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Monday, May 3, 2010 |
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May 3, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:08 AM :: 9626 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Pollster claims 66% of Hawaii residents favor recognition for Native Hawaiians (even though 73% of Native Hawaiians are excluded from Tribe)
After civil unions: Gay divorce
Governor Lingle reacts to end of legislative session
Kalapa: Don't think the fiscal crisis is over just yet
Shapiro: It's BOE, HSTA's move on furloughs
Families Threaten Lawsuit Over Care For Autistic Children
Obamamedia claims Stimulus brings 2,566 more jobs to Hawaii (Can you find them?)
1-stop center for abuse victims a 'done deal'
Economy slowing residency program
Kauai Electric bills to increase
United, Continental boards OK merger: sources
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Friday, April 30, 2010 |
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April 30, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:39 PM :: 6764 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Naming Names: Legislators override Lingle's veto of 2000% oil tax increase
Veto Overrides “increase tax burden, discourage job creation, impede recovery”
Gay Marriage foes caught off guard, outline plan to retaliate
Burris: Lawmakers test voters' sentiment
SB: Restore days, reform schools
Atheists disrupt Senate: 1 arrested, 1 hospitalized
ADV: A good idea hampered by terrible timing
8 Hawaii legislators prepare to leave Capitol
Maui Testifiers: Keep property taxes low
HMSA rates rise 7.8% on average: Hike affects nearly 120,000 employees in small businesses
States Face Their First ObamaCare Test today—sign up for bankrupt, high-risk pool?
Waters of Life plans on hold “Beating a dead horse”
Hawaii Charter Schools are ‘Canaries in a Coalmine’ Due to Toxic Funding Levels, Supporters Say
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Silence From Djou on Wall Street Reform is Deafening
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010 |
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April 27, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:30 PM :: 8525 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Special Election: Dozens of articles in national media -- nearly none in Advertiser, Star-Bulletin
Shapiro: "Machine" Dems go for all the marbles in 2010
Sen. Akaka: "God willing, I Plan to Run Again in 2012" (Inouye: Take me out when I’m crazy.)
HSTA: Hawaii teachers can't legally work the 3 furlough days for free
Civil-unions bill gets last-minute lobbying
Fidell: Aquaculture's the new target of Isle activists
DePledge: Urgent action
Lingle vetoes 'local workers' bill but legislative override is expected
Mayors credited for saving TAT – property tax hike coming anyway
Hawaii's Census return rate of 65% one of the lowest in the nation
Rapozo: Turning off stadium lights for native birds is for the birds
Implications of Turtle Bay ruling are both narrow and wide
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Monday, April 26, 2010 |
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April 26, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:54 PM :: 11510 Views :: Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development, World News, Hawaii History
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Lingle calls on teachers, principals to reopen schools over HSTA/BoE objections
Honolulu Special Election: "Democrats petrified, going nuts"
Akaka may quit in 2012: Ed Case talks about Senate “opportunity”
With federal law at stake, Paid activists attack Hawaii fish farmers
Bill requiring number of public school days heads for final votes
Civil unions bill must be voted on (Another religious leftist)
Democrat Advertiser: The high cost of economic optimism
Obama's sister glad to be back in Hawaii after long visit to D.C.
Voter numbers up 9,000 in advance of special election
A timid rewrite of campaign spending law
SB: Tobacco fund needs to be kept healthy
Capitol Round Up - April 26, 2010
Soft-on Crime Appeals court rules out evidence in murder of pregnant woman
Kawaiahao Church: Leader accused of theft resigns
Developed in Hawaii: Corn that can resist drought a 'blockbuster'
Maui Land & Pineapple names new CFO
Farm-worker housing bill hits home stretch
In Hawaii, the Most Powerful Waves Can Be Found at the Side of the Road
ACORN brought poor pimps into domestic politics (by Piven of Cloward-Piven fame)
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Thursday, April 22, 2010 |
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April 22, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:33 PM :: 8567 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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VIDEO: Charles Djou on Sean Hannity show
Gay Civil Unions: No rest until April 29
Hooser, Hanabusa predict HB444 will bring gay marriage back before Courts
Child molester back at work at Hawaii Legislature
The Hill: Top of the ballot: The TV ad edition
Obama nominates Leslie Kobayashi to fill U.S. District Judge position
Hawaii lawmakers may use hurricane money to end furloughs DoE spared deeper cuts
Honolulu Budget includes tax increases
Honolulu Recreation cuts part of political game with State
Hawaii rents, already least affordable in nation, get worse
Maui prison plans revived
ADV: Don't give up fight for clean energy loans
Hawaii fireworks bill left sputtering in political maneuver
Maui: Decision to run brings mixed views
Dopers grill police on pot
Baby on board? No smoking allowed
Bill Allowing POW-MIA Flag to be Flown with U.S. and Hawaii State Flags Becomes Law
Sex offender faces a $2.5M civil judgment
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010 |
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April 21, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:57 PM :: 9670 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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TOMORROW April 22 is voter registration deadline for Special Election -- register >>> here
Civil-union backers seek to resurrect bill
Obama stomps Inouye in Dueling fundraisers: Abercrombie beats Hanabusa 6-1 as Dem donors are “sucked dry”
SB echoes DCCC: Charges accumulate in Djou ads
TEA Party activist is first GOP candidate for Hawaii lieutenant governor
Your tax increases at work
ADV: Loan could make UH-West Oahu a reality
Kawaihae Harbor expansion stymied by coral: What once was destroyed must be preserved
Accord reached on ban of shark fins
Honolulu's park recreation programs may get slashed: Recreational activity funds may be eliminated to help balance budget, Garcia says
Hawaii Co Council defers measure to fund repairs of private subdivision roads
Complete furlough plan unavailable: Frustration wraps up Kauai budget review
Hawaii teen whiz creates new math formulas
London TIMES: NATO investigates defence threat from wind farms
Hawaii unlikely to pass bond plan for clean-energy home loans
Anti-'birther' bill moves forward
'Local jobs' bill might backfire
Honolulu Civil Beat makes online debut
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Friday, April 16, 2010 |
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April 16, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:48 PM :: 9196 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development, World News, Hawaii History
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ADV: Djou is “most credible GOP candidate in years”
Hanabusa, Djou Raise Twice As Much As Case
Union shills insert themselves in Gubernatorial campaign
Furlough Protesters admit to collaborating with HSTA
$46M for child welfare in dispute
Don't let funding flame out for anti-smoking programs
Hawaii businesses must pay taxes earlier
Earmarks received by Senators Cochran & Inouye (combined): $890,000,000
Criminals May Have Harder Time Hiding New Arrests from probation Officers
Hawaii’s Health and Pension Funds Are Bleeding Red Ink
Study: Teacher Pension Plans on Shaky Ground
ADV: The man with 2 faces
Isles' new frontier? Space
Aiea firm gets grant to build biorefinery
Yagong: Why did county cancel land auction?
