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Monday, April 19, 2010 |
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April 19, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:45 AM :: 6962 Views
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Advertiser Endorsement: More Case family media manipulation?
POLITICO: Kos poll: Djou leads by three
Case, Hanabusa live outside the 1st District
Hawaii's Neighbor Islands could play big role in race for governor
SB: Efficient services is goal
To rule over Hawaii? Kyl: Liu's writings 'vicious'
Permanent curfew considered for Hawaii public housing project
Two bills to ban shark finning fishing must be merged into a final version
Killing is tied to pot farm
City to Enforce Removal of Homeless Tents, Carts from Parks
Hawaii curbside recycling falls 15% as print newspapers decline
Aloha Tower Development agency poised for success
Failed former Kauai Mayor & anti-Superferry snob, Joann Yukimura draws papers to run for Council
Socialist Hawaii forced to import lava rock
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Sunday, April 18, 2010 |
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April 18, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:29 PM :: 7369 Views
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Loyal Democrat? Hanabusa helped GOP against Hirono in ‘06
Advertiser Endorses Case—says he’s a Democrat and he showed up for votes
TAX HIKES: Hawaii's green efforts not cheap, but will pay off, hucksters say
Barrel Tax: Democrat Burris demands State tax gas solely to raise price
SB: Taxpayers can't bail out health fund
CHARTER SCHOOLS: Furlough free (Amazing what can be done by escaping the system)
SB: Union Shills defend motives
Kalapa: Bluff needs to be called in teachers contract
WHT Polls Union Shills’ Furlough Circus
UH Regents: Female leaders laud Gov. Lingle's record
UHM vs UHWO over bonds
After years, plans for old Navy station on Oahu taking shape
Senators’ Proposed DLNR cuts would run deep
Kauai: Don’t furlough county public safety officers
Kauai: Trash collection fee on the horizon ($144/year or more fee increase)
Food Fight: Hawaii Food Bank muscles its way onto Kauai Food Bank’s territory
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Saturday, April 17, 2010 |
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April 17, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 6:56 PM :: 7862 Views
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SB: Djou closes gap on rivals
ADV: Tight race for seat in Congress
Hawaii gas prices about to get pushed up by added taxes
HSTA shills’ plan now called “people’s plan” or “parents’ plan” by media
Hawaii gains jobs again in March, unemployment steady
DoE to begin extorting money from Developers
Gambling loss tax deduction reinstated in Hawaii
Proposed Hawaii law would prevent gun seizures during emergencies (passes Senate 21-0)
Homeless prepare for tent and shopping cart bans
Repairs on College Hill keep Greenwood in rental
UHH chancellor hopefuls named
UHWO nears deadline on campus project: West Oahu plans could hinge on bond financing
Charter Commission's proposed changes are headed for council review
Big Island hotel workers vote to strike
High cost of travel may be keeping visitors away
'Green' building code raising concerns ahead of vote to delay implementation
Scam Expands--A 2nd garbage patch: Plastic soup seen in Atlantic
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Friday, April 16, 2010 |
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April 16, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:48 PM :: 10618 Views
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ADV: Djou is “most credible GOP candidate in years”
Hanabusa, Djou Raise Twice As Much As Case
Union shills insert themselves in Gubernatorial campaign
Furlough Protesters admit to collaborating with HSTA
$46M for child welfare in dispute
Don't let funding flame out for anti-smoking programs
Hawaii businesses must pay taxes earlier
Earmarks received by Senators Cochran & Inouye (combined): $890,000,000
Criminals May Have Harder Time Hiding New Arrests from probation Officers
Hawaii’s Health and Pension Funds Are Bleeding Red Ink
Study: Teacher Pension Plans on Shaky Ground
ADV: The man with 2 faces
Isles' new frontier? Space
Aiea firm gets grant to build biorefinery
Yagong: Why did county cancel land auction?
Wrong-way crowd: President mistimed sale of Bankoh stock
Antarctic mission: UH researchers return from an expedition with warnings about climate warming
US Senate climate bill to be unveiled April 26
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Thursday, April 15, 2010 |
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April 15, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:07 PM :: 6472 Views
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April 15 No New Taxes Five Rallies on Four Islands: Honolulu, Hilo, Kona, Maui, Kauai
SB: Inouye's gift seen as more 'revenge'--The $100,000 donation to a national group could undercut Case
Pay at the pump to feed HGEA make-work jobs: Hawaii lawmakers pass barrel tax, bar aid office closings
BOE bill gives voters say: Hawaii voters may decide if governor should appoint Board of Education
Union Shills end Capitol sit-in
Hawaii Business: Fixing Schools is a Broken Process
Hawaii private schools feeling economic pressures: Holy Trinity, Word of Life Academy will close in June (But DoE gets $2B)
Royal Hawaiian Band musicians and backers hope for a reprieve from budget cuts
Environmental reviews get stale quickly (Supreme Court’s Turtle Bay Agenda exposed)
Roadblocks on the Path to Hawaii’s Energy Future
Job offers made to 600 Advertiser employees
Thousands Of Business Complaints Could Be Kept Secret
Does Hawaii need more fishing regulations?
Former Honolulu councilman Felix to pay $50,000 fine
Race for Lanai seat heating up
TV's Tea Party Travesty
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010 |
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April 14, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:25 PM :: 8686 Views
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National Democrats: Hanabusa “unelectable”
Inouye buys off DCCC with $100,000
Debate: Djou stands for tax cut--Case, Hanabusa call for higher taxes and Advertiser spins
TPM: AFL-CIO Mailers Back Hanabusa, Slam Ed Case In HI-01 Special Election
How Many DOE Employees Does it Take to Mow the School Yard? (DoE employs 13 plumbers per school)
SB: Lingle meets with protesters
SB to HSTA: Get back to the table and settle this thing
Union Shills: Sit-in Protests Over School Furlough Days Only 'The First Step'
ADV: Mākaha plan a winner
ADV: EUTF Trust-fund remedy left to lawmakers
TAXES: The Cost of Living in Paradise Slated for Sharp Increases
Keep Kauai Jammed: Obstructionist fires lawyers Murakami, Frankel
Hawaii Co Property values fall by $3 billion
ADV: An orchestra set to scale is reasonable
Study finds benefits in modified crops, warns of overuse
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010 |
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April 13, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:47 PM :: 6549 Views
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Larry Mehau supporting Neil Abercrombie
VIDEO: Tied for lead, Djou launches new campaign commercial
Lingle to SoS Protesters: DoE selected furlough schedule to “maximize disruption to the school calendar”
SB2434: Furloughs? Legislature finds funds to raise Matayoshi's salary
KITV: New Poll: Case, Djou Tied In Special Election
Hawaii oil tax hike nears final vote: Bill that blocks DHS cuts also expedited to force Lingle to take quick action
9 protesters cited for trespassing: Gov. Lingle says Save Our Schools has falsely characterized her effort to get kids back in class
Prison Guard’s Alleged threat against senator probed: Statement tied to proposed cuts at Hālawa facility
Tax collections down 1.6 percent
Council seeks 'careful' cuts property tax hikes, gas tax hike to feed HGEA, UPW
Panos: Rail is a gravy train only for its promoters
SB: Cooperate on Turtle Bay
The Plight of Aloha Airlines is Emblematic of What Ails Hawaii
Two Hawaii hospitals win national awards (a first)
Hawaii House Race: Turf Fight in Paradise
DCCC attacks Hawaii Republican for signing no tax increase pledge
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Monday, April 12, 2010 |
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April 12, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:34 PM :: 10595 Views
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Poll: Djou tied for lead in Congressional race
Is your church ready to vote May 1-22?
