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Entries for November 2014
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 |
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Big Island Launches Veterans Treatment Court
By News Release @ 2:41 AM :: 6290 Views :: Judiciary, Military
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On November 10, the Third Circuit (Hawaii county) launched its Veterans Treatment Court with an opening ceremony held in the courtroom of Chief Judge Ronald Ibarra....
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Monday, November 10, 2014 |
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Hawaii Supreme Court to hear same sex marriage case
By Malia Zimmerman @ 11:59 AM :: 7649 Views :: Family
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Hawaii voters opposed same sex marriage in 1998 by a vote of 69.2 percent to 28.6 percent....
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Monday, November 10, 2014 |
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Un-Taxis?
By Tom Yamachika @ 12:24 AM :: 4206 Views :: Honolulu County
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Big names in the market are Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar....
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Sunday, November 9, 2014 |
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“If you’re answering to Omidyar you’re really not independent.”
By Selected News Articles @ 6:02 PM :: 12547 Views :: National News, Ethics, First Amendment, Pierre Omidyar
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“But they all kissed the ring because they wanted his money.”
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Sunday, November 9, 2014 |
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NRA President Speaks in Hawaii
By News Release @ 10:43 AM :: 4747 Views :: Second Amendment
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The room was filled with 125 conservative campaigners....
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Saturday, November 8, 2014 |
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UHERO: LNG Could Save Hawaii Ratepayers $800M/Year
By UHERO @ 8:18 PM :: 8314 Views :: Energy, Environment, Cost of Living
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...to estimate the impacts of Hawaii importing LNG for use in the electric sector....
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Saturday, November 8, 2014 |
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Legacy Land Commission Seeks New Members
By News Release @ 8:12 PM :: 5869 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Land Use
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There are currently three vacancies....
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Saturday, November 8, 2014 |
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Hawaii Clinton Operative Tied to $500M Emerald Fraud
By Selected News Articles @ 2:46 PM :: 7757 Views :: Democratic Party, National News
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Paul Sullivan, a Hawaii resident and former deputy campaign manager for President Bill Clinton, could owe millions of dollars in attorney fees ....
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Saturday, November 8, 2014 |
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Ige Administration Accepting Job Applications
By News Release @ 1:44 PM :: 4748 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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Those interested in joining the Ige-Tsutsui administration may click on the link provided below to begin the online application process....
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Saturday, November 8, 2014 |
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Aegis Combat System Goes Two For Two In Latest Flight Tests off Kauai
By News Release @ 3:03 AM :: 4574 Views :: Military
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USS John Paul Jones completed the first Baseline 9 live firing using its integrated air and missile defense capability on Nov. 6....
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Saturday, November 8, 2014 |
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Veterans Day Parade Hilo, Sat. Nov 8
By News Release @ 2:59 AM :: 6733 Views :: Hawaii County , Military
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...assembling at 8:00 am. Parade starts at 9:00 am....
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Saturday, November 8, 2014 |
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Operating Loss? How Hawaii Corporate Income Taxes Compare
By Selected News Articles @ 2:56 AM :: 7038 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Small Business, Taxes
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When businesses suffer losses in a calendar year, well-structured corporate tax codes allow them to deduct those losses against previous or future tax returns....
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Saturday, November 8, 2014 |
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Kona Planned Parenthood Abortion Facility Loses Lease, Must Close
By Selected News Articles @ 2:49 AM :: 7273 Views :: Hawaii County , Health Care, Life
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Planned Parenthood’s Kona Health Center will shut down after Monday, November 10....
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Friday, November 7, 2014 |
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Waipahu Rail Development -- Zoning Meeting
By News Release @ 10:54 PM :: 6184 Views :: Development, Rail
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The meeting is set for 6:30-8:30 p.m., Nov. 13, in the Waipahu Intermediate School Cafeteria....
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Friday, November 7, 2014 |
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Transition: Ige Chooses McCartney, Hiraoka
By Selected News Articles @ 6:18 PM :: 8325 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Labor
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McCartney is a former executive director of the Hawaii State Teachers Association....
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Friday, November 7, 2014 |
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David Ige’s Action Plan: “Engineering Hawaii’s Future”
By News Release @ 6:07 PM :: 6782 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Politicians
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"Hawaiʻi needs leadership that moves us forward collectively instead of favoring special interests."
