Haleiwa Statistics

HALEIWA, HAWAII, in Honolulu county, is 24 miles NW of Honolulu, Hawaii and 27 miles NW of the Honolulu Internatinal Airport. Haleiwa is known as in the Honolulu area. As of the year 2000, there are 2,225 registered residents in Haleiwa.

The People and Families of Haleiwa In Haleiwa, about 43% of adults are married. The faces of Haleiwa are those of its large families.

Wealth and Education In 2000, Haleiwa had a median family income of $48,553.

Political Inclinations Haleiwa folks tended to give their money ($4,050) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Haleiwa Housing As of 2000, the share of housing units in Haleiwa that were owner-occupied was 38%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the town.

CommutingIn Haleiwa, 87% of commuters drive to work. Haleiwa offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

One web site citing statistics is: http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/hawaii/haleiwa

On average, the warmest month is August.
The highest recorded temperature was 96°F in 1986.
On average, the coolest month is February.
The lowest recorded temperature was 46°F in 1983.
The maximum average precipitation occurs in January.

Weather. One of Hawaii's best assets is its mild and temperate climate. Tropical storms are rare. The highest official temperature ever recorded in Honolulu was 95 degrees; the lowest temperature was 53 degrees. August through October are the hottest months of the year. The average rainfall for Honolulu is 22.02 inches, with November through March the wettest months. Lightweight clothing is worn year-round, especialy if you are resident manager of a beach front condominium where nature requires you to wear shorts (slippers & shirts are optional) shoes are not allowed for any resident manager. Hawaii's longest and shortest days are about 13.5 and 11 hours, respectively, as compared with 14.5 and 10 hours for Southern California and 15.5 and 8.5 hours for Maine. You can check other sites in this blog for the "longest day" and for when the sun hides itself around Kaena Point from the North Shore residents.

Air Quality. With the almost constant gentle tradewind breezes air quality on Oahu is some of the best in the world.

Housing. Because of the higher land values and more outdoor living, the average family moving to Hawaii lives in a smaller house or apartment than they are accustomed to on the mainland.

Taxes. The state of Hawaii has a personal income tax that generally follows the national trend. Personal net income tax rates graduate from 2% to 10% on incomes in excess of $20,500. The state levies a 4.167% general excise tax on retail goods and services and there are taxes on gasoline, liquor, tobacco, insurance premiums, public utilities, financial corporations, corporate income and estate taxes. It's actually 4%, but the State taxes the tax you collect as income to you so add another 4% on the tax plus a tax on the tax which ends up to be 4.167%.

Newspapers. There are two daily papers published in Hawaii, The Honolulu Advertiser and the Star Bulletin. As of 2010, there is only one State wide newspaper called the Star Advertiser. We still have the North Shore News.

Moving to Hawaii. Matson Navigation Company or CSX Lines will ship all of your household goods. To inquire about the costs of shipping vehicles or container goods, contact Matson Navigation Company at (800) 462-8766 or CSX Lines at (800) 321-8807.

Moving with Pets: NEW!! 5-DAY-OR-LESS QUARANTINE AVAILABLE. Call the Hawaiian Humane Society for details.

Transportation. Hawaii at this time (2000) has no rapid transit facilities. For those who do not own a vehicle, Oahu's bus system offers more than 70 routes and 4,000 bus stops. The fees are $1.00 for adults and $.50 for students. There are a number of Trolley companies operating service to the greater metropolitan area of Honolulu. Aloha and Hawaiian Airlines are the two scheduled air carriers providing service to the neighbor islands. As of the time of this writing, Aloha has gone out of business and Go Airlnes has taken its spot.

Communities. North Shore of Oahu is renowned for some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. A quick 35-45-minute drive from Honolulu International Airport takes you to the quaint historic town of Haleiwa, the center of the North Shore community. This is the playground for surfers, windsurfers, hikers, bikers, scuba divers and fishermen, oh and also a playground for theives. Lock your cars when to park somewhere ad also when you leave your car in a parking lot like at the beach for a day, leave your car windows half way open so it's obvious that the car is open and do not leave anything in your car.