HB444: Civil Unions supporters continue push for gay marriage
Hawaii tax plan raises $75M less than hoped (Homeowners Association tax dropped from plan)
Revised Akaka bill unsettles Isle GOP
Focus on HSTA, Lingle tells rally
Atheists, Gays push City, State to Tax the Church? (No separation of atheism and state?)
Nominees for regent face confirmation hearings tomorrow
SB: Settlement rightly favors Maui players
ADV: Trash pact with HWS reeks
Changing mindsets key to reducing plastic bottles, residents say
With biofuels, burning of cane may go up in smoke
Council confronts nonprofit cuts
Big Island hospital to cut 13 workers
Hawaii losing some enchantment as wedding site for nonresidents
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Sunday, April 11, 2010 |
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April 11, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:42 PM :: 11678 Views
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ADV: Is Hanabusa a lackey?
Tax hikes mean Hawaii state job cuts drop to only 689, 1% of total
Empire Builders at DoE--Staff change alarms parents (Hundreds of new Gov’t employees)
High-tech tax credits under fire: Budget plan defers Act 221 for 3 years, raises tobacco levy (Dems can’t afford welfare for rich)
Room 309 (The Legislature now moves to get its real business done, in secret with only lobbyists and activists watching)
Abercrombie and Hannemann vie for attention at convention (Study the meal plans for clues)
Residents voice concerns over aquaculture project
Furloughs sit-in moves to Washington Place, protestors vow to stick around
Waters of Life School faces closure (HTH, ADV play catch-up to Hawai’i Free Press)
State investment practices to be curbed: Law getting rewrite because $1.1B got tied up in market
Burris: Shifting prisoners to Mainland at best a short-term solution
Former Kauai courts manager denies allegations: Barreira accused of sexual harassment
Chair also questions legality: Asing: Furloughs equal savings?
Gendercide: China's shameful massacre of unborn girls means there will soon be 30m more men than women
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Saturday, April 10, 2010 |
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April 10, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 10:02 AM :: 17687 Views
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Out of money, Puna DoE school shutting down next week
Ed Case votes against tax cut for military personnel, supports death tax
SB: Democrats' ad on Djou deemed false
Kaulana Park confirmed as DHHL chairman (After Hanabusa gets her deal)
Prison guards allegedly threaten to shoot Hawaii Senator
Kulani Prison Guards allegedly burn documents in 20’ ditch, steal equipment
Prison guards lobby lawmakers over proposed cuts
War on food production continues: Group urges fish-farming safeguards—“Environmentalists” call for moratorium on expansion
Honolulu rail route change may oust some Ualena Street shops
Allow me to refresh mayor's memory
Slom-Zimmerman team, Texas investor qualified to pursue Star-Bulletin
Grown-ups at sit-in ticketed
Hawaii public school candy ban fails
Kam School blames lawyer in Hawaiians-first dispute
Hawaii Pork Report Exposes Piggie Pies in the City
Maui judge disregards plea deal, sentences man who beat wife to five years
Flags stolen from veterans center
Higa sex harassment case settled, lawyer says
Fight sparks Keaau High lockdown
Maui Residents appeal to preserve funding
Residents see some progress, poll shows
NKorea vows to keep building nuclear bombs
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Friday, April 9, 2010 |
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April 9, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:36 PM :: 8063 Views
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Case, Djou oppose Akaka bill changes, Djou alone speaks out against gay marriage
Ethnic issue, outside groups enter congressional race
Legislators keep general excise tax increase in play
What just happened? (State Supreme Ct writes EUTF decision nobody understands)
Who is 'Essential' to Ending Hawaii's School Furloughs
Airport fix could add $100M to cost of Rail
Akaka Bill passage questioned as opposition mounts
SB: Makaha project is big step forward
Supreme Court lowers value of Turtle Bay shoreline property
ADV: Curfew can break cycle of violence, should be extended to Kuhio Park Terrace
More Than 100 Prison Guards Could Lose Jobs
Hawaii auditor: Abolish Aloha Tower agency
Harbor users strongly oppose parking fees (Coffman, Evans, no-show)
Disaster planning diversion doesn’t get state support (Where’s Mufi?)
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Thursday, April 8, 2010 |
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April 8, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:07 PM :: 16187 Views
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Missile Defense: Obama's False START could leave Hawaii unprotected
Inouye to beg Pelosi not to support Case
The squeeze is on: Taxing bills gain momentum
Hawaii Legislature Tackles Controversial Public Education Issues
School fixes engage gov candidates
25 Parents, kids stage Lingle office sit-in
Land gift initiates aid to leeward education (Hanabusa gets plug from Jeff Stone)
Federal APEC funds could be 'tens of millions' Ca-Ching!
Log Cabin Republicans Endorses Charles Djou for Congress
Hawaiian Telcom seeks initial public offering
Council kills Tam's proposal to end fund that he misused
More info on possible Star-Bulletin Buyers
ADV: Maui water ruling should favor HC&S
Biofuel scam: After century of private sugar operation, HC&S to become ward of State (“Funding could determine future”)
Baldwin girls’ softball will get new field: Under settlement, state releases $1M to build stadium
GTMO Greenwell opposes Kenoi's stringent restrictions
Enviros to use Garbage Guilt to squeeze millions from Hawaii Co Taxpayers
Enviros continue to harass Kona fish farm operators
EPA fines Gay and Robinson, Kula Lodge for cesspool violations
Kauai solar project 'pretty well stalled': Renewable power firm, utility break off talks over disagreement on costs
Fire Commission against allowing Kauai mayor to pick chief
Another Government–controlled market
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010 |
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April 7, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:36 PM :: 7285 Views
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Abercrombie Promised He Would Not Reward Failed Banks with Massive Bailout – Then Did
Fact Checking: Anti-Djou attack ad “Simply false”
VIDEO: National Democrats' anti-Djou commercials starting tonight
Dan? Who’s Dan? National Dems sabotage Hanabusa to help Case
POLITICO: National Dems still refuse to rule out Case endorsement
SB: Taxing bills gain momentum—Charities, gasoline, internet sales, to be taxed, HGEA kills school reform, HGEA to be fed from special funds
ADV: Hawaii Legislature focusing on targeted tax hikes, special funds (use of ACT 221 tax credits to be suspended?)
