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Sunday, September 9, 2012 |
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Final EIS for Kihei HS Released
By News Release @ 11:23 PM :: 8830 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL
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"This is very encouraging news for the citizens of South Maui who have been requesting a high school in Kihei." -- Rep George Fontaine
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Saturday, September 8, 2012 |
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Friday, September 7, 2012 |
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BIG WIND: PEIS Comments Due Oct. 9
By Video @ 5:10 PM :: 10375 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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Comments to the new Programmatic Environment Impact Statement for Hawaii’s Clean Energy Program are due on October 9th. The newest IAM film explains the PEIS process and how to make your comments....
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Saturday, September 1, 2012 |
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Does Hawaii Need An "Environmental Court?" - Doesn't It Already Have One?
By Robert Thomas @ 2:16 AM :: 11208 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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Apparently, there is an effort to get the Judiciary or the Legislature to form another court with specialized jurisdiction....
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Sunday, August 19, 2012 |
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‘Lodging Development’ Planned for Hana Ranch?
By Andrew Walden @ 2:39 AM :: 11385 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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“Bio-Logical Capital ensures … lodging development that … embraces the use of … building materials… and maintains the buildings….”
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Thursday, August 16, 2012 |
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Windfarm Developer in Complex Deal to Buy Hana Ranch
By News Release @ 5:30 PM :: 8886 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL
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Harrison Sheppard, head of Hana Ranch Partners’ executive committee… said that it “was a very complex transaction. It’s not technically correct to say the sale has been finalized.”
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012 |
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Justice Kennedy: US Constitution is Part of Hawaii's Heritage
By Robert Thomas @ 9:34 PM :: 9424 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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One of the necessary beginning points is this principle: The Constitution of the United States, too, has become the heritage of all the citizens of Hawaii.
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012 |
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Na Wai Eha: Supreme Court Rules Against Water Commission
By Robert Thomas @ 9:22 PM :: 10844 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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When a Hawaii Supreme Court opinion starts off waxing poetic about "Na Wai Eha" you don't need to read the remaining 88 pages to know what the ineviatable result will be....
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012 |
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Where's Mazie? Hirono Refuses to Debate Before Maui Chamber of Commerce
By News Release @ 8:01 PM :: 8485 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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The invitation was extended to all of the major Primary candidates weeks in advance of Primary Election day, and was accepted promptly by Governor Linda Lingle....
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Thursday, August 9, 2012 |
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Big Wind Loses Monopoly: Feds Open EIS to Alternatives
By Andrew Walden @ 5:26 PM :: 8202 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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The PEIS will consider: “energy efficiency, distributed renewables, utility-scale renewables, alternative transportation fuels and modes, and electrical transmission and distribution.”
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012 |
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9th Circuit Produces Maui Conference Financial Contracts
By News Release @ 5:48 PM :: 6727 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL
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The stated concern was not only the cost of the conference but that the itinerary was full of vacation activities (i.e. Zumba dancing), not plans to improve the administration of justice....
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Sunday, August 5, 2012 |
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Featured on Glen Beck: Wallbuilders’ David Barton to speak at Maui, Oahu events
By News Release @ 7:19 PM :: 12881 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Hawaii Family Forum is pleased to announce that David Barton, and his son Tim, will be speaking in Hawaii from August 8 - 10....
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Thursday, August 2, 2012 |
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Act 183: First Injunctions Filed under New Mortgage Rescue Fraud Prevention Law
By News Release @ 5:51 PM :: 9340 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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Act 183, signed into law by Governor Neil Abercrombie on June 28, 2012, now makes violations of the Mortgage Rescue Fraud Prevention Act a class C felony with a mandatory $10,000 fine.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012 |
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Akakū TV holding Election Correspondent Workshop
By News Release @ 3:55 PM :: 6961 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL
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With election season fast approaching, we’re asking you to contribute to our live coverage....
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Sunday, July 15, 2012 |
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Lingle Responds to Criticism of Maui Judicial Conference
By Gov. Linda Lingle @ 11:23 PM :: 11250 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Lingle called on Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) and Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) to back off on their criticism of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals' decision to hold its conference on the Island of Maui ....
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Sunday, July 15, 2012 |
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State Office of Planning Requests LUC Hearing on Kihei Mega Mall Project
By Selected News Articles @ 2:12 PM :: 7962 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL
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"It's apparent that a number of the conditions the LUC imposed when approving the switch to urban are not being enforced, and never have been," Fontaine said after the meeting....
