The General, Les Keiter Passes..

Yesterday,  sportcaster and legend Les “General” Keiter passed away at 89 years old.  Keiter was the voice of Hawaii as well as nationally. He covered events such as Muhammad Ali’s championship fight.  

Take this moment to remember all those play by play games and those news broadcast he did.  General you will never be forgotten!

2009 Presidential Inauguration Trip

Travel Blog of Island Sports Media’s Editor in Chief – Steve Kajihiro

On January 20, 2009, this country will welcome in it’s first African American President of the United States.  Not only is he the first African American President, Barack Obama will become the first Hawai`i born President.   I am one of those lucky people to receive a ticket to the inauguration, thanks to Senator Daniel Inouye.  This article, post, blog, or whatever you want to call it, will document my trip to the inauguration.  I will post photos and videos as I get time and add to this post as I feel like it.  Read more

HAPPY NEW YEAR! IT’S 2009!

Photo by Aunty G
Thank you for all of your support throughout this past year.  We wish you good health and a prosperous new year.  Happy New Year!  From the Island Sports Media Ohana.

BREAKING NEWS!

Check this out!  The Waipio Little League World Series Champions are on the box of the Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes.  This special edition is available wherever Frosted Flakes are sold.  Get yours now!  “They’re Gr-r-reat!”

KUDOS TO DANIEL FROM THE BUS

Each month, Island Sports Media photographer Alan Kang features someone from Hawaii that exhibits the “Aloha Spirit”.  This month, Alan is featuring Daniel a bus driver in Honolulu.

This is DANIEL who grew up on Molokai and now drives for THE BUS here in Honolulu for 34 Years and 11 Months. Come December 7, 2008 he’ll have 35 years with THE BUS. He started back in 1973. I’ve heard a lot of Daniel from other bus riders and had to see for my self these past two months riding his Route 3, Salt Lake to Kaimuki and he should be recognized as the “Outstanding”, most “Aloha”, very “Considerate” and most of all, the Kindness he shows and a very reliable bus drive for THE BUS here in Hawaii. Words are beyond what I’ve seen about Daniel, he is “Mr. Aloha” 2008. Great person!!!

KUDOS TO JACKIE!

Keep your eye out for Island Sports Media photographer Alan Kang as he catches people in the act providing outstanding customer service.  Alan may be just an observer watching or he may be your customer.  Work hard, spread the Aloha Spirit, and you will receive KUDOS from Island Sports Media!

Our first KUDOS goes out to Jackie!  She works at LIDS in the Ala Moana Shopping Center.  Alan says, “Jackie is the most ‘spiritual’ employee of a business that has so much Aloha!  Great person!!!” 

 

Nominee for City Employee of the Year!

Photo by Alan Kang 
ISM’s Assistant Marketing Director Rosalyn (Ros) Bee was nominated for Honolulu‘s City Employee of the Year!  In addition to working at ISM, Ros works at the City and County of Honolulu. She was working at the Department of Fiscal Services and just transferred to the Department of Design and Construction. Although she didn’t win the award, her nomiation affirmed her hard work and dedication to public service. ISM is proud to acknowledge her accomplishments with the City and is proud to be working with her in our endeavors at ISM. Ros, congratulations from the entire ISM staff!   

Waipi`o Little League Fundraiser

 Photo by Allen Ishida
Island Sports Media is sponsoring a fundraiser for the Waipi‘o Little League World Series Champions. This fundraiser will assist in defraying the high travel expenses incurred by the players’ families.   

They are selling a one year subscription for $20 (includes the special edition) or a single special edition with the team on the cover for $8. All net proceeds will go to the team.

The Waipi‘o players and their families will be in your neighborhoods asking for your support or you can click here, Island Sports Media, and subscribe now! 

Thank you for your support!

Aloha Airlines Bankrupt!

By Dave K.

Aloha Airlines will close their passenger operations as of Tuesday, April 1st as a result of bankruptcy. This action ends a 61-year history of service to the islands. Closing the passenger operations will affect about 1,900 full and part-time employees out of a total workforce of about 3,550. This sudden closure of operations is a result of futile efforts by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to find buyers for the operation. Aloha Airlines’ bankruptcy may have resulted from the competition of Go! airlines along with soaring fuel costs. Aloha Airlines’ administrative, cargo and aviation services operations will continue their operations while the company goes through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Passengers that have flights booked after Tuesday are being asked to contact their travel agents or credit card companies for refunds.  

Molokai Ranch Shutting Down

By Steve Kajihiro

Molokai Ranch who owns 60,000 plus acres on the island of Molokai,  announced that they will be shutting down operations at the end of March.  Molokai Ranch also known as Molokai Properties Ltd, will be laying off over 120 workers in the next 60 days.  In a statement issued yesterday, the company will be closing the Molokai Lodge, the Kaupoa Beach Read more

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