The North Shore is not called the North Shore because it's on the North end of the island. It' called the North Shore because the surf breaks best on a North Swell. Kuilima (now called Turtle Bay Hilton) is true North.

Entertainment - Party

A local name for party rentals (tables & chairs) is North Shore Equipment rentals. His name is Lee Bryant and can be reached at 637-4600. He is located in Waialua by Otake Camp at 67-016 Farrington Hwy. In 2009 he was honored as The North Shore Kama'aina of the year and is listed among those acknowledged by the North Shore Chamber of commerce.

A party was held over the weekend that provided tables, chairs and delivery for them. Their name is Kama'aina Party Rentals & Supplies. His name is Louis Laurito and is home based in Ewa Beach. He can be reached at 271-3379 or his E-mail at laurito@hawaiiantel.net He also has tents and access to other party supplies. His party this weekend went off without a hitch both in delivery and pick up. The customer was very satisfied with Louis' services. I believe he said that he has some 400 chairs and 50 tables.



This party by some was considered a bit too large even though there were no party issues to report.





I think by those standards, this party might be considered a bit too small. So if you plan to have a party on the property, you may want to find something in between the two extremes. :o)

Rocks

All these rocks were found way up in the mountains at a privately known location by me back in 2008. I knew about these rocks nearly 40 years ago when I used to hike in the mountains but never had reason to share them. Now came to be the time. I hope you enjoy looking at them. They were brought here for your enjoyment.



This is what appears to be a birthing stone that I found up in the mountains many years ago but never brought it down because I had no place to put it. It was the only one of its kind in the area. It too is rather large being 4'long and 3'wide.


Here is another close up of the birthing stone



This is a rock I found over by chuns reef on the side of the road. It has been called a Gilrock. Nobody I've iterviewed is quite certain why. It is the largest of all the other rocks and may weigh well over 6,000 lbs.


This rock appears to have man made carvings on it as if someone tried to chissel it down into smaller rocks but gave up. These carvings do not appear to be made by nature but appear to be at attempt by somebody many years ago to make the rock smaller.


These are some close ups of the carvings

That's not a smaller rock on the bottom right, that's all part of the same rock that is carved. And those dark lines are carvings, they are not natural cracks.



More man made carving lines

SUPping or Surfboard rentals

Bryan Suratt rents surfboards and SUPboards. He parks his vans over by Haleiwa Beach Park and is well known among the North Shore residents. He was born and raised here and now in his giving back to the community he rents both Stand Up Paddle boards and Surfboards. His website is www.surfnorthshore.com He can be reached at 808-783-8657

Another surfboard renter is: Hawaiisurfboardrentals.com by Dan Lopez


SUP = Stand up Paddle. Supping is what you do with you paddle board. Here are some photos designed to get you going.



These R pics of Wifey




You don't have to be "Old" to enjoy Supping. This could B you in this photo.





BTW, I wasn't saying that wifey was old . . . I'm just saying . . . hmmmm better stop B4 I dig myself any deeper into this hole I'm now in.

hawaii local reef fish

Deep sea fishing will be on anoher thread
for now . . . enjoy these

http://www.marinelifephotography.com/

filming locations

Filming Locations
Everything but the interior scenes of the airplane in the pilot episode have been filmed on location in Hawaii, with the island variously standing in for Korea, New Mexico, England, and Sydney. Following are some of the Hawaiian landmarks that have factored into filming.

Have you visited any of these locations, or do you know of others? Click EasyEdit to add more information, images, or new locations.


1. Mokule'ia Beach on Oahu's North Shore (off Highway 930), near Dillingham Airfield.

This beach, right next to a major highway, was strewn with the wreckage of the fictional Flight 815, as seen in the eyepopping pilot episode. The wreckage was so convincing, local authorities kept receiving reports of “a terrible plane crash” until they put up a sign that it was a film set.

