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Entries for 'News Release'
Thursday, July 24, 2014 |
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$15.45B Report: 560 Big Construction Projects for Hawaii
By News Release @ 10:04 PM :: 6463 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Labor, Rail
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...we identified significant public and private infrastructure projects that are “on the books” over the next 20 years....
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 |
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Study: Hawaii’s Patient Waitlist Trend Increased
By News Release @ 5:52 PM :: 4892 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Health Care
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...lack of community-based resources to support patients with underlying mentally illness in managing their other medical conditions....
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 |
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MoveOn Push Poll Puts Schatz Up 40% - 33%
By News Release @ 2:01 PM :: 6432 Views :: Democratic Party, Politicians
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Lake Research Partners conducted a telephone survey of 613 likely 2014 Democratic primary election voters in Hawaii, including oversamples of 75 Filipinos and 48 voters under 30.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 |
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Disgusting Hepatitis Infected Organic Food Leads to Lawsuit
By News Release @ 12:06 AM :: 5254 Views :: Environment, Health Care
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Hepatitis A, which causes severe gastrointestinal illness and, in severe cases, liver failure and death, incubates in the human body for between 15 and 50 days....
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Tuesday, July 22, 2014 |
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Ethics: Abercrombie Misses Financial Disclosure Deadline, along with 72 other Candidates
By News Release @ 11:34 PM :: 4975 Views :: Ethics, Politicians
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The Hawaii State Ethics Commission did not receive a candidate’s financial disclosure statement by the statutory deadline from the following candidates....
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Tuesday, July 22, 2014 |
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Hawaii GOP Urges Members not to 'Play' in Primaries
By News Release @ 10:29 PM :: 4070 Views :: Republican Party
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Research has shown that you cannot elect a Republican by voting for a Democrat....
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Tuesday, July 22, 2014 |
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Educator, public input sought on new student assessments
By News Release @ 6:23 PM :: 3948 Views :: Education K-12
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Interested participants must register online by Sept. 19 to provide input on the new Hawaii Common Core-aligned assessments....
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Tuesday, July 22, 2014 |
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High Cost of Big Labor: Hawaii Pension Debt
By News Release @ 2:04 PM :: 5009 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Labor
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The High Cost of Big Labor looks at the economic impact of labor policies on U.S. states....
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Tuesday, July 22, 2014 |
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KIDS COUNT: High housing cost burdens Hawaii children
By News Release @ 4:51 AM :: 3901 Views :: Hawaii Statistics
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Hawai‘i ranks 25th out of 50 states on overall child well-being....
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Monday, July 21, 2014 |
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Star-Adv: Djou in the Majority a Plus for Hawaii
By News Release @ 5:02 PM :: 5451 Views :: Politicians, Republican Party
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We have a historic opportunity this year to make a difference for our community by electing someone like Charles....
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Monday, July 21, 2014 |
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Keli'i Akina Only OHA Candidate to Reject Independent Hawaiian Nation
By News Release @ 12:25 PM :: 8212 Views :: OHA, Politicians
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Of the 22 candidates running in the 2014 election to become trustees in the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, only Dr. Keli'i Akina rejects the idea of an independent Hawaiian nation ....
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Sunday, July 20, 2014 |
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Hawaii Convenes First Marine Resources Enforcement Conference
By News Release @ 2:42 AM :: 6495 Views :: Environment, Judiciary, Law Enforcement
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Officers, Prosecutors, Lawmakers and Conservationists Meet at UH Law School....
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Friday, July 18, 2014 |
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Bipartisan Action to Get Hawaii Veterans Immediate Access to Care
By News Release @ 10:36 PM :: 5152 Views :: Health Care, Military
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...the ACT Now for Veterans bill (H.R. 5131) to direct the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to reimburse non-VA medical providers who provide care to eligible veterans....
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Friday, July 18, 2014 |
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KIUC to hit 50% Renewables in 2015
By News Release @ 9:06 PM :: 6012 Views :: Kauai County, Energy
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KIUC’s rates decreased 1.6 percent since 2008. By comparison, rates on Oahu have risen 21.5 percent over the same period....
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Friday, July 18, 2014 |
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HSDC Tries To Justify Hi Tech Self-Dealing
By News Release @ 5:52 PM :: 7004 Views :: Ethics, Tax Credits
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...there was potential in Hawaii to find and invest in (get taxpayer money for) globally competitive startups (which are based in California)....
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Thursday, July 17, 2014 |
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VIDEO: GOP Lt Governor Candidates Debate
By News Release @ 8:28 PM :: 6296 Views :: Politicians, Republican Party
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...PBS Insights Thursday, July 17, 8:00 pm....
