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| Wednesday, January 12, 2011 |
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January 12, 2011 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:09 PM :: 11609 Views
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Governor Abercrombie Appoints Kahele to Senate Seat
Abercrombie announces four more appointments
Judge: Federal Court ruling “leaves Honolulu police officers no safe course” to detain mentally ill persons with guns
Hawaii Concealed Carry: More Guns, Less Crime
'Great Garbage Patch' Not So Great After All
Spring Cleaning at Hawaii’s oldest Home
Speaker Say, take GOP's offer
Groups fear damage to land by Lanai, Molokai wind farms
Hawaii Renewable Energy goals: Wild, crackpot
Atheist State: Hawaii Senators recommend halt to opening-day invocations, House may follow
Grade Inflation: Hawaii schools given C-plus
Kamehameha Schools explains extra security on campus
Borreca, Shapiro join Chorus of liberals attacking First and Second Amendments
New Law Prohibits Ethnic Studies Courses from Inflaming Racial Hatred and Anti-Americanism
Hope and Redemption
Tree hugger becomes tree chopper: Gabbard may propose plastic bag tax
Kauai County website spreads Pacific Garbage Patch scam
Meet the Hawaii House of Representatives 2011 Republican Caucus
CB: Hawaii's Human Services Department Says It's Nearing 'Stimulus Cliff'
Several dead, but Hawaii Lawsuit For Severely Disabled Rejected
Roberts Hawaii reaches $330K settlement with tour bus drivers
Hawaii Supreme Court denies lawyer's reinstatement bid
Seed capital: a third of Hawaii farm revenue
AINA LEA, LLC Gets Approval to Build One of The Largest Solar Farms in the State of Hawaii
Hilo Target to open July 24
WSJ: North Korea's Imminent Threat
Green energy: Burning dollars to generate electricity
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| Tuesday, January 11, 2011 |
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January 11, 2011 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:13 PM :: 8919 Views
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Gates: North Korea will soon have missiles capable of hitting Hawaii with A-bomb
Hawaii Congressional Delegation: How They Voted January 5-10, 2011
SPLC ties Tucson shooter to leader of Hawaiian Sovereignty Movement, 2008 Iolani Palace takeover
Shapiro: Hawaii Democrats Blatantly target Christianity for obliteration
Idiot progressives think Army Nuked Kawaihae Harbor
HGEA, UPW benefit: Airport Officials Race To Hire 200 Workers
Same-Sex Civil Unions Supporters 'Optimistic'
Another day, another Advertiser Puff piece: Finance director nominee Kalbert Young is praised for his brilliance
Anti-Superferry protesters upset over GOP support for Say
Aiona nails Saiki for partisanship
FULL TEXT: Jan 5 DoE Budget Briefing to Ways and Means Committee
Hawaii is top spender on State hospitals
Lopez is not ready to lead DCCA
Kauai canceling furlough Friday this week, perhaps rest of the year
Five Hawaii County prosecutors may quit when Kimura goes
Billion Dollar Default: Grand Wailea investors give up ownership
Buy American rule means military contract windfall for Hawaii Solar contractors
Cashing in on “green” energy
Perry and Price, KSSK keep isle radio leads
Honolulu Officials At Odds With Winter White House Owner's Take on Law
Study boosts defense of aquarium fish industry
Kill the First Amendment: Star-Advertiser: Beware dangerous public rhetoric
Kill the Second Amendment: Democrat Borreca blames Palin, conservatives for shooting
Liberals using Tucson shooting to boost gun control in Hawaii
Chun Oakland: Mental illness is real issue
How America's elite hijacked a massacre to take revenge on Sarah Palin
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| Monday, January 10, 2011 |
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January 10, 2011 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:15 PM :: 14796 Views
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Tucson Shooting: After blaming Palin, TEA Party, Hawaii media liberals seek to end discussion
But 9th Circuit rules that Honolulu Muslim with guns, detained for 5150 mental health exam, had rights violated because someone mentioned terrorism
SA: Not clear DOE will obey 180-day law
Kalapa: Abercrombie may eliminate all vacant positions
Democrats nominate three to replace Kokubun
Does Abercrombie’s DCCA pick have a conflict of interest?
Lee transfers command of Hawaii National Guard, state Civil Defense
Maui News: Starting Tuesday, customers should bring bags to markets
Census: Idle Youth swarm Maui, Kauai, Kona, Volcano, North Shore
There goes the neighborhood: Rosanne Barr describes her “Nut farm’ on Hamakua Coast
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| Sunday, January 9, 2011 |
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January 9, 2011 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:00 PM :: 12990 Views
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Djou “Shocked and saddened by shooting of Rep Gifford”
SA Admits: Abercrombie was lying about either transparency, federal funds, furloughs, new departments, no GE Tax hike, or no TAT raid
SA peddles expensive new DoE contractor to Legislature
Hawaii has Union political power, but not workers’ rights
Ethics panel seeks 2 new members
Democrat Borreca, Eric Ryan team up to attack GOP (again)
Priorities: Foie Gras back on Legislative Agenda for 2011
TIMBER! Kauai Businesses gear up for bag ban, switch to paper
Kauai Council forms committee to stop it from breaking its own rules
Another attack on affordable housing: Enviros demand ban on gas water heaters, require $6000 solar water heaters
Maui Anti-Superferry Protesters attack Affordable Housing Development
“Any Interested Person” could make Maui Planning Department revoke permits
People blamed for lack of Hawaii agriculture
Mauna Loa Observatory admits Volcano affects CO2 readings
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| Saturday, January 8, 2011 |
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January 8, 2011 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:48 PM :: 13446 Views
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Stalemate Broken: House Republican Caucus backs Calvin Say for Speaker
Rep. Marumoto Bill to mandate DNA collection from arrested suspects
After brother pleads guilty in Ponzi scheme, Hawaii County prosecutor announces plans to resign, move to Maui
More Atheist garbage: Activist Questions Church Waivers
UH Profs dropped $100/each to embarrass their profession by electing The Abercrombie
Ed Board Appointees Could Take Seats By Summer
Senator pulls out of DHHL lawsuit
Lanai wind farm term agreement negotiated
Reported bid for Hawaiian Electric raises questions of conflicts, ethics
Hawaiian Electric Takeover Spurs Angry E-mails (Green energy descends into farce)
HNN: Hawaiian Electric “we have nothing to date”
Sabato on 2012: Dan Akaka “Safe for Now”
New Adjutant General Takes Command of Hawaii National Guard
Feds Investigate Alleged $1 Million Embezzlement by a Hawaii Bank of America Employee
Fire Guts Controversial Shark Tour Boat
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| Friday, January 7, 2011 |
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January 7, 2011 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:29 PM :: 16137 Views
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Hiram Bingham IV, the secret rescuer
Criminals in DoE, HSTA continue to openly violate 180 day law
Abercrombie short $529M in 2012, tells legislature to fix it
Democrats secretly vote to end Senate Invocations
Palafox: Doctors, Hospitals not cost effective
Maui, Kauai Counties Expect Budget Surpluses
2012 Warmup: Kenoi strikes back, Contractors buddies denounce Yagong
Hawaii, the Islands of Missed Opportunity
DoE attacks affordable housing: Developers to be assessed impact fees for new schools
School transport contractors collude to jack up prices
New economy: Robin Danner in Guam to score piece of Military Buildup
Old Economy: HBO chief's Big Isle project bankrupt
New Economy: After constructing “Green” energy economy, Hui tries to buy HELCO
New Economy: “Green” energy: Burning money to generate electricity
Republicans not kicked out of Senate Studio
Congresswomen Hirono and Sanchez meet with Hawaii's Hispanic community
Gov. Abercrombie, you’re gonna have your hands full
Public Housing Tenants Vent Frustrations Over Washing Machines
Obama Hawaiian Vacation Tops $120K/Day
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| Thursday, January 6, 2011 |
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January 6, 2011 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:09 PM :: 16194 Views
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WaPo: Futile, Discouraging, Depressing -- Hanabusa joins the lowest of the low
Djou: Our hard-fought battle allowed the GOP to gain 3-5 additional seats on the mainland
Hanabusa: One Day on the Job, One Broken Promise
Full Text: Speaker John Boehner takes gavel
Convicted felon, newsrack thief, Larry Mehau associate among eight vying for Senate Appointment
Conspirators meet in secret attempt to divvy up House Committees
Carlisle: “I don’t plan to cooperate with Abercrombie”
Will Obama Silence Blundering Abercrombie?