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Friday, November 7, 2014 |
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Group: University of Hawaii fiscal woes hurting students, faculty
By Malia Zimmerman @ 4:43 PM :: 4786 Views :: Higher Education
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Students and faculty at the University of Hawaii are joining forces to try to force solutions to the system’s spiraling financial crisis....
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Friday, November 7, 2014 |
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Decreases in Federal Funding Require New Path for Hawaii's Policy Makers
By Grassroot Institute @ 3:07 PM :: 5567 Views :: Economy, Hawaii State Government
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Emphasis should be on creating opportunity, stronger economy....
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Friday, November 7, 2014 |
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DHS Temporary Rules Maintain COFA Benefits
By News Release @ 2:44 AM :: 4237 Views :: Health Care
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...McManaman announced that Governor Abercrombie approved and signed temporary emergency rules that maintain the status quo....
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Thursday, November 6, 2014 |
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Moody's: Warnings of a utility "death spiral" premature
By News Release @ 11:51 PM :: 4707 Views :: Energy
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"Distributed generation poses a threat under traditional ratemaking...."
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Thursday, November 6, 2014 |
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Curing Medicare in the new Congress
By NCPA @ 11:48 PM :: 3960 Views :: Health Care
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...continuous cuts to doctors will only reduce access to care....
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Thursday, November 6, 2014 |
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Hawaii Premature Birth Report Card -- 'C'
By News Release @ 4:08 PM :: 5819 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Health Care
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In Hawaii 12.5% of births are premature....
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Thursday, November 6, 2014 |
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Keli'i Akina: Anatomy of an OHA Campaign
By Video @ 2:46 PM :: 7799 Views :: Akaka Bill, OHA, Politicians
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Although Dr. Akina did not win the seat, he garnered more than 92,000 votes, which is approximately one vote for every four persons who voted in the Hawaii General Election....
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 |
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Hell Bent--One Man's Crusade to Crush the Hawaiian Mob
By News Release @ 11:07 PM :: 8665 Views :: Hawaii History, Law Enforcement
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1980—the year Charles Marsland was elected Honolulu's top prosecutor....
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 |
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Kim Announces Senate Leadership Team and Committee Chairs
By News Release @ 10:19 PM :: 5486 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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...The only incumbent Democrat to get nothing is Brickwood Galuteria.....
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 |
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Farmers Heading to Court to Overturn 'Flawed' Maui Anti-GMO Ordinance
By News Release @ 10:02 PM :: 6357 Views :: Agriculture, GMOs
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...this referendum is invalid and contrary to long established state and federal laws that support both the safety and lawful testing and planting of GMO plants....
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 |
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Hospital Financial Crisis Brings House Health Committee to Maui
By News Release @ 5:48 PM :: 4005 Views :: Health Care
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Public hearing 5:30 p.m. Monday Nov 10, 2014 Maui Waena School, 795 Onehee St., Kahului....
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 |
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Rowena Akana: Hawaiians Against Federal Recognition "Embarrassing and Uneducated"
By Video @ 5:25 PM :: 6127 Views :: Akaka Bill, OHA
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Akana claims majority of testifiers favor federal recognition....
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 |
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It’s a Wave: Republicans Take US Senate, Build Majority in House, Grab Governorships
By Heritage Foundation @ 4:02 PM :: 7675 Views :: National News, Republican Party
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Republicans shifted the balance of power in the U.S. Senate, gaining at least seven seats, widened their majority in the House by at least 11 seats and defeated Democrats in 24 governor’s races....
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 |
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While change sweeps country, Hawaii remains the same
By Malia Zimmerman @ 3:45 PM :: 6338 Views :: Politicians, Republican Party
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While voters across the country handed Republicans control of the U.S. Senate and expanded their numbers in the U.S. House of Representatives, virtually nothing changed for Hawaii....
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 |
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Am Samoa, Guam, NMI, and Alaska -- Republicans Win Big Across Pacific
By Selected News Articles @ 3:12 PM :: 8006 Views :: National News, Congressional Delegation
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Congressional candidate Aumua Amata was yesterday elected to serve as American Samoa’s non-voting Delegate to the U.S. House, unseating longtime incumbent, Congressman Faleomavaega Eni....
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 |
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NRA President to Speak in Hawaii
By News Release @ 10:19 AM :: 4466 Views :: Second Amendment
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Please join conservatives, 2nd Amendment supporters and gun enthusiasts this Saturday November 8....
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Tuesday, November 4, 2014 |
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Hawaii Election Results--Highlights
By Andrew Walden @ 11:34 PM :: 8918 Views :: Office of Elections
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Two new House Republicans elected. Anti-GMO initiative wins on Maui ....