Hawaiian homes, Kam School campus will be built in Makaha Valley
Rail propaganda fills papers, airwaves
Speaking of propaganda: “Modesty among keys to Inouye's success”
Common Cause Urges Hawaii Senators to Adopt Floor Amendments to Shed Light on Corporate Political Expenditures
SB: Find alternative to curfew at public housing
Stagnant trash riles officials: At least 2 on council believe waste company 'intentionally misled'
UPW follows ILWU in backing Tavares re-election bid
Hanapepe ‘Dial-a-doc’ faces 5 years in prison
Hawaii biofuels, solar power being boosted for military use
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010 |
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April 6, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:22 PM :: 10501 Views
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Win or lose, Inouye to back Hanabusa in September Primary
Proposed Hawaii Barrel Tax Hike Just Another Money Grab
Isle GOP's platform drops some language on Hawaiians
Advertiser peddles Latest DoE scam: “Hawaii wants struggling schools to innovate”
ADV: Time for big concessions to end furlough stalemate (More commentary on RTTT)
New computing could save Hawaii DoE millions
Many of Hawaii housing project's residents back mandatory curfew
Tobacco fund grab to feed HGEA: Hawaii abuse prevention program in peril
Honolulu's tab for hosting APEC at least $28M and rising
SB: Marshallese due nuke-test damages despite legal ruling
Many Hawaii care homes lack liability insurance
Hawaii Business Climate, Legislature, Worsening State's Doctor Shortage
Hawaii Teachers’ Union Incites Teachers to Blame Governor for Furloughs
Appeals court affirms ruling denying furlough Friday injunction
Economists Issue Letter Opposing Proposed 25 Percent General Excise Tax Hike
Police say HPP man wanted on multiple meth charges
Maui: Trial of accused spy set to begin
Treatment for atrial fibrillation done on Maui and only a few other places in U.S.
Housing market picks up
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Monday, April 5, 2010 |
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April 5, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:25 PM :: 28180 Views
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Hannemann cancelled speed bumps for Kailua’s fatal Wanaao Road
National Democrats want DC to select Hawaii’s next member of Congress
As “momentum shifts to Djou”, Hanabusa’s “boldly deceptive” campaign implodes: Ads, mailers pulled
National Dems Consider Backing Case
Djou, Case, Hanabusa to debate April 13 Moiliili
OHA Trustee: Rice decision “really not all that bad”
SB: Act quickly to protect state health care law
SB on Probation HOPE: Budget cuts imperil justice in Hawaii
Same-sex union backers picket for vote on measure
Puna’s Fred Blas honored with Ola Pono Award
Generations rally to back LHS ‘history’
HCC to wrap rail station into campus plans
'Shared sacrifice' applied unevenly: Mayor wants to raise taxes, spend more on travel, lobbying
Shrimp farm committed to sustainability, official says
What does economic recovery mean for Kaua‘i?
Bill might bite shark tours
Sign-waving tradition returns for House race
Maui News nails climate fraudsters
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Sunday, April 4, 2010 |
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April 4, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:05 PM :: 12096 Views
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As “momentum shifts to Djou”, Hanabusa’s “boldly deceptive” campaign implodes: Ads, mailers pulled
Dems Wary Of Hawaii Special Election
April 15 No New Taxes Five Rallies on Four Islands: Honolulu, Hilo, Kona, Maui, Kauai
National Democrats to dump Hanabusa? (Obama to retaliate against Inouye?)
ADV on RTTT--Lesson learned: We can still win this thing (No we can’t, and here’s why….)
OHA trustees may face tougher path to election
Police chiefs pressured legislators on pot bill
State Historic Preservation agency urged to shape up
Support dwindles for “Birther” bill limiting access to records
Spike in Hawaii home prices on the horizon: Also, drop in building permits hints at Oahu housing shortage
Student housing gets face lift
E-W Center: Political Attitudes under Repression
Kenoi pushes ethics changes again
Pierces’ mercy mission didn’t end when they got on Mainland plane
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Saturday, April 3, 2010 |
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April 3, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:22 PM :: 10099 Views
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Hanabusa pulls “deceptive” ads, mailers
Full Text: Governor Lingle on ‘Island Insights’
Ed Case: “A reliable vote for imposing higher taxes on middle-class families and small businesses”
Case highlights time in Washington, forgets to mention ineffectiveness
Lingle estimate on health bill criticized as incomplete
EUTF's $1M/month losses could result in reduced benefits, higher premiums
Maui News polls School Reform
Terms sway furlough debate
Lingle’s aide criticizes union for plan that ‘will not be implemented’; Maui teachers give their takes on vote
All Kaua‘i SNAP offices to close
Maui News: ‘One-on-one’ cut out of DHS
House panel chairman resurrects shark fin bill
Councilman suggests Big Isle police officers, firefighters forego raises
Hawaii crops, algae may get funded for military biofuel
Powerful question: Would Big Isle ocean thermal electrical plant make economic sense?
A time for timeshares
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Friday, April 2, 2010 |
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April 2, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 9:27 AM :: 11324 Views
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VIDEO: Hanabusa campaign ad nailed for Legislative pay raise “deception”
Inouye: Rail is “project that goes on forever”
ADV: Barrel Tax is a “fraud” and a “scam”
Public Union Leaders Angered Senator Kim refused GET Increase to feed HGEA
Dem Legislators’ Reports blast gov's strategy
Linda Smith: Union Put Hawaii Teachers in Bad Position
Latest DoE gambit: Cut funding for Lahainaluna Boarding School
SB: Camping ban holds promise of success (ACLU already has strategy to defeat)
Bottle Tax could rise if Redemption Fund Raided
Tax Hikes on the table: Council plans to discuss solid waste plan Tuesday
Hospital plots recovery: Hawaii Medical Center would like to convert its two facilities into nonprofit companies
House panel kills medical marijuana dispensaries bill
Alleged pot farmers await trial
No bidders on Hamakua land (harassed by shake down artists, nobody bids)
'Affirmative government' could foster public civility
Show me some political porn for Democrats
Census returns sixth lowest in U.S.
Guard soldier 'wanted to serve'
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Thursday, April 1, 2010 |
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April 1, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:00 PM :: 9795 Views
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FULL TEXT: Hawaii Pork Report finds $300M in waste, abuse, and mismanagement
VIDEO: Hawaii Meth Project welcomed at Legislature
Neil Abercrombie Blasts Condi Rice. Blames Affirmative Action?
Shapiro: Hanabusa ad boldly deceptive
Hawaii environmental law being reshaped in private talks
Fake Plan put to vote: Teachers endorse union plan to end furloughs
ADV: Flawed? Sure, but DHS plan is worth trying
Ban on tents, shopping carts in parks across Oahu signed into law
Honolulu Council Member Romy Cachola’s Scoops on the Rail
Hilton plans major renovations in Waikiki
Station owners must reveal merger details
Aloha Bowl among record Bankruptcies
Sorry: Mizuno apologizes to Governor
Marijuana charge dropped against Honolulu police officer
Ex-MPD officer enters not guilty plea to 25 charges
Shapiro: Charter school kids get something to chew on (candy ban)
SB: Clamp down on cockfights
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010 |
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March 31, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:44 PM :: 7598 Views
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April 15 No New Taxes Five Rallies on Four Islands: Honolulu, Hilo, Kona, Maui, Kauai
Victims of DoE “embezzlement”: Substitute Teachers want their back pay
Election of BOE may go on Hawaii ballot
Private Sector Feels the Pinch as the Hawaii Legislature Moves $10 Billion State Budget Forward
Isles 22nd in Race to the Top (DoE plays with numbers to make it look like they’re #22 instead of dead last)
Democrat Borreca: Latest poll offers little to reassure isle GOP
Democrat Burris: Layoffs can cost us more, long term
SB: New health law a boon to Hawaii small businesses
Honolulu still tops list of costliest U.S. cities
Kenoi proposes property tax increase to offset declining property values
Six month spent trying to get action--ongoing sex abuse of minor (Your government at work)
Increased Travel From Canada and Asia Cities Boosts Hawaii's Visitors Arrivals
Capitol Round Up: Bad Bills Still Alive as Hawaii Legislature Heads for 2nd Crossover
Hemmings: Undersea Cable a Multibillion Boondoggle
ADV: A creative way to pay for that solar heater
Mixon won't be reprimanded (or fired)
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010 |
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March, 2010 Letters to the Editor
By Letters to the Editor @ 12:01 AM :: 6731 Views
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Victims of DoE “embezzlement”: Substitute Teachers want their back pay
Is this our America?