Hanabusa fails to get Appropriations committee seat
Kimura surrenders after admitting that he bilked up to $20M from various investors
Criminal DoE refuses to obey 180 day law
Price of Failure: Hawaii Public Schools Ask for $1.8 billion, Plus $29 million 'Wish List'
New Mexico judge gets Hawaii post
SA, Landed Aristocracy have High hopes for ag designation
Environmental Group Complains About Rail Transit Hearing
Civil Beat: Are haoles victimized
Obama's Winter White House an Illegal Rental
Reps hold meeting on chemophobia Scam
Atheist to get money from State, end public prayers?
SLARS Investigation by Hawaii Lawmakers a Flop
Yagong 'welcomes' ethics hearing (pushback from Kenoi 2012 campaign)
Transparency comes to change orders: Council to review costly contract additions
Councilman Fred Blas advances funding for Puna park
Family sues over lost safe deposit box
Retracted Autism Study An ‘Elaborate Fraud,’ British Journal Finds
Large fire continues to burn at Hawaiian Waste Systems
“Green” energy scammers continue to salivate over Hawaii
WSJ: Q&A With Steve Case About Ron Klain, LivingSocial & Venture Capital
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| Wednesday, January 5, 2011 |
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January 5, 2011 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:01 PM :: 11943 Views
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$126M Giveaway: Abercrombie quietly boosts spending on Public Employees’ Insurance
Birthers “Born Again” thanks to Abercrombie
Instant Runoff Voting debunked
Pinching the Power of Dan's Purse
Rail Money: “There’s just no chance at all”
Shapiro: Djou departs political life, slamming door behind him
Don't raise fees for status quo
Budget Director Doesn't Have All the Answers for Lawmakers
Pension, Health-Care Costs Contribute to State Budget Gap
Hawaii government boosts its share of health costs
Abercrombie demanding emergency funding for Governor, Lt Gov office
Hawaii tax revenue down 5.5 percent in fiscal year
State's Billion-Dollar Investment Still Frozen
Landed Aristocracy cash in on Hawaii Tax credits
Principal's absence disturbs parents
Better Government with Rep Fontaine
Mass Psychosis on Big island after boy touches turtle
Dialysis monopoly accused of Predatory Pricing
Soak the Homeowner to feed contractors? Hawaii County council debates impact fees
“Green” Energy: X-treme power 4th Hawaii Wind project
Hanabusa Prepares To Take Office: Hawaii Democrat Faces GOP Majority
HNN VIDEO: Interview: Mufi Hannemann on media exposure and tourism
American Samoa school official pleads guilty to bribery charges
Birthers: The more Abercrombie talks, the more unbelievable his story gets
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| Tuesday, January 4, 2011 |
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January 4, 2011 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:04 PM :: 6069 Views
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Robert Iwamoto trust sued over Maui Ponzi scheme
Calif. EIS shows plastic bag ban harms environment
VIDEO: Steele Faces Rivals in RNC Chair Debate
Abercrombie gift to Unions: State to pay 60% of Medical Insurance costs
Grabbing for $100M, Lawmakers target Building contractors for double taxation
Tsutsui, Abercrombie: No TAT Raid
Honolulu Mayor Pushes More User Fees To Balance Budget
Case family operative called back from gig as VP Biden’s Chief of Staff
After Republican elected to Council, Democrats conspire “to prevent such an election in the future”
Maui Council organizes Committees
Maui Dialysis Monopoly challenged
Hawaii Tops Nation In Bankruptcy Increase: Bankruptcy filings hit 5-year high
Lenny Klompus goes to work for House Minority Caucus
Calvin Say faction negotiates for one last vote
Hawaii Budget Hearings: Council on Revenues
CB: What Brain Drain?
Former bank supervisor sentenced to four months in $183,000 embezzlement
Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz names senior adviser, director of Fair Share Initiative
Molokai Ranch owners seek ruling on land use
“Green” Energy hustlers rake in bucks
Alaska Dispatch: The rise of Native Hawaiian companies
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| Monday, January 3, 2011 |
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January 3, 2011 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:07 PM :: 10884 Views
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WaPo: Abercrombie “taking the pole position of political surrealism”
December 7 battlefield to become Regional Park
Birther War Year Two: Hey Neil, Don't feed the trolls
Faking it again: Change in law blocks Abercrombie from delaying tax refunds
Mayor Arakawa Take 2
New Oahu Council Members Take Office
Michael Steele counting on Hawaii
Hawaii GOP sets special state committee meeting
DBEDT: Cashing in on ‘Green’ energy
Kalapa: Act 221 advocates to blame for your tax increases
Horrible tragedy: Sierra Club hacked, year-end donations blocked
SA: Audit sows seeds for change
Progressives demand “consequences”: Department of Taxation took “unprecedented” action to hinder critical audit
No ‘consequences’ here: Repeat burglar released from jail into drug rehab
Tam's spending unverified
Mizuno’s Playoff push Panders
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| Sunday, January 2, 2011 |
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January 2, 2011 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:46 AM :: 6973 Views
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Former attorney general faults Akaka for failure of namesake bill
SA: Hawaii to lose $800M in 2012, Time to Buckle Down
Rail, schools and APEC challenge isles
Garden Isle still giving Abercrombie credit for Lingle’s decision ending instructional day furloughs
37 HPD officers disciplined in 2010
Hawaii prison system attempts to block auditor’s access to information
Weak economy has led to fewer people willing to take in children
Tough Pet Care Law Taking Effect: Neglectful Owners Face Criminal Penalties
Maui's plastic bag ban to go into effect January 11
Across Hawaii, Romney is also thinking of 2012
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| Saturday, January 1, 2011 |
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January 1, 2011 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:28 PM :: 9045 Views
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Abercrombie’s Birther War named in top ten Flubs of the Year
AFP: 2011 brings tougher challenge, greater rewards
Hawaii Land trusts merge to finance grab for thousands more acres
Djou leaves Congress with House Republicans lined up for Akaka Bill, Rail funding
Condo owners target as Calvin Say proposes $100M in new Taxes
Guard to welcome soldiers home from Afghanistan
HECO chastised for mismanaging its energy program's move to a private firm
Final day of fireworks sale as snobs’ law brings darkness to Oahu
Maui Tax Group has new Chair
2010 Year in Review
A raft of apt quotations offered to isle politicians
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| Friday, December 31, 2010 |
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December 31, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:21 PM :: 7664 Views
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Hartford Courant: Who’s Abercrombie kidding?
