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Sunday, July 24, 2011 July 24, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:32 PM :: 14131 Views Where have all the Tax Credit Advocates Gone? Berg: Time is now to stop Waimanalo Gulch Extension Vandalism at isle farms and ranches is about more than just property damage Abercrombie to offer up as many empty platitudes as it takes pretend to improve education Teacher Evaluation “Expert” Bought and Paid for By Unions 12 Big Isle public school kitchens have Health Violations 20,000 Hawaiian Electric Investors are raking in the bucks HECO Blocking Rooftop Solar Star-Adv endorses Higher Water Bills “The Rent is too Crazy”: 12,000 come out for Free Food, Medical Services at Convoy of Hope State may sell buildings, then pay developers rent Star-Advertiser Charging State 27 Percent More For Ads Akaka: Balanced budget is Death Honouliuli seeks federal park recognition More Hawaii Waters to be closed to Fishing Fontaine: Cyberwars at full throttle in Hawaii No more excuses: Kaua‘i needs a drug treatment center Read More..

Saturday, July 23, 2011 July 23, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:53 PM :: 15273 Views Hanabusa’s Chief of Staff covered for Congressman twice accused of Sex Assault Papaya attack coincides with Worldwide Week of Eco Terrorism Hawaii Personal Debt #2 in Nation PUC grants HECO $38M Rate Increase National Right To Life Compares Presidential Candidates College? Give Choice a Voice UHERO’s Bonham hits State’s Inability to Solve Education, Land Use, Transportation Case: Support Has 'Never' Come From PACs? FALSE Carlisle, Council back and forth on Sludge Maui County near Student Loan, EPA Settlements NIMBYs Oppose Drug Treatment Center on Kauai Idaho agency to Manage Hawaii HUD Programs 'You Can't Fire Your Way To Success,' Says Teacher Evaluation Expert BankOH VP Discusses Sovereignty Fraudsters’ Techniques Stupid angry criminal gets away with murder, rape and now assault? Progressives At Civil Beat team up with Eric Ryan to troll for Campaign Violations Freedom 50/50 ride comes to Hawaii Sunday Republicans force Giant Tax Cut on Airline Tickets Landed Aristocracy upset because Congress may cut their Subsidies Horner: “Sustainability” not worth $300K Medicine currently unhealthy for Queen’s Why Hawaii Housing Costs So Much Kauai Library Roof project exposes substandard construction Half-mile markers are a waste of money Feds find another Excuse to squeeze Commercial Fishermen Forest Stewardship Panel Subject to Sunshine Law Audit: Hawaii Co. Parks a Wreck Dilapidated cemetery angers Molokai family AIT to host forum on Sun Yat-sen’s experience in US Read More..

Friday, July 22, 2011 July 22, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 12:37 PM :: 17121 Views Military to be Disenfranchised so Meth dealer’s friend can keep Senate Seat? Scientists Overruled by Energy Industry Pressure, Proposed Wind Guidelines a Step Backwards for Wildlife Takamine’s DLIR directs money back to his Cronies in Honokaa Kaneohe Marine to receive Medal of Honor Hawaii: HSTA Has Pattern of Bad-Faith Bargaining Perreira: Working under Patronizing Abercrombie is Demoralizing Borreca: Abercrombie not doing so well engaging public, takes Credit for Lingle’s Work Abercrombie: UH Hilo will lead the state into Utopia. I am your friend…. Hirono Campaign: Frustrated Case should focus on getting his own story straight Schatz Chief of Staff In Charge of Campaign Fundraiser EW Center: Hanabusa admits that she is easy to Ignore in Congress As Federal Budget Cuts Loom, East West Center President Gets A Raise Obama Presidential Library Narrowed to Chicago, Honolulu Tax Cut: Cost of flights to drop 20% at Midnight Friday as Republicans defend America against Democrat Pork, Union bill Brewbaker leaves Council of Revenues City rail tax revenues are ahead of projections Rail Projects create Debt Problem in China Honolulu Shuts Freeways Longer Than Other Cities Hawaii Needs Method to Evaluate Teacher Effectiveness, Expert Tells Lawmakers Social studies teachers claim they are at risk of losing jobs if graduation requirements change HELCO considers producing more geothermal power 210,000-fold return on Honolulu Hundred? Tongan Nautilus unit granted eastern Pacific exploration licenses Report: China building electromagnetic pulse weapons for use against U.S. carriers Read More..

Thursday, July 21, 2011 July 21, 2011 News Release By Andrew Walden @ 1:56 PM :: 19611 Views Berg: Sludge Digester sacrificed to fund Rail WhistleMan Blows It Again Finalists named to become Bishop Estate Trustee Pro-Hamas Activist joins Meth Dealer’s Friend in Effort to Disenfranchise Military Hirono, Inouye continue to Push America towards Bankruptcy Hanabusa, Hirono fail miserably, lose East-West Center Funding Honolulu Board of Water Supply considering 10 percent increase in monthly water rates Usual Assortment of Shysters, Unions, Banks, DoE Cronies, and Mainland Special Interest fill up Hirono’s Coffers Hawaii Ethics Director: Rep Mele Carroll 'Pushed' the Line on Gifts $930K Judgment: Aina Koa Pono Biofuel Crony found Liable for sex harassment firing Race to the Top: Schatz Twins United in Failure Charter School Task Force Promises Concrete Results Hawaii Ed Board Plans Neighbor Island Visits Reward offered in Big Island papaya vandalism case Hawaii County Elections Warehouse Illegally used for Business, Alcohol? Kauai Ethics complaint rejected; councilman recuses himself Haleakala Telescope Shakedown Likely Headed for Hawaii Supreme Court High schools on Hawaii’s Kauai island to play day games again this fall in gesture of Submission to Gaia Plentiful Pacific trash—BUT NO PLASTIC BAGS--'shocking' to canoe voyagers Sierra Club Preparing to Block Hoopili Proposed Big Island building codes will kill affordable housing Kauai Luddites trying to Kill Hydro Project challenge invalidation of Petition Signatures Maui Ex-officer gets fine, probation for theft Hemmings: Jimmy Pflueger - Great Businessman, Employer, Builder O’oma Accuses LUC of Incompetency in Land Revision Decision Sewage Sludge Heading Ewa Only, for Now Green Shock Troops for Pacific: UN security council to consider climate change peacekeeping Pearl Harbor skull could date to World War II Read More..

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 July 20, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:52 PM :: 16037 Views DoE hasn’t met Race To The Top Standards, but will apply for another grant Boylan: Ernie Martin open to run for Mayor Big Island Marine killed in Afghanistan VIDEO: Nonaka Squares off with Power Hungry Politicians seeking to disenfranchise Military personnel Eco-Terrorism? Puna papaya farms attacked, one year after mass vandalism Animal Liberation Nuts whine about Hawaii Fish Farms Protest by one of two losing city rail car contract bidders tossed out Star-Adv sues HPD for release of 911 Tapes Leadership Camp Helping Hawaii's Kids Bring Out the Winner in Them Larry Price: Teachers Union Gaining Strength Agenda 2012: OIP Will Seek Clarification of its Authority from Legislature Hawaii School Bus Fares Go Up, Some Meals, Too OHA Operatives continue seeking Ways to Shake Down Haleakala Telescope City councilman defends firing of chief of staff After Kauai Charter Commission kills proposal to move to County Manager-based Government, Politicians consider making it Permanent Judge sides with Sierra Club against Koa Ridge development Maui TEA Party Leader: State retirement system is a Ponzi scheme After Years of Bureaucracy Getting in the Way, Kauai's Kilauea River, Wailapa Stream Clean-Up Completed Hawaii Radio Station giving away free Breast Implants Read More..

Tuesday, July 19, 2011 July 19, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 12:59 PM :: 15186 Views One more chance to see Space Shuttle from Hawaii Hokulia Bypass Case Appealed to US Supreme Court Calif. Supreme Court: EIS can be required for Plastic Bag Ban in Large Jurisdictions Hawaii Congressional Delegation: How They Voted July 18 Country-Western Singer Lee Greenwood to Headline Hawaii GOP Fundraiser Study looks at Perceptions of Child Abuse and Neglect in Hawaii City Files Rail Lawsuit Response HSTA Files Motion for Injunction, demands Return to Old Contract Terms Slom: New Tax Law Sending Shockwaves Through Hawaii Business Community Abercrombie Cronies line pockets with HECO Project Hirono Unable to Function in Bi-Partisan Environment Law protects violence victims in the workplace Dopers Celebrate: “Hawaii Teachers Fend Off Random Drug Testing” Private Schools, Businesses saving Public Schools from DoE ORI’s HUD Compliance Plan kept from Public Don’t like your lawmaker? Draw your own boundaries Hawaii County to continue with Parts of Unconstitutional ‘Clean’ Elections Program Abercrombie given only Two names for Big Isle UH Regent Is HART Board Member's Link to Biggest Rail Landowner a Conflict? Sen Hemmings: True Energy Independence for Hawaii OHA Operatives peck away at Haleakala Telescope, seeking Baksheesh Trask: Geothermal energy can benefit me and OHA Alexander & Baldwin and KIUC Announce Largest Solar Facility on Kaua‘i Task Force Member wants to Keep Lobbying Legislature Unity House Sells Lotus Hotel Borders Forced to Liquidate, Close All Stores Bank of Hawaii settles debit-card-fee lawsuit for $9 million Eric Ryan decides that Tom Berg is a crook, too 12 Illegal Animals Seized In 2 Weeks Harbor Police temporarily unarmed Sentencing delayed for swindling inmate From Russia, a leftist Conspiracy Theory ties Obama to CIA and Honolulu Ponzi Schemer Ron Rewald Read More..