Wrong-way crowd: President mistimed sale of Bankoh stock
Antarctic mission: UH researchers return from an expedition with warnings about climate warming
US Senate climate bill to be unveiled April 26
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010 |
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April 13, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:47 PM :: 5712 Views :: Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Larry Mehau supporting Neil Abercrombie
VIDEO: Tied for lead, Djou launches new campaign commercial
Lingle to SoS Protesters: DoE selected furlough schedule to “maximize disruption to the school calendar”
SB2434: Furloughs? Legislature finds funds to raise Matayoshi's salary
KITV: New Poll: Case, Djou Tied In Special Election
Hawaii oil tax hike nears final vote: Bill that blocks DHS cuts also expedited to force Lingle to take quick action
9 protesters cited for trespassing: Gov. Lingle says Save Our Schools has falsely characterized her effort to get kids back in class
Prison Guard’s Alleged threat against senator probed: Statement tied to proposed cuts at Hālawa facility
Tax collections down 1.6 percent
Council seeks 'careful' cuts property tax hikes, gas tax hike to feed HGEA, UPW
Panos: Rail is a gravy train only for its promoters
SB: Cooperate on Turtle Bay
The Plight of Aloha Airlines is Emblematic of What Ails Hawaii
Two Hawaii hospitals win national awards (a first)
Hawaii House Race: Turf Fight in Paradise
DCCC attacks Hawaii Republican for signing no tax increase pledge
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Saturday, April 10, 2010 |
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April 10, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 10:02 AM :: 14211 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development, World News, Hawaii History
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Out of money, Puna DoE school shutting down next week
Ed Case votes against tax cut for military personnel, supports death tax
SB: Democrats' ad on Djou deemed false
Kaulana Park confirmed as DHHL chairman (After Hanabusa gets her deal)
Prison guards allegedly threaten to shoot Hawaii Senator
Kulani Prison Guards allegedly burn documents in 20’ ditch, steal equipment
Prison guards lobby lawmakers over proposed cuts
War on food production continues: Group urges fish-farming safeguards—“Environmentalists” call for moratorium on expansion
Honolulu rail route change may oust some Ualena Street shops
Allow me to refresh mayor's memory
Slom-Zimmerman team, Texas investor qualified to pursue Star-Bulletin
Grown-ups at sit-in ticketed
Hawaii public school candy ban fails
Kam School blames lawyer in Hawaiians-first dispute
Hawaii Pork Report Exposes Piggie Pies in the City
Maui judge disregards plea deal, sentences man who beat wife to five years
Flags stolen from veterans center
Higa sex harassment case settled, lawyer says
Fight sparks Keaau High lockdown
Maui Residents appeal to preserve funding
Residents see some progress, poll shows
NKorea vows to keep building nuclear bombs
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Friday, April 9, 2010 |
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April 9, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:36 PM :: 6775 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Case, Djou oppose Akaka bill changes, Djou alone speaks out against gay marriage
Ethnic issue, outside groups enter congressional race
Legislators keep general excise tax increase in play
What just happened? (State Supreme Ct writes EUTF decision nobody understands)
Who is 'Essential' to Ending Hawaii's School Furloughs
Airport fix could add $100M to cost of Rail
Akaka Bill passage questioned as opposition mounts
SB: Makaha project is big step forward
Supreme Court lowers value of Turtle Bay shoreline property
ADV: Curfew can break cycle of violence, should be extended to Kuhio Park Terrace
More Than 100 Prison Guards Could Lose Jobs
Hawaii auditor: Abolish Aloha Tower agency
Harbor users strongly oppose parking fees (Coffman, Evans, no-show)
Disaster planning diversion doesn’t get state support (Where’s Mufi?)
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Thursday, April 8, 2010 |
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April 8, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:07 PM :: 13827 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development, World News, Hawaii History
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Missile Defense: Obama's False START could leave Hawaii unprotected
Inouye to beg Pelosi not to support Case
The squeeze is on: Taxing bills gain momentum
Hawaii Legislature Tackles Controversial Public Education Issues
School fixes engage gov candidates
25 Parents, kids stage Lingle office sit-in
Land gift initiates aid to leeward education (Hanabusa gets plug from Jeff Stone)
Federal APEC funds could be 'tens of millions' Ca-Ching!
Log Cabin Republicans Endorses Charles Djou for Congress
Hawaiian Telcom seeks initial public offering
Council kills Tam's proposal to end fund that he misused
More info on possible Star-Bulletin Buyers
ADV: Maui water ruling should favor HC&S
Biofuel scam: After century of private sugar operation, HC&S to become ward of State (“Funding could determine future”)
Baldwin girls’ softball will get new field: Under settlement, state releases $1M to build stadium
GTMO Greenwell opposes Kenoi's stringent restrictions
Enviros to use Garbage Guilt to squeeze millions from Hawaii Co Taxpayers
Enviros continue to harass Kona fish farm operators
EPA fines Gay and Robinson, Kula Lodge for cesspool violations
Kauai solar project 'pretty well stalled': Renewable power firm, utility break off talks over disagreement on costs
Fire Commission against allowing Kauai mayor to pick chief
Another Government–controlled market
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Friday, March 26, 2010 |
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March 26, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:34 AM :: 6877 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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To prevent vote on DoE reform, Legislature refuses to fund furlough settlement
Political rivals split on rail: Djou says he wouldn't ask for federal funding; Case, Hanabusa would
NRO: Hanabusa Claims She Can Create Jobs? Alo-Ha-Ha-Ha!