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Thursday, July 17, 2014 |
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Obama, Pacific Islands Leave US Tuna Fleet 'without fishing access to the Pacific Ocean'
By News Release @ 2:35 PM :: 5020 Views :: Environment, Small Business
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“Protected Monument Marine Parks,” without consultation with industry or science, has created an environment of increased pressure to secure fishing access within the remaining ocean....
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Thursday, July 17, 2014 |
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‘Neutral’ OHA: Federal Recognition is ‘The Most Viable Action’
By News Release @ 11:12 AM :: 5286 Views :: Akaka Bill, OHA
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Hawaiians give DoI 5 Noes, OHA gives 5 Yesses....
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Thursday, July 17, 2014 |
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More Appointments Rushed for LUC, HHFDC
By News Release @ 4:25 AM :: 4036 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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...Jonathan Scheuer to the Land Use Commission, as well as Rona Fukumoto and Edwin Taira to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation....
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Thursday, July 17, 2014 |
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DoE: Access Learning Program enhances teaching, learning
By News Release @ 12:37 AM :: 3776 Views :: Education K-12
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...the initiative is helping to reduce burden on teachers, increase student engagement and responsibility, and improve parents’ support of public schools....
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Thursday, July 17, 2014 |
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DoE guidelines for free and reduced-price meals released
By News Release @ 12:33 AM :: 3789 Views :: Education K-12
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The guidelines allow families to determine whether they are eligible to apply for free and reduced-price meal benefits for their children....
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Wednesday, July 16, 2014 |
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Turtle Bay Deal Wins 2014 ‘Rusty Scalpel’ Award
By News Release @ 11:50 PM :: 6528 Views :: Ethics, Development, Land Use
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...there was no compelling reason not to extend the session and hold public hearings on this important amended bill....
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Wednesday, July 16, 2014 |
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SHOPO Endorses Janet Grace for State House
By News Release @ 2:27 AM :: 5016 Views :: Labor, Politicians
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Grace is the Republican candidate for the Waikiki-Ala Moana seat currently held by Democrat Tom Brower, who gained international notoriety last year for using a sledgehammer to smash shopping carts used by the homeless....
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Tuesday, July 15, 2014 |
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Duke Aiona Plan to Reduce Affordable Housing Shortfall 91%
By News Release @ 8:31 PM :: 6325 Views :: Development, Cost of Living
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My plan reduces the affordable housing shortfall by 91% within seven years without raising taxes....
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Tuesday, July 15, 2014 |
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Hawaii Symphony announces two-year agreement with Musicians
By News Release @ 2:18 PM :: 5071 Views :: Labor, Tourism
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The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra and Musicians Association of Hawaii are pleased to announce a two-year agreement that will run through June 30, 2016....
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Tuesday, July 15, 2014 |
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TOD Plan to Bulldoze Mayor Wright Homes
By News Release @ 12:59 PM :: 5884 Views :: Development, Rail
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...a Request for Qualifications seeking a master developer for the future mixed-income redevelopment of Mayor Wright Homes....
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Tuesday, July 15, 2014 |
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City to hold Airport TOD Plan community workshop
By News Release @ 12:20 PM :: 6171 Views :: Honolulu County, Development, Rail
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The workshop is set for Tuesday, July 22, at the Aliamanu Elementary School Cafeteria, 3265 Salt Lake Boulevard, from 5:30-7:30 p.m....
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Monday, July 14, 2014 |
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Djou Raises Another $435K
By News Release @ 8:38 PM :: 5041 Views :: Politicians, Republican Party
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The median donation to the Djou campaign was $100 and 88% of the donations came from Hawaii....
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Monday, July 14, 2014 |
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Report: Hawaii Highest Energy Costs, Lowest Consumption
By News Release @ 1:06 PM :: 4754 Views :: Energy, Hawaii Statistics
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WalletHub -- 2014's Most & Least Energy-Expensive States.
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Monday, July 14, 2014 |
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"Disrespectful to Kupuna" Abercrombie Cancels Debates
By News Release @ 4:46 AM :: 3764 Views :: Politicians
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Some of the other forums and debates that Governor Abercrombie declined participation in include, Kokua Council, KITV’s televised debate and Think Tech’s Kaka’ako candidate forum....
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Saturday, July 12, 2014 |
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Navy to Burn $334M on Oahu Solar Projects
By News Release @ 6:57 AM :: 6234 Views :: Energy, Military
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Pacific Energy Solutions LLC, Boca Raton, Florida, is being awarded $334,135,534 for firm-fixed-price task order....
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Saturday, July 12, 2014 |
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Call for nominations for the UH Board of Regents
By News Release @ 5:35 AM :: 3344 Views :: Higher Education
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...including four seats for immediate appointments....