Monday, July 18, 2011 July 18, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 11:08 AM :: 13536 Views Convicted Cocaine Dealer replaces Advertiser columnist as Ernie Martin’s Campaign Treasurer Sovereignty Mortgage Scammer Keanu Sai at it again with help from Legislators, Maui Council, University Senate Race: Hanabusa sees Remake of 2002 Gubernatorial Election Rep. Faleomavaega's Kazakh Connection finally makes news in Samoa Hawaii’s Future? Abandoned Solar Farms Clutter California Desert Query Results of Targeted Tax Credits Malama Solomon wants to disenfranchise military so she doesn’t have to face Lorraine Inouye in 2012 State Senate race Warning to HSTA: Stiffen your resolve against accountability because cheating is difficult with online testing Survey: Locating a doctor who takes Medicaid proves difficult in isles Abercrombie loosens qualifications for Adult Caregivers SA: Task force must define sheriffs' role Obama threatens Military Pay unless taxes raised and debt expanded Abercrombie’s GE Tax Hike hurts local companies, farmers that supply federal clients--could benefit mainland firms Hydro Plans for an Island Paradise: Hawaii co-op exploring new projects Charter School Task Force to hold first meeting at Hawaii Capitol this week Herkes: 'Flaws' in Act 48 are actually teeth to protect homeowners Read More..

Sunday, July 17, 2011 July 17, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:12 PM :: 16735 Views Ms. Lingle goes to Washington -- so is a decision imminent? Rep Keith-Agaran: ‘Qualified’ Hawaiians are Politically distinct Homeless Inundate Convention Center: Abercrombie has No Plan to remove them before APEC As DoE Failure becomes more and more evident, Mazie Hirono asks Feds to stop Measuring SA: If HSTA wins, prospects for fiscal sanity are bleak Ratepayers Beware: Green Energy Scammers trying to take over Hawaiian Electric Berg Fires Chief of Staff Eric Ryan Amid Attacks on State Rep City waits to increase sludge runs Hawaii has 235 new laws compared to 3,224 bills introduced Wave of change rolls into Wahiawa Motorcycle ride raises funds for law enforcement memorial Want Some Land? State has $4.5M available to buy it for you Unions aiming to control workers place a bull's-eye on Target 'Roseanne' paints Hawaii in a strange, surreal light Old cellphones to benefit troops An Awakening: Youth Revive Japan's Dying Church Trinidad Minister of Foreign Affairs got Ph&D from Hawaii Diploma Mill Read More..

Saturday, July 16, 2011 July 16, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:07 PM :: 7419 Views School-by-School Annual Yearly Progress — How did your school do? Analysis: Hawaii Democratic Tent not Broad, voter satisfaction can shift quickly Response to Star-Advertiser: Rail Opponents list Alternative Traffic Solutions PUC Requires HECO to Reopen Molokai Windfarm Bidding PUC re-bid order should bring halt to Wind Development on Molokai Guam WW2 Claims Bill criticized for Over-criminalization Governor Lingle to Speak at Grassroot Institute Fundraiser Lingle in D.C. Old Boy Money Behind Hanabusa Abercrombie attending Governors’ Conference Just in time to give it to the unions: Brewbaker suddenly admits the State’s Economic Recovery is stronger than claimed OTEC Doesn’t Work Anywhere, but Star-Advertiser want to give it Tax Credits ACLU Keeping Homeless Woman on Streets Slavery Trial Begins in Two Weeks Stadium repair funding’s future matter of debate Hilton gets EIS OK for $760M Oahu expansion Diocese of Honolulu tackles affordable housing project City Begins Acquiring Rail Route Real Estate Magoon Parcel: City botches Redevelopment of Waikiki for 13 years Abercrombie signs Proclamation for Gay Bar Owner City Files Request To Keep Landfill Open China to send Sub to bottom of Ocean near Hawaii Rare Earths Deposits NYT: No Matter How Debt Debate Ends, Governors See More Cuts for States LAT: GOP bill would shift bullet train money to Midwest flood relief AARP alarmed at Obama’s threat to Cut off Social Security HUMOR Read More..

Friday, July 15, 2011 July 15, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:09 PM :: 23808 Views Despite high costs, Hawaii Medicaid Spending ranks 41st in Nation Berg: Restore Funding for Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Hanalani School Returns Home with Second International Botball Tournament Win Ewa Field Battlefield Survey Report released by Navy Hirono bests Case in raising contributions for Senate run City rail plan taking longer to build than Great Pyramid Hawaii Country strikes 2-year deal with HGEA, furloughs continue Jobless recovery persists in Hawaii Neighborhood Board Figure Accused Of Fraud, Elder abuse SA: Sex-Abuse Suits should be allowed against Catholic Church, but not the State Bus Stop Moved To Avoid Homeless Woman's Smell Mafia Wind: State signs off on North Shore wind farm plans Navy meeting on Kalaeloa to discuss proposal to develop solar power project CSAO: Scam Potential in some Charter Management Organizations Hawaii Judges Financial Disclosures Posted Online for first time ever Panel to consider placing sheriffs in their own state department Law Allows Public-Private Partnerships At State Properties Hawai‘i foreclosures decline 66% during June, Judicial Foreclosures nearly double 9th Circuit orders Pacific Beach Hotel to Bargain with Union Local farmers divided on food safety program CDC: Hawaiians Die, Too -- But Less Often County denies culpability in blowhole incident High Speed Misery: for Both Superferries & U.S. Taxpayers Alike Canadian Officials don’t want Hawaii Meth Dealer in their Prison Victim of the great garbage patch: Turtle is just one of thousands left deformed or dead by Pacific Ocean plastic—but not plastic bags Roseanne's Nuts: Say hello to the second-worst show on television Avoiding Cheating Scandal, Atlanta Sup’t of Schools Hides in Maui Peter Thiel Buys Maui Home For a Record $27 Million Inouye Knew about N Korean Abductions of Japanese 30 years ago Ceremony at Schofield Barracks marks the end of the Iraq mission for the post’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team Read More..

Thursday, July 14, 2011 July 14, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:13 PM :: 13858 Views NYT: Book Challenges Obama on Mother’s Deathbed Fight Abercrombie adds 10 more HGEA positions Supreme Court Offers Free Divorce Law Program on July 14 HSTA to Abercrombie: Don’t turn your back on a friend Just in time to give it to the Unions: Hawaii 2011 Tax Revenues Higher Than Expected Commission refuses to Disenfranchise Military -- stands by controversial redistricting data Maui, Hawaii County Reapportionment Advisory Councils Reject Lawsuit over Military Hirono raises $300K for Senate Run Hirono opposes effort to allow States more local control over Federal Education Funds Dallas News: Just what Honolulu needs: 20 miles of elevated train track China gives Eased Access only to Obama-connected States Hawaii most expensive State to own a Car Ratepayers to fork out 2% of bill for Hawaii Clean Energy Subsidies While Hawaii’s Shipping Prices Increase Sharply, U.S. Shipping Market Sees Costs Plunge Liquor Commissioner Arrested, Charged for Bribery Hawaii to hire 10 agriculture inspectors $8M Ponzi scheme leader sentenced to 12 years Pacific Office Compliance Plan Accepted by NYSE Amex State Board Gives Nod To New Aloha Tower Marketplace Deal Hawaii approves 3-year contract with CCA WHT Helps Devalue Queen Liliuokalani Trust CB: Hawaii Legislature Needs to Give Records Office a Backbone CB: Few Cities Track Police Crimes, Honolulu Included Kauai Luddites fail in Second Effort to Kill Hydro Projects Mega solar farm in Kekaha approved 1000 Solar Panels save $300/day from Electric Bill Enforcers on hunt for bottomfish poachers Rollman vs Ryan Part …? Rosanne Barr show endangers Hawaii Tourism, Mac Nut Industry 1996: America Defends Marriage against Broken Trust Hawaii Supreme Court Read More..

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 July 13, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:03 PM :: 12425 Views Abercrombie announces final vetoes, 14 bills become law Democrat push to disenfranchise Military fails to gain support of Hawaii, Maui Advisory Councils HI Gov. Abercrombie signs health law some saw as threatening Prepaid Act Hawaii Lawmakers Got Free Tickets from Ko Olina, Mitsunaga to Governor's Inaugural Ball Abercrombie’s HSTA Contract: Teachers' drug tests limited Sovereignty Scammers Arrested, One Held because no drug rehab space available Abercrombie agrees to pay losing bidders Third Appointee Resigns At Abercrombie's Request Rail Lobby sighs with relief as Agencies Decline to Cut Bond Ratings Bus fare hike on school board agenda In spite of all the talk, Hawaii in bottom 25% for so-called Green Jobs Attorney: Nobody in their right mind will use new isle foreclosure law Abercrombie Admin refuses to disclose details of $40,000 Renovation of Governor’s Mansion SA: Open the books on wind-energy plans CB: OIP is a Paper Tiger Homelessness Industry Thrilled as Abercrombie Policy pushes Homeless into Chinatown Defense Lawyers Dispute Prosecutor Kaneshiro Police Chief: Some Cyber Criminals Not Very Smart Can shipping containers help solve our homeless problem? Affordable Senior Housing 47% Vacant In Ewa Clayton Hee thinking about intervening in Hoopili Docket Anti-Superferry Protester Lance Holter Cries because Hanabusa fails to Shut down US Oil Drilling Obama threatens to cut off Veterans healthcare unless nation continues mortgaging itself to Saudi Arabia, China Suspected Murderer, Fraudster Moving to Hawaii? WSJ: Cerberus keeps grip on Kyo-ya, Royal Hawaiian Target set to open new store in Hilo Read More..

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 July, 2011 Letters to the Editor By Letters to the Editor @ 2:04 AM :: 6355 Views Convicted Felon Keanu Sai is the source Save Kalaeloa from KREP July 19 Dearest DOE: Not Just Any Substitute Teacher Biofuels could Lead to Economic Self-Sufficiency for Hawaii if Government would Get Out Of The Way Hawaii County Resolution 60-11 Development Moratorium Read More..