Honolulu rail planners knew of airport issues in 2006, state says (Mufi’s crew caught lying)
State retirees' health benefits can be different, high court rules
UHERO sees progress in some areas, but little help for high unemployment
Sale of revenue bonds to improve Hawaii airports
Keep teens from drugs (22% are smoking dope)
Welfare fraud busts persist despite cutbacks
ADV: An agency failure of historic proportions
Army commander in Hawaii rebuked by Pentagon, Gates: Commander of U.S. Army Pacific called repeal 'ill-advised'
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010 |
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March 24, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:13 PM :: 10342 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Molester’s former employer Sen. Roz Baker Blocking Flag Pole Bill: Veterans to return medals
Goodwin Liu: Obama’s Most Radical Judicial Nominee
Lingle considers joining lawsuits against federal health care law
Special election offers 3 distinct candidates
Aiona: State needs to boost efficiency, encourage business (Efficient Government candidate #1)
Finnegan: Republicans offering common-sense ideas (Efficient Government candidate #2)
Central Pacific Bank shares continue to fall: FDIC could seize bank March 31
Survey: Hawaii ‘09 tax collections fell 8.4%
HGEA, poverty industry urge tax increase
Plan to end Hawaii teacher furlough days tied to constitutional amendment
State audit to delay rail project by 3 months
Hawaii Senate Considering Conveyance Tax Hike to Fund Homeless Housing
Fallen Heroes Honored At State Capitol: 28 Families Receive Medal Of Honor
Army, Native Hawaiian community to sign symbolic accord
Hawaii pitching Google for super-fast internet
Cigarette? Not in front of the kids
31% of Honolulu residents embroiled in “organic” cult
Baby boom drives population as exodus continues
County, UPW reach automated-trash deal (union jobs now depend on recycling)
Nurses union endorses Hooser
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010 |
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March 23, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:56 PM :: 7590 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Will Hanabusa allow DHHL to revert back to the bad old days?
States vs Obamacare: Florida, Washington, Pennsylvania, Nebraska and others to file suit
Buy insurance or lose 2.5% of income: “Wheelchair Tax”, Union “Cadillac Plans”, 44% rental tax, part of $409.2B in new taxes
To rule over Hawaii: Obama nominates Gay Marriage activist to 9th Circuit Court
Kim’s budget shell game proposes no GET hike, pay at pump with oil tax instead
The Tax Man: Attacking problem with tax increase reflects arrogance
GET hike would hurt the poor, stall recovery
SB: Hawaii health law must be secured (Hirono caught in a lie)
ADV: City-FAA beef not reassuring
Hawaii lawmakers urge consolidating furlough days
Hawaii Health Department: 'Vexatious Requesters' Should Be Banned from Asking for Obama Birth Certificate
Survey finds 75 Visitors, some of whom are asking: 'Why no gambling?'
Welfare Cheats: Four sentenced in Hilo after years of freeloading
HGEA, UPW operatives now blaming cutbacks for deaths, dope, koa poaching
31 Pacific Century Fellows inducted into old boy system
HMC amps up cardiac care
Honolulu bill would seize cars to curb prostitution
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Sunday, March 21, 2010 |
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March 21, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:56 PM :: 8596 Views :: Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Bought and paid for, will Hirono cast the deciding vote for Obamacare?
GOP’s Ramsay Wharton to challenge Hirono for Outer Islands Congressional Seat
As Congress votes, Honolulu Advertiser floods zone with Obamacare propaganda
Obamacare payoff to Hirono: Health offices to receive $3.4M grant
Tax revenue for rail falling short this year: Financing not meeting even lowered forecast
SB: Gubernatorial candidates must speak up on budget cuts
Broadcaster Robertson speaks highly of Aiona on '700 Club'
Video: Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona talks about bid for governor
Abercrombie pretends fixing schools would be priority as governor
Developer Grove Farm cashes in on family connections: ‘Smart growth community’ to offer sustainable living
Home fix-ups may earn tax credit: Legislators consider lame 4% incentive while ignoring Hotel tax credit
HPD disciplined 26 officers in '09: 'Malicious' force, falsifying of records among violations
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010 |
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March 17, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:28 PM :: 8554 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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VIDEO: Djou files for election, releases first commercial
Senate Committees vote to hike GE Tax 22% to 25%
Military voting law could affect Hawaii primary date
Taxed Enough Already: No new taxes rally in Kona April 15
VIDEO: Hawaii Senate Committee considering retroactive 55% Death Tax
WSJ: Tide Turns for GOP Candidate in Hawaii--Bickering Between Democrats in a Special Congressional Race Might Give First Republican in Decades a Chance at Victory
ADV Polls GE Tax Hike
The So-called "Oil Tax" Bill is up for a Vote in Hawaii Legislature
ADV: Saving jobs but not making them
Matson Campaigns for Hanabusa
Neil’s First TV Ad is an Ode to the “Old Boy Network””
Albatross: Hanabusa wins HSTA endorsement
Democrat Borreca pretends to argue State school system ripe for major change
Honolulu rail route too close to runways, may have to shift: City, state, federal officials will discuss options today
SB: Ban tobacco from the mail (But but but the Akaka Tribe might want to sell it)
Sac Bee: Hawaiians, mountain in 'Avatar'-like struggle (Na’vi are now scamming $50M/year for OHA?)
State hearing to consider Maui wind power plant
Will legislature allow “Brewpubs” more than 10,000 Barrels of Production a Year?
Musicians union slams the symphony's 'brass'
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Monday, March 15, 2010 |
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March 15, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:43 PM :: 7886 Views :: Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Vermont Schools to Celebrate Islamic Feast Sept 10
Debate on tap for Congress hopefuls (Tonight—tickets available)
Djou hits Tam plan to cancel allowance: The City Council will hear a resolution this week to censure Tam
Mufi inflates rail employment numbers—project will peak at 2,000 temporary jobs
Hawaii to help fund new workers' health care: State will cover half of new employees' medical premiums
At UH, the message may not be sinking in
Plan advocating sterilization continues to spark criticism, debate, support
Children born of addiction: A program for addicted women could soon lose funding to feed the HGEA
SB: Inouye should heed wind shift on earmarks
Union retirees support raising excise tax
ADV: HPD made right decision on DUI site
Woman alleges sexual extortion, theft in suit against Maui PD, 2 ex-officers
New climate report details extreme risk to Isle birds (yep, some people still believe in global warming)
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Saturday, March 13, 2010 |
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March 13, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:03 PM :: 9650 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Am Spectator: Djou Hopes for Hawaiian Surprise
Obamacare vote count: 189 of 216 needed for House passage
Ed Case in Congress: Influence less than zero
Native Hawaiian government Akaka Tribe may become reality by August
Furlough Deal tied to abolition of BoE?
Lingle blasts Legislature for 'shibai' budget tactics
UPW membership OKs new contract
Hawaii tax revenues fall 3.5%
Obama chooses 1st young Gramscian appeals court nominee
Honolulu City Council may balk at mayor's property tax plan (You may THINK you are an owner-occupant, but . . . .)