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Saturday, July 12, 2014 |
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Max Fowler HD27--One of 14 to Watch in '14
By News Release @ 3:38 AM :: 5219 Views :: Politicians, Republican Party
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...the Future Majority Project outlined its “14 in ‘14 Races to Watch” for November....
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Friday, July 11, 2014 |
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HTA: Tourism Data Faked Since 2013?
By News Release @ 10:50 PM :: 4935 Views :: Tourism
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This matter is currently under review by the State Attorney General’s office, the HTA, as well as the HTA’s contractor....
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Friday, July 11, 2014 |
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Abercrombie Appoints Three to BLNR
By News Release @ 9:27 PM :: 5696 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Land Use
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...Vernon Char, Ulalia Woodside and Christopher Yuen....
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Friday, July 11, 2014 |
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Abercrombie Appoints Two to Ethics Commission
By News Release @ 9:25 PM :: 4403 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government
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Abercrombie today announced the reappointment of David O’Neal as well as the appointment of Melinda Wood to the State Ethics Commission....
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Friday, July 11, 2014 |
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Hawaii 3rd Highest Unemployment Rate for Mentally Ill Persons
By News Release @ 5:28 AM :: 5307 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Health Care, Labor
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Approximately 60 percent of the 7.1 million people receiving public mental health services nationwide want to work....
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Thursday, July 10, 2014 |
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Report: 32% of Hawaii Rural Roads in Poor Condition
By News Release @ 4:25 PM :: 3984 Views :: Hawaii Statistics
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...rural roads and bridges in Hawaii have significant deficiencies and a high rate of traffic fatalities....
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Thursday, July 10, 2014 |
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Aiona Raises $360K, 99% from Hawaii
By News Release @ 2:03 PM :: 5142 Views :: Politicians, Republican Party
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Out-of-state donations were less than 1% of total contributions. Total donations included more than 1,205 individual donations averaging $299.50....
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Wednesday, July 9, 2014 |
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Report: After Obamacare, 28% of Hawaii is on Medicaid
By News Release @ 11:51 PM :: 4498 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Health Care
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26,010 individuals enrolled in Medicaid between Summer 2013 and April 2014....
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Wednesday, July 9, 2014 |
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The High Cost of Hawaii's Affordable Housing Shortfall
By News Release @ 11:07 PM :: 5364 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Cost of Living
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Hawaii Appleseed has released a report, “Hawai‘i’s Affordable Housing Crisis: The High Cost of Our Affordable Housing Shortfall,”....
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Wednesday, July 9, 2014 |
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Abercrombie Vetoes 7 Bills, 6 Become Law without Signature
By News Release @ 12:50 AM :: 3945 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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...After reviewing 245 measures passed by the 2014 Hawaii State Legislature, Abercrombie today notified legislators of his decision to veto seven bills and to allow six bills to become law without his signature....
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Tuesday, July 8, 2014 |
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51,700 LED Streetlights to be Financed by 'Public-Private Partnership'
By News Release @ 4:17 PM :: 5471 Views :: Honolulu County, Energy
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The city is preparing a request for proposal to form a public-private-partnership that will replace all 51,700 city streetlights with LEDs....
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Tuesday, July 8, 2014 |
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DBEDT: Decline of Nuclear Family Makes Kakaako Development Possible
By News Release @ 3:01 AM :: 5974 Views :: Family, Development
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With increased numbers of unmarried couples, single parents, broken marriages, and couples who choose to delay or forgo childbirth....
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Tuesday, July 8, 2014 |
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State Touts First $3M in Sub Prime 'Green' Energy Loans
By News Release @ 2:34 AM :: 4891 Views :: Energy
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$88 million in energy financing statewide....
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Monday, July 7, 2014 |
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Register to Vote: July 10 Deadline for Primary Election
By News Release @ 11:40 PM :: 6202 Views :: Office of Elections, Republican Party
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The deadline to register to vote in this year's Primary Election is this Thursday, July 10th....
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Sunday, July 6, 2014 |
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City Ethics: Hire Spouse, Throw in Cellphone, Overtime
By News Release @ 9:06 PM :: 5192 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics
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...nepotism and preferential treatment that could have been mitigated if the Department had implemented the Commission’s instructions from a prior investigation of the same situation....
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Sunday, July 6, 2014 |
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For The Record: Hawaiian Homelands Debunks Kalaeloa Raceway Story
By News Release @ 5:15 PM :: 6402 Views :: DHHL
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SORT does not have a rental agreement. A demand to vacate the premises has been delivered. No one is authorized to occupy the property and therefore any racing activity thereon is also unauthorized.....
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Friday, July 4, 2014 |
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Alaska Rep Young Legislation Blocks Presidential Power to Lock Away Oceans
By News Release @ 4:55 AM :: 3916 Views :: Environment
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Bill Would Require Congressional Approval for Marine Monument Declarations....
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