Tuesday, July 12, 2011 July 12, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:54 PM :: 15525 Views Abercrombie Admin. claims HSTA Negotiators Agreed to Terms, Releases Full Text of Contract Changes Thielen: Environmental Assessment required to truck Sludge from Sand Island to Kailua Hawaii Next? Civil Union Laws Can Spell End of Child Welfare Services for Faith-based Groups Democrats call disenfranchisement of Military Personnel “Fair, equitable representation” A Singular Woman: Obama lied about Cancer-Stricken Mother not having Health Insurance For me but not for thee: Punahou Obama praises school choice Hawaii Congressional Delegation: How they voted July 11 Police, Prosecutors to discuss Cybercrime at Capitol As veto deadline looms, Abercrombie signs Eleven Bills into Law Voting Rights: Democrats may sue to block Military Personnel from Reapportionment Count Abercrombie Energy Plan: Cancelled, inoperative, ignored Rep Mele Carroll: Free iPad from Clinton Movie Mogul Cronies was “sign that the studio cares about Hawaii” Clock Ticking on Labor Board decision on HSTA Contract Alleged Fraudsters to benefit from Carlisle’s New Towing Contract? Judge rejects “nonsensical” documents filed in Maui sovereignty scam case Act 221 Scammers: OHA’s Geo Project to run cable from Big Island to Oahu In the Shadow of the Train, Landowners Stand to Gain—but DR Horton has “Plan B” just in case…. Kailua lawmaker is trying to fend off sewage Hawaii: Gays to get Civil union certificates faster than Straights 4 HPD Officers to Face Charges in Overtime Investigation Kaneshiro dumps plea bargains, sends more cases to Court Maui Democrat Netra Halperin just thrilled about Abercrombie’s plan to let lots and lots of criminals loose Suspected Murderer coming to Hawaii Defeated at the Polls, Luddites try another trick to Kill Kauai Hydro Projects Investigative Report on Condition of Breached Ka Loko Dam is Released Rep. Hanabusa joins Defense Energy Security Caucus 325,000 “Green” Cars in next 19 years Star-Advertiser leaks Tom Berg Emails to Civil Beat Eric Ryan: Monkey see, Monkey do HSDC seeking input on $13M earmarked for VC funding End of space shuttle creates opening for Hawaii Hawaii, 8 other States support Sprint against ATT/T-Mobile Merger Thought Control: Bill signed into Hawaii law banning word “retarded” No Fines, Citations Issued For Illegal Pet Owners The Emigrants Return Read More..

Monday, July 11, 2011 July 11, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:31 PM :: 16049 Views Hawaii Lawmakers: Quit Finding Excuses for More Tax Increases Honolulu: Mega Rail Project in a Micro City Barack Sr. so repulsive, even Abercrombie thought he was Arrogant SA: Hawaiians not tribal, State Akaka Tribe is not a Tribe, Many Hawaiians will not be “Qualified” Six Felons Walk: Kauai judge lets Sex offenders, dope dealers avoid Prison under Abercrombie Plan Abercrombie’s plan to let criminals loose to face tough questions from Legislators, Constituents Abercrombie Veto Could shield State from responsibility for Pedophile employees Hirono, Hanabusa, still stuck in DC More Lingle Appointees just say no to Abercrombie Hawaii Lawmakers Accept More Than $137,000 in Gifts Low CIP Threshold to blame for lack of Maintenance Statewide Conflict has appointee refusing charter panel seat EUTF board questions lack of minutes, adequacy of staffing, selection of vendor City to use 1 tow firm for all of Oahu streets Big Wind Blows Hard in Star-Advertiser Army discusses future of Pohakuloa New Hawaii Law Seeks to Restore Coverage for Construction Defect Claims Ten Years Later: Kidnapped Girl Escapes from Hawaii Felon Judge allowing Kidnapping, Murder suspect to visit girlfriend in Hawaii Allegiant: Fresno a likely candidate for direct flight to Hawaii Tears flow as Foodland Hawaii Kai bids farewell after 47 years in business New Hawaii Law Seeks to Restore Coverage for Construction Defect Claims Auction Notice: Offer for Public Sale of Two High Speed Vessels Industry throws Cold Water on Seabed Rare Earths Potential Our Cooling Globe: Montana ultra-marathon race cancelled due to July snow Read More..

Sunday, July 10, 2011 July 10, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:19 PM :: 11776 Views Featured on Glen Beck: Wallbuilders’ David Barton to speak at Hilo, Maui, Oahu events Update: Elwin Ahu decides not to run for US Senate Fear of Lingle: Inouye’s Borreca demands Akaka Quit Senate Now Cataluna: Abercrombie's attitude goes from mellow to mean HSTA Contract Conflict could Cost State $75M Race To The Top money HSTA Contract: Legislators consider Special Session while Abercrombie paddles away in Canoe HSTA demands HLRB invalidate State Budget, Claims budget must be negotiated with Unions UPW strike could ruin APEC Hawaii Bottle Tax may increase PUC grants request in review of HECO plan to charge customers for study Number of Native Hawaiian UH Students Doubles in 4 years Abercrombie grows Herb at Governor’s Mansion Will Abercrombie Cronies cost the State its Federal Historic Preservation Money? Maui Bus Shelters $150K each Molokai veterans center suit may proceed Plan to transport raw sewage draws criticism $5,000 cap should boost small claims court's load Hui revives plan to get electricity from water Memorial service honors veteran and Navy League organizer Harold Estes Read More..

Saturday, July 9, 2011 July 9, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:47 PM :: 11945 Views Soak the rich: 26,000 Hawaii residents hit with $40M/year in new taxes HUD giving away $50K to Hawaii Mortgage deadbeats: Deadline for free money is July 22 Abercrombie seeks applicants to roll Hawaiians Abercrombie signs 16 bills into law Berg: Makaha Town Meeting July 12 HSTA files labor challenge against Abercrombie and BOE HSTA strikes out against 180-day law Wife of Congressman in Prison as Honolulu Council seeks alternative to Bribery-Tainted Sludge Processor Democracy smashes Luddites: KIUC members affirm Free Flow contract Abercrombie snags second Resignation Bill waiving environmental regulations for border security would cover all of Hawaii Con Man Strikes Again while on Parole — Bilks Elderly Victim of $682,000 Hawaii lawmaker to introduce "Caylee's Law" Hawaii's first Convoy of Hope event brings free services, food and compassion Electric customers could get a financing break with new law $10B solution for Hawaii Electricity SA: Build Waikiki Park only if Homeless are blocked Dope Doctor claims he was coerced into guilty plea 'Extinct' plant found on Big Island Robots to remove ordnance from Hawaii sea floor Why the federal-hiring system is broken Space Station, Shuttle visible from Hawaii starting at 7:15pm Hawaii soldiers awarded the Presidential Unit Citation emblem Read More..

Friday, July 8, 2011 July 8, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:05 PM :: 14916 Views Immigration Records: Obama was to have been put up for Adoption at Honolulu Salvation Army Home Council Reorganization makes Kobayashi guardian of Ernie Martin’s Secrets Abercrombie appoints officials to DoH, DoT Listeria: Calvin Say’s Bentos Being Recalled from 7-11 Stores Statewide Hawaii Spending Growing at Nearly Four Times National Average Hawaiian “Haves” vs “Have-nots” take opposite sides on so-called Hawaiian Recognition Bill Labor's ally becomes its potent adversary Cayetano on 2001 HSTA Strike Accountability: Only 6 DoE Teachers fired in 2 years DoE Cronies are using Social Studies cuts to attack STEM Education SA: Elder care needs better oversight Legalistic homeless move back to Ala Wai Canal Buddhist front group for Watabe Wedding Corp Exposed City Starts Work on Revised General Plan Excellent News: Bag ban bill trashed again OHA operatives who once fought it are now pushing Geothermal Guam projects put in doubt More Federal Funds? Hawaii will feel the sting if federal government defaults Teachers Union To File Legal Challenge This Week Democrat Caucus Meets decides not to call Special Session Cab heist suspect violated probation multiple times, was still out on street Hawaii's crystal meth use lowest since 2004 UH Manoa Earns Maximum Reaccreditation Kauai man waited 10 years for boating permit—still waiting Honolulu among most expensive parking spots Allegiant plans to fly to Hawaii by summer 2012 Debris from Japanese tsunami drifting east toward Hawaii Read More..

Thursday, July 7, 2011 July 7, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 4:58 PM :: 9445 Views Sources: Democrats scheming to plant candidate in Republican Senate Primary New Report: Hawaii is Fifth Least Obese State in the Nation Rep Pine: “If you have been a victim of internet crime, I want to help” Abercrombie signs bill to tighten OHA trustees’ grip on Native Hawaiians July 7, 1898: Hawaii Republic Annexed by USA July 7, 1935: Moscow orders first Communists to Hawaii Public Teachers' Contract A Private Affair? Shapiro: Abercrombie-imposed HSTA contract does not address 180 day law, RTTT Wind Developer: Public Input is Noise, Time is a Nemesis Council Reorganization makes Kobayashi guardian of Ernie Martin’s Secrets City Rents Downtown Office Space for Rail at $1.4 Million a Year $2B Honolulu Sludge Resolution Federal Highways Rep: City and State Need to Play Nice After getting $140M from Abercrombie, Dante Carpenter tries to take over Hawaii County Garbage Farms Under EEOC Scrutiny in Hawaii and Washington Receive Federal Aid 'First Step' to a Native Hawaiian Governing Entity – or Dan Akaka’s Swan-Song UK Guardian: The 'Akaka bill' is a US colonial device to ratify the robbery of the Kanaka Maoli people's rights Scholar Criticizes Census Portrait of Native Hawaiians Tammy Duckworth Running in Newly Drawn 8th District of Illinois Secretive Student Caucus selects UH Regents Legislators resist tough on crime measures to help Abercrombie let criminals out of prison Getting Hawaii’s Homeless Military Population Off the Street Blas denies outside influence as Kona-side media plots revenge Expedition To Pacific Garbage Patch Gets Underway—no mention of Plastic Bags New geothermal production in Hawaii to be discussed during meeting at Hawaii Capitol DLIR Harassing Contractors over minor Electrical, Plumbing Work State to expand online filing system for unemployment claims Family of gay US soldier Andrew Wilfahrt fight for equality at home Read More..

