Entries for 'News Release'

Hirono today announced her state staff, including former Senator Inouye aide Alan Yamamoto as her State Director....

...these parcels will add approximately 22,500 acres of land to the 1,700 acres of Galbraith Estate agricultural land in Central Oahu....

...Monday at 10:30 a.m. in conference room 016, the Hawaii Senate Committee on Judiciary and Labor will hear testimony on SR 123 and SCR 166....

...As part of the settlement, Hawaiian Electric Company agreed to write off $40 million in costs for two major projects: the 110-megawatt biofuel generating station at Campbell Industrial Park and the companies’ new customer information system.... 

...the Attorney General released its annual report detailing statewide and county firearm registration statistics for calendar year 2012 ....

... he received improper gifts and didn’t report them, misused campaign or official resources and that he “made false statements to federal officials” ....

"AARP opposes the appropriation of State funds for the operation of the Connector in 2015"

...the Pacific Islands Parks Act of 2013, would direct the National Park Service to complete studies of three designated sites in the state of Hawai‘i....

Tax Appeal Court Judge Gary W.B. Chang yesterday granted the State of Hawaii’s motion for summary judgment....

This hearing is a brushback to Sen Schatz' pipe dream of creating the Akaka Tribe via the US Department of the Interior without a vote of Congress....

 ...The USW expects a response from the governor....

Rep. Gene Ward introduced a resolution calling on Congress to enact Jones Act reform legislation....

The Pro Bowl is back for 2014, and it's back in Hawaii. After that, we'll just have to see....

Characteristics receiving the lowest excellent or good ratings were the availability of affordable quality housing (9%) .... 

The internet sales tax mandate would force businesses to become sales tax collectors for all states....

“Pa`ina in the Country” celebration of Dr. Akina’s appointment as Grassroot Institute’s new president on April 6, 2013 from 12 PM to 2 PM at 45-114 Waikapoki Rd -- Kane`ohe Congregational Church

"...we face the potential retirement of a number of veteran principals,” stated Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi....

Gov. Neil Abercrombie today announced the nominations of Eugene Bal III, Barry T. Mizuno, and Randolph A. Moore to the University of Hawaii Board of Regents. The nominations are subject to state Senate confirmation....

“The meeting is an opportunity to work with international leaders to open doors of trade and commerce while working with federal leaders on issues that may impact the way Hawaii serves its people and families,” said Lt. Governor Tsutsui....

...a former U.S. Army officer who works as a civilian employee of a defense contractor at U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) in Hawaii, has been arrested....

“Hawaii’s rates of marijuana use are significantly higher than in the rest of the country.”

From Hawaii House Republican Legislative Update ....

...the governor interrupted by saying he has been hearing “the same propaganda.”

House Judiciary Committee TOMORROW, March 19 at 2:00 p.m. in House Conference Room 325 at the state Capitol....

...a new path and new solutions for a Republican Party that’s more inclusive and successful....

...accountability measures for financial and organizational performance for all charter schools in the state....

10:00am this Saturday, March 16th, at Moanalua Middle School....

“The message from both Lana`i and Molokai residents is very clear – no wind turbines, no undersea cables,” Carroll said.