Wherever Poseidons go, there will be noise

Kaneohe and Kailua residents who have been worried about the basing of a new jet aircraft fleet at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe can probably exchange a few high-fives.

Though probably for reasons other than community concerns about flight noise, Navy officials are rethinking plans to locate 18 Poseidon jets at the base. A final decision is pending, but a supplemental environmental impact statement being prepared is examining an alternative siting plan.

But let’s be realistic: Some flight noise will continue to be an inevitable part of life near a military airfield. The Osprey aircraft and the Cobra and Huey choppers will be there. The "sounds of freedom" will still ring out.

A new film industry for Hawaii?

Like it or not, Hawaii is among the movie sites being considered by adult entertainment producers frowning about California voters’ decision to require performers to wear condoms and create an expensive permitting system for porn filming. Moviemaker Larry Flynt told The that he’s already made contingency plans to shift production to Mexico, Arizona and Hawaii. Maybe it’s time to review Hawaii’s film tax credits parameters as to who is eligible — and not.