Wednesday, July 6, 2011 July 6, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 6:30 AM :: 10936 Views Hawaii Congressional Delegation: How they voted July 5th Abercrombie Administration: State homeless plan on track Quash Private Agendas For Public Good Mufi to Neil: “Too bad” Shapiro to HSTA: “Go on strike” Martin, Anderson: HART power struggle not about money Could Teacher Contract Talks Affect Race to Top? Amazing: Stop feeding Homeless in Parks and 125 move to Shelters State receiving millions in education money Letter from Lanai: The Governor and Big Wind Hawaiian group to protest Native Hawaiian bill signing Freddie Mac moves its Hawaii foreclosures into courts following state overhaul Hawaii School Bus Fares Could Rise Again Accused Human Trafficker Goes on the Record Seed Growers debunk Critics Drop in fire calls but has fun gone out of 4th? Honolulu: Mega Rail Project in a Micro City Hawaii Includes all in Census Counts: Reapportionment Commission vote affirms U. S. Census Rules Mineral-rich ocean mud stirs environmental fears (surprise, surprise) Aina Koa Pono signs contract with AECOM for biofuels plant EPA has “significant concerns” about Hu Honua Permit Boa Constrictor may have given birth while on the loose in Wahiawa Read More..

Tuesday, July 5, 2011 July 5, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:35 PM :: 14192 Views New laws which take effect July 1 Abercrombie signs six more bills into Law Abercrombie creates huge opening: Will GOP step up? HART Budget sets up 1 year tap dance with Council Spending to promote Hawaii tourism cut Will Budget cuts Sink Pearl Harbor Modernization? HSTA Rep: Abercrombie Failed to Bargain In 'Good Faith' Star-Advertiser cries over defeat of Obama’s Medical Snooping SA: Charter school independence must come with accountability Rescuing dropouts from the DoE Gay-Atheists fail to trick Gabbard into running for US Senate No Crime Stats Kept on Honolulu Police Officers Andrea’s Law requires Murderers to Register Abercrombie to sign State Indian Tribe Bill Mainland Luddites thrilled at Abercrombie intent-to-veto of Fish Farming Bill Roz Baker to reminisce about her days as Teachers’ Union operative Futility Defined: After fencing off forest, pigs reinvade Tocqueville on bureaucracy Obama’s Economists: ‘Stimulus’ Cost $278,000 per Job, now is causing job loss Rare earth metals abundant in deep-sea mud Honolulu Weekly: Why we can’t ditch nukes and coal Asia pollution is latest excuse for global cooling Read More..

Monday, July 4, 2011 July 4, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 11:32 AM :: 8516 Views Abercrombie’s HSTA contract says nothing about 180-day law, RTTT Four of a Kind: UPW, UHPA get big Fat Pay Raise—and HSTA suit could give one to HGEA TEA Party to join July 4 Parades in Kailua, Makawao, Hilo, Kona 4th of July celebration as Schofield turns 40 Abercrombie signs six more bills into Law Union leaders “frustrated” with Abercrombie, HSTA prepares to sue More than Half of Lingle Appointees Won't Resign AP: Annual 'Hawaii Pork Report' cites wasteful spending in Hawaii governments Sexual Abuse goes unpunished at Hawaii's care homes Gaia vs America: Eco faddists now claim Fireworks pollute ocean Battle Looms Over Huge Rare Minerals Haul off Hawaii Read More..

Sunday, July 3, 2011 July 3, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:42 PM :: 15378 Views TEA Party to join July 4 Parades in Kailua, Makawao, Hilo, Kona MISSION HOUSES MUSEUM JULY FOURTH WEEKEND PA`INA Calles: Rational Decision for Developers -- to not work in Hawaii AFP: Hawaii's Citizens Weigh Cost of Living versus Cost of Leaving Say thanks to military, and know that training here is vital to freedom Star-Advertiser: July 4th is all about gay marriage, men wearing dresses, legal dope, and abortion UPW gets Big Fat Pay Raise July 1 UHPA Profs getting 6.7% Raise today, 3% more soon KS, Stone, DHHL all continue to point fingers over Collapse of Makaha Deal Abercrombie signature will allow Gay Activists to team up with School Bullies ACLU: Hands off APEC Rioters Kauai residents continue to suffer with plastic-bag ban in place Hawaii State Inspectors sanction Nursing Homes at lowest rate in Nation Chinese tourism cycle where Japanese Tourism cycle was 25 years ago SA: More Visa offices needed in China Higher Court Fees to Line NHLC Pockets New Foreclosure Law means lots of houses sitting empty Wind Power forces MECO to snoop on your home electricity usage Officials aim to collect DHHL taxes CITY OPENS OFFICE OF HOUSING Kauai: $28K project costs $338K Strengthening Hawaii’s lobbyist registration and disclosure law Early signs UH athletics turning financial corner Volunteers help church emerge Gay Rapist, child molester gets another prison term Hawaii sea bottom holds treasure trove of rare-earth elements Opihi finding shows Hawaii ‘not an evolutionary dead end for marine life’ Hawaii among world’s most shark-infested waters Read More..

Saturday, July 2, 2011 July 2, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 12:54 PM :: 13192 Views Abercrombie: HSTA Negotiators agreed to Contract GOP’s Nonaka Launches Political Consulting Firm Americans for Prosperity Hawaii Chapter Forms Insights: Molokai, Lanai leaders debate Big Wind TEA Party to join July 4 Parades in Kailua, Makawao, Hilo, Kona Kamehameha on Makaha: “Its time for us to move on” Furloughs End, But UPW takes a furlough day anyway and gets it as a paid day off Teachers union says it will challenge forced contract, then fails to do so HART, Carlisle Won’t Sue Over Rail Budget State Begins Fixing Building Vacant For 9 Years Hawaii Co Budget Problems ‘solved’ by skipping Pension Contribution Private operation of Hilo sort station to be aired at council Both sides file briefs in TMT case Law will streamline Land Court by de-registering time shares University of Hawaii Board of Regents names new members UH Athletics might turn profit cash-flow positive this year Senate Bill 1520 intended to facilitate Akaka Bill Hawaiian Telcom Commences Staged Launch of TV Service on Oahu Errors Occur in 12% of Electronic Drug Prescriptions Matching Handwritten FOX News Profiles Hawaii Reporter Civil Beat Marks July 4th by Re-writing Declaration of Independence Read More..

Friday, July 1, 2011 July 1, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:27 PM :: 14245 Views TEA Party to join July 4 Parades in Kailua, Makawao, Hilo, Kona Sumitomo: Ready to go all the way with Rail Contract Protest Hawaii Meth Survey Shows Significant Shifts in Attitudes 4th of July celebration as Schofield turns 40 Gaza Flotilla Roster Portends Another Violent Clash Martin announces new Honolulu Council Committees New rail board will not sue City Council over budget HSTA Leader has been out of town for Days, strike vote awaits his return DoE imposes 9 Furlough Days on Teachers Hawaii County wants 13 HGEA Furlough Days Frustrated teachers give their union a failing grade 2001 Redux: Hirono backs Teachers Strike against Abercrombie Hee: Legislature forms Abercrombie Cheerleading Team Nurse: Do not Fear State Retaliation Arizona, Texas, Hawaii all rejecting Gulen Cult Schools The Unbearably Smug Soetoro-Ng pushes Social(ist) Studies Hawaii Regulator Orders Homeowners Insurers to File New Rates Hawaii is #5 destination for International Visitors to US Hawaiian Now Controls 83% of Inter-Island Market What are Hawaii's most expensive construction projects? Albertini: Abercrombie pimping Hawaii’s economic future to the U.S. military Independence Day in Kailua and 4th of July Firework Fundraising in High Gear SA: Amend Unconstitutional Big Isle election project Herkes: Act 48 - What's it all about? Arakawa: SMA Law Needed For Sake of Free Enterprise Waiawa corrections officer blames staffing shortage for escape of four inmates Church honors Blessed Mother Marianne Cope VIDEO: Hawaii County budget veto override fails Reapportionment Software to be Demonstrated Eco-Cultists starving Turtle-hungry Natives  Read More..

Thursday, June 30, 2011 June 30, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:22 PM :: 11685 Views Big Wind to be debated on PBS Insights Thursday Abercrombie imposes new contract terms for HSTA, UPW Hawaii Debt, obligations $25K per Taxpayer—4th highest in nation Study: Rich or Poor, Hawaii DoE Fails everyone more Equally than Most Teachers furious over union busting by Abercrombie April, 2001: HSTA rejects 14% Pay hike, goes on strike Most Union Paychecks Down Next Week; Some Will Rise UH Hilo Chancellor paid $284,000 for absolutely nothing, takes $187K sinecure Honolulu Unemployment rate increases Resignation Resistance Climbs to 13 Green Energy: Rep Denny Coffman (D-Kona) fingered for sabotaging HB1520 Inouye takes hard-line position on cuts, demands we borrow more money from China, Saudi Arabia Homeless move back in after Sweeps Pono Chong, Blake Oshiro meet with Obama, bullying activists, to discuss next gay move on your kids Hawaii Transsexual leader is “Pro-pimp” Hawaii Muslim Gay Rapist and Pimp moves to Alaska—Gets Life Sentence on top of 28 years Remembrance set for man who helped bring the Missouri and Bowfin here State to Blame for Ka Loko Dam Failure, Not Jimmy Pflueger, Advertisement Claims Charter school agency taps McKeague as chief UH Research a Story of Progress and Potential Kauai utility gets hydro support Brokerage may buy back Maui’s dormant Student Loan securities Supreme Court decision appears to nullify a campaign funding project here Broadband: Star-Advertiser gives commentary space for Commercial Advertisement by Former State Employee Hawaii Judiciary: We Can't Handle Foreclosure Flood Suit: Hawaii PD Officer stood by during attack Hawaii has 4th cleanest beach water, 2nd most beach closures Hilo is One stop to Europe: New Hilo flights a hit with locals, Europeans Firecracker sales for July 4 fizzle with new law More Federal Funds? Hawaii 48th in Farm Subsidies City approves request to alter 4 Oahu streams for rail project Ecos threaten suit over Lahaina Sewage Two Percent or not Two Percent? WaPo: The missing facts in President Obama’s news conference Read More..