The last episode to use this site was “Whatever the Case May Be,” during which the castaways moved to another part of the beach (actually Police Beach near Haleiwa) because (on the show) the tide was rising dangerously. In reality, the tide would be too high to film during the winter months, so a safer location was chosen.


2. Ka'a'awa Valley, Oahu

You’ll need the permission of the owners of the Kualoa Ranch to reach this location. You can rent horses and ride to the locations used in the series. You can also ride along on a tour bus for a movie set tour (which includes some locations for Lost) or ride through the valley on ATV's. You may even get to see some Lost cast members and crew at work!


In the pilot episode, Charlie, Jack, and Kate hike through this valley in search of the plane’s cockpit and the transceiver.


In the “Pilot, Part 2,” Sayid, Kate, Charlie, Shannon, Boone, and Sawyer camp out overnight here after hiking higher to try to send a signal on the transceiver.


In “Solitary,” Hurley builds his golf course here in “the first Island Open.”


3. Turtle Bay Resort


If you are not a guest at the resort, you’ll need to pay a fee to park.


In the pilot episode, Jack, Kate, and Charlie flee the monster after it attacks the cockpit, running through a wooded area near the resort.



The banyan tree from which Charlie is hung in the "All the Best Cowboys Have Daddy Issues” episode is on the West Trail of the resort. It was also used as the site of the polar bear attack in “Special.”


The Lost Season One DVD party was also held at the resort.


4. Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu (801 Kalakaua Avenue)

The center stands in for the Sydney Airport in several episodes, including “White Rabbit” and “House of the Rising Sun.”

5. St. Paul's Mission, Queen Emma Square, Honolulu

The mission is used as the English church where Charlie confesses his sins in “The Moth.”


6. Byodo-In Temple, Valley of the Temples

The temple here is used in “House of the Rising Sun” as Sun’s father’s house in Korea, with Jin proposing to Sun on the adjoining bridge.









7. Waimea Falls, 59-864 Kamehameha Highway

The picturesque waterfall where Kate and Sawyer have a flirtatious swim and find the metal case in “Whatever the Case May Be," is located at the Waimea Valley Audubon Center, formerly known as Waimea Falls Park.


8. First Hawaiian Bank, 2 North King Street, Honolulu

The Chinatown branch of this bank is the site of Kate’s bank robbery (“Whatever the Case May Be”), supposedly set in New Mexico.


9. Famous Kahuku Sweet Shrimp Truck, North Shore, Oahu

The shrimp truck owned by the ill-fated Frank Duckett, whom Sawyer guns down, thinking he is the real Sawyer in “Outlaws,” is legit; it’s been in business for 10 years. Open daily from 9:30 am to 7 pm.


10. Laniakea YWCA, 1040 Richards Street, Honolulu

Used as the Sydney mosque where Sayid finds his old friend Essam in “The Greater Good.” Built in 1927 and designed by the same architect who built the Hearst Mansion in California. Links:Laniakea YWCA

11.La'ie Inn

While Kate is running from the police she has her hair blond she then goes to a inn to wash out the dye to get to the hotel room she swiping a key from a cleening cart the outside of the inn this is a inn in La'ie on the North Shore of Oahu the inn is across from the McDonalds and down the street from the Polynesian Cultural Center however the shower she is in is not one located in the hotel.


Tourist attractions and beaches

North Shore

1. Banzai pipeline (Ehukai beach)
This is one of the most famous surfing beaches in the world. They do have parking.

2. Waimea Bay
This beach is easy to find. There is a huge jumping rock here. This beach is in Lost the tv show and featured in many movies. There is parking here.

3. Laniakea Beach
No one really swims here it's mostly for sea turtle (honu) watching. Sightings are pretty much guaranteed! No parking here so park across the street.


This is a pix of one we saw last visit. Yes I am that close. Amazing!