Another week, another ban
Take the Money from the Rail Fund, Enough Already, People are Suffering
QUICK! QUICK! QUICK! CONDEMN! CONDEMN! CONDEMN!
Election 2010: Time for an overhaul
Furlough Fridays save children from killer dogs
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010 |
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March 30, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:19 PM :: 5998 Views
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Fireworks, dirt, and stolen trucks: Colleen Hanabusa and the Honolulu Raceway Deal
House committee considers bills that allow governor to appoint BOE
Slom and Zimmerman may bid for the Bulletin
Socialism: 50% of Big Isle kids had prenatal substance exposure
Hawaii Senate panel's draft budget taps various funds
No TAT? City may eliminate cultural programs (Washington Monument gambit)
228 to lose jobs, 31 offices will be shut as Hawaii DHS modernizes system
Funding HOPE makes sense for budget, crime
Few nursing homes fined for infractions
Got Sweet Tooth? There’s a Tax for That
Kalapa: Alternatives to Proposed Hawaii Tax Increase Need Serious Consideration at the Legislature
HTH: County, state tax hikes a terrible idea in hard times
Bill recognizes cultural value of cockfighting
Delaware, Tennessee to get $600 million in 'Race to the Top' grants—Hawaii gets zero
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Monday, March 29, 2010 |
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March 29, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:43 PM :: 9893 Views
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Hawaii barrel tax may rise nearly 3,000%
Socialist Hawaii 49th in charitable giving
SB: Car-seizure bill an empty gesture
Affordable housing project in revival: State assembles EIS notice in attempt to develop Leiali‘i (After 16-year war with OHA)
200 rally against proposed homeless lunatic project
Maui mayor proposes cutting helicopter air ambulance service (Washington Monument Gambit to make case for tax increase)
Naeole-Beason calls to delay new energy standards: Postponement could cost county federal 'green' money
Bird Kill hypocrisy: Environmental groups sue KIUC
Eco-scammers blame fake coral extinction on fake global warming
Legislature hones in on the big issues: State resolution touts cockfighting as cultural activity
Kauai County manager proposal dormant, but not dead
Shipment of Honolulu's trash delayed until end of April
Catholic policy toward gays misguided
SB: Hawaii a natural place for Obama library site
Shapiro: Local TV news lacks serious reporting
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Sunday, March 28, 2010 |
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March 28, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:48 PM :: 6247 Views
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Full Text: Rasmussen polls Hawaii Governor’s race
Drunks, tax cheats, and other wannabees: Scary Democrat Lieutenant governor candidates air ideas
SB: Restore Akaka Bill's original language
Hawaii's shortage of doctors may double or triple over next decade (Obamacare preview)
Stakes high as testing begins
ADV: Audit raises legitimate management issues
The state's probation program cuts new crime and drug use by offenders, a study finds
Reform groups want changes in campaign spending laws
6,000 compete for 175 jobs
State 5 cent plastic bag fee advances in Senate
SPJ: Vexatious Requestor Legislation Does Not Facilitate a Transparent Government and Sets a Bad Precedent in Hawaii
Property taxes to increase: Finance committee to mull over Kenoi's budget proposal
Ca-Ching! Big Isle turbines to tower 156 feet
Big Island, small population growth
N. Korea faces likelihood of widespread upheaval
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Saturday, March 27, 2010 |
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March 27, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:54 PM :: 7754 Views
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Aiona’s Akaka Bill statement spins out of control
Rasmussen survey shows Aiona losing to Democrats
Health care hovers over race: Three U.S. House candidates debate reforms at a forum
Lingle Calls HSTA Vote ‘An Insult’ (HSTA to vote on fake deal Wednesday—even Leg has not signed off)
Lingle demands apology of Mizuno
Governor lashes out at lawmakers: claims they 'lost focus'
One frog in Manoa and Hawaii lawmakers vote to support eradication
House, Senate Committees Propose $1 to $5 Barrel Tax Hike on Petroleum
Hawaii close to raising car rental fees
Hawaii legislators considering 'safe zones' for homeless
Mauna Kea plan wins approval: Astronomy backers turn out in force
Grove Farm prepares to launch Wailani subdivision as 'green' neighborhood
Amid budget crunch, Hawaii County spends $400K for new furniture
Central Pacific CFO Hirata resigns (5 days ‘til possible FDIC takeover)
Medical marijuana in Kau: Pot guardian gets 20 years for slaying
Proposal for special cemetery section draws opposition
SB demands censorship: Hawaii-based general out of line on gay issue
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Friday, March 26, 2010 |
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March 26, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:34 AM :: 8076 Views
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To prevent vote on DoE reform, Legislature refuses to fund furlough settlement
Political rivals split on rail: Djou says he wouldn't ask for federal funding; Case, Hanabusa would
NRO: Hanabusa Claims She Can Create Jobs? Alo-Ha-Ha-Ha!
