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  • HIP 096 ʻŌhiʻa and Lehua, Orpheus and Eurydice: 2 love Stories

    Welcome to this week’s episode, where love is in the air as we approach Valentine’s Day. In our feature segment for this episode, I will share two love stories with you. One is from Greek tradition and another from Hawaiian tradition. The parallels are quite remarkable. And of course, we’ll be sharing the latest weather, surf, and night sky forecasts for our beautiful islands, sprinkled with some heartwarming events and a dash of romantic humor. Let’s open our hearts to this week’s love-filled episode together!

  • HiP 095 _ Don’t Be Like These Tourist – No Ack Hūpō

    This week, we’ll strap on our hiking boots and take a walk through the intriguing history of Oahu’s Haiku Stairs, the infamous “Stairway to Heaven,” and the recent case of modern-day adventurers who couldn’t resist its allure and went alll the way up to the top of the mountain - not to look around and take in the beauty and majesty of god’s creation, NO these knuckel head tourist decided to desecrate the place and several hundred feet of virgin forest….so the could get a few likes on in the social ghettos. With the story of Haiku stair being the theme… Let’s climb right in! OLELO HAWAII HIP Hawaiian Words of the Week This may qualify as credits toward your continuing education, please check with your Advisor or HR department Stupid = Hūpō. Also: waʻawaʻa,

  • HiP 94 Chinese New Year 2025 and more

    This is episode 94. Last week i posted it as 93 but kept saying episode 94 in the show. I apologize for the confusion Did you know Honolulu Hawaii’s China […]

  • HiP 093 – Slide into the New Year 2025

    Aloha, and welcome, listeners! == Malihini (tourist), Kama’aina, Oka’aina and Kanaka Mauoli. This is your January 11 through January 17, 2025. Let’s slide into the new year with the latest weather, surf, celestial events, and the top happenings around Hawaii.” This is episode #93

  • HiP #92 Top 10 New Years 2025 Activities in Hawaii

    Aloha, listeners! Welcome to our concise weekly update for December 28, 2024, through January 4, 2025. Let’s explore the essentials: weather, surf, night sky, top events and Top 10 Activities […]

  • HIP 091 – Turkeys Sharks and Floods, Nov. 18 – Dec 2, 2024

    Aloha, listeners! Welcome back to your semi-weekly guide to Hawaii’s weather, night sky, surf, and upcoming events. As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s a time of gratitude, changing seasons, and heightened awareness of our ocean’s dynamics such as high surf and hidden dangers. But no worries i’m your volunteer lifeguard and virtual concierge to your Hawaiian vacation. Not only do I have you forecast for surf weather night sky events and BUT even a few news stories about shark attacks and the change in weather.  Tome Stokes Jr. will join us for our Olelo Hawaii word of the week and 2 top ten lists for concerts and Thanksgiving feasts.  SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: You know about my other projects, 4 Buckeyes, Hawaii Surf Session Report, Charity Tourist, Branding Graphic Design and Advertising ….. on top of being a full time dad I work as a chauffeur. This December I launch my new business venture, HAWAII BLACK CAR SERVICE offering Airport and Hotel Transfers, tours and personal chauffeur services. Reliable Safe Transportation with Black Car Sophistication and comfort.  HawaiiBlackcarService.com

  • HIP 090 Haunted Hawaii Halloween Events 2024

    Aloha E Komo Mai. Hi there welcome back to Hawaii Posts.  I’m your host, Tom-e-stokes. We’re back! For your Halloween edition of the H I P greatest podcast from Hawaii’s original podcaster…. me. ITS EPISODE 90! Here is what I have exclusively for you. Our events calendar will feature the top 10 Halloween and events leading up to the Waikiki Halloween block party. Also…  I have your 2-week forecast for weather surf and all things astronomical.   Essential Show Links: https://wehewehe.org/ Mysteries of Hawaii

  • HiP 089 Passing Storms and Hawaiian Wind Keepers

    In this episode, we have our weather surf and night sky forecast, over 10 concerts and 2 great events in our event calander also pay attention i will proviode and update for a few tropical storms that may effect our weather in the islands, remind you how you can witness ancient history this summer, in our night sky. Speaking of history how about a Hawaiian story about the wind keepers….. all that is coming up  https://dukesoceanfest.com https://www.khon2.com/weather-blog/hone-to-pass-near-or-south-of-big-island-this-weekend/ https://www.timeanddate.com/news/astronomy/t-coronae-borealis-new-star-2024 https://madeinhawaiifestival.com Maui Film Festival — "Music for Mushrooms" — FILM SCREENING with East Forest in Attendance 2024 2024 https://imiloahawaii.org/sky-charts https://hawaiiposts.com/2024/01/08/tip-jar-donate-to-hawaii-posts/

  • HiP 088 – Ancient History in the Sky

    In this episode, we have our weather surf and night sky forecast, over 15 concerts and 3 events in our event calendar also pay attention I will tell you how you can witness ancient history this summer OLELO HAWAII Kokua - To Help https://wehewehe.org       or    https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/historyculture/olelo-hawaii.htm ASTRONOMICAL NOTES: Ancient History Is About to Happen in the Night Sky https://www.timeanddate.com/news/astronomy/t-coronae-borealis-new-star-2024 Hawaii Posts Tip Jar : https://hawaiiposts.com/category/tip-jar-donate-to-hawaii-posts/

  • HiP 087 King Kamehameha Week and Parade of Planets

    In this weeks episode, we cover two weeks of weather surf and night sky plus a comprehensive list of all the events surrounding King Kamehameha week. Also are you ready for the June 3 parade of planets? Will I have details on that coming up?