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 June 29, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 3:40 PM :: 20045 Views Victory for Civil Rights: All Persons shall be counted for Hawaii reapportionment Victory: Obama Admin cancels stealth survey of Hawaii MDs Molokai Wind Developer: “We will pack up and leave.” Abercrombie announces plan to let more criminals out onto the streets Rep Michelle Bachmann: “We want to win Hawaii” Kos: Will Hanabusa let Case beat Hirono? Hawaii 2011 Pork Report points to DoE Embezzlement CNBC: Hawaii #1 in cost of living, 48th in Business Climate KS claims it is not grabbing for Juicy Affordable Housing Credits UPW gets 8% Raise on Friday (and still getting 60-40 on Health Care) HSTA Contract: Imposing a pact that a labor union has not agreed to is unusual Honolulu Takes Steps to Avoid Paying Back $7.9M Mayor should step off the train and let HART do the steering Enterprise Zone Tax Benefits end Friday Mauians decline Abercrombie’s request to resign HGEA Nurses Reach Impasse with Contract Negotiations Abercrombie gets lots of window dressing for plan to let criminals out on streets Maui Judge: “Prison best place” for racist lunatic with multiple convictions Reform victim restitution program Info about Wahiawa escapees delayed 12 hours because “problems with our cabling and some of the faxing” Hawaii visitor spending increases 15 percent WSJ: Mogul Digs Hawaii Hotels Out of Debt, Disaster Activists, Legislators upset because Fannie Mae goes to Courts with Foreclosures Police Save Women from Forced Prostitution Scam Transsexual Leader complains Human Trafficking Law is hard on Pimps Bacteria: Hawaii Beaches dirtier than New Jersey $1.6M in fines over 2 years for Hawaii drivers violating cellphone ban Kauai Luddites panicking, try to cancel election because Hydropower may win US Supreme Court Decision kills Big Island’s “Public Owned Elections” giveaway to candidates Maui Voters to Consider Council Power over Appointments Hawaii GM papaya featured at BIO 2011 Lennon was a closet Republican: Assistant Read More..

Tuesday, June 28, 2011 June 28, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 12:28 PM :: 13389 Views Abercrombie announces Intent to Veto 23 Bills—including HB1134 which may have endangered Prepaid Health Care Act Hawaii 8th Annual International Women’s Leadership Conference Sept 20 Abercrombie replaces DHHL official ousted in Treadmill Scandal Abercrombie appoints former Sandwich Isles Communications Exec to assist Chief Information Officer Hawaii Congressional Delegation: How they voted June 27 Hawaii Reapportionment Commission expected to decide Today on whether to count military DoE’s Last, Best and Final Offer does not provide for 180-day law HSTA shut out: DoE will execute its "last, best" offer to teachers without union approval On campaign trail, Abercrombie called vetoes “breakdowns in communications” Abercrombie still campaigning, lying Rail Platform to built on top of Waiawa Spring Honolulu City Council overrides vetoes, changes leadership NY Gay Marriage will serve as a catalyst for Hawaii State-Run Media: Star Advertiser To Collect $1 Million For State Legal Ads EMILY's List backs Rep. Hirono for Senate to fight “War on Women” Progressives’ American Dream: Business Owners on Foodstamps Clean Elections Law is Dirty—Ruled Unconstitutional by Supreme Court Lobbyists’ spending escapes disclosure As APEC Approaches, Superferry still clouds Hawai‘i’s business image Is Abercrombie Anti-sports? Inouye moving ahead with appropriations process despite disagreement on spending levels Assessing University of Hawaii Faculty Research Not guilty by reason of insanity in killing of mom—could be out in 3 mos Pastor arrested for punching out alleged drug dealer Abercrombie to “get rid of” Texas Company with contract to collect on Hawaii Tickets Hawaii TV Examined in New Report on Newsroom Consolidation Affordable Homes will “rot on the hill” if LUC decision not reversed Hawaii Council special meeting on budget veto (June 30) Dark skies likely ahead as Maui fireworks shows fade Kaua‘i residents passing up ag opportunities Hillary: State Dept. ‘Instrumental in Sealing Deal’ For Lady Gaga’s Gay Pride Gig in Rome Read More..

Monday, June 27, 2011 June 27, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 12:33 PM :: 12108 Views Resignation call after Audit reveals “ward heeler’s slush fund” overseen by Honolulu Councilman NYT: Obama Administration Plans Stealth Survey of hundreds of Hawaii MDs Iran developing capability to hit US with Nukes Abercrombie Admin signs contract to keep prisoners on Mainland for rest of his term TEA Party to join July 4 Parades in Kailua, Makawao, Hilo, Kona Hawaii Teachers talk Strike City: Four Streams must be Diverted for Rail Abercrombie requires a review of helicopters' environmental impact, forcing an $11 million move to Colorado $159M bankruptcy caused by anti-Superferry Protesters, Judiciary, and Legislature UH Research spending Doubles in Decade Full Text: ID Theft Suit filed against UH Hawaii last in Nation: Tax Free Health Savings Accounts reduce cost of Health Insurance The Special Case for COFA Migrants GAO: Minimum Wage kills Jobs in Am Samoa, NMI Officials, Lawyers make excuses for deadbeat criminals Do Hawaii's Strict Gun Laws Fuel a Black Market? Atomic Monkey: “Hatcheted By Huff” Feds, Longliners Get Pass for Giving Dolphin Deaths Low Priority Oregon lawmakers to save $100s of Millions by ending Green Energy Tax Credits VIDEO: N Korean children begging, army starving Read More..

Sunday, June 26, 2011 June 26, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:11 PM :: 16530 Views Ka Pua Makaha: Multi-million dollar giveaway of DHHL assets disguised as “gift” Am. Samoa Congressional Delegate bought and paid for by Kazakhstan? Abercrombie plans more forums: I’m on a mission to change the direction of Hawaii Full Text: City Rejects Rail Bid Protests Berg: $1.4B Rail Contract upheld by City Hawaii Kai: One Supermarket for 92,000 people VIDEO: Fontaine Factor interviews HECO’s Rosegg on Clean Energy SA: Abercrombie’s Dysfunctional DHHL to blame for Collapse of Makaha Deal HSTA,_Abercrombie “Not Close” Contract expires June 30 Abercrombie’s New Day: More Tax Increases in the New Year Abercrombie’s New Day this year: State taxes and fees that help balance the budget will kick in on Friday 40 new laws to take effect July 1 Hawaii is poised to open its tourism arms to Chinese travelers, but the slow pace for visas could bottleneck efforts Low-Hanging Fruit for Developers: Meetings about construction near the rail system are set for Monday and Tuesday Atomic Monkey: Civil Beat Down MauiTime Subpoena Withdrawn Maui Police Identify Online Poster, withdraw subpoena Hawaii Legislators’ Advice on how to survive a Weiner Scandal Hawaii state bird a hazard to planes Restitution? State fails to collect most of the money courts promise the wronged How many cons owe how much is unknown Soft on Crime: Five priors by age 28 and out on the streets Abercrombie endorses Feeding the Homeless at Aloha Stadium Save Act would revitalize Philippine Garment Industry Hundreds gather to commemorate 'forgotten war' Read More..

Saturday, June 25, 2011 June 25, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 11:54 AM :: 15020 Views VIDEO: Homeless Tent City at Keaau Beach Park State's 'best, final' offer to HSTA includes wage cut, no mention of 180-day law Even Abercrombie's Supporters Are Questioning His Progress Interview: Richard Borreca weighs in on governor's perceived mishaps Appointees respond to governor’s request VIDEO: Hawaii Redistricting Commission… Who counts? Hawaii law hikes employee contributions, lowers return assumption Paltry $55M Kept In Federal Budget For Rail Finger Pointing Continues: KS now sez it was trying to salvage deal from DHHL incompetence by grabbing for Jeff Stone’s Affordable Housing Credits 17 years of ILWU Retaliation—still no back pay for Whistleblower SA: Don’t reduce social studies Clinton Crony appeals for tax breaks to create bigger role for state in film industry Ryan, Rollman, Douglass, Brackins, Carroll: A Lewd, Offensive and Racist Hawaii Tale No Charges Filed in Hawaii Lawmaker 'Hacking' Case Hawaii laws target sex and labor trafficking Budget: Kona Faction draws a bead on Fred Blas Bowing to NIMBYs, Kauai Council orders Boatyard Removed from Hanalei River Episcopal, Jewish leaders back Muslim Assn. of Hawaii Hawaiian Telcom gets a license for cable TV Hawaii Hispanic News drops print edition—goes online only Pattern Energy stays committed to wind farm AP: Wind Farms could “Mess up traffic lights, security systems and some computers” Read More..

