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Entries for 'News Release'
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 |
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Djou Endorses Mitt Romney for President
By News Release @ 2:19 PM :: 10958 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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“I am proud to have Charles’ support,” said Mitt Romney. “He has been an advocate for lower taxes, getting spending under control, and creating the right environment for job creation. In addition to his legislative service, Charles serves his country and I am honored to have his support.”
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Monday, August 29, 2011 |
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2AM Raid: Hotel owners Boot Marriott from Waikiki Edition, strip signs, change locks
By News Release @ 11:44 AM :: 10947 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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In a dramatic move, the owners of the Waikiki Edition in Hawaii said Sunday that in the early morning hours they installed new management and changed the signs and locks on the hotel to reflect a new name, the Modern Honolulu. The changes were made in spite of a contract that allows Marriott to run the hotel as an Edition for 30 years.
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Sunday, August 28, 2011 |
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Battleship Missouri to Commemorate 66th Anniversary of Japanese Surrender
By News Release @ 4:46 PM :: 13169 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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The Battleship Missouri Memorial will commemorate the 66th anniversary of the end of World War II with a free ceremony on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, from 8 to 9 a.m., on the Mighty Mo’s forward main deck.
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Sunday, August 28, 2011 |
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Star Advertiser, Newspaper Guild Reach Tentative Agreement
By News Release @ 12:17 PM :: 6253 Views :: Maui County, Energy
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Informational briefings will be held on Friday and Monday. A ratification vote is scheduled for next Thursday.
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Friday, August 26, 2011 |
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Conservation Plan: Mafia connected Oahu Windfarm to kill Cats and Endangered Birds
By News Release @ 12:17 PM :: 9520 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Four endangered waterbirds, the Hawaiian moorhen, Hawaiian duck, Hawaiian coot, and Hawaiian stilt are known to exist in wetland locations adjacent to the proposed project site, and they are at risk of ... collisions with wind turbine generators....mitigation will include the development and testing of a self-resetting cat trap....
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Thursday, August 25, 2011 |
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New Day: UH Regents Propose Tuition Hikes
By News Release @ 11:21 PM :: 4580 Views
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Corrected version of UH News Release....
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Thursday, August 25, 2011 |
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Abercrombie to make You Proud of Your Home
By News Release @ 10:59 PM :: 7741 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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“We have a comprehensive housing policy in Hawai'i that includes repairing and building public housing units where people feel safe in their community and proud of their home,” Governor Abercrombie said.
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Thursday, August 25, 2011 |
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Expensive, Unnecessary Hawaii County Building Code Changes to be Debated
By News Release @ 8:56 PM :: 8138 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill
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"What’s All the Fuss About International Building Codes?” will be the topic of the August meeting of the Conservative Forum for Hawaii. The public is invited to the free forum on Sunday, 28 August, 2:00pm at the Naniloa Volcanoes Resort’s Polynesian Room, Banyan Dr, Hilo.
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Thursday, August 25, 2011 |
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First Felony Prosecutions under new Elder Abuse Law
By News Release @ 4:05 AM :: 8294 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Perkins allegedly entered the home three times between August 11 and August 16, 2011. He is accused of verbally threatening the man once and leaving behind a threatening note on another occasion.
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Thursday, August 25, 2011 |
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011 |
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Full Text: Hanabusa Campaign Announcement, Djou Response
By News Release @ 6:02 PM :: 9352 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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the U.S. Senate presents an unusual opportunity ... This decision is ... not a sacrifice....
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011 |
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Chancellor Hinshaw to leave UH Manoa
By News Release @ 4:43 PM :: 8040 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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...this is an opportune time for me to announce my decision to transition out of my role as chancellor during July 2012, to allow sufficient time to complete a search for a new chancellor....
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011 |
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Rail: Sumitomo will not Appeal, Stands Ready to take Ansaldo's place
By News Release @ 9:13 PM :: 12168 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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As the only qualified offeror, SCOA’s decision not to appeal should in no way be interpreted as loss of interest. To the contrary, SCOA will remain ready to fulfill its commitments should the City not be able to proceed with Ansaldo due to any problems that might prevent them from fulfilling their offer.
