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Monday, November 5, 2012
HD47: Fale Responds to Save Oahu Coalition
By News Release @ 4:38 PM :: 5865 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

...residents I spoke with felt isolated and excluded from the “Keep the Country Country” movement because of a perceived unwillingness by the organization to find common ground ....

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Sunday, November 4, 2012
House Candidate Kaniela Ing: “I don’t Support Osama bin-Laden”
By Andrew Walden @ 9:37 PM :: 15217 Views :: Democratic Party, Maui County, Military, Politicians

“I don’t support Osama bin-Laden. I didn’t cheat on my LSAT.” That was the message HD11 Democratic House candidate Kaniela Ing blurted out to the astounded members of the Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission at a hearing Thursday, November 1.

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Sunday, November 4, 2012
Djou: Our Polls Show us Ahead
By Rep Charles Djou @ 5:55 PM :: 8557 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment

...our internal polls have us with a slight lead....

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Friday, November 2, 2012
Case: If PRP Wins, Negative Will be the New Normal
By Ed Case @ 10:26 PM :: 6458 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

... if PRP succeeds in Hawaii's most negative campaign (so far), that campaign will become the new norm for Hawai'i politics ....

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Friday, November 2, 2012
Honolulu Rail: Set Phasers On Stun
By Robert Thomas @ 5:49 PM :: 6838 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

Today's Order gave some clues about whether the court would conclusively halt the project, but deferred a ruling until December....  

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Thursday, November 1, 2012
Fed Court Ruling: City Failed To Consider Alternatives To Rail
By Robert Thomas @ 7:57 PM :: 5972 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

Full Text Federal Court Order 

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Thursday, November 1, 2012
Caldwell Caught with His Hand in “Pay to Play” Cash Register
By News Release @ 5:32 PM :: 6812 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

Yesterday’s report on campaign donations reveals that he continues to accept great numbers of monetary contributions from government contractors, including Honolulu rail contractors....

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Thursday, November 1, 2012
Lingle Hosts Get Out the Vote Rally at Aloha Tower Tonight
By News Release @ 5:01 PM :: 6144 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment

TONIGHT, Thursday, November 1 – 6:00-8:30 p.m....

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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Audio: Djou Launches New Radio Commercial
By Audio @ 1:32 AM :: 8521 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment

Our campaign is surging in the closing days! As we approach Election Day, you can feel the momentum building....

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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Honolulu Council: Aiona, Fukunaga Tied at 29% Each
By News Release @ 10:11 PM :: 6602 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

With 7 days to go, this race is a dead heat. Here are the results ....

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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
AKP Biofuel Scam Finds Only 20 Supporters in Survey of 300
By Henry Curtis @ 4:09 AM :: 12410 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment

SMS did a survey of 303 interviews, 90% said they unfamiliar with `Aina Koa Pono (AKP). 10% were aware of AKP. The math says this is 29-31 people.

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Monday, October 29, 2012
Molokai: Big Cable RFP Should be Delayed
By News Release @ 5:26 PM :: 9370 Views :: Maui County, Energy

...the RFP is expected six months before the IRP process is complete and at least a year before the results of the PEIS are released....

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Monday, October 29, 2012
Djou: Our Polls Show us Ahead
By News Release @ 3:24 PM :: 8469 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment

...The Star Advertiser polled 60% of Democrats in their sample; while our pollster believes that the number of Democrats in our congressional district is closer to 45% of the electorate....

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Sunday, October 28, 2012
PRP Targets Liliha
By Andrew Walden @ 8:30 PM :: 8499 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

Liliha, “the last of the old-time places on Oahu”, is being targeted by the pro-development Pacific Resources Partnership....

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Sunday, October 28, 2012
VIDEO: Djou Launches New TV Ad
By Video @ 5:46 PM :: 8353 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment

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Saturday, October 27, 2012
Voter Guide: Hawaii State and County Ballot Initiatives 2012
By Andrew Walden @ 10:34 PM :: 20536 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Kauai County, DHHL, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment

Hawai'i Free Press endorsements on State and County ballot initiatives....

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Friday, October 26, 2012
Mufi: No 'Pay to Play' in My Administration
By News Release @ 11:49 PM :: 5933 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

Defend Ben is now doing the same thing on behalf of Ben's candidacy, and Ben is certainly not censuring Defend Ben....