HuffPo: Abercrombie on a fool’s errand
Rep Djou announces US Service Academy Nominations
FreedomWorks: 2010 Year in Review
Newest KSBE Trustee: Lawyer for Al Hee’s Sandwich Isles scam
Star-Advertiser’s #1 Man for 2010: Blake Oshiro, of course
9-11 Trooother TV Crew Covering President Claims Mistreatment
KITV: Under-Funded State Pension Issue Looming
Carlisle: City in Better Financial Shape Than Expected
Neglect leads to junky parks, state reports says
Marketing Hawaii tourism done in secret executive sessions
Child molesters thrilled as Hawaii Legislature begins hiring
PBN Looks forward to 2011
Housing authority shuts down Waimanalo residents’ greywater system, calls it “pollution”
Some low-income families living with no electricity, HECO proposes assistance
Lawsuit: Hawaii’s Wonderful In-State Prison System holding prisoners beyond their sentences
New Yorker Brady thinks Buffalonian Abercrombie brings new day to Hawaii
Hawaii Homeless man arrested, extradited to Arizona
New Contractor takes over BI Head Start
Yamada & Sons has lease on land key to Hilo garbage plan
UK Daily Mail: Obama given a 20-MAN motorcade to visit childhood friend in Hawaii (no wonder his Christmas holiday is costing the country $1.5m)
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| Thursday, December 30, 2010 |
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December 30, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:41 PM :: 7687 Views
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Republican Tom Berg wins Council Special Election
GOP: Berg's years of service to community recognized
2011 Legislative Agenda: ERS benefits to be slashed, “all eligible members to retire”
Theme of Prison Audit lifted from Kat Brady commentary
Audit fuels “clinically psychotic” HGEA effort to strangle tax collection
Hawaii’s Leftist Governor Seeks Birther Revival
Abercrombie’s Birther Crusade: Day Five
HuffPo: Abercrombie on a fool’s errand
Hawaii Legislature doesn’t know difference between entrepreneurs and Crony Moguls
Council on Revenues forecasts $44M more revenue
Reaction to Tom Berg Victory
The Micromanagement begins: Takamine asked to intervene in bakery dispute
‘Green” Energy: Residential electric bills going up next month
State auditor: "Quick and dirty" management of inmates on the mainland
Panel advocates foreclosure protections
State tax forecast up: The Council on Revenues predicts 3 percent growth this fiscal year
Council on Revenues to Change Reports Because of 'Media Confusion'
State Sen. Kokubun resigns for administration post
Solomon Withdrawing From Lawsuit
No action by Kenoi on 'greatest environmental risk'
Hoffmann takes on affordable housing
SA editors back Young Bros monopoly, demand “clarity”
Roth: A strong sense of justice, and his good humor, made Judge King special
1971 House Leadership fight decided by Republicans
3 medicated marijuana patients caught with 643 plants, 7 lbs
Woman who stole $13K in schools funds avoids jail time
Chromium: Where’s The Balanced Reporting?
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| Thursday, December 30, 2010 |
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December, 2010 Letters to the Editor
By Letters to the Editor @ 1:59 AM :: 7825 Views
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Lucky to have Tom Berg as Councilman
Waianae Teacher: “Many teachers are fed up with the HSTA and DOE”
Hundreds sign up to Save Ewa Field
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| Wednesday, December 29, 2010 |
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December 29, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:40 PM :: 8639 Views
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Judge Samuel King funeral Today
Abercrombie’s Birther Crusade: Day Five
TEA Party favorite Sheriff Richard Mack to speak in Honolulu, Maui
Hawaii Legislature doesn’t know difference between entrepreneurs and Crony Moguls
Today deadline for City Council special election mail-in ballots
Stalling, secret talks doomed prime moment for Akaka Bill
$200M up for grabs: Will Hawaii budget be balanced on HTA’s back?
Council on Revenues to release new forecast
Desperate, Star-Advertiser editors suggest ways around earmark ban
Rick Hamada: gay marriage not an important issue
Deal means 20 years in Kimura Ponzi scheme: Separate plea still to come in federal court
CNN: The Honolulu Star-Advertiser is Dead to Me
Who didn’t make Abercrombie’s senatorial cut?
Herkes: Procurement rules used to steer Ocean View Water tank contract
Luddite Alert: Target store protest greets president this morning
Mating White Elephants: Questionable economic decisions set up a classic NIMBY conflict at Pepe'ekeo
Tourist spending skyrockets by almost a third
Hawaiian, other airlines raising rates
Housing Project Upset Over Laundry Violations
Helicopter Tours Adjust To Secret Service Restrictions
State flag to fly at half-staff in honor of Judge Samuel King
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| Tuesday, December 28, 2010 |
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December 28, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:42 PM :: 13402 Views
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USA Today: Neil Abercrombie, the friend you don’t need
Enviros demand Hawaii Food Tax
22% of Ballots in for Special Election
Hawaii teachers brace for major health fund change
GOP legislators knocked off the air?
DoE Substitutes still want their $20M
Honolulu Prosecutor promises to investigate City Overtime
No competitive bidding: Castle & Cooke gets waiver for solar farm
Rail project’s ridership projection is highly improbable
South Kona bypass bond: County seeks expedited trial, Yagong wants new bond to start construction
Woman advocates officers' memorial
Free floating Anxiety: Star-Advertiser continues to push chromium 6 chemophobia scam
Free Floating Anxiety: Herbicide spraying concerns residents
Politically incorrect Hawaii news publication launched
China deploying carrier-sinking missile
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| Monday, December 27, 2010 |
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December 27, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:29 PM :: 9712 Views
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NYT: Inouye pushes Exemption from Terror Embargo after $2000 contribution
Abercrombie: Hawaii business leaders are ideologically rigid and cliche-ridden
Abercrombie’s Weird Priority: Raising profile of birtherism
Last day to vote for City Council special election at Honolulu Hale
CB: Hawaii Outpaced U.S. In Income Growth, Poverty Decline Since 2000
Major dislocation in Hawaii economy if Muni bond market collapses
CB: Something We Didn't Hear During Campaign: Birthers a Priority For Abercrombie
CNN: Abercrombie dripping with disgust for the birthers
SA: Dignity key for Kobayashi--The state's newest U.S. district judge is known for her fairness
Shapiro: Big island prosecutors complicit in burying Peter Boy
Obama party stays in home taxed at $300
Affordable-rental community in Ewa was delayed by financing and land acquisition
Freitas greased skids for UH sports to switch conferences
Star-Advertiser solicits donations to Anti-Superferry protesters, chemophobia scammers
Enviros prepare arguments against undersea power cables
SA: Sign federal shark finning ban
West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery recognized
Big Island blogger faces legal pressure to withdraw reporting on zipline safety concerns
A&B stock at 52-week high
Global Cooling: Summer Snow in Tasmaina
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| Sunday, December 26, 2010 |
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December 26, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:01 PM :: 9200 Views
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Precisely as Predicted: Birthers see conspiracy enhanced by Abercrombie
Maui News on Birther Battle: Don't do it, Neil
Isles facing drought in earmark funds
Gov calls for shared sacrifice on 4-part economic plan
Hawaii County Officials racked up $222K on county credit cards in past 2 years
Paying for power jolts some military families
SA: Power outage at Ala Moana looks like 3rd World Country
Costs add up for shippers
The jobless stigma: Being out of work for a long time complicates the search
Family sues city, Police Department over fatal shooting
No legal aid for officer accused in HPD scandal
Obama meets Marine families at Kaneohe: One kid punches him, another sticks tongue out
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| Saturday, December 25, 2010 |
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December 25, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:04 PM :: 10603 Views
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In Hoc Anno Domini: So the light came into the world
How Christmas Came to Hawaii
VIDEO: Rep George Fontaine plays Santa at Kihei Youth Center
NYT: Abercrombie doubles down on Birther battle
Federal Cash Giveaway: Wind Energy Developers get one-year extension
Akaka Bill backers vow to plod on as foes cheer
Priorities: Abercrombie steps up Birther war (This is what he got elected to do, right?)