Honolulu rail planners knew of airport issues in 2006, state says (Mufi’s crew caught lying)
State retirees' health benefits can be different, high court rules
UHERO sees progress in some areas, but little help for high unemployment
Sale of revenue bonds to improve Hawaii airports
Keep teens from drugs (22% are smoking dope)
Welfare fraud busts persist despite cutbacks
ADV: An agency failure of historic proportions
Army commander in Hawaii rebuked by Pentagon, Gates: Commander of U.S. Army Pacific called repeal 'ill-advised'
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Thursday, March 25, 2010 |
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March 25, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:40 PM :: 6894 Views
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Lingle to Senators: “Please reject current version of Akaka Bill” (Full Text)
Hawaii gets momentary reprieve as Obama’s ultra-leftist judicial nominee is stalled
Aiona: State needs to boost efficiency, encourage business
Hanabusa Ad Misleadingly Claims She “Cut Legislative Salaries”
Educators (sic) knew plan had no chance of OK, Lingle says
Furloughs: SB tries to re-negotiate HSTA/BoE hostage demands
Led by Roz Baker, molester’s former employer, Senators kill measure on free flying of flag
Gov wants emergency $40M to pay for Medicare, Say demands GE Tax hike
Honolulu rail project will have to pick up tab for airport route fix
Mayor says he'd review state finances (to create excuse for) tax hike (while giving himself campaign deniability)
Hoping for Matson Monopoly backing, Abercrombie starts defending Jones Act
The state agency that preserves cultural and historic sites gets U.S. orders to improve — or lose half its budget
Star-Bulletin staff may be cut by 150: Advertiser likely to lose even more
Pay-to-Play legalized in Campaign finance bill
Children of Hawaii are not 'pork' (Inouye and for profit earmarks)
Court will name new Kamehameha trustee
DoE still failing: Reading scores improve for Hawaii 8th graders, slip for 4th graders
Honolulu ponders fly-over ramp, other fixes for H1's Lunalilo jam
State's population growth has slowed (9 people leave for mainland every day)
Last pieces of Maui Pine sold at auction
Hilo Vets home nearly full after shaky start
Hawaii-based general admonished for advocating gay ban
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010 |
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March 24, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:13 PM :: 11707 Views
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Molester’s former employer Sen. Roz Baker Blocking Flag Pole Bill: Veterans to return medals
Goodwin Liu: Obama’s Most Radical Judicial Nominee
Lingle considers joining lawsuits against federal health care law
Special election offers 3 distinct candidates
Aiona: State needs to boost efficiency, encourage business (Efficient Government candidate #1)
Finnegan: Republicans offering common-sense ideas (Efficient Government candidate #2)
Central Pacific Bank shares continue to fall: FDIC could seize bank March 31
Survey: Hawaii ‘09 tax collections fell 8.4%
HGEA, poverty industry urge tax increase
Plan to end Hawaii teacher furlough days tied to constitutional amendment
State audit to delay rail project by 3 months
Hawaii Senate Considering Conveyance Tax Hike to Fund Homeless Housing
Fallen Heroes Honored At State Capitol: 28 Families Receive Medal Of Honor
Army, Native Hawaiian community to sign symbolic accord
Hawaii pitching Google for super-fast internet
Cigarette? Not in front of the kids
31% of Honolulu residents embroiled in “organic” cult
Baby boom drives population as exodus continues
County, UPW reach automated-trash deal (union jobs now depend on recycling)
Nurses union endorses Hooser
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010 |
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March 23, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:56 PM :: 8746 Views
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Will Hanabusa allow DHHL to revert back to the bad old days?
States vs Obamacare: Florida, Washington, Pennsylvania, Nebraska and others to file suit
Buy insurance or lose 2.5% of income: “Wheelchair Tax”, Union “Cadillac Plans”, 44% rental tax, part of $409.2B in new taxes
To rule over Hawaii: Obama nominates Gay Marriage activist to 9th Circuit Court
Kim’s budget shell game proposes no GET hike, pay at pump with oil tax instead
The Tax Man: Attacking problem with tax increase reflects arrogance
GET hike would hurt the poor, stall recovery
SB: Hawaii health law must be secured (Hirono caught in a lie)
ADV: City-FAA beef not reassuring
Hawaii lawmakers urge consolidating furlough days
Hawaii Health Department: 'Vexatious Requesters' Should Be Banned from Asking for Obama Birth Certificate
Survey finds 75 Visitors, some of whom are asking: 'Why no gambling?'
Welfare Cheats: Four sentenced in Hilo after years of freeloading
HGEA, UPW operatives now blaming cutbacks for deaths, dope, koa poaching
31 Pacific Century Fellows inducted into old boy system
HMC amps up cardiac care
Honolulu bill would seize cars to curb prostitution
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Monday, March 22, 2010 |
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March 22, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:14 PM :: 4087 Views
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Socialist health care passes 219-212: Honolulu voters will be first to pass judgment
Lingle: Obamacare passage will cost State $300M, endanger QUEST
Djou: “Trillion dollar bill will do little to improve health care”
ATOMIC MONKEY: Abercrombie MIA on Obama’s Health Care Showdown , Abercrombie seeks unlikely redemption from Christian Right
State reviving plan for Lahaina homes: (War with OHA over affordable housing)
Health care reform: Hirono, lying through her teeth, sees immediate benefits for seniors
Midweek’s Bob Jones appoints himself arbiter of truth
Reforms Could Mean Fewer Earmarks For Hawaii
Obama’s Double-whammy for homeowners: Borrowers who ask for help see their credit scores dive
SB: Rules needed for passengers in truck beds
More mayoral power not in the public’s interest
Stripping anonymity from the 'Net
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Sunday, March 21, 2010 |
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March 21, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:56 PM :: 10117 Views
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Bought and paid for, will Hirono cast the deciding vote for Obamacare?
GOP’s Ramsay Wharton to challenge Hirono for Outer Islands Congressional Seat
As Congress votes, Honolulu Advertiser floods zone with Obamacare propaganda
Obamacare payoff to Hirono: Health offices to receive $3.4M grant
Tax revenue for rail falling short this year: Financing not meeting even lowered forecast
SB: Gubernatorial candidates must speak up on budget cuts
Broadcaster Robertson speaks highly of Aiona on '700 Club'
Video: Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona talks about bid for governor
Abercrombie pretends fixing schools would be priority as governor
Developer Grove Farm cashes in on family connections: ‘Smart growth community’ to offer sustainable living
Home fix-ups may earn tax credit: Legislators consider lame 4% incentive while ignoring Hotel tax credit
HPD disciplined 26 officers in '09: 'Malicious' force, falsifying of records among violations
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Saturday, March 20, 2010 |
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March 20, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:31 PM :: 9321 Views
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Honolulu officials knew year ago that rail route too close to airport
Tavares positions political allies for election race (Sovereignty thug, sex harassment, eco-scammers)
Hawaii Gov. Lingle says 'it's possible' she will run for elected office in future
Lingle slams bill restricting governor's powers
Medicaid benefits are unsustainable and could “explode” under national health care plan
Governor, top budget aide defend Hawaii investments following audit
Fitch downgrades CPB rating: FDIC could seize bank March 31
Honolulu real estate market 14% overvalued, study says
Big Isle may set school fees: Creating 'impact district' would formalize builders' funding of new facilities
Next Year’s DoE Calendar continues Furlough Fridays
Star-Bulletin staff gets layoff notices: Sale of paper or merger with The Advertiser set for May 19, letter says
Honolulu loses 7,900 private-sector jobs
Proposal promotes safe areas in state parks for the homeless
Engineers: Shoddy Construction at UH Manoa began 89 years ago
Hawaii Residents: Taxed to Death and After
Proposed $5/barrel 'Oil Tax' Hike Bill
General Excise Tax Increase Will Stall Any Hope of Economic Recovery
Council hearing may be packed: Deep cuts likely to draw angry crowd
Ohana will get us through the coming 'year of sacrifice,' mayor tells Kauai
Enviros attack Kauai Shrimp Farm
Instant Results: Judge Ezra rules 'disparity' in Baldwin school's athletic fields violates law
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Friday, March 19, 2010 |