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Friday, October 26, 2012
Mililani, Kalihi, E Oahu: Talk Story With Charles Djou
By News Release @ 11:11 PM :: 7705 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment

...free food and an opportunity to tell Charles about the issues you care about most....

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Friday, October 26, 2012
Save O’ahu Farmlands Alliance Announces Endorsements
By News Release @ 10:43 PM :: 8693 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment

... candidates who strongly support saving farmland and who will work to promote local farms ....

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Friday, October 26, 2012
Debate: Djou Closer to the Center
By Rep Charles Djou @ 10:27 PM :: 8504 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment

Even when given a softball question on finding common ground between the political parties, Colleen Hanabusa, actually stated, "I'm not quite sure what you mean by common ground."

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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Streaming Video: Djou v Hanabusa Debate 8pm Tonight
By Video @ 4:00 PM :: 8117 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment

Tonight at 8:00 p.m. PBS will host the final debate ....

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Brickwood Galuteria, Serial Job Killer
By News Release @ 4:05 PM :: 12518 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment

Galuteria is a major force behind the continuing legislative attempt to tax the pension income of our retirees....

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Fitch: $890M Honolulu Bonds Rated AA+
By News Release @ 3:54 PM :: 6049 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

...supported by an unlimited pledge of ad valorem property tax....

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
After Debate, Nearly 70% Say Djou Wins
By News Release @ 7:45 PM :: 9272 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Djou offered a clear vision for Hawai’i: create jobs here at home by strengthening our small businesses and build a better future for our children ....

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Monday, October 22, 2012
House Candidate Kaniela Ing Threatened with Expulsion from UH
By Selected News Articles @ 3:49 AM :: 16050 Views :: Democratic Party, Maui County, Higher Education, Politicians

It took three months for UHSC to stop Ing from misrepresenting himself but after Ing was threatened with expulsion from UH, he capitulated....

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Sunday, October 21, 2012
Charter Amendment: Honolulu Council Grabs for Control of Rail Funds
By Andrew Walden @ 9:36 PM :: 8579 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

If Proposal #2 is approved by voters, the Council could create any special fund it wishes and override Cayetano's veto with a 6-3 super-majority.

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Saturday, October 20, 2012
Learn about UH Law School's accessible Part-Time/Evening Program
By News Release @ 9:36 PM :: 7954 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment

Thursday, October 25, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Classroom 1, 2515 Dole Street....

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Saturday, October 20, 2012
Sierra Club Doing the Dirty Work for the Power Brokers
By News Release @ 2:51 PM :: 7968 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment

...the Sierra Club has claimed that they oppose the Public Lands Development Corporation but are supporting Clayton Hee who voted for and supported it in the Senate....

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Saturday, October 20, 2012
Pro-Rail PRP Pumps Money into Council District 6 Race
By News Release @ 11:46 AM :: 6924 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

residents have reported receiving 4 or 5 large mailers from PRP supporting Carol Fukunaga, which potentially cost over $60,000 to print and mail

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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Fitch Rates Honolulu Bonds AA+
By News Release @ 12:36 AM :: 6281 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

Ample reserves and demonstrated revenue-raising ability provide the city with the  flexibility to manage both expenditure pressures and economic cyclicality.

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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Court of Appeals Upholds Rail Contract Award
By News Release @ 12:29 AM :: 5437 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

The Court denied an appeal by Bombardier Transportation USA Inc....

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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Honolulu Transit Megaprojects Compared
By Panos Prevedouros PhD @ 7:08 PM :: 6263 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

BRT would provide the same transit ridership for about one tenth the cost....

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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Audit Pushes Special Fund Ahead of Vote: City Loses $366K by Not Collecting Camping Fees
By Selected News Articles @ 4:45 PM :: 5730 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

"Because camping fees will be deposited into the general fund, rather than a special revenue account or other special fund, the parks and recreation department has no plan for how it intends to make improvements to the camping program." -- Audit

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Saturday, October 13, 2012
Berg: Bus Cuts May be Civil Rights Violation
By Tom Berg @ 10:24 PM :: 7538 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

City Reduction In Bus Service For Rail Could Be Federal Violation According To US Dept of Transportation Policy....