Maui businessman and Hawaii Democrat Donor accused of Ponzi scheme charged
Presidential Gate-Crasher arrested at Sovereignty Activists’ camp
Abercrombie: Obama seeks embrace of thought control
Obama arrives in Kailua, Abercrombie flees to Hana
Abercrombie promises not to raid TAT
Hawaii County spends $4.89M on Councilwoman’s former employer
Voluntary effort reduces plastic bag use by 700K in six weeks
More sewage in water near Obama vacation home
Waimanalo Gulch Landfill runoff reaches sea, spurring probe but no alerts
Vanuatu Quake could cause sea level changes in Hawaii
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| Friday, December 24, 2010 |
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December 24, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:53 PM :: 9268 Views
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How Christmas Came to Hawaii
Hawaii Congressional delegation: How they voted December 20-22
Miles of cash: DoE burns $2.2M for “car mileage”
The Dangers of Mail-In Ballots
A New Day In Hawaii: For Abercrombie, discrediting 'birthers' is a top priority
Abercrombie names Legislative policy team
Federal Contract Preferences – A Boon For Native Hawaiian-Owned Companies
Malama Solomon suing State over water to her ranch
State Water Official: Chromium Six Test "Irresponsible"
Christmas gift to UPW: 10 inmates injured in riot at Arizona prison
Hawaii’s initial unemployment claims fall 25.2%
Benefits extension to help thousands in Hawaii
Hawaii's War: National Guard, Reservists Face Hardships at Home
Army looks to improve PTA training facilities
“Envision Laie” commentary misses the bigger picture
Central Pacific Financial Corp.'s Private Placement is Fully Subscribed
Waters off Obama’s vacation home full of sewage
PHOTOS: Kailua police chase suspect thru checkpoint at Obama vacation home
Arrested in Honolulu, Abdel Hameed Shehadeh indicted on terror charges
Biden says gay marriage 'inevitable'
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| Thursday, December 23, 2010 |
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December 23, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:20 PM :: 6438 Views
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DoE #1 in failure: 38% of Hawaii students flunk Military Aptitude tests
Census reapportionment data to be released in February
Unbiased Media: Abercrombie aides “walk on water”
Aides nervous when Abercrombie goes off script
Ed Case campaign website gets extreme makeover
Hawaii taxes could rise but not on GET
Toguchi blames private schools for Hawaii’s 38% ASVAP failure
DoE brainwashes second graders against Christmas
Cited 53 times, City does not fine Genesiro Kawamoto
Furloughs stir 2 moms' push for minimum of school days
Maui News: Gov. Abercrombie says one of his priorities is to return all Hawaii prisoners from the Mainland. Do you agree?
Censorship: Progressives look for ways to silence Mufi supporters
Gaza victimized by Ann Wright, Honolulu Advertiser
Temporary spending bill ends Hawaii earmarks: Inouye cronies cut off until March 4 at earliest
Akaka complains about failure of Akaka Bill
Army vet discharged under DADT "shocked" by repeal
Development ideas contradict General Plan
Crackdown on fireworks leads to 3 arrests in 2 days
Young Bros. Monopoly loses business, hikes rates 24%
A 2011 Rebirth of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion?
Mitt Romney Also in Hawaii, Expected to Talk 2012 Plans with Family
Dante Carpenter: Obama up to his eyeballs in horse manure
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| Wednesday, December 22, 2010 |
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December 22, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 4:30 PM :: 9252 Views
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Malama Solomon’s meth connection
In the rubble of 2010, Hawaii GOP finds “foundation for future success”
VIDEO: Djou farewell speech before US House
Special Election: Only 17% turnout so far
Rep. Djou Gives Farewell Speech
OHA Cronies gather at St Andrews to prey
Abercrombie appoints Malama Solomon, Maile Shimabukuro
Gay atheist Democrats look for three of their own to be appointed to the Senate
Census: Hawaii's Population Increases 12%: State Now Home To Nearly 1.4 Million Residents
Hawaii falls $900M further behind in pension funding
Justice in Jeopardy: Judiciary continues campaign for more money
SHOPO: More Police needed in Hawaii County
Kauai Open governance resolution passes
Big Fleets Resist Greens’ Plan to kill fishing industry
Takamine’s DLIR: Growth anticipated in green jobs
CB: IMG's Rail Operating Cost Off By Miles
NYT profiles Mauna Loa CO2 scam observatory
SA reposts Eric Ryan drivel
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| Tuesday, December 21, 2010 |
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December 21, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:05 PM :: 11673 Views
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$772M short: Abercrombie submits two-year budget, blames Lingle, tells Legislature to fix it
Lame Duck Won’t Create Race-Based Government After All
Hawaii Congressional delegation: How they voted December 12-19
Michael Medved to speak at SBH Conference
TEA Party favorite Sheriff Richard Mack to speak in Honolulu
New Hawaii State laws effective January 1, 2011
After giving away millions, Abercrombie plans to ask for emergency funds to cover $71.6 million shortfall
Angry Abercrombie: “Crisis is an opportunity”
Say “its his responsibility to come up with balanced budget”, Abercrombie exasperated
Expert testimony: Abercrombie complains about phoniness
State Faces $844 Million Shortfall: New Gov. Offers No Specific Plan To Solve Deficit
Abercrombie promises no GE Tax increase
Akaka Bill fallout? Machado takes over from Apoliona at OHA
Inouye retaliates against Filipino veterans
Slom: Close Hawaii’s Public Schools? Better to Close the Department of Education
Kalapa: Jigsaw Puzzle Fix Needed To Repair Hawaii's Economic Future
Molina, Parsons to join Arakawa Admin
EIS notice issued for proposed Kona waste-to-energy plant
Obamas go shopping, lights blown out, kids start crying
Mistakenly Believing Immunity Applied, Ex-Diplomat’s Son Stole $300K From Law Firm
After failed IPO, Hawaii Windfarm developer hopes for “some kind of private financing”
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| Monday, December 20, 2010 |
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December 20, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 4:39 PM :: 13047 Views
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Honolulu is #2 on Erin Brockovich hexavalent chromium hit list
Nanakuli Special Election Candidates’ forum Tuesday
Abercrombie nominates Louie Attorney General
New Hawaii State laws effective January 1, 2011
Governor picks attorney general
6 Democrats vying for Takamine's Senate seat
SA: Plan for isle inmates awaited
ILind suddenly discovers there might be a revolving door between politics and journalism
Band or Football for Homeschoolers? Not in Hawaii
Obama HHS officials laud Obamacare law’s effect on Hawaii
Tesoro forced to sell fuel at a loss to HECO
Maui Taser case ruling could have nationwide implications
FORBES: Bank of Hawaii named “America’s Healthiest Bank”
DLIR Report: 'Green' jobs in Hawaii to rise 26 percent
Sopogy to partner with Chinese company on power plant
Hawaii bicycling activist returns to Connecticut
Clayton Hee pushes for Marianas Islands shark-finning ban
Gabbard wants a law addressing data leaks
Father slams 'veiled' Wanat report
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| Sunday, December 19, 2010 |
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December 19, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:16 PM :: 8243 Views
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Abercrombie announces DOH team, DOT deputy
KITV: Former Soldier Hails Final Senate Vote: Hawaii Man Was Discharged Over Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Toguchi: Give us more money or we will close your schools
Med school's Palafox is named state health director
Kobayashi confirmed as Hawaii U.S. district judge
Inouye retaliates against Philippine Veterans
SA: Start now on setting up authority for rail transit
American Community Survey captures current state of economy
Lawyer Modafferi rebounds from dreadful 'ice' addiction
Blind man, woman file a countersuit, saying predatory practices hurt them
Show biz delivers $407 million to Hawaii's economy
Party Unity: Progressives seek felony prosecution for Mufi’s fake Venture Capitalists
Snobs want $250,000 per sq mile to find fireworks
Peter Boy's siblings hope truth comes out
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| Saturday, December 18, 2010 |
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December 18, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:06 PM :: 8572 Views
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VIDEO: Slom, Marumoto host community meeting on Kawamoto’s latest scheme
Rail Decision Called 'Hasty': Some Environmentalists Say EIS Is Still Incomplete
Honolulu Council Committee Assignments announced
SA: Congress should help pay for migrants' health care
Tax Compromise rejected by Hirono will put $1000 in your pocket
Desperate Inouye speaks up for Earmarks
Welfare boosts Hawaii personal income
SA: 'Felix' reforms slow to pay off
Review panel extends the probation period for Waters of Life as it struggles to right itself
Arakawa names county housing department chief
Does founder of Hannemann Front Group Exist?