Council considers censure for Tam
Kaua‘i school funds to be used for O‘ahu special election (thanks, Neil)
Audit: HSTA Member benefits Corp “grossly mismanaged”
Hannemann support upsets Yoshito Takamine, ex-ILWU chief (elder Takamine goes against Inouye, backs Abercrombie)
Maui Pine inventory auction March 23 (thanks, OHA)
Home plan finally OK'd on 16th try
Public campaign financing has few takers
BusinessWeek Ranks UH Manoa Shidler College of Business Among the Nation’s Top Undergraduate Business Programs
LG candidate touts plans for state
Feds raided homes as well as THC Ministry
Judge rules no probable cause in drug arrest, case to be dismissed
Oahu electric bills go up about $8.34
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Friday, March 12, 2010 |
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March 12, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:33 AM :: 6729 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Hawaii congressional candidate Djou warns against ‘the nutcase in Pyongyang’
Council on Revenues’ projection: Legislature needs to come up with another $50M
Hawaii car dealer McKenna interested in buying Star-Bulletin
ADV: School budget gap forces a reality check
DoE: “Who’s in charge here?”
Senate: Inouye fights for the for-profit Earmark
UH no longer at risk of losing accreditation
Tesoro may halt refining in Isles
Pot advocate's home, ministry office raided
First phase of affordable rental project dedicated: Wai'anae building cited as model of how to solve state's homeless crisis
Churches urge Hannemann to revive homeless project (Tam bust gives 2nd chance to project)
Tam to repay $13,700 in meal expenses at just $380 per month and without any interest
SB: Police should explain why 'drunk drivers' site removed
Former American Samoa group official pleads guilty to theft of grant funds
Feds cite Guam company over working conditions
Hawaiian Utility Fights Solar Industry Over Private Installations
Honolulu Advertiser employees get formal notice of upcoming termination and rehiring
Sunshine law: Progressives call for all Legislative votes to be recorded (still pushing for HB444)
Majority of State Senators Send Pro-Rail Letter to Gov. Lingle
Uncertainty at Kuilima Over Turtle Bay's Future
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Monday, March 8, 2010 |
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March 8, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:20 PM :: 8402 Views :: Hawaii County News, Kauai County News, DHHL, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Answer to bag bans, tax hikes: Big Island group launches Charter amendment petition
“Poi Pounder” smashes competition: Waialua HS wins big in San Diego Robotics meet
House hopefuls to debate issues
SB: Hawaii's failure in 'Race to Top' self-inflicted
DoE Propaganda--Hawaii officials tout online school testing: Quicker feedback allows teachers to adjust lessons; new version also cheaper
Unions rally employees: Six labor groups want deal in place before sale of Advertiser happens
Take back Honolulu: City must reclaim its parks, public spaces from the homeless
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance Tax Relief Bill Proposed by Legislature Falls Short of What Businesses Need
$16.2M in Hawaii film, TV tax credits created 4,000-plus jobs (we only know because of FOIA)
Ribbons outline ahupua'a boundaries
Amount of Pacific debris understated, study finds
Environmental groups threaten legal action against St. Regis
Small biofuel farm bears fruit
Supreme Court will hear case about vaccine side effects
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Thursday, March 4, 2010 |
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March 4, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:44 PM :: 13170 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development, World News, Hawaii History
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Obama voters a no-show at Hawaii Democratic caucuses
Candidates weigh in on health care plan (Djou against Obamacare, others favor ramming it thru Senate)
Shapiro: Auditor Higa “knows where her bread is buttered”
Shapiro: The plain truth on the schools
Impact of hurricane relief fund raid questioned
Internet sales tax pushed for Hawaii
16 Tax Hikes and Special Fund Raids on the Move at the Hawaii State Capitol
Hawaii lawmakers OK jobless tax break
SB: Core issue remains in complaints against Kamehameha Schools
UH-Manoa scores low in survey of students
Broadband 100X faster: HAWAII NEEDS TO MEET THE GOOGLE CHALLENGE
Green pushing tougher drunken driving laws: Senator calls for forfeiture of cars used in DUIs
Kalaupapa resident facing meth charges: Patient allegedly shipped drug using state vehicles, workers
Financial adviser to pay $780K to SEC: Teruya, Senior Resources accused of defrauding Hawaii senior citizens
Jet tax fails to take flight
Pearl Harbor Shipyard Hiring 175: Shipyard To Hold Apprentice Job Fair
Senate passes bill to protect endangered species: Killing seals could become felony
NYT Desperation: Global warming cultists now claim opponents are Creationists
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010 |
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March 3, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:28 AM :: 11196 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development, World News, Hawaii History
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Hawaii's all-mail congressional election set for May 22
Honolulu Hale: The only industry that keeps on growing (36% since 2005)
SB: Tax breaks review could be revealing (tax charities to feed HGEA)
Pot tax and furlough ax survive, cross over from Senate to House: More than a dozen fee hikes pass, but bills to raise the general excise tax fail to advance
School Furlough bills move forward
Gov blasts audit as 'defamatory'
On May 22 Charles Djou Could Take Hawaii For Republicans!
Kalaupapa's no refuge from scourge of meth, police say: Hansen's disease patient's arrest 'really not shocking' (State Health Dept employees deal meth to topside Molokai)
MSNBC: Former Big Island Teacher In Prison For Meth Distribution
Privacy in Kamehameha suit denied
Students rebel over uniform proposal
Global warming fraudsters’ goal: $7/gallon gasoline
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Sunday, February 28, 2010 |
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February 28, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:13 PM :: 12043 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Photos: Tsunami surge in Hilo, Kahului
Koller: State’s “horse-and-buggy” system is labor-intensive, costly and slow
Star-Bulletin to close if no buyer found
Former cocaine dealer J Kalani English: Bought and paid for by Hawaii Air Ambulance
2 bills on school time still alive
Hawaii agency agrees to $316M deal to renovate public housing
Oahu's 'wild west' garbage piles gone
Hawaii's rural development fight rekindled in valley on Oahu
ADV: Hopeful but elusive signs of recovery
Tsunami Warning center learns from miscalculation
Waves couldn't catch rhythm of the Slinky
UH regent hopefuls named
Aiea firm to build $200M biorefinery
Timeshares Imploding
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Saturday, February 27, 2010 |
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February 27, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:16 PM :: 7299 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Chile Earthquake: Tsunami estimated arrival in Hawaii 11AM NOAA warning “High Severity”
Djou, Aiona, Lingle joined by Karl Rove to rally 1000 at Hawaii Lincoln Day dinner
Printing plant key to Advertiser purchase
Senate Cttes agree to cuts in business tax increase
SB: Don't divert tobacco fund
UPW, Isles close to terms
Aid to Hawaii high-risk children faces cuts
State projects give contractors hope
Choke: HECO vows to address ‘green’ energy issues
Snobs demand property forfeiture for illegal fireworks: House Judiciary Passes Out Illegal Fireworks Bill
Activists denied role in Army process: Depleted uranium handling license sought
RCP: The Return of ObamaCare--The Political Context (Abercrombie)
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Thursday, February 25, 2010 |
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February 25, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:54 AM :: 5720 Views :: Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Hawaii Congressional special election “expected” for Saturday, May 22
Abercrombie: Mufi personally threatening my donors (VIDEO)
ADV: Put Akaka bill back on track, or it will die
SB: “Current bill dies in Senate”
Lingle, Bennett objections stand: Exemption from state police-power regulation is unacceptable, they say
TAX HIKES: Prescription drugs, airline & ship maintenance, affordable housing -- to feed HGEA
Mayors praise decision on hotel tax
Hawaii committee votes down legal gambling, likely killing it for this session
House revives flag-flying bill
ADV: Let's get real about saving next year
BoE walks into “trap” identifies $37.7M in new cuts
Council approves $8,000 for Washington rail trip
Yoshioka: Using old OR&L path for rail not practical
Obama nominates Gramscian law professor for Ninth Circuit
New Turtle Bay hui pledges park, housing
State's child dental care faulted
Frum Forum: Hawaii’s GOP Resurgence
Frum Forum: Is Hawaii Home to the Next Scott Brown?