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Friday, October 12, 2012
Poll: Sam Aiona Tied for Lead in Council District 6
By News Release @ 6:05 AM :: 5967 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

Today my team and I are announcing the results of our poll: We are in a dead heat with the leading candidate....

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Friday, October 12, 2012
Inouye Formally Endorses Caldwell
By News Release @ 1:00 AM :: 5805 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

Senator Daniel K. Inouye has endorsed Kirk Caldwell for Mayor of the City & County of Honolulu.

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Friday, October 12, 2012
Kym Pine: End Homelessness on Oahu
By Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine @ 12:50 AM :: 7873 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

Through my work over the years at U.S. VETS, a veterans shelter in Kapolei, I’ve seen first hand how a person’s life can change ....

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Thursday, October 11, 2012
Hauula: Caldwell Should Stop Using “Keep the Country, Country”
By News Release @ 8:04 PM :: 6944 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

Caldwell's statement that the Honolulu Rapid Rail Transit will keep the country, country through containing urban sprawl is disingenuous....

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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Energized by Debate Performance, 500 Rally for Lingle in Ewa
By News Release @ 9:57 PM :: 8122 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment

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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Rep Mica: Honolulu TSA Meltdown Confirms Systemic Problem
By Selected News Articles @ 11:01 PM :: 9800 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

“This report and one TSA fiasco after another have demonstrated that this isn’t the problem of a few bad apples. There are system-wide problems...."

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Monday, October 8, 2012
Apple to Manoa: My Commitment is to You, not Regents, Greenwood
By News Release @ 9:46 PM :: 6578 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

Hurry, hurry to build an independent power base!

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Monday, October 8, 2012
Bus Routes Terminated by Rail: B, C, E, 3, 9, 11, 20, 43, 53, 73, 81, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 96, 97, 98A, 101, 102, 103, 201, 202
By Panos Prevedouros PhD @ 9:21 PM :: 7124 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

the No.1 transit bus in the nation will be dismantled and reconfigured to provide life support for the rail.

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Monday, October 8, 2012
Ed Case Endorses Ben Cayetano for Mayor
By Ed Case @ 3:21 PM :: 7662 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

I support Ben Cayetano for Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu. Here's why....

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Friday, October 5, 2012
Letter: 39 Legislators Demanded Rail EIS Rush-Job
By Tom Berg @ 4:39 PM :: 8757 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment

The rail project gets sloppier by the day. The "pushers" of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) are to blame for this mess....

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Thursday, October 4, 2012
Mizuno Campaigns Accused of Illegally Comingling Funds
By Nacia Blom @ 10:39 PM :: 6741 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

According to the HRS § 11-382: Campaign funds shall not be used "To support the campaigns of candidates other than the candidate with which they are directly associated."

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Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Cayetano Could Change Ewa Development Plan
By Selected News Articles @ 3:42 PM :: 6255 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

This morning the City Council will have the first reading of Bill 65 to accept a revision of the Ewa Development Plan.

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Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Rail: Star-Advertiser Editorial Just a Yoshioka Mouthpiece
By Honolulu Traffic @ 12:03 AM :: 7383 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

There is always a massive difference between whether the Star Advertiser's management likes an idea or a candidate, or not, and if not then their editorials are unreasonably unfair....

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Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Council Honors Rail Iwi Plaintiff Paulette Kaleikini
By Tom Berg @ 11:12 PM :: 7352 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

We are so proud of Paulette Kaleikini - the woman from Nanakuli who with class, precision, and patience, brought some justice to this runaway train gone bad....

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Monday, October 1, 2012
Medal of Honor Ceremony at MCAS Ewa Field
By Tom Berg @ 11:58 PM :: 6901 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

The ceremony honoring our Medal of Honor recipients will be held Tuesday, October 2 at former MCAS Ewa Field beginning at 9:00AM and will last approximately thirty minutes....

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Sunday, September 30, 2012
Panos: Caldwell Suffers from Windmill Deficiency
By Panos Prevedouros PhD @ 3:16 PM :: 7276 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

You might think that I am referring to some Don Quixotic syndrome. But their Wind Mill Deficiency is actually more real and its effects on society are seriously deleterious.

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