4. Sharks Cove
Great place to snorkel


South Side of Island

1. Flea market
It's only 3 days a week Wed. Th. & Fri. You will find great deals on local made products. You can bargain here!

2. Pearl harbor
It's a must and very touching experience. Go early in the day

3. International Market place
Famous for all the bargain shopping. Never pay the 1st price they offer. They can be very aggressive.

4. Pali lookout
It's pretty and everyone goes. Nothing special to me.

5. Diamond head
Nice quick hike. Beautiful lookout on top!

6. Hanauma Bay
The most popular place to snorkel. Very safe. Guaranteed tropical fish sightings! Over populated but it's my fav snorkeling spot!

Windward side (east coast of the island)

1. East coast drive on the day all the way to the north shore. Drive along the coast all the way from the Waikiki to North shore( the most beautiful drive u will EVER experience!) starting in Waikiki gives u the better view of the ocean. Don't start on the north shore. Otherwise ur back will be facing the ocean.

2. Lanikai Beach
If u only go to 1 beach I suggest this is the one. It's the most photographed beach in all of Hawaii! This is my favorite. Street parking it's in a neighborhood. Get a map for this one!
3. Kailua beach
Also beautiful and is right next door to lanikai beach but more crowded and not as pretty! Parking here.

4. Makapuu lighthouse trail
This lighthouse is featured in 50 first dates. Which I def recommend u watch before u go! When u are hiking there are several lookout points when u get to the sign with all the whales on it look over the side. Down below u will see 2 natural water pools u can hike down to. Make sure u have plenty time to get up and down. It's an amazing experience swimming in a nature formed pool and having fresh ocean water flow in constantly.
There are so many beautiful places on this island. Good luck! And have a great time!

DA KINE BAIL BONDS

SW on haleiwa rd
left on WAIALUA BEACH RD
HI-83/KAMEHAMEHA HWY
right onto HI-99/KAMEHAMEHA HWY
I-H2 S. HONOLULU
H2 S.
I-H1 E EXIT 1A--LEFT toward HONOLULU
H1 E
INTERSTATE H201 E / HI-78 E via EXIT 13A toward HONOLULU.
INTERSTATE H201 E / HI-78 E becomes INTERSTATE H1 E.
Take the PALI HWY / HI-61 exit, EXIT 21A.
Turn RIGHT onto PALI HWY / HI-61 S. Continue to follow PALI HWY.
Turn LEFT onto S VINEYARD BLVD / HI-98 E
Turn RIGHT onto QUEEN EMMA ST.
1381 QUEEN EMMA ST is on the LEFT.

DIAMOND HEAD STUDIOS

NOH8 Campaign OPEN SHOOT, Ka Restaurant and Lounge, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd., Sun., 8/15, 4-7pm

1. Start out going SOUTHWEST on HALEIWA RD toward KEAHIPAKA LN. (go 1.0 miles)
2. Turn LEFT onto WAIALUA BEACH RD. (go 0.7 miles)
3. Enter next roundabout and take 2nd exit onto HI-83/KAMEHAMEHA HWY. (go 0.3 miles)
4. Turn RIGHT onto HI-99/KAMEHAMEHA HWY. Continue to follow KAMEHAMEHA HWY. (go 8.6 miles)
5. Take the I-H2 S ramp toward HONOLULU. (go 0.2 miles)
6. Merge onto INTERSTATE H2 S. (go 7.1 miles)
7. Take the I-H1 E exit, EXIT 1A, on the LEFT toward HONOLULU. (go 1.1 miles)
8. Merge onto INTERSTATE H1 E. (go 4.0 miles)
9. Merge onto INTERSTATE H201 E/HI-78 E via EXIT 13A toward HONOLULU. (go 4.8 miles)
10. INTERSTATE H201 E/HI-78 E becomes INTERSTATE H1 E. (go 2.9 miles)
11. Take the KINAU ST exit, EXIT 22. (go 0.3 miles)
12. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto KINAU ST. (go 0.0 miles)
13. Turn RIGHT onto WARD AVE. (go 0.5 miles)
14. Turn LEFT onto KAPIOLANI BLVD. (go 0.5 miles)
15. Turn RIGHT onto PIIKOI ST. (go 0.3 miles)
16. Turn RIGHT onto ALA MOANA BLVD/HI-92 W. (go 0.2 miles)
17. 1200 ALA MOANA BLVD is on the RIGHT. (go 0.0 miles)