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Tuesday, November 4, 2014 |
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How GEMS Will Drive Your Electric Bill Up
By Andrew Walden @ 11:00 PM :: 7885 Views :: Energy
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A $150M Hawaii subprime lending scheme is receiving an “AAA-“ rating from Fitch because repayment is guaranteed by a surcharge on your electric bill....
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Tuesday, November 4, 2014 |
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The Link Between The SHAKA Movement and the Matrix
By Joni Kamiya @ 2:24 PM :: 4931 Views :: GMOs
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Clear yourself of controlling Matrix Implants, courtesy of SHAKA Movement leaders ....
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Tuesday, November 4, 2014 |
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President Declares Disaster for Hawaii Lava Flow
By News Release @ 2:10 PM :: 5070 Views :: Hawaii County
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...federal disaster aid has been made available to the state of Hawaii....
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Tuesday, November 4, 2014 |
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US Attorney Appoints Election Officer to Investigate Voter Fraud in Hawaii
By News Release @ 1:54 PM :: 4497 Views :: Office of Elections
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In addition, the FBI will have special agents available in each field office and resident agency....
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Tuesday, November 4, 2014 |
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Your Ballot Explained: Issuing New Bonds
By Grassroot Institute @ 1:33 PM :: 6844 Views :: Agriculture, Development, Hawaii State Government
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When Election Day comes, voters never seem to get a chance to reduce government spending....
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Tuesday, November 4, 2014 |
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Hawaiian Electric announces plans for approval of pending solar applications
By News Release @ 4:12 AM :: 4884 Views :: Energy
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...approved for interconnection after meeting the following conditions....
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Tuesday, November 4, 2014 |
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Faleomavaega Sued by Former Congressional Staff Attorney
By Selected News Articles @ 3:01 AM :: 6621 Views :: National News, Congressional Delegation
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...a former member of Faleomavaega's staff is suing the delegate....
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Tuesday, November 4, 2014 |
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Supreme Court Upholds State's Right to Cut COFA Benefits
By News Release @ 1:16 AM :: 5927 Views :: National News, Health Care
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...a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court validates the state’s authority to determine the level of health care coverage provided to noncitizens who are ineligible for federal Medicaid....
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Tuesday, November 4, 2014 |
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Project AWARE: DoE Awarded $12.7M for Federal Anti-Bullying Program
By News Release @ 12:34 AM :: 5687 Views :: Education K-12, Health Care
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Staff from three complex areas will receive training and assistance....
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Monday, November 3, 2014 |
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Find Your Polling Place and Print Out a Sample Ballot
By News Release @ 6:19 PM :: 4594 Views :: Office of Elections
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Find your polling place and print out a sample ballot from the Hawaii Office of Elections....
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Monday, November 3, 2014 |
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Hawaii Voters 11th Most Powerful in USA
By Selected News Articles @ 5:54 PM :: 5787 Views :: Congressional Delegation, Hawaii Statistics
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...by calculating the number of elected officials in the federal government per adult population in each state for the most recent election years....
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Monday, November 3, 2014 |
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New Jersey Has Therapists, Hawaii Has Tour Guides
By Heritage Foundation @ 4:22 PM :: 7055 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Tourism
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...businesses and workers with specialized skills congregate together....
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Monday, November 3, 2014 |
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Hawaii taxpayers would spend millions on private preschools if amendment passes
By Malia Zimmerman @ 7:23 AM :: 4450 Views :: Education K-12
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Hawaii prohibits government funding of private preschools, but that may change Tuesday....
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Sunday, November 2, 2014 |
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Kanaiolowalu: Broken Trust on Steroids
By Andrew Walden @ 10:43 PM :: 10689 Views :: Akaka Bill, Development, Land Use, OHA
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PLDC and Kakaako Makai were just a warmup exercise....
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Sunday, November 2, 2014 |
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HMSA 19% Rate Hike -- Family Plan $2073/month
By Andrew Walden @ 9:09 PM :: 8169 Views :: Health Care, Cost of Living
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If approved, this would be the largest rate hike in recent HMSA history....
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Sunday, November 2, 2014 |
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Charles Djou Announces 30-Day Plan
By Rep Charles Djou @ 1:31 PM :: 6426 Views :: Congressional Delegation, Politicians
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...if we are honored to win this race, in our first 30 days in office, I will....
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