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010 |
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February 24, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:02 AM :: 11231 Views :: Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development, World News, Hawaii History
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Akaka Bill passes House 245-164
Finance committee tries to find alternatives (GET hike deferred …for now)
2010 election shaping up to be bad for incumbents
SB: Hannemann's glass half full (setup for a fall)
UPW Unit 1 to get furloughs: No other wage reduction expected; governor has indicated she will sign
Jeremy Harris’ 'Mystery Woman' Acquitted In Criminal Case
Report Ranks Honolulu No. 2 In Traffic Congestion (2 weeks of work every year)
PROTESTERS: TAT TAKEOVER TABOO
Koke‘e lovers want park revenue to stay on Kaua‘i
Groups holding Haiti relief fundraiser Saturday in Mililani
Group of lenders take ownership of Turtle Bay Resort from Oaktree Capital
Hamamoto welcomed to Saint Louis
Sabeel: obviously preparing to launch Israel Boycott in Hawaii
Casket of Ewa Beach soldier killed in Afghanistan arrives in U.S.
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010 |
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February 23, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:42 AM :: 7101 Views :: Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Lingle: “Current draft of Akaka Bill is not one I can support”
Rules Committee: Abercrombie’s latest version of Akaka Bill to face full House vote
Finance Committee to hear Gambling Bill Wednesday
Flag Pole bill hearing Wednesday 9:10AM
Lingle balks at rewrite of Akaka Bill (Dems set to blame Lingle for Bill’s failure in Senate)
Hannemann talks up rail and jobs but says city workers face furloughs
UPW reaches pact with county mayors
ADV: HSTA lodges complaint against Lingle
Hawaiian Electric gets OK to boost rates (to pay for biodiesel scam)
Three Honolulu police officers sue, alleging racial bias
Sports commission sacked despite big support
ADV: HTA moves for more secrecy (Shhh Don’t tell the Mexicans)
LA Times/AP: Hawaii may place bet on gambling to save its troubled tourist-driven economy
SB Commentary: Choose democracy over dollars
New Climate Agency Head Tried to Suppress Data, Critics Charge
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Saturday, February 20, 2010 |
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February 20, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:35 PM :: 8854 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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GOP Objects To Pushing Native Hawaii Bill (House Rules Ctte will meet on Akaka Bill Monday)
Akaka Bill Transforms Native Hawaiians Into Indian Tribe Without Their Input
Lingle to discuss rail with Obama's transportation secretary
SB on Dope: Proven medical remedy must be more accessible
Cabanilla, Oshiro Choke: Flagpole bill will likely be heard after supporters show in force (Oshiro faked the vote count?)
Isles lag in loan crisis: A declining trend in mainland foreclosures is not expected to extend locally
Homelessness: Wall of trash pulled from Kea'au bushes
Hawaii County bag ban discarded
Kenoi expenses: Mayor spends more than one quarter of first year off-island
Saddle Road's last leg to cost $75 million
Hauula Community Deserves a Public Hearing Before Any Government Property Condemnations in the Area
Tajiri quits post as regent for UH
Law lets loaded guns into parks
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010 |
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February 17, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:07 PM :: 12595 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development, World News, Hawaii History
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Blocked by Cabanilla: Flagpole Bill to be Called to House Floor Thursday
ADV: Selling state land a sensible idea to raise cash (Calvin Say vs OHA)
State to delay paying for health coverage (Socialist health care imploding)
Oahu the healthiest island, study says
Hawaii teacher furloughs remain as school year starts running out
Inouye compared to King, God
POLITICO: Inouye rakes in $10,000s from Lockheed Martin
Honolulu council may tax nonprofits to feed HGEA
Nago chosen as permanent state elections chief
Dysfunctional Government Is Self-Perpetuating
Maui races for council seats are heating up early
Council members to mull Higa lawsuit
100% frustration: Study says current labeling laws cost Kona coffee farmers $14.4M a year
Hawaii troops risk lives as U.S. makes progress (SB blames Bush)
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010 |
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February 16, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:02 PM :: 8897 Views :: Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development, World News, Hawaii History
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HB2241/SB2303: Bills would seize Ceded Lands from Hawaiians
Kalapa: Lawmakers on a zigzag course for tax legislation
Audit: Waihee’s RightStar short $22.6M (Graverobbers now targeted for collection)
New campus needed (OHA blocks UHWO)
Hit on Gov hurts rail, Abercrombie says (Abercrombie preparing to blame Mufi for failure of rail)
Contractors’ Assn: Jobs created by rail project would help whole state
Hotel revenues fell a lot in 2009 - but not at year's end
SB: Hawaii's Homeless: Visitors' growing unease has industry leaders worried
ADV: Dancing around the H-word
Hoku Scientific CEO to step down: Shindo will remain with struggling Isle high-tech company as senior adviser
Flag Waving Restrictions Outrage Ewa Residents
State launching site for camping reservations, park lodging
Tongans in Hawaii planning relief efforts in wake of tropical cyclone
Pirate who boarded Japanese ship, demanded ransom, to face trial in Japan
Marines say Taliban resistance more disorganized
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Saturday, February 13, 2010 |
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February 13, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:49 AM :: 9491 Views :: Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Sakamoto: Tax soldiers to feed HSTA, HGEA, UPW
3 measures would return workers' health costs to state: $26M/year for unions
Survey: Native Hawaiians Discontented With Tourism
Poll finds Hawaii no longer happiest
State's bonds sale exceeds expectations by $188 million
SB: Pressure on Gov. Lingle to OK rail is premature
Lingle: Focus on the quality of education
HECO commits to buying clean energy
Hawaii State Auditor: Director of the Department of Business and Economic Development Director Should Be Fired
Dead Ducks: Animal-protection bills draw support
Protesters rally for ‘strongest prosecutor’: Reason for termination hasn’t been provided
Kauai: Burial plan No. 16 rejected