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March 19, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:19 PM :: 7629 Views
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Cook Political Report: Hawaii Congressional Race changed from “lean Dem” to “toss up”
Cadillac Tax is back: Obamacare to tax union workers’ health plans, gut $350M from Hawaii State budget
Overtaxed Hawaii: Protest against GE Tax hike March 23
ADV: Governor's proposal for 5.5% pay cuts draws fire from senator and union
Hawaii auditor says budget aides may have violated law with investment
Laupahoehoe Charter school block could trip Race to the Top
Louisiana Medicaid fix may also help Hawaii (not quite…)
ADV: Homeless: New laws fine but more pressure needed
3 show interest in Star-Bulletin, so far: Publisher surprised by response, says he doesn't know investors' identities
Gene Ward: Massachusetts was a straw in the wind (Hawaii tax hikes could produce Djou victory)
Earthjustice: Solar Energy Foes Try to 'Block' Sun
Crash sparks calls to ban truck-bed riders
Businesses Hit Hard by Costly Jones Act Regulations
The Senate's proud porkers
New details emerge in firing of former commander of Pearl Harbor-based sub
St. Damien Film to Screen at Honolulu Film Festival in April
Hawaii wants Obama presidential library
Budgetary impasse: Hawaii Co. Council committee finds no way to slice budget
Maui County and DOE sued over ballfields
Former MPD officer arrested on theft and drug charges
Prospective buyers tour county's Hamakua land
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Thursday, March 18, 2010 |
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March 18, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:34 PM :: 7330 Views
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CBN News: Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona's Bold Faith for Hawaii (Video)
Maui TEA Party protest against Obamacare Thursday
VIDEO: Obama says “Louisiana Purchase” will help with “Earthquake in Hawaii”
Hawaii DoE: Cost of waste, fraud, and corruption between $191M and $431M per year
Birtherism: Hawaii Legislature set to "fuel the fire"
SB: Don't raise the GET
Proposed Barrel Tax Increase Will Hike Hawaii Gas Prices and Electricity Rates
Call to serve the public (HGEA cuts blamed for plague of frogs)
DHS chief blasts legislative budget cuts: Director says state could lose federal money if services are reduced ($73M wasted to save a few HGEA jobs)
Obamacare: Hawaii Tribune-Herald scammed by “Cancer-stricken” Obamabot
Isles warned over medical marijuana (former cocaine dealer calls warning “repugnant”)
Honolulu councilman Rod Tam votes to censure himself
Honolulu will ban tents, carts in parks
ADV: A leaner bank is better than no bank
Sen. Inouye's earmarks have helped Hawaii
Hawaii revving up to era of electric cars: But hurdles remain in goal to put thousands of plug-ins on Isle roads
DNCC: Despite His Claims in TV Ad, Charles Djou’s Been Serving Corporate Special Interests – Not Honolulu Families
Smoking bill moves ahead (Another day, another ban)
State House moves bill to analyze light rail for Maui
The Biggest Dump in the World: Enviros launching their latest scam—war on plastic
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010 |
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March 17, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:28 PM :: 9915 Views
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VIDEO: Djou files for election, releases first commercial
Senate Committees vote to hike GE Tax 22% to 25%
Military voting law could affect Hawaii primary date
Taxed Enough Already: No new taxes rally in Kona April 15
VIDEO: Hawaii Senate Committee considering retroactive 55% Death Tax
WSJ: Tide Turns for GOP Candidate in Hawaii--Bickering Between Democrats in a Special Congressional Race Might Give First Republican in Decades a Chance at Victory
ADV Polls GE Tax Hike
The So-called "Oil Tax" Bill is up for a Vote in Hawaii Legislature
ADV: Saving jobs but not making them
Matson Campaigns for Hanabusa
Neil’s First TV Ad is an Ode to the “Old Boy Network””
Albatross: Hanabusa wins HSTA endorsement
Democrat Borreca pretends to argue State school system ripe for major change
Honolulu rail route too close to runways, may have to shift: City, state, federal officials will discuss options today
SB: Ban tobacco from the mail (But but but the Akaka Tribe might want to sell it)
Sac Bee: Hawaiians, mountain in 'Avatar'-like struggle (Na’vi are now scamming $50M/year for OHA?)
State hearing to consider Maui wind power plant
Will legislature allow “Brewpubs” more than 10,000 Barrels of Production a Year?
Musicians union slams the symphony's 'brass'
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010 |
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March 16, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:27 AM :: 6344 Views
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Thielen: Reelection campaign to focus on clean energy, education, and taxes
Taxed Enough Already: No new taxes rally in Kona April 15
VIDEO: Hawaii Senate Committee considering retroactive 55% Death Tax
Congress candidates spar over economic stimulus: Case, Djou, Hanabusa offer differing opinions on stimulus, health care
Democrats assign attack dog to tail Djou
95.5 The Fish - The Fishing Poll: If You Had To Pick Now, Who Would You Pick For Governor
Honolulu councilman Tam kept spending amid probe: Councilman faces censure vote at meeting tomorrow
Only one company bid to manage Hawaii rail project
State pursues taxes on Net tobacco sales (While marijuana is being legalized, tobacco can now be a felony)
Rainy Day Fund should be used for its original purposes (non-profits push back against HSTA)
For Sale: One slightly used newspaper, location Honolulu
Maui Mayor proposes fee increases
Honolulu third on ‘green city’ index
Hawaii moves to beef up restaurant inspections: 82% of Isle eateries inspected last year had major violations (latest excuse for tax increases)
Proposed bottom fish rules released: Fisherman says effort will hurt him, pose issues with enforcement
Kauai: Unemployment numbers rising
Quality Journalism Demands Tough Questions - Even at Our Local University
What's in a name? Guam considers a return to its indigenous identity
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Monday, March 15, 2010 |
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March 15, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:43 PM :: 9252 Views
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Vermont Schools to Celebrate Islamic Feast Sept 10
Debate on tap for Congress hopefuls (Tonight—tickets available)
Djou hits Tam plan to cancel allowance: The City Council will hear a resolution this week to censure Tam
Mufi inflates rail employment numbers—project will peak at 2,000 temporary jobs
Hawaii to help fund new workers' health care: State will cover half of new employees' medical premiums
At UH, the message may not be sinking in
Plan advocating sterilization continues to spark criticism, debate, support
Children born of addiction: A program for addicted women could soon lose funding to feed the HGEA
SB: Inouye should heed wind shift on earmarks
Union retirees support raising excise tax
ADV: HPD made right decision on DUI site
Woman alleges sexual extortion, theft in suit against Maui PD, 2 ex-officers
New climate report details extreme risk to Isle birds (yep, some people still believe in global warming)
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Sunday, March 14, 2010 |
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March 14, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:17 PM :: 8566 Views
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Lingle: Legislature has done “marijuana stores, gambling, and foie gras” -- needs to focus on jobs
SB: Housing project on River Street worth pursuing (Homelessness Industry again takes aim at Chinatown)
Aiona sees ‘need’ to run for governor
ADV: What if all of those visitors don't show? (Hawaii’s future= Detroit)
Despite progress on repairs, DoE projects still await funding
Bulletin puts itself up for sale: Ads will begin running tomorrow and potential buyers will be notified
Challenges for venture capital: Isle summit focuses on attracting investors (for first time ever)
Asking investors to leave, please
Fighting Hawaii condo boards is costly, risky: Harassment of Lanikai resident got nasty and very expensive
Land fund moves closer to ballot: At least 1% of real property taxes would buy land for access and preservation
Dazzling display of deferral: State House OKs local control of fireworks
Get to know KIUC board candidates
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Saturday, March 13, 2010 |
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March 13, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:03 PM :: 11139 Views
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Am Spectator: Djou Hopes for Hawaiian Surprise
Obamacare vote count: 189 of 216 needed for House passage
Ed Case in Congress: Influence less than zero
Native Hawaiian government Akaka Tribe may become reality by August
Furlough Deal tied to abolition of BoE?