Malama Pupukea

Reef Watch fish Survey this Saturday Aug 14th
This Saturday from 8 am to noon, the FIN Oahu group will be conducting a Reef Watch fish survey at 3 tables beach. This is a great opportunity for members of Malama Pupukea to participate in a different kind of fish count so if any volunteers would like to help out. Please email Terri msfuzz@hawaii.rr.com and then come to 3 tables by 8 am. FIN Oahu is willing to share the data that is collected with respect to the fish that we count for our surveys, so this activity is more than just another fun day at the beach.
Mahalo,

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Miss Hawaii 2010

Miss Hawaii gets engaged to this fortunate person. His name is Mark P. Mark is holding a little angel named Lacy












Here is the engagement ring












Here is the couple together with Pops in the back ground












Here's another picture of the bride












And here's a picture of the happy family












Sunset that evening












Aside from an elbow, this was another pic of the sunset and those two people











Jalee practicing to become Miss Hawaii





Jalee mid August 2010 on here Las Vegas tour.










Jalee wins Miss Hawaii and likes what she hears






Miss Hawaii 2010 has a number of contests under her belt that she's won. Last year 2009, Jalee Kate Fuselier daughter of our own Haleiwa Surf was runner up to Miss Hawaii. most photogenic and the Children's Miracle Network Award. This year June 12, 2010 she won MISS HAWAII, Miss Photogenic, and a Community Service and Children's Miracle Network award. Despite the fact that she will be spending much of this year traveling representing Hawaii and the pageant, she will be spending all her time thinking of us here at her home, The Haleiwa Surf.

KHON TV2 reorts: A new Miss Hawaii was crowned Saturday night at the Hawaii Convention Center. Miss North Shore, Jalee Fuselier took the crown. She was raised in Haleiwa and graduated from Hawaii Pacific University with a bachelors degree in international relations. She beat out 21 other contestants to win the title. Fuselier will represent Hawaii at the Miss America competition in January.






This is the North Shore News article















EXAMINER.COM reports: Hawaii has a new representative to the Miss America pageant. Jalee Fuselier was crowned Miss America 2010 at ceremonies Saturday in the Hawaii Convention Center, the Miss Hawaii Organization reports. According to her official profile, Jalee resides in Haleiwa. She earned a degree in international relations at Hawaii Pacific University. The founder of Ready for the Real World, she plans to earn a master’s degree in international relations. Jalee will represent Hawaii at the Miss America pageant, tentatively scheduled for January 2011. The final competition and crowning will be broadcast live on the ABC television network.

North Shore News: It was a night that lit up the hearts of Hale'iwa households and the entire North Shore on Saturday June 12, 2010. when our own Jalee Kate Fuselier was crowned MissHawaii 2010. The annual gala event took place at the Hawaii Convention Center and televised live on channel OC16 and around the world streaming live on OC16tv.com.

The Miss Hawaii pageant competition was chiseled down to twenty-two island beauties for the pageant finals that evening. When it was all over, the judges scored Jalee Fuselier the reigning Miss North Shore, the overall winner and to the delight of fans and family in attendance, she was then crowned the new MissHawaii 2010 by last year's Miss Hawaii 2009 Raeceen Anuenue Woolford. See front cover and P.8 North Shore News June 30, 2010 vol.27 Number 13 for the rest of the story.




But today, she helps to sweep and clean our condos!