Global Cooling: There's snow in every state except Hawaii
Slain baby's mom pleads not guilty in robbery
1MW Ray gun blows missile out of sky
Cyclone slams American Samoa with 100 mph winds
Malulani Hospital offers Maui an alternative to MMMC’s “downward trajectory”
Laupahoehoe Liberation: Rural school targeted for closure votes for charter conversion
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Friday, February 12, 2010 |
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February 12, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 5:07 PM :: 12013 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development, World News, Hawaii History
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Laupahoehoe Liberation: Rural school targeted for closure votes for charter conversion
Hawaii man found guilty of killing toddler
Kalapa: Barrel tax means $4/gallon gas
State tax collections down 5.4%
ADV: Forget this school year, start fixing the next
Councilman seeks limits on campaign yard signs
SB: Minus Abercrombie, health reform needs true bipartisanship
Council Looks At Banning Tents, Carts In Parks: Some Homeless Say They Will Get Around Proposed Bill
Hamamoto named principal at Saint Louis School
HMAA to acquire health insurer Summerlin's Hawaii business
ACLU says DLNR biased against unmarried couples
Mollway to remain as Ethics Director (Mystery story)
Hilo hospital: No furlough plans
“Sovereignty” squatter blocks ranch access to water
DLNR chief defends fishery management
Tavares plans to balance budget on taxpayers’ backs
Group seeks judgment to force Sol Kaho‘ohalahala out of office
Obama's Missing Year (HawaiiReporter goes “Birther”)
More: Tropical Cyclone Rene bearing down on Samoa
Hawaii-based Marines gearing up for major assault in Afghanistan
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 |
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February 9, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:06 AM :: 5487 Views :: Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Child Molester’s friend, Rep. Cabanilla blocks flagpole bill
Senate bill would force Governor to spend money State does not have
Dems’ Exec Director Hartmann: HB444 will be back (confirms gay ‘marriage’ is all about taking children)
Superferry may come back to Hawaii—AS STATE-RUN SYSTEM
Senate ED Ctte. to consider GET 25% increase: Concerns over feeding HSTA while not helping HGEA
HB2486 mandates minimum instruction hours passes House Ctte
Zealous lawmakers just may raise your taxes, expand government in recession
Hawaii DHS restructuring may cut 200 jobs, close 50 offices
Hawaii will delay sending out tax refunds to balance budget
State pension fund at $10B
KHON plays catch up with Hawai`i Free Press-claims to have broken Special Ed story
Akaka bill to be debated Wednesday at UH law school
Democrats respond to Djou campaign
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Thursday, February 4, 2010 |
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February 4, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:31 PM :: 8781 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Taxed Enough Already? TEA Party rallies February 27
Former Honolulu Mayor Frank Fasi dies
3 Stooges’ fake DoE “accountability” bill passed out of House committee—Gov’s bill will not be heard
State is #3 in Debt: Hawaii's bond rating falls to 'negative' as budget crisis takes its toll
Bertram declares bankruptcy
Bill to Legalize Gambling on Hawaiian Homelands Advances over DHHL objection
ADV: Legislation would allow casino operations on Hawaiian Home Lands
Model for Obamacare, “advanced” Hawaii tries to get trauma centers on sister islands (6 1/2 hours to treatment for major trauma)
Greenwood Urges Lawmakers To Invest In UH (she’s out of synch again)
Honolulu Rail 4th Most Expensive in the Nation
Islands No. 2 in union membership
Utilities commission ruling deemed valid (OK to exclude a member!)
WHT falls for Obama’s SOTU lie: Louder, richer and often foreign voices enter the election process
County has failed to collect $100M in fees: Impact fees could replace current 'fair Share' system
Kaloko homeless shelter project lurching forward
Bill 1965 will make it costly to sell your undeveloped land
Big Isle bag ban is voted down
Arrogant Obama attacks tourism AGAIN
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010 |
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February 3, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:46 PM :: 9126 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Wailuku DoE teacher arrested for meth in home: HSTA/DoE/BoE/ACLU still block drug testing
PHOTOS: Kubo for Judge Rally -- Decision by Senate due today
Kubo nomination: Hanabusa, Souza tied to Pali Golf course shooters’ mob
Hawaii Scores “D” on Citizen Initiative rights
Dutch Hanohano: Aiona team introduces campaign manager
Abercrombie, Hirono sign new letter backing socialist single-payer health system
Pendulum now appears to swing in Kubo's favor
Senate Leaders Meet in Secret as Ed Kubo's Supporters Rally for His Judicial Confirmation
Hold Placed on Akaka Bill in U.S. Senate
Lawmakers Move For More School Days
Legislators’ Plastic Bags Law Could Cost Customers 20 Cents (WITHOUT EIS!!!)
Highest paid in nation: Lawmakers Propose Taking manini 3% Pay Cuts: Salary Reductions Would Last 1 Year Starting July 1
Maui News: Election season officially under way
ML&P to cease retirees’ medical (thanks, OHA)
Cash sales crackdown (solving the budget problem one farmer at a time)
New geothermal well hoped to meet contract demands
Neil Abercrombie (D-Hezbollah) gives love to Ron Paul (R-Hamas)
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010 |
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February 2, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:03 PM :: 7881 Views :: Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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PRECISELY AS PREDICTED: Civil union backers plan suit for gay marriage in Hawaii
FTA commits $1.55 billion to pay for Honolulu rail system (Inouye comes thru for his pet Mufi)
Senate Committee considers 25% tax hike to feed HSTA, HGEA, UPW
Ten Ways to Cut Hawaii Department of Education Costs While Improving Outcomes
Furloughs further dim military's view of schools
Infusion of federal money has saved or created thousands of jobs (or is it 54 jobs? hilarious)
ADV: Streamlining construction can speed jobs
Shapiro: Leg opens door to more contributions from State Contractors
Money Woes Could Threaten High-Speed Rail: Stimulus Awards Not Enough To Finish Major Rail Projects
Record military budget proposed by Obama important for Hawaii
Regents seek rise in revenue: Propose lift the limit on nonresident students who pay higher tuition
Hawaii Feels Loss Of Pro Bowl: Losing 'Lost' Also Hurts State's Economy
City mishandling effort to take Hau'ula land from owner, critics say (Lawsuit is Rail Preview?)