Friday, June 24, 2011 June 24, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:46 PM :: 16685 Views Progressive Network touts Hawaii tax increases and State-owned Bank proposal Pension Reform: Abercrombie raises Retirement Age Cash Flow Problem: Honolulu Council to borrow $100M for Rail Abercrombie signs budget, asks Departments to identify programs for elimination Berg: Hundreds attend town hall meeting on Rail in Ewa Study: Hawaii Economic Outlook Ranks 46th HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER GENE WARD CHOSEN TO ATTEND STATE LEGISLATIVE LEADERS Romney, Huntsman Campaigns could draw 70,000 Hawaii Mormons to the Polls—40,000 are not registered voters Abercrombie: “I am the biggest obstacle” Governor dances to tune of “F*** You”, Progressives not impressed Aila: BLNR members do not have to resign Finger pointing Begins: Developer Jeff Stone, DHHL blame KS for the failed educational project, KS blames DHHL, Stone Raw Sewage: Council Creates 3-5 year Moratorium on new Development in Urban Honolulu Kapolei Neighborhood Board: One Last Blast from Mufi’s Minions Honolulu Managing Director Doug Chin says HART Lawsuit May Be avoided Governor Signs Budget; Must Cut $50 Million More Privatization proposal “flew under the radar” Hawaii PUC faces more uncertainty thanks to Abercrombie Kirk Caldwell calls for boycott of Walmart in order to boost Trial Lawyers income Free Parking at all lots for Electric cars SB 1073: Legal Aid freed from Legislative Fiat Effectiveness of DUI courts buoys hopes of success here Card Check: Unite Here Local 5 gains control over 800 more workers Fannie Mae Hangs Up On Hawaii Press Hawaii appeals court upholds James Pflueger indictment in Ka Loko Reservoir case Hawaii County worker with revoked license ran over bicyclist Whipping Post: Pilot Project Establishes Tours of Honouliuli Confinement Site Muslims Arrested as they attempted to pick up Machine Guns to Attack Military Recruiters Read More..

Thursday, June 23, 2011 June 23, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:21 PM :: 17356 Views Broadband to be Trojan Horse for Big Wind Cable? Life Without Subsidies: Vanpool Hawaii Announces New Group Rate Stone: Abercrombie’s DHHL blows Makaha Learning Center Deal More Appointees Snub Hawaii Governor Travis Thompson: “I will not be resigning” Stadium authority chief says he, others won't quit Aloha Stadium not mentioned in New Day Plan Council to Override, Reorganize for control of Rail Pork State departments told to select programs for elimination State Signs New Three-Year Arizona Prison Deal To count or not to count military as Hawaii residents Hawaii County Attorney: Count Pot heads, don’t count military, students Hirono, Hanabusa back Afghan Withdrawal timed for 2012 Elections Impasse: HGEA Unit 9 Nurses Go to Arbitration UH coaches not obligated, but will consider pay cuts Honolulu Most Expensive Homes in Nation Feds fork out $1B to Jobless Homeowners Molokai Anti-Wind group launches Website HELCO seeks developer, landowner input on geothermal Honolulu Weekly backs Luddites vs Kauai Hydro Don’t count on feds as fund source — Ariyoshi Young Bros. seeks 24% rate increase Vanpoolers staying with service after losing federal funds Rural MD Residency program at risk Governor signs bill making dog fighting a felony SCOTUS class action ruling makes Trial Lawyers Sad University of Hawaii Cancer Center receives $3.6M donation to study mesothelioma (Trial Lawyers Rejoice!) Hilo Dopers make deals with Feds, Christie digs in Read More..

Wednesday, June 22, 2011 June 22, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:11 PM :: 17003 Views Did HSTA boycott Race To The Top Meetings? Governor signs bill to exempt Broadband Cables from Permitting Requirements Meet your new Defense Secretary: Leon Panetta's War on Reagan's Defense Policies Hirono, Akaka: Pension’s Perks for Members With a Past Abercrombie’s Public Land Development Corporation: Land & Power in Hawaii Pt 2 Abercrombie Agenda: More New Taxes to Cover $14B in EUTF Liabilities Our Imperial Governor Appointee: “I’m Here for the Long Haul” Abercrombie doesn't announce every bill signing Progressives: SB1274 Will Gut Hawaii Patients Bill of Rights Squeezed by Low Reimbursements and High Regulations, Hawaii Medical Center filing for bankruptcy protection Carlisle Vetoes Council's Transit Authority Budget Public Gets little from Martin, Harimoto Junket to Copenhagen Abercrombie’s New BoE: No More Subsidies For After-School Kids In Hawaii Finnegan Appointed To Hawaii Charter School Review Panel SA: Supreme Court is right, but we want to control your family anyway DHHL Homesteaders Delinquent on Maui, Big Island Property Taxes City Asking Firefighters, Police For 5% Pay Cut Judge dismisses assault charge against HPD captain Police officer pleads no contest to third time of driving without license Fitch, Moody’s GO Bond Rating Downgrade to Impact Hawaii Taxpayers Foodland Fight Turn Lahaina Sewage into Electricity Reputable dog breeders support accountability US-China Diplomatic Meeting in Honolulu this Weekend USS Charleston captures Guam from Spain on June 21, 1898 Obama Gets only 30% of Americans Certain to Support Re-Election in Economy Poll Read More..

Tuesday, June 21, 2011 June 21, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 4:00 PM :: 13094 Views Developer sues LUC for downzoning affordable homes already built Abercrombie signs 15 bills into law Consumer Advocate: Public Hearings Required on HECO Biofuels Rate Increase MISSION HOUSES MUSEUM JULY FOURTH WEEKEND PA`INA Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted June 20 Appointees Reject Abercrombie’s Resignation Call Abercrombie doesn’t ask his Cronies to Resign Aloha Stadium as we know it could soon be saying 'aloha' Mayor will sue over the spending plan OK'd by the City Council Higher vehicle fees may not help roads Media Said to Fuel Micronesian Stereotypes Another DoE Thief avoids Jail: “Thefts will Continue” BoE: More Math and Science, Less Social Studies New Council Chair Ernie Martin gave away $1.2M to Nonprofit at Center of HUD Probe Tom Berg proposal to allow Commercial Vendors in parks on Agenda Today Unnamed City Official faces charges for “Malicious” and “false” Ethics Complaint 'Furlough Fridays' expire Hawaii County Budget Fight Continues ALEC rates Hawaii worst for Economic Performance Former Superferry ships for sale Governor Signs Tougher Sex And Labor Trafficking Bills 2 congressmen call for Honolulu TSA probe Child Abuse: Gay Atheists continue effort to use anti-bullying programs to push Gay Agenda in Schools High court "parental discipline" ruling not a license to abuse Kalapa: Kids budget better than Legislators First Large-Scale Oahu Biofuel Crops Planted Something fishy in reporting the fishery management council Republicans question Foodland's departure from Koko Marina Allegiant acquires first two 757s for Hawaii Routes Support Small Business Through Oahu Bill 36 Date set for school worker's enticement trial Hawaii electricians union re-elects HART Member as business manager, financial secretary Guam Governor demands US pay reparations for Japanese Atrocities AMA finds inaccurate claims payments on the rise Read More..

Monday, June 20, 2011 June 20, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:05 PM :: 11367 Views Voice Recorder confiscated during Closed Meeting of Reapportionment Commission SA rejects Unprecedented Hubris: Unwise, Overconfident Abercrombie seeks cronies and rubber stampers for boards Abercrombie’s F-U Letters a template for Appointees Response? Abercrombie’s base slipping away as Activists take aim at Richard Lim $50M Telescope Shakedown Litigants cannot Depose Spirit No Aloha for Micronesians in Hawaii Aloun Farms owners hit with more accusations Hawaii Organizations Spent $2.5 million on Lobbying in Four Months—$33,530 per Legislator Has The Hawaii Board Of Education Been To School? Yukimura backs Hydro on Kauai Sci Am: Hawaii is most obvious place to build Geothermal Civil Beat to Open Bureau in Washington, D.C. Jail time for Parental Discipline? State high court orders a new trial for a man convicted of assault Companies Offer Discount Shipping to Hawaii, Guam Oahu lunchwagons catch the eye of National TV Leaders unveil Jose Rizal square in Chinatown Tsunami lit up the heavens Read More..

Sunday, June 19, 2011 June 19, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 4:19 PM :: 9940 Views Big Projects in Hawaii - Why Are They Stuck? One-Step-Up Housing: Berg to hold Makaha Town Meeting July 12 June 23 Washington Middle School: Abercrombie to hear from public on Pro Bowl Fathers Matter: Involved Dads Impact Children’s Lives and Civil Society Abercrombie's New Day: Activist backers bypassed in favor of Corporate Developers Abercrombie’s New Day: Permanent Tax Increases and No Reserve Funds Slom: Appointees should reject Abercrombie’s call for resignation DLNR could lose $500K/yr if Company run by Abercrombie cronies fails to fix Historic Preservation HSTA Sabotage of Race to the Top SA: Big Wind must be transparent Big Wind Information hidden from Public Maui County Targets Low-Income Homeowners for Tax Hike KGI Joins Luddites to Kill Hydro Power on Kauai Most Fired, Suspended TSA Officers Will Appeal Police union contract negotiations underway 37 Priors and he’s out on Probation 1,525 cited in seat-belt enforcement spree Drug Court participants earn money, gain self-esteem working at Mililani farm Hope that the UH medical school would spark investment still remains unfulfilled Internet tax still on Hawaii legislative agenda for next year Military studies Waikane Valley bomb cleanup Read More..

Saturday, June 18, 2011 June 18, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 11:14 AM :: 24215 Views Feds: U.S. travel and tourism industry on pace for record-setting year NASA-Funded Group Doctors Sea Level Data A Summer of Robots: Fueling innovation for the New Economy Hawaii Government Impact: The High Cost of Land Use and Housing Greek Crisis: Moody’s warns of possible First Hawaiian Bank downgrade Hot Water Restored At Mayor Wright Housing Power Grab: Abercrombie now demanding Resignations of PUC, LUC, Housing Authority, BLNR, and Aloha Stadium Authority Mazie and Colleen: Million Dollar Babies Ernie Martin's Rapid Rise to Council Power Inouye’s Central Pacific Bank after $60M Taxpayer giveaway: Strongest financial position since Japanese Bubble Privatization of Historic Preservation Division $186,000 Contract Goes to Abercrombie Supporters State D.O.T. spending $1 million on aluminum fencing Hirono trying to pour more Federal money into Hamakua Ditch AP Interview: Army general wants Makua as option OHA’s Luddites Attack: KIUC ballot to decide fate of Hydro contract Hawaii Attorney: Failure of Foreclosure Law Inevitable Elder Abuse: 60 Fraud cases this year Matson Documents Subpoenaed in Anti-Trust Probe Randy Iwase Tax Commission to propose Tax Hikes in 2013 Dopers: Univ of Hawaii should allow legal research marijuana Residual money from class-action suits will go to legal aid groups Global Horizon demanded Thai workers pay fees on top of Illegal recruiting fees Hyatt workers to launch boycott of Waikiki hotel One in eight Hawaii bridges ‘structurally deficient’ KSBE Haleiwa redevelopment has businesses fretting over future Save Kailua Fireworks Deepwater bottomfish catch limits are reduced Camping to go Camping: City Camping Permits Create Long Lines – last chance before fee Deflecting EPA Lahaina Injection well sanction could cost Maui millions Sniping begins over Hawaii county budget Convicted Killer/Sovereignty Activist to be evicted from Squat Climategate Part 2—“Renewable Energy” UCLA Prof: Media Bias adds 10% to Democrat Candidates’ total Fast and Furious: ATF funneled illegal guns into Mexico NYT: 2 Top Lawyers Lost to Obama in Libya War Policy Debate Read More..