Lingle blasts Legislature for 'shibai' budget tactics
UPW membership OKs new contract
Hawaii tax revenues fall 3.5%
Obama chooses 1st young Gramscian appeals court nominee
Honolulu City Council may balk at mayor's property tax plan (You may THINK you are an owner-occupant, but . . . .)
Council considers censure for Tam
Kaua‘i school funds to be used for O‘ahu special election (thanks, Neil)
Audit: HSTA Member benefits Corp “grossly mismanaged”
Hannemann support upsets Yoshito Takamine, ex-ILWU chief (elder Takamine goes against Inouye, backs Abercrombie)
Maui Pine inventory auction March 23 (thanks, OHA)
Home plan finally OK'd on 16th try
Public campaign financing has few takers
BusinessWeek Ranks UH Manoa Shidler College of Business Among the Nation’s Top Undergraduate Business Programs
LG candidate touts plans for state
Feds raided homes as well as THC Ministry
Judge rules no probable cause in drug arrest, case to be dismissed
Oahu electric bills go up about $8.34
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Friday, March 12, 2010 |
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March 12, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:33 AM :: 7720 Views
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Hawaii congressional candidate Djou warns against ‘the nutcase in Pyongyang’
Council on Revenues’ projection: Legislature needs to come up with another $50M
Hawaii car dealer McKenna interested in buying Star-Bulletin
ADV: School budget gap forces a reality check
DoE: “Who’s in charge here?”
Senate: Inouye fights for the for-profit Earmark
UH no longer at risk of losing accreditation
Tesoro may halt refining in Isles
Pot advocate's home, ministry office raided
First phase of affordable rental project dedicated: Wai'anae building cited as model of how to solve state's homeless crisis
Churches urge Hannemann to revive homeless project (Tam bust gives 2nd chance to project)
Tam to repay $13,700 in meal expenses at just $380 per month and without any interest
SB: Police should explain why 'drunk drivers' site removed
Former American Samoa group official pleads guilty to theft of grant funds
Feds cite Guam company over working conditions
Hawaiian Utility Fights Solar Industry Over Private Installations
Honolulu Advertiser employees get formal notice of upcoming termination and rehiring
Sunshine law: Progressives call for all Legislative votes to be recorded (still pushing for HB444)
Majority of State Senators Send Pro-Rail Letter to Gov. Lingle
Uncertainty at Kuilima Over Turtle Bay's Future
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Thursday, March 11, 2010 |
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March 11, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:03 PM :: 6801 Views
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Lingle: Rail survey by vested interests “misleading”
Lingle seeks jobless relief: The governor calls for legislative action after the unemployment rate increases to 6.9 percent
Attention Legislature: Feds raid Hilo cannabis ministry
Obamacare preview: Low reimbursements force Alii Health Center cuts
Shapiro: Attacking unions a risky play for GOP
ADV: Council censure needed in Tam theft case
Hawaii Resident Makes Forbes Richest List
Saving a child via drug court is worth the cost
More Hawaii speeding cases likely to be thrown out on appeal: State Supreme Court's ruling likely to reverse as many as 15 cases
Big Isle adult video store to remain open until trial
Blenders refute coffee study: Opponents say changing labeling rules would harm business
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010 |
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March 10, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:58 PM :: 7640 Views
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Overtaxed Hawaii? Rally at Capitol April 15
"We don't allow dogs to breed" Eugenics Sterilization Squad arrives in Hawaii: Star-Bulletin says “not racist”
ADV: Marijuana shops? Wowie, what a bad idea
$70M budget cuts: Class size may go up while bus service may be reduced
Bad economy reduces isle union membership
How to slant poll results: 67% back results of Isle rail study
Borreca: Mayor's 'I demur' dance holds options
Burris: Campaigns will always rely on big spenders
Hawaii Lawmakers Propose Banning Everything from Leafblowers, Car Alarms, Loud Motorcycles, Pocket Knives and Plastic Bags to Eating, Drinking and Listening to Music in the Car While Driving
Web page of DUI suspects halted: HPD cuts short a six-month pilot, saying it must be reviewed
Lingle picks acting director of DCCA
Allegiant buys six 757 jets, announces plans to enter Hawaii market
Council member corrects property tax record: Baisa won't owe taxes on Makawao property -- finance officials
Maui Land & Pineapple reports $123.3 million loss
Life and times of Hilo's landfill
SNEAKY SNOBS: Hawaii fireworks bill would give counties option to impose ban--Home-rule option inserted in bill creating task force
Hawaii County: Another tobacco ban
Actress Jean Smart To Play Hawaii Governor in Hawaii 5-0 revival
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010 |
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March 9, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:19 PM :: 6472 Views
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Sessions: Obama 9th Circuit Nominee “believes the Constitution is something judges can manipulate”
House OKs $10 billion budget: Plan makes cuts to public education, despite $50M for teacher furloughs (Tax hikes Feed HGEA, UPW, HSTA)
SB: Bills would cut $112M in tax breaks (tax your health insurance to feed the HGEA)
ADV prints HGEA Propaganda: Save money by spending more on us
SB: Tam's behavior merits a look (AG should investigate)
Shapiro: Our elections need a makeover
Abercrombie wins endorsement of Hawaii electrical workers
SB: Bag the idea of a ban or nickel fee
Shapiro: UH takes budget hit
Kuhio Park Terrace: A slum whose better days may lie ahead
A parent's worst nightmare: Big Island teen runaway falls into drug scene, becomes victim of alleged violence
Anti-American-War Protesters denied access to meeting protest outside PTA
Mufi’s mysterious Manoa sign vanishes (City funded campaigning)
Hate crime possible in $8.5M house fire
Fish Mysteriously Appear In Capitol Ponds
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Monday, March 8, 2010 |
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March 8, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:20 PM :: 9641 Views
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Answer to bag bans, tax hikes: Big Island group launches Charter amendment petition
“Poi Pounder” smashes competition: Waialua HS wins big in San Diego Robotics meet
House hopefuls to debate issues
SB: Hawaii's failure in 'Race to Top' self-inflicted
DoE Propaganda--Hawaii officials tout online school testing: Quicker feedback allows teachers to adjust lessons; new version also cheaper
Unions rally employees: Six labor groups want deal in place before sale of Advertiser happens
Take back Honolulu: City must reclaim its parks, public spaces from the homeless
Hawaii Unemployment Insurance Tax Relief Bill Proposed by Legislature Falls Short of What Businesses Need
$16.2M in Hawaii film, TV tax credits created 4,000-plus jobs (we only know because of FOIA)
Ribbons outline ahupua'a boundaries
Amount of Pacific debris understated, study finds
Environmental groups threaten legal action against St. Regis
Small biofuel farm bears fruit
Supreme Court will hear case about vaccine side effects
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Sunday, March 7, 2010 |
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March 7, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:16 PM :: 8818 Views
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In Congress, Hawaii now represented by Lorraine C. Miller
Contractor-linked donations soar in Hawaii gubernatorial campaign: Watchdog groups say loopholes in pay-to-play law exploited
Past violators of Isle campaign spending laws continue giving
Kalapa: Again, let's repeat it, there is no money
ADV: Rod Tam should be prosecuted for theft
Hawaii may depend on bonds to help finance home solar systems
Old OR&L route defended for rail transit
Kula Hospital beds will free MMMC space (until it fills up again)
Maui Co: After 9 years, only two Molokai TVRs are legal
Bill to ease access to marijuana for registered “patients” advances
SB: Focus on state budget—but first legalize our dope
Kauai: Prescription drug use an ‘epidemic’, ice in ecstasy pills, legal K2 ‘fake weed’ arrives via organic, holistic, new age vendors
Kauai CRC examines contracts: Amendment would loosen ethics code
On-demand cars a ‘green alternative’ for visitors
Kona anti-development attitudes shift
Fluoride sensitivity is prevalent in several plant species
Coquis mutate: Size of tennis balls? Volkswagens?