Mayor in financial lead in race for gov (Aiona 2nd , followed by some hippie)
It begins: 35 take papers to run in coming elections
Kalapa: Yet another lesson we should learn from California
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Thursday, January 28, 2010 |
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January 28, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:17 PM :: 9908 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Abercrombie backs renewed Obamacare push
Obama's answer for America: more of me
Republicans Hope To Claim Seats In Islands
SB: Republicans envision coup with Djou
Governor Lingle Fires Back at “bully” Mayor Hannemann
HSTA proposes increase in taxes to fund schools
Guards from Hilo jail picket UPW office
Under OHA attack: A&B board expected to make a decision on whether to keep growing sugar on Maui
Justice and safety at risk, Moon warns
Council bills are aimed at homeless in parks
Foreclosures running high
SB: Civil unions bill deserves decision now
Hawaii needs commission to attract sports events, Aiona says
Aiona defends likely County TAT cut -- Legislature backing away from more tax increases
Maui News polls Tax Increases
EBay Founder Talks To UH
County eyeing water rate increases
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010 |
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January 27, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 9:52 AM :: 8325 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Mufi: “I have no thoughts of resigning soon”
SB: Don't further centralize Hawaii schools
Tourism Recovery will be slow, despite an expected uptick in arrivals and spending
GOP kicking off national strategy session in Isles
Boylan: Hawaii Republican leaders “Closer to the truth than some of the Democrats like to admit"
Democrat Borreca: Lingle's political math mostly about subtraction
Democrat Borreca: National GOP aids island hopefuls
Lingle plan halves employers' tax hike
Hawaii gas prices above 'cap' level of suspended law
ADV: Clear disclosure vital in political spending
Maui Business leaders like Lingle proposals
University of Hawaii faculty approve “cost-cutting” contract with two pay increases
UPW to picket UPW in Hilo
PHOCUSED rally
Fewer registered vehicles on Big Isle
Strategies shared at zero waste forum
4 men accused of phone plot had conservative ties
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010 |
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January 26, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:26 AM :: 7373 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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House may not have votes for civil unions
State of the State Address: Full Text
ADV: Lingle proposes business stimulation incentives
An amended shell bill (SB404) could speed up movement of rainy day funds, says state Rep. K. Mark Takai
Rail opponent Panos Prevedouros to run for mayor
Big Island lawmakers mull fall elections
Abercrombie pretends to blast furloughs
POLITICO: Hawaii (is the only place on earth) still crazy about Obama
Jim Kelly named to Advertiser editorial post
Island landlords lowering prices, offering incentives for the first time in years
Better Place raises $350 million in financing for electric car plans
Illegal concrete fill helped rare stilts
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Monday, January 25, 2010 |
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January 25, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:48 PM :: 6371 Views :: Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Hooser, Hanabusa predict HB444 will bring gay marriage back before Courts
State of State: Lingle to focus on Hawaii's recovery
With win behind them, Brown strategists are in demand (in Hawaii)
Democrat Bulletin: Republican gathering in Waikiki comes at a time of internal strife
Law that sank Superferry could also halt rail transit (Blame game begins!)
2 former staffers oppose Kubo (typical Dem bs--Kubo will not be judge)
ADV instructs Mazie Hirono to stop being such a bone-headed socialist
Former OHA trustee to head Hawaii Democrats
Hawaii needs to reform its health care system, too (by Hospital Assn Head)
CRCH Faculty: Greenwood conducted fake search for Cancer Center head
SB: Flawed ruling intensifies push for clean (socialized) elections
Abercrombie (D-Hezbollah) out as chair of Terrorism Subcommittee
International Study nails Honolulu as least affordable US housing market (8.2 times median income)
Kalapa: Yes, even a white lie can come back to haunt
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Thursday, January 21, 2010 |
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January 21, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:50 PM :: 8146 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Boylan: Patient Aiona Ready To Lead
Djou Hopeful In Wake Of GOP Win In Mass.
GOP Senate victory boosts hope for Djou's campaign
`This is my truck'
Isles' senators stay committed to Akaka Bill
Much work ahead, Isle lawmakers say (Guard your wallet!)
Shirokiya to lay off 50 due to threat of Unemp Comp Tax hike
SB: DOE stays in the race
ADV: Schools chief should have some autonomy (against Constitutional Amendment, no surprise here)
HSTA names interim executive director
Tax dollars could help patch up private roads
Marijuana bills to be introduced
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010 |
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January 19, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:07 PM :: 10619 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development, World News, Hawaii History
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Rally at Capitol: 15,000 against Gay Civil Unions
Feds: "City will need a stronger financial plan" before moving forward with Rail Transit
Case holds lead over Hanabusa and Djou (Case 52%-Djou 21%), (Hanabusa 43%-Djou 36%)
State's labor, fiscal woes cut Lingle's popularity
Honolulu rail forum draws opponents, supporters of planned commuter line
ADV: City rail committee didn't keep minutes: But state office says it was exempt from law requiring them
Hawaii governor says state won't fund pay raises for UH faculty
City-state effort can ease school-bus woes
Governor Linda Lingle Speaks to Improving Hawaii's Business Climate
SB: Legislators must show courage, leadership (by passing Gay Civil Unions)
Shapiro: Maui tripping (J Kalani "powdernose" English)
S., W. Maui legislators: Protect what’s already there (by raising taxes)
WHT: Legislature faces bleak budget (TAXES, TAXES, AND MORE TAXES)
Hawaiians mark key event in Hawaii history and reject Akaka Bill
Rents for office space down 3.5%
JAL to cut jobs, pensions, routes
Hawaiian Telcom vs. Oceanic Time Warner (fiber optic competition to cable tv)
Homelessness Issue hits home in Chinatown
Hawaii Coast Guard crews fly quake relief missions in Haiti (Superferry going to Haiti)
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Saturday, January 16, 2010 |
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January 16, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:00 AM :: 7603 Views :: Kauai County News, DHHL, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Cox: BOE rift may be irreparable
Hawaii will cut pay or furlough hospital, EMS, prison staffers
University of Hawaii faculty paychecks cut 6.7%; TRO hearing date still not set
Hawaii: Leaving Home is an Economic Indicator
Members criticize ‘ridiculous’ 50-cent fuel tax proposal
SB: State should kick its habit of raiding tobacco fund
Honolulu rail project piles up legal fees — $635,000 so far (already preparing for enviro lawsuit)
Council kills windmill bill
Obama Security Costs HPD $250K In OT
Maui Pine may lose its listing on NYSE
Lawmakers want faster tax breaks for Haiti donations
Kauai path will be shifted from "sacred" sand