Friday, June 17, 2011 June 17, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:09 PM :: 13237 Views Al-Qaeda hit list names US writers, generals PUC Approves New Maui Windfarm Money released for school construction projects RETALIATION: Abercrombie asks for resignation of Aloha Stadium Board for criticizing Pro Bowl Stand SHAKEDOWN: After trashing it, Abercrombie urges hotels to "step up" to fund Pro Bowl (or he’ll trash it some more) 'Speaking truth to reason' apparently involves tax hikes—Marcus Oshiro Backs Abercrombie’s Pro Bowl Attack G.E. Tax suspensions could lead to higher costs for consumers Hirono gets early endorsement from Flight Attendants Union CPB bailout to cost taxpayers millions (Inouye’s Bank) PUC OKs deal guaranteeing higher electric rates for Hawaii consumers State to end program that helps pay for Medicare prescriptions Hawaii consumer advocate backs Lanai, Molokai wind-scams Charter school lessens debt, kin exit board Same-sex couples less than 1% of Hawaii households Native Hawaiians increase numbers by one-fifth Big Isle leads in Foreclosures, 2nd Homes going back to Bank Global Horizon CEO Mordechai Orian: I am looking forward to my trial VIDEO: Hawaii budget veto! Mayor says Bill 29 is “illegal” Drug Court offers offenders chance to avoid prison, succeed in community Fed may remove delicious honu from "threatened" list Obama administration collecting ocean policy views Census finds Shortage of Women in Hawaii Hawaii attorney general: Donations to 'Love the Animals' used for personal items Read More..

Thursday, June 16, 2011 Letters to the Editor June , 2011 By Letters to the Editor @ 11:41 PM :: 7236 Views Give Hunters Carbon Credits for Killing Axis Deer Rail: Council, not HART, is Nexus between Contracts and Contributors Read More..

Thursday, June 16, 2011 June 16, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:57 PM :: 13299 Views Honolulu Alliance forms to block Federal Control of Hawaii Capitol Area Are Electric Cars Really Green? A Showdown over the War in Libya Despite mileage, SUV will be leased for Abercrombie—perfect for tailgate parties at Probowl Abercrombie’s GE Tax hike causes first of many price hikes EUTF Audit “raises red flags” about “completeness and accuracy” Hawaii Public Employee Health Fund Audit M.I.A.? Panel recommends including military families when redrawing district lines Kids with parents in the military join Operation Purple on Oahu More Charges in Hawaii Human Trafficking Case Ernie Martin meets with Cronies to get HUD story straight before becoming Council Chair Rail Supporters angered by inability to control public meeting Kenoi vetoes Hawaii Co budget Two measures regarding government housing agencies signed into law Enviros: Bag Tax to come back again next year NYT: As Number of Medicaid Patients Goes Up, Their Benefits Are About to Drop Honolulu program exchanges 563,000 dirty needles in year Pointy-headed UN Bureaucrat sez Homelessness is a US Human Rights Abuse Kalihi Homosexual sent back to prison on Kiddie Porn Charges again Another teen arrested in connection with Highlands Intermediate shooting Clashing visions over Turtle Bay’s expansion meet rural resistance US imposes catch limits on Pacific waters Venture Capitalists splash out for 2 ac garden, call it farm Sierra Club to Honolulu Mayor: Don’t Waste Taxpayer Money on Subsidizing Metal Recycler SA Oi: Just stop Growing the Economy A fifth of Big Island homes are vacant as youth flee Socialist Hawaii Waianae homes ‘affordable’ at $319K Read More..

Wednesday, June 15, 2011 June 15, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 3:18 PM :: 20074 Views Abercrombie signs bill hiking GE Tax $400M, Matson raises rates in response Fitch downgrades Hawaii, Cites Tourism Dependence After stock craters 64%, Feds to dump 5.6M shares of Inouye’s Central Pacific Bank June 14, 1900: The Abolition of Slavery in Hawaii Google to fund Kuhio Park Terrace rehab project Hawaii Army Reservists building Community Center in Indonesia Oahu Redistricting Panel: Military Should Count Borreca: Democrats fear Abercrombie’s bizarre behavior will rub off on them Shapiro: Abercrombie should follow his own advice about dignity Shapiro: Abercrombie has Abbie Hoffman Mentality Abercrombie Spokesperson Dela Cruz gets side job with Corporate Insiders Abercrombie signs bill hiking GE Tax $400M, Matson raises rates in response Change from Furloughs to paid Comp Time will Cost State of Hawaii More Than $160 Million General Fund Receipts up $154M for year Crafty, not stupid: Hawaii Legislators Rank High in College Degrees Calvin Say: As long as Hawaii has part-time legislature, Conflict of interest unavoidable Alleged Sovereignty Mortgage Scammers are now Fugitives, Warrants for arrest issued Honolulu Council: Ernie Martin to Oust Nestor Garcia as Chairman? Carlisle Administration Forgave $1.2 Million in Loans to Ernie Martin’s Nonprofit -- Accused of Misusing Federal Funds Court to consider whether Contractors should be allowed to make Pay-to-Play contributions Abercrombie’s DoE: Small schools to get less Five BoE Members borrow from Horner’s First Hawaiian Bank Hawaii Tax Panel Report 'Impossible' This Year—Abercrombie appoints Five behind back of Legislators China Eastern Airlines to commence Hawaii service (Thank you Linda Lingle) U.S.-Korea trade pact would provide boost to Hawaii's economy Maui Council Committee OKs $3M Tax Increase PTA unveils ambitious expansion plans Kenoi coy on budget decision “Dishonest Statements to the Court”: Stephens Media Copyright Suit vs Democratic Underground thrown out Former HPD Major, Deputy Chief Fired by TSA in Baggage Screening Case HPD officer is convicted of assaulting prostitute—still on payroll What Works in Education: Alternative public high school in Hawaii Former Kapolei HS teacher's aide accused of sexually assaulting student Former Pearl Ridge Elementary secretary charged with 99 counts of theft, forgery (No need Audit) Foreclosures might swamp isle courts Want $10,000? Akaka Tribe giving away free taxpayer money to individuals seeking to buy Houses New company turns unwanted timeshares into auction items for charity fundraisers Fish farms spark green debate in New Zealand Beijing battling protest fires on all fronts Feds ditch rule that foiled Indian tribes’ plans for off-reservation casino Read More..

Tuesday, June 14, 2011 June 14, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:10 PM :: 13134 Views Enough for 35 Pro Bowls: Abercrombie’s $140M gift to Dante Carpenter Renewable Energy and Hybrid Cars Still Only at 1% Survey: Fewer than 3% of Ewa residents plan to ride Rail Obama: My family would be fine with just 1 term Utah governor Huntsman getting into GOP race 250 Marines, sailors return from Afghanistan Reapportionment: Shapiro comes out against Counting Military Personnel Abercrombie signs $140M in Bonds for Companies tied to Dem Party Chair Dante Carpenter Duke: Abercrombie puts ideology above public interest NFL Contributions to Community Unappreciated General Fund Deposits Up 3.8% Panos goes for threepeat County seeks to intervene in Big Wind power project Hawaii electric rates top nation, nearly 4x national average 9th Circuit dismisses Hawaii's appeal of a law that attempted to limit contributions to PACs Officer jailed for hitting pedestrian while driving drunk Gay Rape Charged on Kauai Third Trafficking Suspect to Plead Guilty in Hawaii Honolulu Ranks High For Parents: Top City To Live, Raise Family In Hawaii has fewest Health Savings Account Holders Fishery regulators to meet on Oahu Hawaii Organic Dairies using Borax as Cattle feed Tammy Duckworth leaving Dept. of Veterans Affairs Union says some TSA workers to fight firing Half of Hawaiian Airlines profit comes from Bag Fees Vanpool Hawaii customers get a reprieve from rate increase Hawaii eyed by Fuel Cell promoters Dopers, ACLU to celebrate 40th Anniversary of Nixon one-liner Marijuana Minister contemplates Plea Bargain An Alternative to Recycling Oahu’s Scrapped Cars History of Modern Hawaii as Taught in Hawaii Schools Read More..

Monday, June 13, 2011 June 13, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 12:44 PM :: 15880 Views Pro-Bowl: Collateral damage in Abercrombie’s war on Mufi? Voting Rights? Star-Advertiser pushes to disenfranchise Military Personnel Video: Sen. Sam Slom Legislative Wrap-up Ward: Abercrombie’s Pro Bowl attack continues short-sighted strategy Fannie Mae ends use of non-judicial foreclosure in Hawaii As Neil rants and raves, Pro Bowl could be heading to Indianapolis Hanabusa’s Kakaako Move a dig at Hirono, prelude to Senate Run? HUD forces City Administrator to resign as Director of Hawaii Community Reinvestment Corp. Planned Parenthood Funding aborted by State New BoE Cuts all funding for Adult Education Feeding the Corporatist State: Occupancy up 3.2%, revenue up 13.8% Organizations Spent More Than $1 Million to Lobby in First Two Months of 2011 Hawaii Retirement, Health Benefit Costs Down On Paper, Up in Reality Kalapa: Private Public Partnership? Lim: The Seriousness of Hawaii's Financial Situation Renewable Energy and Hybrid Cars – Still Only at 1 Percent More Federal Funds? Tsunami net Hawaii a paltry $8M $2.4 Trillion Secret: Inouye in Deficit Negotiations Hokulia Model being used to seize land on Kauai, Maui Luddite spends 1 hour denouncing Fish farms Still Hungry? Land crabs rule Palmyra Island Read More..

