates in a variety of ways in order to stimulate...

Online Database Tracks Evolving Smoking Policies at Hawaii Hotels

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- According to Travel Hawaii LLC, Hawaii's hotels are still adjusting to the comprehensive smoking ban that the State of Hawaii put...

Wacky-Wacky Parking Fees at Waikiki Hotels Revealed in Latest Hawaii Travel Survey

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- You might get a great deal on a rental car on the island of Oahu. But if you stay in Waikiki, as almost all visitors to Oahu do, you may pay as much as $25 (plus tax) to park your car for the night, according to a survey of Waikiki hotels conducted by Travel Hawaii LLC in Honolulu, a leading Hawaii Internet booking service.

Hawaii Lagoon in Waikiki Makes a Splash at the Hilton Hawaiian Village

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- According to Travel Hawaii LLC (http://Travel-Hawaii.com), a leading Hawaii Internet booking service, Hawaii's largest hotel, the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki has finally completed its long-awaited lagoon revitalization project. The project has transformed the once murky, uninviting pond into a delightful 5 acre swimming and recreation center, open not only to guests of the Hilton Hawaiian Village, but to the general public as well.

In-Room Internet Access at Hawaii Hotels Tracked by Travel Hawaii LLC

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- According to Travel Hawaii LLC, a leading Hawaii Internet booking service, guests at Hawaii hotels can enjoy free high-speed internet access in their rooms, or they can pay up to $20/day. Different Hawaii hotels have wildly varying charges for this new "must have" amenity.

Innovative Hawaii Hotel Database Helps Travelers Avoid Construction

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Travel Hawaii LLC, a Hawaii-based Internet travel agency, has developed a database of Hawaii hotel construction and renovation projects designed to help consumers "know before they go." Customers can view all current construction projects and choose when it's best to schedule a Hawaii vacation and which hotels will be "construction free."

Author and Mystic to the Stars Reveals Celebrity Truths: What Would Princess Diana, JFK and Gandhi Say Now?

mystic author Athena StarHONOLULU, Hawaii -- Author, Popular TV/Radio guest Athena Star (Mystic), says Princess Diana has many messages for us, marking the 10th year anniversary of her passing. Also messages from JFK, Gandhi, Elvis and More! Her new book is: "Celebrities in Spirit - Afterlife Wisdom for Mastery & Success" (ISBN: 978-1434302700).

Walk of Faith: Hawaiian Retreat Makes Bold Health Claim

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii -- Virtually all chronic diseases, including cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, can be eliminated through diet and lifestyle changes. At least, that is what the management of the Walk of Faith health retreat on the Big Island of Hawaii claims.

Mundus Institute and Chinese Government to Launch Historic Joint Venture

Mundus Institute of HonaunauKAILUA-KONA, Hawaii -- Mundus Institute of Honaunau, Hawaii, and China National Tourism Administration have agreed to launch a joint venture to utilize Mundus educational software, textbooks, and curricula in colleges, universities, and training centers throughout China. The cooperation agreement will be formally signed at a public ceremony to be held in Beijing, China on November 7. The announcement was made by Dennis Foster, chairman of Mundus Institute.

Slowing Housing Market Drives Hawaii's Largest Real Estate Auction

Elite Pacific PropertiesHONOLULU, Hawaii -- In a slow real estate market, people get creative to sell their property. So Honolulu real estate brokerage firm Elite Pacific Properties is bringing to Hawaii a technique that is rapidly gaining popularity throughout the US: real estate auctions. Elite, which specializes in upscale real estate, has organized Hawaii's biggest ever multi-property auction, to be held at the Hawaii Convention Center in Waikiki on July 14th from 10am-3pm.

Resort Fees at Hawaii Hotels Cause 'Checkout Sticker Shock'

Travel Hawaii LLCHONOLULU, Hawaii -- According to Travel Hawaii LLC, a leading Hawaii Internet booking service, over 16 of Hawaii's leading hotels - mainly high end resorts - charge mandatory "Resort Fees" of up to $26 per day that are automatically added to guests' bills upon checkout. These fees can cause "checkout sticker shock" if guests don't include them in their pre-trip cost calculations. And often the hotels' own web sites don't make such fees apparent.

World Peace through Youth Sports – Dubai Attending WYBT 2007 in Hawaii

World Youth BasketballKAILUA-KONA, Hawaii -- The 9th Annual Spalding World Youth Basketball Tournament being held in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, July 24th - July 29th, 2007, is proud to announce that even the Middle East will be represented. The American School of Dubai will be participating this summer.

Hawaii Tourism Slumps on Heels of Smoking Ban

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- According to Travel Hawaii LLC, Hawaii's tourism industry is in a slump, with overall January arrivals down nearly 6 percent from January 2006 and the lucrative Japanese market down over 12 percent. The decline comes on the heels of Hawaii's strict new smoking ban, which went into effect in November, and some in the tourism industry wonder whether the smoking ban is chasing away a good portion of Hawaii's traditional clientele.

Baby Boomers Find HearPods Are Just What the Doctor Ordered

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Ask any baby boomer why they have not gotten help with hearing aids and they will usually say "price." HearPod, Inc. is lessening these financial fears. By providing quality, 100% digital aids at a fraction of the cost.

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