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011 |
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State Announces Broadband Initiative
By News Release @ 8:48 PM :: 6883 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Abercrombie today issued an Executive Memorandum on the Hawai'i Broadband Initiative and directed DCCA and DBEDT to lead the effort....
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011 |
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Selecting from Secret List of Nominees, Abercrombie appoints Mizuno UH Regent
By News Release @ 12:03 PM :: 7734 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment
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Abercrombie last week appointed* Barry T. Mizuno to fill the Hawai'i County seat on the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i (UH).
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011 |
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School-by-School Hawaii State Assessment— How did your school do?
By News Release @ 1:30 AM :: 6349 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Attached is an Excel file with school-by-school results for the 2011 Hawaii State Assessment Program....
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Monday, August 22, 2011 |
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Gallup: Hawaii Leads Nation in Well-Being
By News Release @ 3:54 AM :: 7021 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Americans in Hawaii continued to set the national standard in wellbeing in the first half of 2011, followed closely by North Dakota....
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Saturday, August 20, 2011 |
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Hirono: Statehood evokes different emotions in all of us
By News Release @ 4:48 PM :: 6827 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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After being a territory for so long, achieving statehood represented a “coming of age” for Hawaii to many. To others, statehood also represented less positive aspects.
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Saturday, August 20, 2011 |
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Half Billion Dollars for Solar on Hawaii Navy Bases
By News Release @ 2:34 AM :: 10283 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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“This contract will be the largest installation of photovoltaic solar energy facilities in Hawaii’s history....”
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011 |
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Abercrombie Outlines Excuses for Tax Hikes, Blames Lingle, Micronesians
By News Release @ 11:44 PM :: 4978 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Governor Abercrombie outlined ... major challenges facing the state...
- Potential program cuts from Washington, D.C. and inadequate federal funding to address the federal government’s responsibility to Compact Migrants in Hawai'i.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011 |
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011 |
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KidsCount: Hawaii Dropout Rate rises 40%
By News Release @ 4:59 PM :: 7763 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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The 22nd annual KIDS COUNT Data Book profiles the status of children on a national and state-by-state basis and ranks states on 10 measures of well-being.
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011 |
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Newt Gingrich to Speak at Maui Event Saturday Aug 20
By News Release @ 8:10 PM :: 9333 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, National News, Ethics
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Speaker Gingrich will be on Maui this Saturday, August 20th. The event begins at 5:30pm at the Door of Faith Church, 432 Waiehu Beach Rd, Wailuku....
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011 |
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Barbers Point Museum to Host 9-11 Commemoration
By News Release @ 7:45 PM :: 9083 Views :: Maui County, Energy, National News, World News
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- Where: Midway Street between Hangars 110 & 111 on Kalaeloa Airport, Kapolei, Hawaii
- When: Saturday, September 10, 10 am-6 pm and Sunday, Sept. 11, 10 am-4 pm
- Special: 10th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 10 am on Sunday, Sept. 11
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Monday, August 15, 2011 |
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Abercrombie names Nakasone to First Circuit Court Bench
By News Release @ 9:10 PM :: 6860 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Honolulu – Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced Deputy Public Defender Karen Tooko Nakasone as his nomination to the judicial seat on the First Circuit Court.
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Monday, August 15, 2011 |
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Abercrombie: 90-Day Homelessness Plan Comes to End
By News Release @ 12:47 PM :: 7573 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Governor Neil Abercrombie and his Coordinator on Homelessness, Marc Alexander, today concluded the 90-Day Plan on Homelessness....
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Saturday, August 13, 2011 |
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Texas Gov. Rick Perry Announces Campaign for Presidency
By News Release @ 12:53 PM :: 5624 Views :: National News, Ethics
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What I learned in my 20’s traveling the globe as an Air Force pilot, our current president has yet to acknowledge in his 50’s – that we are the most exceptional nation on the face of the earth.