Sunday, June 12, 2011 June 12, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:54 PM :: 14253 Views A-1 A-Lectrician: Hawaii drops appeal against Corporate Donor Law TSA Announces Results of Internal Investigation in Honolulu DoTax completes Internal Investigation into its “Unusual Reporting” of Monthly Tax Revenues WaPo: Abercrombie’s Medical Home scheme fails to save money in Medicare Hawaii Nat’l Guard Youth Challenge Academy to celebrate Graduation at Barber’s Point Star-Advertiser trying to disenfranchise military personnel, Steal Senate seat from Oahu, give it to potheads Pension Tax Coming Back? Say, Tsutsui, Abercrombie already bickering over which taxes to raise next year To save a paltry $32.8M, BoE Kills 30 Magnet School Centers Changes to Hawaii Kiddie Porn Laws Proposed For gay aspiring politicians, lessons in strategy Mayor Arakawa joins Protest against HECO billing ratepayers for Big Wind Study West Maui Hospital: Certificate of Need in Hand, developer dumps partners, goes solo Hawaiian Kingdom visa scam hits 400 in Tonga Enviros: Let Ocean reclaim your House Legal fees spike at UH—tied to Mauna Kea Telescope KIUC #2 in Solar, HELCO 4th, MECO 5th Hawaii Students Defend Against Hackers NJ Supreme Court decision interprets “shield law” and nontraditional online journalists Insect expert joins the race to beat deadly pests that threaten Hawaii's bee colonies Palin emails show engaged leader who sought VP nod Read More..

Saturday, June 11, 2011 June 11, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 12:38 PM :: 10045 Views 442nd Vet on Redistricting: Military is part of our Community, should be counted Prophetic Words: Abercrombie was always a loud-mouthed hippie who had all the answers Abercrombie doubles down against Pro-Bowl: "It's Time We Get Our Priorities Straight" “Abercrombie is a real nutcase” The Selling of The Abercrombie, 2010 Former Hawaii Gov. Lingle meets wounded US troops and delivers graduation speech in Germany Hanabusa pays for Kakaako Apartment to fix residency problem, not really moving in Star-Advertiser lies about “continued growth” Abercrombie vs Inouye over Guam Marine Base Abercrombie, Schatz claiming credit for every penny Hawaii gets from the Feds Nonprofits lament HI’s slow-pay status Filipinos likely to get bigger say in isle politics SA: Ensure that public housing serves its intended purpose Controversy Over Oahu’s Rail Project Continues CT&T Executive Denies Reports of Company’s Poor Health Maui Council considering Property Tax Increase VIDEO: KIUC Answers Some Frequently Asked Questions about Hydro Power Kauai Mayor signs bill authorizing budget for fiscal year 2011-2012 227 Big Island nonprofits lose out TSA fired 36 screeners for non-screening of bags VIDEO: Kamehameha Day in Hawaii Read More..

Friday, June 10, 2011 June 10, 2012 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 12:24 PM :: 12274 Views Reapportionment Commission rejects Multi-Member Districts, hears testimony in favor of counting Military Personnel Is More Better? Education Spending Increases in Hawaii Terry Lock named Hawaii Early Childhood Coordinator Newspaper Guild: Star-Advertiser demands end to seniority system, 50% cut in sick leave Cayetano: Abercrombie unaware of Pro-Bowl’s Value Fact Check: Weekend of Civil Unions Will Bring in More Cash Than Pro Bowl? FALSE Kamehameha educator takes job as state's childhood coordinator Clayton Hee Financial Disclosures still false State to seek assets of defunct nonprofits Hawaii Presents Its Fiscal Case to Fitch Supreme Court considers conduct code rule changes Campaign Spending Commission Fines Reps Awana, Carroll TSA to Fire 36 Honolulu Airport Workers Hawaii is one of only six states where home prices increase Security guard, school lunch aide indicted on child enticement charge HECO is #3 in Solar Luddites whine about GMOs in Hawaii Men charged with killing pregnant goat plead not guilty Contraceptives won't solve deer problem, only throwing money at deer will work Court Delays Arraignment In Puppy Mill Case How Cola Gave Molokai Clean Water Read More..

Thursday, June 9, 2011 June 9, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:04 PM :: 12479 Views   Panos announces plans for 2012 Mayoral Race 2011 Session Wrap-up: Paychecks Hawaii Rates Legislators State Auditor: Public Housing oversight Erratic Sen Sam Slom to Address Kona TEA Party DLNR outsources Historic Preservation Mitsubishi, State sign agreement to Promote New Electric Car Judges sharply challenge Obama healthcare law Shapiro: Abercrombie all talk and no action on homelessness Tax Department Seeks Independent Auditor Reapportionment: Maui Advisory Council says Military Personnel Don’t Count Multimember districts Legal, redistricting panel told Democrat Complaint unanimously dismissed against Aiona, GOP Hanabusa: Republicans are Robots, Money will Decide Senate Run Hanabusa still working on moving to district she represents Activists continue to Block pre-deployment Training for Afghanistan Clean Energy? State pledges to block Hydro Projects on Kauai HUD: Money Meant for Elderly Activities Used to Pay Salaries Banking Lobbyist on Foreclosure Task Force wants to keep lobbying Act 221 scammers team up with Hawaii Reporter, Launch New News Partnership SA: Stangel story is about Gun Control, not soft-on-crime judges Conference delegates to clean up Kakaako homeless shelter IRS: 1,500 Hawaii Nonprofits Lose Tax-Exempt Status Nurses: HGEA to meet with State Negotiator Again Affordable Housing Developer sues LUC for downzoning after Construction Millions spent on trash Patten forms Shell Company to Push Wind on Molokai Hawaii's Open Records Agency Tackles Facebook Posts and Tweets FAA studies air 'trikes' to elevate their safety How walkable is your neighborhood? Iran Military discusses Plan for Nuclear test Key Gingrich aides resign Owning It: Democrats are in a corner on their ownership of the economy Bullying Conference: US Dep’t of Education Procures Gay Teens for Rich Powerful Gays Read More..

Wednesday, June 8, 2011 June 8, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:46 PM :: 12702 Views WSJ: Health Care Initiative Draws Fire, 93% of MD refuse ACO/Medical Home program VIDEO: Former Sen. Rick Santorum announces GOP Presidential Bid Hawaii DoH Scientist: Shame on the EWG for panic about Hexavalent Chromium in Honolulu Tapwater Ed Case: Our Challenges, My Beliefs, Your Support Sanjeev “Sonny” Bhagowalia named Chief Information Officer of Hawaii Historic Kaumakapili Church Celebrates 100th Anniversary Emotional reunions for Schofield soldiers returning from Iraq Abercrombie: Wizard will save Hawaii from Hurricane, but he is Preparing Disaster Kit Just in Case Hawaii's economic growth ranked among lowest in nation PBN: Hawaii tax department seeks independent auditor Panos Prevedouros Raising Money for 2012 Mayor's Race Augean Stables: Bhagowalia to face piles of paper, magnetic tapes, Wang Computers other artifacts of forgotten past DoE Cutting $32M without adding a Single Furlough Day Horner Chokes on $1000 psf Construction Costs Old BoE member complains that New BoE doesn’t allow random ranting and raving at Meetings Tsutsui Let Lawmaker Vote To Confirm His Own Son Berg 'Concerned' About Aide Tampering with Hawaii Rep's Email Eric Ryan, Will Hack For Food “Austerity” Maui Council hikes budget 9% -- spares nonprofits Rohlfing: Reapportionment should adopt multimember districts HUD Threatens to Recoup $7.9M From Honolulu SA: Council errs on rail, recycling RAIL SUIT: City Lawyers could represent Council against Mayor AND Mayor against Council Tesoro reviewing its isle refinery Everything you've heard about fossil fuels may be wrong: The future of energy is not what you think it is NJ court: No shield law for message boards posters Read More..

Tuesday, June 7, 2011 June 7, 2011 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:43 PM :: 11234 Views DBEDT: Census Report looks at Redistricting in Hawaii Libertarian Think-tank Ranks Hawaii #47 in Freedom New Charges: Rod Tam to be arraigned for Campaign Spending Violations Hawaii Congressional Delegation: How They Voted June 6 Sun Yat-Sen Hawaii Birth Certificate causes Trouble in Taipei Lim’s Attack on Tourism: Revenge by Abercrombie? State Supreme Court to hear case for Hawaiian Homes funding State liabilities must be reduced Hawaii graduation rate 65.8%, DoE continues to play numbers games Navy Ship That fed Bin Laden’s stinking corpse To Sharks will stop In Hawaii Stangel was in custody before (Soft on Crime) Kalapa: Put Emphasis On Restructuring Government State formalizes pact to assist military kids Mortgage Foreclosure Task Force members warned to Stop Lobbying Star-Advertiser forecasts continued growth Rod Tam Pleads No Contest To New Charges Homeless plan or security sweep? APEC Host Committee announces new executives Hawaii's first full-time chief information officer to be announced by Gov. Abercrombie Van pool fees likely to increase Atomic Monkey: State Representative Pine Latest Victim of Dirty Cyber Trickster? Senate's Indian Affairs to hold hearing on UN statement on indigenous rights Green Killer of Eagles, Hawks: Wind Farms Murder 440,000 birds a Year AOL INSIDER: Here Are 12 Reasons Why The AOL-Huffington Post Merger Is Going Down In Flames WaPo: President Obama’s phony accounting on the auto industry bailout Liquid Robotics raises $22 million for autonomous sea drones Read More..

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