Hannemann named president of Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association
UniDev housing dispute ordered into mediation
City reviews deal with towing firm
Kauai Council New Year’s resolution: End county furloughs
Maui Council ends term with Attack on Aquarium Fish collectors
Man Proposes For-Profit Honolulu Orchestra
False Front: Washington Place Falls Into Disrepair
Have jacket, will party: Bakken is back
LA Times: Samuel P. King dies at 94; longtime federal judge in Hawaii
Isle brigade to go to Afghanistan
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| Friday, December 17, 2010 |
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December 17, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:10 PM :: 11733 Views
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UPDATE: Inouye earmark sets goal of developing a mechanism for Hawaii “Indian Tribe”
March for Life Rally to mark 40 years of legal abortion in Hawaii
VIDEO: Liliuokalani School could become Charter School
Djou, Akaka, Inouye back tax compromise, Hirono rejects Obama
LoPresti: Espero saw Dudley vandalize signs
Abercrombie snubs Josh Green, will nominate Palafox to DoH
Abercrombie, without an Attorney General, blindly signs Rail EIS: lawsuits will now commence to kill project
City Staff “open hostility” to rail financial review
Inouye crony calls Djou racist for opposing pork bill
Lynn Finnegan: The former House minority leader now is the face and voice of the charter schools movement in Hawaii
Aiona named vice president at Saint Louis School
Hirono: Obama bill unfair
Hawaii Farmers attacked by Tax Collectors, FDA
Abercrombie Prison Plan runs into Concerns raised about training for corrections officers
Sheriffs Earning More Than Hawaii's Chief Justice?
$3M Ponzi Scheme targeted Hawaii inmates, families
Large crowd forces meeting on Mortgage Store outside
Anti-Development lawyer shuts down volunteer beach park improvement effort
Obama’s boss, kids coming to Hawaii without Him
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| Thursday, December 16, 2010 |
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December 16, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:14 PM :: 12047 Views
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EPA: Sharp decrease in Hawaii air, water pollution
Punished for success? BoE to consider closing two of State’s most successful schools
Feds to loan $25M/month as Hawaii Unemployment Compensation fund runs dry
Star-Advertiser endorses McDermott in Special Election
Aiona appointed Exec VP of St Louis School
Eric Ryan’s annual anti-GOP scam makes Star-Advertiser, Kauai Garden Isle and Maui News
Hundreds Oppose Consolidation of Hawaii Kai Schools
Kia’aina Abercrombie?
Abercrombie already using Saguro lawsuit as excuse to bulk up UPW positions with new prison
DUI overtime fraud: 7 Officers charged want city to pay their legal bills
Honolulu one of the most secure places to live
Inouye: Polynesians guided by Earmarks, Pork
OHA officials conspire with US Education Secretary Duncan
Djou, Hirono vote to repeal 'don't ask' law
Change order disclosure: Council advances transparency, notification bill
Clerk’s salary still stirring controversy
UH-Hilo drops lecturer known for his colorful language
9oz of dope OK on flight, charges dropped
Larger planes could mean Southwest flights to Hawaii
Hawaii snags $425K from Dannon yogurt settlement
Flight rules to be less strict during Obama visit
How Christmas developed in Hawaii
Shapiro: The night before the holiday we don’t mention
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| Wednesday, December 15, 2010 |
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December 15, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 4:09 PM :: 15336 Views
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Hawaii Right to Life endorses Dudley, McDermott in Honolulu Council Special Election
Inouye earmark sets goal of developing a mechanism for Hawaii “Indian Tribe”
Djou welcomes GAO audit of Compact of Free Association funds
Abercrombie names Okimoto, Wong, Ono, Ito, Kaahanui to Cabinet
Most effective way to move forward should Akaka Bill be enacted?
Akaka Bill: Dead Horse in a Dead Duck Session
SA Continues look at Hawaii DoE Special Ed Disaster
Shapiro: Less rant, more rationale needed on cost of rail transit
Hawaii ranks low in emergency preparedness
Arakawa names Johnson to serve on mayoral team
Shapiro: Dirty districting
Kondo selected to head state Ethics Commission
UPW Thrill ride: Lawyers find 18 Mainland Hawaii prisoners willing to sue
Haleiwa Flood Blamed On Dam Failure: Lawsuit Says Uninspected Reservoir Released Torrent
Tax cheat, anti-Superferry protester Gary Hooser on Say speakership: It’s all quid pro quo
Honolulu Anti-Semite pleads insanity
AP and Eric Ryan team up in desperate effort to convince suckers that state GOP in turmoil over finances
California’s 1st female LG has Kaua‘i roots
Star-Advertiser trims rate increase for state’s legal ads
KITV may be knocked off DirecTV Satellite
Grace Pacific, Mid Pac Petroleum Merge
Hawaii still may hear symphonic music
Big Island tops in poverty
Aching for Development, Laie Has Hawaii's Highest Household Size
Abercrombie: Hawaii Needs Federal Help After Micronesian Ruling
Triathlete raising money for COFA migrants on Big Isle
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| Tuesday, December 14, 2010 |
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December 14, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:48 PM :: 7078 Views
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Report: Hawaii scores 7 out of 10 on Health Emergency Preparedness
How Hawaii’s Congressional delegation voted December 8–13
Hirono panics: After rejecting Obama, she now tries to straddle Tax Bill
Full Text: Federal judge rules Obamacare unconstitutional
Josh Green still in running for Cabinet post, Malama Solomon seeks Senate appointment
Special-education costs rise and so do questions
Number of students in special education in decline after DoE mis-identified thousands
$250K Settlement with family of girl victimized by DoE Child Molester
Liliuokalani backers appeal for its survival
UHH Prof fired for cursing al-Qaeda
Lack of funds cuts Judiciary
Federal Judge Orders State Health Coverage For Micronesians
Dueling Over Dialysis: Hearing to address Kaiser proposal to be second provider
Tripler employees claim racial discrimination
City Council Candidates Respond to Civil Beat Questionnaire
Aquarium Fish Bill Draws Public Testimony
Bio-tech firms here will change the face of our local economy
Hanabusa: Does Clayton Hee suffer from chemical imbalance?
Hawaii senators visiting Taiwan
Hannemann to lead Hawaii Hotel and Lodging Association
Ousted Hawaii County Councilmembers seeking Unemployment Payments
ILind: Documents trace controversial towing contract
Hawaii's Magma Chamber May Be World's Shallowest
Soldier from Ewa Beach among six killed in attack on NATO base in Afghanistan
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| Monday, December 13, 2010 |
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December 13, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:08 PM :: 10474 Views
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Cleaning up Abercrombie’s Mess: GAO to investigate lack of funding for Compact of Free Association Migrants
Hawaii Legislators’ favorite child molester claims he is the victim
Small Business Survivability: Hawaii ranks 44th
Special election will fill Apo's City Council seat
Your DoE at work: Hawaii tops nation is Special Education due-process claims
Abercrombie’s $67M giveaway endangers plan for Department of Early Childhood Education
A Surcharge on Safety: Union Contract and Turnover Blamed for Outsized Overtime
Halawa guards are fired over inmate abuse
Arrogant Abercrombie: At 72 he says he finally figured out humility
Shapiro: Will legislators follow Abercrombie’s lead?