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Friday, August 12, 2011 |
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Hawaii Tops Nation in Seat belt Use
By News Release @ 1:53 PM :: 7509 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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In 2010, seat belt use in the United States ranged from 72.2 percent in New Hampshire to 97.6 percent in Hawaii and Washington....
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Thursday, August 11, 2011 |
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Judiciary Seeking Applicants for Bar Examiners Board
By News Release @ 9:52 PM :: 5428 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The Board examines, recommends and records applicants for admission to the Hawaii State Bar and gives written examinations to test the legal and educational qualifications and knowledge of legal ethics of each applicant.
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Thursday, August 11, 2011 |
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Gallup: Hawaii Most Democratic State in '11
By News Release @ 3:29 AM :: 7785 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Hawaii shows the largest advantage for the Democratic Party over the Republican Party among U.S. states, along with the District of Columbia, in the first half of 2011. The most Republican state is Utah.
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011 |
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After Abercrombie puts Videotaped Foot in Mouth, he rejects Binding Arbitration with HSTA
By News Release @ 4:56 PM :: 6260 Views :: Labor
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“Negotiations via the media are not productive." -- In other words, Abercrombie should have kept his mouth shut in Hilo....
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Monday, August 8, 2011 |
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Iowa Caucus: Bachmann, Romney and Paul on Top
By News Release @ 2:47 PM :: 4030 Views :: National News, Ethics
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Fox News and the Washington Examiner will sponsor a GOP debate this Thursday night. On Saturday, the Iowa State Fair straw poll will be held....
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Friday, August 5, 2011 |
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S&P Cuts US Bond Rating, More Downgrades Coming Monday
By News Release @ 9:22 PM :: 8425 Views :: National News, Ethics
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The outlook on the long-term rating is negative....On Monday, we will issue separate releases concerning affected ratings in the funds, government-related entities, financial institutions, insurance, public finance, and structured finance sectors.
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Friday, August 5, 2011 |
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Fourth in Nation: Hawaii State Debt is $25,000 per taxpayer
By News Release @ 2:44 PM :: 10821 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Hawaii Statistics, Taxes
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To put an end to budget shenanigans the Institute has developed a budgeting system called “Full Accrual Calculations and Techniques”. FACT based budgeting would require governors and legislatures to recognize expenses when incurred regardless of when they are paid. This improved method of accounting is discussed in detail in this report.
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Friday, August 5, 2011 |
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SBE: Hawaii Energy Costs Top Nation (again)
By News Release @ 9:54 AM :: 5915 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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"Energy costs certainly are affected by public policy measures at the federal, state and local levels. When policymakers focus on reining in taxes and removing regulatory burdens, that works to reduce energy costs to the benefit of entrepreneurs, businesses and consumers. But when focused on increasing energy taxes, expanding regulations, and creating governmental obstacles to energy development, the economy suffers accordingly."
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Friday, August 5, 2011 |
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Kimura Gets 20 Years in Maui Ponzi Scheme
By News Release @ 2:01 AM :: 10781 Views :: Akaka Bill, Kauai County, DHHL
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Lloyd Y. Kimura, 61, former president of Maui Industrial Loan & Finance Company and Lloyd Y. Kimura, Inc. in Wailuku, was sentenced today in State Circuit Court on Maui by Judge Joseph Cardoza to 20 years imprisonment and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $8,093,907
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Thursday, August 4, 2011 |
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UANI Calls on Japanese Conglomerate Hitachi to End Its Business in Iran
By News Release @ 3:52 PM :: 7213 Views :: National News, Ethics, World News, Family
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On Thursday, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) called on Japanese high technology conglomerate Hitachi to end its business in Iran. Hitachi maintains an active presence in Iran, having provided Iran with gas turbines and induction motors used in its oil and gas sector.