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Saturday, March 6, 2010 |
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March 6, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:02 PM :: 7581 Views
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Ousted Zoning Chair Rod Tam is secret partner in $1 Billion North Shore development hui
Lawmakers want to delay vote to replace Abercrombie (Fund unions before democracy)
GOP Chairman Ka'auwai Responds to Legislative Hearing on Special Election for CD-1
New newspaper to be called Honolulu Star-Advertiser
ADV Excuses: Honolulu councilman Tam denies faking meal expense claims
SB with More Excuses: Tam denies misuse of city funds
PBN: Make Hawai`i government efficient, don't raise taxes
SB: City budget is frugal, but tax hike may hit renters
Convicted: Karen Ertell's Murderer Faces Life In Prison Without Parole
ADV: A new form of reefer madness?
2 State Procurement Web sites hacked
Carlsmith Ball sued $25M for conflict of interest
Maui County to enter settlement talks with Molokai Ranch
Maui Lani developer wins costs tied to trial
Officials discuss bag ban slated in January: Maui County businesses remain wary of costs
Wind farm developer gets loan guarantee
Rep. Massa's Early Exit From House May Ease Passage of Health Care Bill (NY Democrat Rep. sacrificed because of Abercrombie?)
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Friday, March 5, 2010 |
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March 5, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:06 AM :: 7539 Views
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Djou: Tam should resign and be prosecuted
Mess Cleaned Up: After 10 years Hawaii public housing passes HUD inspection
HSTA WINS ROUND ONE! Hawaii denied “Race to the Top” funds, reform, accountability blocked
Will Hawaii take TWO House votes away from Senate Obamacare?
Rep Gene Ward: 15 job killers advancing in House
Panel cuts gov's budget by $41M: “We’re half a billion short”
ADV: The cure may be worse than disease (Hawaii Environmental law revisions)
Residents appeal Lepeuli fence approval
SB: HMSA, Kaiser woes reinforce case for PAWLENTY’S health care reform (Not Obama’s)
Lingle aide, BOE chair meet, share data
Ending education furloughs prioritized
Joan Husted: Former HSTA boss backs Charter schools, calls for education czar
UH works to assure more students graduate
Global Cooling: Parts Of State Drop To Worst Drought Classification
Snobs on Hawaii County Council seeking fireworks veto
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Thursday, March 4, 2010 |
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March 4, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:44 PM :: 15209 Views
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Obama voters a no-show at Hawaii Democratic caucuses
Candidates weigh in on health care plan (Djou against Obamacare, others favor ramming it thru Senate)
Shapiro: Auditor Higa “knows where her bread is buttered”
Shapiro: The plain truth on the schools
Impact of hurricane relief fund raid questioned
Internet sales tax pushed for Hawaii
16 Tax Hikes and Special Fund Raids on the Move at the Hawaii State Capitol
Hawaii lawmakers OK jobless tax break
SB: Core issue remains in complaints against Kamehameha Schools
UH-Manoa scores low in survey of students
Broadband 100X faster: HAWAII NEEDS TO MEET THE GOOGLE CHALLENGE
Green pushing tougher drunken driving laws: Senator calls for forfeiture of cars used in DUIs
Kalaupapa resident facing meth charges: Patient allegedly shipped drug using state vehicles, workers
Financial adviser to pay $780K to SEC: Teruya, Senior Resources accused of defrauding Hawaii senior citizens
Jet tax fails to take flight
Pearl Harbor Shipyard Hiring 175: Shipyard To Hold Apprentice Job Fair
Senate passes bill to protect endangered species: Killing seals could become felony
NYT Desperation: Global warming cultists now claim opponents are Creationists
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010 |
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March 3, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:28 AM :: 12804 Views
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Hawaii's all-mail congressional election set for May 22
Honolulu Hale: The only industry that keeps on growing (36% since 2005)
SB: Tax breaks review could be revealing (tax charities to feed HGEA)
Pot tax and furlough ax survive, cross over from Senate to House: More than a dozen fee hikes pass, but bills to raise the general excise tax fail to advance
School Furlough bills move forward
Gov blasts audit as 'defamatory'
On May 22 Charles Djou Could Take Hawaii For Republicans!
Kalaupapa's no refuge from scourge of meth, police say: Hansen's disease patient's arrest 'really not shocking' (State Health Dept employees deal meth to topside Molokai)
MSNBC: Former Big Island Teacher In Prison For Meth Distribution
Privacy in Kamehameha suit denied
Students rebel over uniform proposal
Global warming fraudsters’ goal: $7/gallon gasoline
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010 |
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March 2, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:09 AM :: 9017 Views
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Ed Case in Congress voted 72 times for higher taxes, fees
Abercrombie farewell gift: “redistribute an entire state's wealth” --WSJ
Court Upholds Ruling In Lawsuit Challenging Kamehameha Admission Policy -- Ruling Means The Students Cannot Remain Anonymous
Abercrombie files papers, pretends to call for furlough action
ADV: Should quitting be an issue? (Abercrombie is arrogant, but you shouldn’t talk abut it)
SB: Mail-in vote could boost turnout
ADV: Crucial fix is only days away
HMSA seeks 7.8% hike in small-business rate
Isle bankruptcies surged 29% in Feb: More filers are homeowners whose equity has plunged
Labor Department says 1,600 in Hawaii in danger of losing jobless benefits
State gets $125.7M of $26.6B allotted for roads
Congress Tries to Break Hawaii in Two
Kapiolani Park closure hours extended
Zoo Atmosphere Pervades Legislature
Snobs keep six fireworks ban bills alive in legislature
Open Carry Legislation gets no hearing in Leg
UH Federalist Society: National Security under the Obama Administration
Hawaii air tour companies estimate losses at $200,000 from Obama visit
Framing up, one month remains for Developer to finish affordable units
Cliftos Ooma land use case to be heard Wednesday
Shiira gets probation for crime that may soon become felony
Legislature passes first bill—to cover its own expenses, natch!
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