Rep. Ward: Hawaii Kai Public Schools Under Serious Threat of Closure
Current rail plans rife with problems
FACE Hawaii wants to see mediation and other changes to help buyers keep homes
Bankruptcy court hears Symphony case today
Obama's Hawaii trip on hold until Congress finishes its work
Appeals court denies bail for pot guru
Some Laysan albatross pairs prove to be same-sex couples
Valiant bird needs our help, not our hate
Full Lunar eclipse will be visible from Hawaii
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| Sunday, December 12, 2010 |
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December 12, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:36 PM :: 10292 Views
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BoE School Shutdown Hearings start Monday
Turnout disappointing for Abercrombie coronation party at Lahainaluna
After causing Compact of Free Association problem, Abercrombie appoints immigrant rights activist to head Human Services
Democrat Borreca: Abercrombie wants to be your Facebook friend
AP: Democrats take control of Hawaii behind new leader
Tops in nation, Hawaii gets $318 per capita in earmarks
SA: Strip $70M funds from HTA to fix parks
Fundraiser to memorialize Hawaii's fallen police heroes
FBI lauds Hawaii Youth Challenge Academy
Inmates visit family via ministry
Enviros launch effort to ban opihi picking
Enviros seek 2000’ buffer zone along 175 miles of Big Island coast
Kauai Judge: Hapa Trail belongs to state
Charges trail city towing contractor: An investigation and complaints fail to prevent contract renewals
Documentary on Alaska statehood to premiere Sunday
NYT: Samuel P. King, Judge and Critic of Hawaiian Charity, Dies at 94
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| Saturday, December 11, 2010 |
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December 11, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:27 PM :: 9511 Views
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Reward for backing Tax Compromise? Obama Cabinet officials call for passage of Akaka Bill
Rep. Marumoro: $372K is not enough savings to justify closing Liliuokalani School
BoE Approves Committee Leadership Assignments
GOP responds to “bizarre, comical” emails from Eric Ryan
Akaka Bill headed nowhere
SA: Pact to boost business ties with Korea would help Hawaii
Akaka joins Hirono in attack on “deeply misguided” Obama plan
Akaka and allies take new tack on 'don't ask'
A new era in government arrives with unspoken costs
City responds to Criticism of Rail Finance
The Case for Building New Homes
Kauai Mayor pushes end to county furloughs
Hawaii County Council Bill would require prompt reporting of change orders, transparency
UH Economists See Oahu-Centric Recovery In 2011
It's official: University of Hawaii leaving the Western Athletic Conference
More Homeless Seek Shelter During Rains
Nearly All Foreclosures Driven By Out-Of-State Lenders
Panel: Ahi catch cuts not working Still, time hasn’t run out on saving fishery by destroying fishermen
Destroyed by union, Symphony calls it quits after 110 years
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| Friday, December 10, 2010 |
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December 10, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:45 PM :: 6844 Views
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NCSL: Hawaii budget short $200M for 2012, $145M for 2013
Child porn survivor denounces UH Prof’s call for legalization
County to bulldoze December 7 Battlefield?
Rail Financial Report co-authored by former Controller of So Cal Rapid Transit
Turnabout: Hawaii GOP calls on Hirono, Hanabusa to support Obama Tax Bill
US House Democratic Caucus: “F*** the President …. We can’t trust him…. Just say no!”
Olbermann Video: “President may not be re-nominated. Get a new man. Or woman.”
Study: Hawaii ranks 5th in overall health
24% of Hawaii residents spend more than they earn
Hawaii: 147K on Food Stamps, up 15.7%
EIS Begins for Undersea Power Cable Project
Rally for Imprisoned Noble Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo
Budget: DLNR demands $50M/year
Slavery: Global Horizon Trafficking Defendants Likely Face Additional Charges
Rail Critics Say State Report Will Go To Congress, Feds
SA: Tax-cut deal is best for now
HPD officer charged in theft: Honolulu's police chief offers no explanation for the five recent arrests of policemen
Judge King describes Democrat Borreca
Denby Fawcett quits KITV after helping Abercrombie pretend to be Episcopalian
Speaker Say: Will Abercrombie appointments manipulate balance of power in House?
Takamine, Kokubun domino effect
Faye “Islam Day’ Hanohano ready to quit House for Senate
Rep Morikawa breaks ranks with dissidents, sort of
Ethics Commission Gives Senators OK for Taiwan Trip
Gov. Abercrombie Agrees To Disclose List Of Gala Donors
Dopers to protest arrest of Abercrombie fundraiser on dope charges
Weekly jobless claims top 17,000
Nobody comes: Hotel Occupancy drops to 38%
Hawaiian again tops on-time arrivals
Must A Property Owner Seek To Change The Law To Ripen A Federal Regulatory Takings Claim?
Book Review – Island Son: The Life and Times of Hawaii’s Republican Reformer (coming to Hilo)
Molesters’ buddies continue attack on Fontaine
Lahaina News: Jo Anne Johnson represented us well
Waikiki vigil honors Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo
WH: Obama won't leave DC until nuke deal is done
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| Thursday, December 9, 2010 |
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December 9, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:22 PM :: 13681 Views
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North Korean threat to Hawaii mentioned in Wikileaks cables
Progressives denounce Obama: “What happened to the man?”
Abercrombie nominates Tam DLNR Deputy Director
King did all this within the law
House Dissidents blame factionalism for lack of majority package
Pay-to-Play deposits being accepted tonight at Hilton Hawaiian Village
Abercrombie Inherits $200M Pile of Lawsuits
State EIS process begins for undersea cables, wind farms
Hirono rejects Obama: Sens. Inouye, Akaka, Rep Djou To Vote For Tax Deal
Star-Advertiser continues process of trying to make First Lady acceptable
Carlisle appointees win initial approval
HPD officer arrested following Mililani store theft
Gun control propaganda installed at KCC
Visa Rules hold back US Tourism industry
Hawaii: A Gay Travel Oasis
Artificial woman wins reassignment to real women's prison
Dopers in frenzy as FLIR increases busts 575%
County settles suit for $55K
Kauai Enviros launch attack against Fish Aggregating Devices
Kona Coffee producers confused in wake of quarantine
Nest of endangered albatross found in Hawaii
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| Wednesday, December 8, 2010 |
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December 8, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:06 PM :: 10026 Views
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Abercrombie’s first-day furlough fakery
Abercrombie: Release fulfills agreement, does not end teacher furloughs
Judge Samuel P King remembered
US Civil Rights Commission warns against Akaka Bill Sneak Attack
Djou applauds tax compromise
Complete factional breakdown in State House
Abercrombie’s Democrat youth movement
SA begins process of making Hawaii’s nutty First Lady acceptable
Lingle: Welfare Rolls Decreased 40 Percent Under My Watch
Shapiro complains that Lingle backed Republicans for president
AP Finds Republicans quoteworthy When they are supporting a Democrat
SA: Tighten schools' nepotism rules
OHA’s Stender: Captain Cook to blame for DoE’s failures
Qwest, Verizon, ATT challenge taxpayer giveaway to Al Hee’s Sandwich Isles Scam Company
Discounts lure more to hotels
Religious war: Mormons vs Enviros duke it out over Laie
Isle initiative fuels hydrogen cars
Two Council Candidates Face Residency Challenges
Kauai County Worker allegedly threatens supervisor, then gets promoted
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| Tuesday, December 7, 2010 |
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December 7, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:07 PM :: 8175 Views
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Pearl Harbor, Civil Rights, and Hawaii Statehood
Rep. Ward: If DoE won’t ban nepotism, insist on WASC Accreditation
GOP: “Hawaii can count on us to keep a watchful eye”
Abercrombie’s first act: Raid $90M to feed HSTA, HGEA
Hawaii arrest shows Revolution Muslim Shifting from Ideological to Operational
Meth Project Named Third Most Effective Philanthropy In the World
Website GovernorLindaLingle.com Launched
Pearl Harbor survivors gather 69 years later
Extra! Extra! How Did Journalists Cover Pearl Harbor The Day After?
Pearl Harbor is State’s Number One Tourist Draw
Abercrombie celebrates One-Party State, demands Republican shut up, yuks it up with fawning media
American flag, National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance return to Iolani
Cabinet: No Tourism Liaison for Abercrombie?