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010 |
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January 13, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:44 PM :: 15127 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development, World News, Hawaii History
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Democrat Borreca: Hanabusa-Case fight could be gift for GOP (Case "untrustworthy and disloyal")
SB: Don't let cost deter special House race
State tax revenues drop 8.3% since July
SB: Bishop's call to block civil unions offends bill advocates (Rally January 17)
Still No Agreement On School Furloughs
Army needs to make case for Makua plan
Honolulu rail project architects defend plan for elevated route
Kauai: OHA Again fails to steal single family home from owner
Politics of the River Street Project
Final Co-Conspirator in Las Vegas Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization Sentenced to Life in Prison by Hawaii Federal Judge
$7.4M windfall can't offset shortfall; land sale, tax hike still on the table
Little paid, benefits questioned
Getting tough on illegal use of fireworks comes at price
No penalty for trash backlog
Clinton says U.S. is 'back in Asia,' hails diversity of Isles
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Monday, January 11, 2010 |
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January 11, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:08 PM :: 8043 Views :: Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development, World News, Hawaii History
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Aiona's gubernatorial campaign stresses 'balance'
Senators expect movement on Akaka Bill
Brian Schatz joins motley crew running for lieutenant governor
Students React to UH Budget Shortfall
Clinton's Pacific itinerary criticized
Cancer center deal benefits all stakeholders
Local 5 Kaiser workers plan for a strike
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Saturday, January 9, 2010 |
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January 9, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:09 PM :: 9476 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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GTMO Greenwell accuses Hawaii police of "eating children"
Lingle proposes new plan to eliminate Furlough Fridays
Hawaii governor says she doesn't want Legislature to take up bill on civil unions
Poll finds Mississippi folk most faith-centered; Hawaii below average
Lingle says Honolulu rail project needs 'adjustment' due to recession
Hotel occupancy falls in Hawaii in November
Hawaii Department of Education gets new chief information officer
Women ordered out of prison where Isle inmates complained of abuse
Hawaiian Airlines Flight Passenger Facing Federal Charges
University of Hawaii cancer center, hospitals team up (unless Leg raids Cigarette Tax Fund for feed HGEA)
Shipping our 'opala an imperfect solution
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Friday, January 8, 2010 |
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January 8, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:28 AM :: 12916 Views :: Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development, World News, Hawaii History
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Senate Expect To Pass Civil Unions Bill: Opponents, Supporters Prepare To Rally On Issue
BOE chair Toguchi rejects calls for his resignation (another unaccountable board at work)
Rail may outpace funding by $322M
UH faculty union seeks injunction to halt pay cuts
Resist the urge to dismantle elections panel (another unaccountable board at work)
Housing authority chooses new leader (another unaccountable board at work)
Top Ten Most Outrageous Findings from the 2009 DOE Procurement Audit
Hawaii House Leader Criticizing Governor on Budget Plans, But Doesn't Offer His Own Solutions
Telescope EIS faces delays
County portion of Ka Loko settlement coming?
DOH cuts Kaua‘i positions
Smuggled-in fireworks expose security flaw
Democrat Lawyer announces candidacy for Djou's City Council seat
Clinton to meet with Japanese foreign minister while in Hawaii
Governor nominates DCCA Dir Reifurth to Intermediate Court of Appeals
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Thursday, January 7, 2010 |
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January 7, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:25 PM :: 10375 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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TAX INCREASE # 1--Lawmakers Kokubun, Mercado urge Hawaii counties to impose new 5% sales tax (how to finish off the economy)
TAX INCREASE # 2--ADV: Tax diversion won't erase revenue woes (Adv to LEG -- raise taxes!)
TAX INCREASE # 3--Don’t take TAT – Maui mayor (1/2% GET Increase on agenda )
TAX INCREASE # 4--Energy plan calls for 50¢ gas tax
Lingle rejects union-BOE proposal
UH, faculty to resume talks
Legislature cuts 5 recess days in 2010
Hawaii Department of Education Procurement Audit, Part II, Details Insider Dealing, Waste and Alleged Corruption
Hawaii's Compulsory Health-Care System Is No Model
Hawaii Co. Council rejects resolution to decriminalize pakalolo
Isle recovery is pondered
Kenoi presents budgetary wish list to state lawmakers
Local Police Escorts for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Cost Hawaii County More Than $21,000
Honolulu City Council Member Dela Cruz Introduces Legislation to Audit the Delay in the Shipping of Solid Waste
Snob Bulletin: Fireworks Ban Long Overdue
Hume's comments on Buddhism, Tiger Woods upset faithful
An Upheaval to Remember: 2010 is shaping up to be a rare year in American politics
Obamacare, COFA, and the upcoming $350M State budget gap: Lingle vs Congressional Delegation
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010 |
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January 6, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:56 AM :: 9890 Views :: Kauai County News, DHHL, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development, World News, Hawaii History
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Constitutional Amendment: Aiona Proposes Hawaii Elect Secretary of State
OHA to make case for (NEW) Akaka bill during live television broadcasts
Cayetano puts trust in Matayoshi: Others question whether the acting schools chief can indeed make hard decisions
SB: Welcome Hamamoto to labor talks
Kauai: Arakaki open to being state DoE superintendent
UH won't rescind faculty pay cuts
Across-the-board cuts in Hawaii budget criticized at hearing
Tax delinquencies prompt relief consideration
Fed judges: Wash. felony inmates should get vote (could set precedent for Hawaii)
Deputy sheriff arrested in child rape
Forbes ranks Bankoh as top performer of nation's largest 100 banks
Waihee's Ex-cemetery chief will get out of jail
Trash may finally be shipped to Washington next month
Court bolsters public access to beaches
Quakes, tsunami strike Solomon Islands
American pirates' Anti-whaling vessel damaged in clash with Japanese ship that it was attacking
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Saturday, January 2, 2010 |
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January 2, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:50 PM :: 8459 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Legislators to Honor The One: Celebrate Obama Day at Obama Park, or cheer for Obama High
Cayetano's DCCA boss Kathryn Matayoshi to take up reins of DoE (left behind the mess that Mark Recktenwald cleaned up)
Hamamoto still in furlough talks
Hamamoto decision 'personal'
SB: Settle UH labor dispute out of court, reasonably
Hawaii's unemployment fund forecast a bit less gloomy
Judge Hara grants UH Motion To Dismiss KAHEA’s Mauna Kea CMP Lawsuit
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