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Thursday, August 4, 2011 |
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Supreme Court Evaluates Work of Access to Justice Commission
By News Release @ 3:45 PM :: 5069 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The Hawaii Supreme Court recently completed a three-year evaluation of the progress made by the Hawaii Access to Justice Commission toward the goal of increasing access to justice in civil legal matters for low-income Hawaii residents.
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Thursday, August 4, 2011 |
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I Love Liliha Festival Aug 28
By News Release @ 3:36 PM :: 6597 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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"We are honored to have the sponsors we do to support the festival each year," says Representative Corinne W. L. Ching, "'I LOVE LILIHA' is nothing if not individual gems of the community arriving at one place and time, to remind residents why they should be proud to call Liliha home."
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Thursday, August 4, 2011 |
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Six Incumbents could fight each other under newly released Hawaii Reapportionment Maps
By News Release @ 1:53 AM :: 8812 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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The boundaries pit two Big Island Democrats against each other: Jerry Chang, D-Piihonua-Kaumana, and Mark Nakashima, D-Hawi-Hilo. On Oahu, Rida Cabanilla, D-Waipahu-Ewa, would face Kymberly Pine, R-Ewa Beach-Iroquois Point; and Mark Hashem, D-Hahaione Valley-Aina Haina, would compete against Barbara Marumoto, R-Kalani Valley-Diamond Head.
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Wednesday, August 3, 2011 |
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OHA Cash Giveaway can Quintuple Your Bank Account
By News Release @ 9:33 PM :: 10804 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment
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(Handy Tip: Deposit $100M and make OHA give you $400M. Not only will you prosper, but by bankrupting OHA, you will make Hawaii a better place.)
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011 |
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State: New EUTF Contracts To Save Millions
By News Release @ 8:43 PM :: 6600 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The Employer-Union Trust Fund (EUTF) has completed the periodic process of selecting providers of life, vision, dental, medical and pharmacy insurance—with significant savings for employers, active employees and retirees....
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Friday, July 29, 2011 |
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DLNR, Corps of Engineers agree on Kawainui Marsh Environmental Restoration Project
By News Release @ 7:33 PM :: 7617 Views :: Honolulu County, Environment
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The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today signed a formal project partnership agreement for the construction of the Kawainui Marsh Environmental Restoration Project in Kailua, O‘ahu.
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Thursday, July 28, 2011 |
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Default? Bankers, State pool money to keep Cash flowing to Federally Funded Cronies
By News Release @ 5:01 PM :: 8811 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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The Governor’s objectives are to avoid interruptions to programs that depend heavily on federal funding....
Hawai'i Bankers Association Executive Director Gary Fujitani said, “Our banking community has substantial liquidity that is ample to weather any temporary financial correction. We are ready to work with the state to ensure the continuance of a stable economy in Hawai'i.”
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011 |
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Local leaders step up to support Hawaii International Women’s Conference
By News Release @ 9:46 AM :: 10643 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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A growing list of women leaders from across the state have joined the Executive Advisory Council for Hawai‘i’s 8th annual International Women’s Leadership Conference (IWLC), taking place on September 20, 2011 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel and Resort.
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011 |
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Governor Lingle to Speak at Grassroot Institute Fundraiser
By News Release @ 8:38 AM :: 10058 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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- DATE: Friday, July 29th, 2011
- TIME: 11:30 am ~ 1:30 pm
- LOCATION: Japanese Cultural Center / Manoa Grand Ballroom, 2454 S Beretania St, 5th Floor
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011 |
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Abercrombie creates Interagency Council on Homelessness
By News Release @ 8:14 PM :: 8319 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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The Council will meet quarterly and report annually to the Governor, the Legislature and county mayors, including policy recommendations supporting the statewide plan.
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011 |
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“Opportunity to be a family” Hawaii DoE Summer Schools give free breakfast and lunch to non-students
By News Release @ 8:11 PM :: 8087 Views :: Energy, Environment
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A program funded by the federal government allowed 60 Hawai‘i public schools to keep serving free breakfast and lunch this summer. All children 18 years old and younger, even those not enrolled in that particular school, are able to have a free meal ....
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