Slavery lawyer turns down Abercrombie’s Attorney General offer
Don't say 'retirement' to Linda Lingle
Residents Rally Around East Oahu Schools as BoE threatens closure
Eco frauds cheer: Aquaculture on the Ropes in Hawaii
Hawaii suspends court search fee
Hawaii County Council inaugurated: Yagong calls for 'accountability, transparency' in tough times
LUC upholds Ooma denial
NPR: Destructive Bug Infests Hawaii's Kona Coffee Fields
Enviros, Island nations seek money using non-existent sea level rise as excuse
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| Monday, December 6, 2010 |
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December 6, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:59 PM :: 7748 Views
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SA suggests Abercrombie might kill STEM Education
Protestors wear black for Abercrombie inauguration
ILind: Abercrombie insiders need to be warned against stealin’
Abercrombie awaits his economic hand
Union contracts coming up in June
Dear Gov. Abercrombie ...
CB: Dissecting Abercrombie's 'New Day'
Inauguration rite will precede luau
Convicted felon Gary Safarik makes bid for Kokubun's state Senate seat
Rail Consultant Defends Report
Council Candidate McDermott Blast’s State’s Rail Analysis
Latest DoE report blames kindergarteners for schools’ failure
Enviros continue assault on fishing industry
Water storage benefits everyone, so all should pay
Ariyoshi appeals lawsuit dismissal: The former governor and others also fight to avoid attorney fees
Kaiser raising co-payments New Year's Day
Small businesses to suffer as Obama comes to Hawaii again
Atheists attack Hawaii Senate
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| Sunday, December 5, 2010 |
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December 5, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:41 PM :: 9563 Views
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Lingle: “I look forward to staying Involved”
Abercrombie appoints five more directors
Six Hawaii Robotics teams advance to World Championship
Kaauwai On Lingle's Legacy
SA: The Lingle Years
Efforts have failed to outlaw employing close relatives
After 40 years of trying, Progressives take the helm of Hawaii's ship
Coronation of King Abercrombie
Asselbaye moved to Hawaii in 2003 and immediately began working for Akaka Tribe
Inouye, Nakashima want Takamine's Senate seat
Farmers Beware: Kokubun nominated to lead ag 'renaissance'
After being cancelled and then rescheduled, the Mayor's Craft Fair is held
Hawaii's nursing shortage turns to surplus - but not for long
Hilo hospital rated poorly by patients
Kauai Co Clerk pay may be illegal
Prefect Title scammer in court again
Cancun Climate Change: Turn out the lights, the party's over
Reports: Russian satellites fall into Pacific
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| Saturday, December 4, 2010 |
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December 4, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:31 PM :: 11059 Views
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How Inouye sabotaged Akaka Bill
Another Akaka Bill sneak attack? GOP Senators tell Inouye to back off
Full Text: Rail Financial Plan Assessment Report
Panos on Rail Analysis Report: Carlisle doesn’t know what he is talking about
Governor Lingle announces direct China-Hawaii fights for Chinese New Year
Governor Lingle announces 44 pardons
Home of Hawaiian language books to go digital
Djou welcomes US-South Korea Free Trade deal
Koller announces online processing for Medicaid applications
“Computer study of computer studies” -- UH Manoa Climate research questioned
UHERO assesses first year of Obama Economy
NRO: Lame Duck the Akaka Bill?
NRO: The Discriminatory Akaka Bill: ‘Infamous’ Indeed
Predictable news: Mayor claims state's rail review is flawed
Party Unity? Mufi still Lost in Space
Gay molester stalks UH Manoa
Gay-Atheist Civil Beat continues to obsess about Duke Aiona’s religion
Akaka, Inouye support ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ repeal
Lingle's Administration Moving Out
Lingle will advise bipartisan think tank
Ramsay Wharton returns to Sunrise!
Abercrombie campaign raised $4.5M to defeat Aiona
Warning: Abercrombie coming to Sister islands
VIEWPOINT: Fontaine: It’s time to look ahead, not back
Haleakala: Attorneys for shake-down activists could still sink or delay project
Arakawa names four to serve in county planning, parks positions
Community College Job-skills program let go
Decreasing Fights Leads to One School's Success
Electronic cigarettes: Are they safe?
New Age Scam #1: Herbalife Millionaire Claims Marriage Con--State Supreme Court Considers Voiding Her Divorce
New Age Scam #2: Implicated in death of child, Hawaii’s Oklevucha Native American Church Appeals to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals for Ceremonial use of Cannabis
WHT publisher Asbach to retire
WikiLeaks cables reveal how US manipulated climate accord
Hawaii Marine Dies In Afghanistan
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| Friday, December 3, 2010 |
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December 3, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:24 PM :: 5247 Views
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Rail plan is $1.7B short, EIS still incomplete
BoE sneaks off to Lanai, reelects Toguchi Chair, Yee Vice Chair
Djou censures Rangel, Hirono demurs
Djou, Hirono back Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010
House Democrats, Ron Paul, Vote To Saddle Small Businesses With A Job-Killing Tax Hike
1,000 Solar Panels to be Installed at Kalanimoku State Building
A new spotlight on rail funding
SA: Failure to extend middle class tax cut will be “dire”
Rep. Calvin Say is one vote shy of returning as House speaker
Unions to demand more secrecy
Senators grovel before Young Bros monopoly, will sabotage Pasha in 2 yrs
Honolulu Police Introduce Online Crime Map
New Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Opening
State OKs Maui Solar Telescope, Hawaiian Opponents claim to Feel Burned in preparation for lawsuit
EPA honors Hawaii geology professor Fletcher
Without tax credits, Condominiums slow to join Hawaii’s move to solar
Abercrombie’s visit to Obama in DC dominated by discussion of Obamacare repeal
Visa rules hold back US tourism: Hawaiian Airlines
KITV: Abercrombie said it was a "very happy meeting."
Illegal alien activist meets with illegals in Kona, Honolulu
Shake-down artists meet on ahi aquaculture farm Kapa’au
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| Thursday, December 2, 2010 |
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December 2, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 5:30 PM :: 12276 Views
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Cayetano on DBEDT Pick: “Dobelle thought Richard Lim was trying to intimidate him”
S510: TEA Party fights against FDA control over small farmers and farmers markets
Democrats point fingers: Heen blames DHHL, OHA, CNHA for death of Akaka Bill
Lynn Finnegan named executive director of Hawaii Charter School Network
More federal Funds? Abercrombie’s meeting with Obama produces no announcement
Abercrombie: Bring your own cup to the swearing in
Hawaii Mayors Want To End Furloughs
Carlisle eyes Lingle appointee for Budge Director?
Retirement System to propose benefit cuts
Monopoly Denied: PUC denies Young Bros.' request to reconsider Pasha decision
Thielen: Hawaii Parks in 'Deplorable' Condition
Abercrombie press secretary is Senator’s sister
Dudley Circus erupts at neighborhood board meeting
State Holding Hearings On Giant Telescope Project
With Tuition increases pending, UHH defends swank rental
Djou, Hirono vote for $4.5B child nutrition bill
Hawaii Organizing Committee a No Show at Miss 2010 South Pacific Pageant
Cleanup underway after Homeless tent city dispersed in Waipahu
Bus Company's Safety Record Is Questioned
Charity's anger at proposal to make child porn legal 'to protect children from abusers'
Legalize Child Pornography? Researchers Say It Deserves Consideration
BIW: New bill could regulate food safety, but crush local food producers
Courses on genetics are not propagandized
Hawaii death penalty case moving forward
Yagong targets cost overruns
KGI: Mayor’s inaugural speech unveils visionary plans
Maui: Affordable housing plan nixed over timing
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| Wednesday, December 1, 2010 |
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December 1, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:20 PM :: 14336 Views
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New Hawaii website targets “waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars”
Earmarks: Desperate Inouye lashes out at Obama
UH Manoa Researcher pushes to legalize kiddie porn
Nader Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Hear His Hawaii Ballot Access Case
Abercrombie Selects Budget Director, Labor Team
Abercrombie names five Cabinet appointees
Abercrombie names communications staff
VIDEO: Newly elected GOP Reps plan for upcoming Legislative session
Quid pro Quo with Mehau? Takamine, Cayetano retread, to head DLIR
Kalapa: "This is the worst time. There is no money.”
Shapiro: Legislature not place I’d go for talent
Shapiro: Abercrombie transplants campaign to Administration
Slom: Say down to one vote, Democrat factionalism will disrupt agenda
Carlisle: “I believe furloughs were invented by the devil and should go back to purgatory”
Decimated Democrats forced to pick Hirono for Democratic Steering and Policy Committee
4,100 in Hawaii to lose jobless benefits as Democrat lame duck supermajority fails to renew
Isles' visitor count, spending see double-digit gains in October
Kauai County clerk job up in air
Arakawa names two top people at Public Works
Maui Water Sabotaged again: Piiholo South well deal dead for now
Public Protest blocks County borrowing: $56M bond approval put on hold
S. Kona bypass road bond under advisement
Hawaii Ranks Among The Nation's Worst For Meth Abuse
Planned Parenthood senses opportunity as Hawaii AIDS cases spike
SA: Repeal DADT
KITV helps researcher promote kiddie porn
Sex Offender Openly Promoted Child Sex
Obama might postpone isle visit
Honolulu Startup Weekend Planned
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| Tuesday, November 30, 2010 |
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November 30, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:29 PM :: 16270 Views
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Wikileaks cables reveal China 'ready to abandon North Korea'
Anti-Military DLNR Pick demands Prayer as part of Public Hearings
Abercrombie DBEDT Pick financed biofuel, solar projects
Abercrombie: Clayton Hee has destroyed his chances of ever getting anywhere
Inouye offers defense of congressional earmarks
COFA medical care: Abercrombie will have to clean up his own $8M mess
Hawaii's initial unemployment claims fall 25.8%
Special Election: LoPresti claims trucker tried to run car off road
HPR Candidate Forum for Honolulu Council Special Election
A.G. Mark Bennett joining Starn O'Toole Marcus & Fisher
Shapiro: A Target on my back
US Supreme Court to rule on “equalizing” funds to publicly-financed candidates
SA: Set priorities for dam repairs
Public hearings set for Na Wai Eha water withdrawal applications
Arakawa names key water, finance directors
Kaua‘i’s government hospital
Hawaii’s QUEST Expanded Access Long Term Care Recognized Nationally
Human Rights Day Candlelight Vigil in Solidarity with Chinese Dissident Liu Xiaobo
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| Monday, November 29, 2010 |
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November 29, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:03 PM :: 7754 Views
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Hawaii Concealed Carry launches Firearm Permit Initiative
Deadline Today to register to vote in special council race
Shapiro: Abercrombie serves up waffles on BOE
Cachola: Counties’ Legislative Package hinges on aquarium fish
Civil Beat Publishes salaries of Honolulu County Employees
Lawmakers return to US Capitol to clean up leftovers
Obamanomics keeps construction prices, activity depressed
43% of DoE teacher hires not licensed
SA: Patients before policymakers
Nuclear option advances energy independence
Hawaii Senate panel holding hearing on PUC decision to allow Pasha inter-island cargo business
Democrat WHT targets Univ of the Nations
Residents protest rate-of-growth bill
Video captures lava igniting home in Kalapana subdivision
Tax Hike shuts Fiji’s namesake Bottled water firm
Location of firing range challenged on Guam
Gay Atheist behind leaks of 250,000 State department cables, military files
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| Monday, November 29, 2010 |
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November, 2010 Letters to the Editor
By Letters to the Editor @ 10:11 AM :: 9656 Views
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Kue! Sovereignty Activists to protest Abercrombie Inauguration
Slavery: Defender calls Federal Prosecutor “corrupt”
Honolulu Mayor Expects $100M Budget Shortfall, but Rail is Still On
Hawaii Sunshine better than TV
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| Sunday, November 28, 2010 |
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November 28, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:23 PM :: 13204 Views
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As debate looms, Honolulu Council Special Election residency challenges multiply
UPDATE: Residency Challenge filed against Kioni Dudley Council Candidacy
Hawaii Anti-Trust Adventures: Rubber hose enforcement
Fragile Urban Families: New findings show just how bad things are for the kids
Who will pick the BOE?
Star-Advertiser, Toguchi agree: Colleges to blame for failure of DoE
Private School Enrollment slide continues
AP Interview: Gov. Lingle defined by struggle
Abercrombie thesis applies Marcuse, Gramsci
Legislators’ Favorite Convicted Child Molester attacks Rep-elect Fontaine
Back to the bad old days: Takamine to head Labor Dept?
Abercrombie fundraiser busted with 6oz Marijuana
New details on two men arrested near military housing
Suspicious vehicle searched for possible explosives; Two men arrested
Hawaii Vendors Prepare For Tax Crackdown
War on Agriculture: Proposed hike in Dam and reservoir compliance fees
War on Aquaculture #1: Fish to be covered by Maui animal cruelty laws? (But who will protect fishermen from eco-cruelty?)
War on Aquaculture #2: UH Manoa Prof joins war against local food production, attacks fish farms (He’s a seismologist!)
Fast-tracking eases permitting, approvals for affordable housing in Kihei
Lava Destroys House at Kalapana Gardens
Am Samoa: Togiola Upstages Faleomavaega with Hillary Clinton
Tuvalu: Christians too intelligent to fall for Gaian Cult of Warming
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| Saturday, November 27, 2010 |
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November 27, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:49 PM :: 15766 Views
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Register by Monday to vote in District 1 election
Auditor finds minor problems with 121 state funds
Lingle reflects on her governorship, eyes future political endeavors
SA: Tam should serve jail time
Atheist Capitol protestor found not guilty by Democrat judge, lawyer hopes case will bring an end to public prayer
Acquitted of lesbian murder attempt in Hawaii, woman goes on to rob banks in KY
Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho announces incoming cabinet
Nissan's silence on Leaf shipment frustrates isle residents
Harnessing the elements: Water Department turns to air for power
Greenpeace demands West & Central Pacific Fisheries commission ban fish aggregators
Flashback: Honolulu Record backed North Korea
Documentary will feature never before seen photos of Atomic tests
1860 Portland Oregonian publisher became emissary to Sandwich Isles
1931 Kamehameha School for Girls–”Everything Hawaiian was suppressed”
Pro-democracy movement wins Tongan election
FDIC Chair: Will the next fiscal crisis start in Washington?
Not so akbar: Muslim terrorist wanna-be fails to blow up crowd at Portland Christmas tree lighting
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| Friday, November 26, 2010 |
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November 26, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:56 PM :: 5272 Views
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Residency Challenge filed against Kioni Dudley Council Candidacy
Three Republicans seek Ewa-Leeward Council Seat
FULL TEXT: Hawaii $1.1B settlement agreement with Citigroup
Party Unity? Caldwell ignored by “Abercrombie people”
Borreca paints picture of “distant, ambivalent” Aiona
Volunteers to help Sen. Slom track Senate committees
SA: Improve access to Legislature
Coming to Kauai: Taxation Department cracking down on cash transactions
HSTA members upset by health insurance transfer back to the EUTF
Computer software shows teachers whether students understand lessons
After proposing massive tuition hike, UH requests $100 million in construction bonds from the Legislature
Deferred acceptance allows many to keep their criminal records clean
Ex-shelter director sent to jail
Kekaha farm owner has plans for much more than shrimp
Gas Co. will turn waste to fuel
Chevy Volt 93 mpg
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