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Thursday, July 12, 2012 |
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Cyber-Crime Bills Signed into Law
By News Release @ 10:49 PM :: 9132 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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The bills were the result of the cyber crime informational briefing co-chaired by Representatives Kym Pine and George Fontaine in July, 2011.
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Thursday, July 12, 2012 |
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Rep Fontaine Thanks Gov Abercrombie for Signing “Move Over” Bill into Law
By News Release @ 10:45 PM :: 8816 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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The new law comes in the wake of the tragic deaths of Honolulu police officers Eric Fontes, killed last September during a Farrington Highway traffic stop, and Garret Davis, killed this January while assisting a stalled motorist on the H-1....
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012 |
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EU: Smart Meters Allow 'Massive Collection of Personal Data'
By Selected News Articles @ 5:10 PM :: 12028 Views :: Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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European Data Protection Supervisor warns 'massive collection of personal data' could be accessed without safeguards ....
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Tuesday, June 26, 2012 |
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Case, Lingle Set First Debate; Hirono Silent
By Ed Case @ 11:57 PM :: 9777 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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The Chamber's invitation is to the primary winners. Congresswoman Mazie Hirono was also invited but has not accepted....
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Saturday, June 23, 2012 |
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Takings: ICA Overturns Circuit Court in Leone v County of Maui
By Robert Thomas @ 1:51 PM :: 9055 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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The trial court had determined the plaintiffs' regulatory takings claims were not ripe because they should have tried to change offending land use regulations which allegedly deprive their property of all economically beneficial uses.
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012 |
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FULL TEXT: Application for PUC Approval of Ellison Lanai Buy
By News Release @ 9:35 PM :: 11210 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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The ownership structure of Octopus Holdings, L.P. is as follows: ninety eight percent (98%) of the partnership interest is owned by the Lawrence J. Ellison Revocable Trust and the remaining two percent (2%) is owned by Tentacle Corporation....
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Thursday, June 14, 2012 |
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Judicial Selection Commission Appoints Cahill
By News Release @ 5:26 PM :: 9203 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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Under Article VI, Section 3 of the Hawaiʻi State Constitution, the Commission was duty-bound to make an appointment after the Governor’s office failed to do so within 30 days....
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012 |
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Abercrombie Two Days Late With Judicial Nomination
By News Release @ 3:50 AM :: 10050 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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Just remember: these are the professionals. Abercrombie fired all the amateurs last year....
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Thursday, June 7, 2012 |
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Supreme Court Hearing: The Next Big Hawaii Water Case
By Robert Thomas @ 4:15 PM :: 9662 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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In re `Iao Ground Water Management Area High-Level Source Water Use Permit Applications and Petition to Amend Interim Instream Flow Standards of Waihe`e River and Waiehu, `Iao, and Waikapu Streams Contested Case Hearing, No. SCAP-30603 ....
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Thursday, May 24, 2012 |
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Ginai Live Concert at George Fontaine Campaign Kickoff
By News Release @ 2:39 PM :: 9438 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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The dinner and concert will be held on Friday, June 8th at Mulligan’s on the Blue (100 Kaukahi St. Wailea, HI 96753) starting at 5:30pm.
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Monday, May 21, 2012 |
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Maui Judicial Conference Threatened in Wake of GSA Scandal
By Selected News Articles @ 3:52 PM :: 12225 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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More blowback from Dan Inouye's campaign supporter ....
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Friday, May 18, 2012 |
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BP and Sempra U.S. Gas & Power announce plans to jointly develop Hawaii wind farm
By News Release @ 10:51 PM :: 8499 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL
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Sempra U.S. Gas & Power and BP Wind Energy today announced plans to jointly develop the Auwahi Wind farm in Hawaii....
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Monday, May 14, 2012 |
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VIDEO: Molokai Voters' Guide to the Bizarre Rituals and Slippery Corridors of Hawaii Senate
By Video @ 12:42 PM :: 8977 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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Kanohowailuku Helm reports about IAM's visit to the slippery corridors of the state Capitol, where four IAM delegates survived initiation into the bizarre rituals of Hawaii lawmaking....
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Friday, May 11, 2012 |
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Hawaii Republican Convention This Weekend
By Nacia Blom @ 10:36 AM :: 14717 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Starting May 9th, the Leadership Institute will be returning to Hawaii with world-class campaign training for conservative candidates....
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Monday, May 7, 2012 |
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VIDEO: Molokai Mocks Senators who vote 'With Reservations'
By Video @ 1:47 PM :: 9325 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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The Bill passed 22-3. Out of 25 Senators, there were 10 who voted "yes, with reservations." Honorable Senators, what does that even mean?
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Saturday, May 5, 2012 |
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SEC Report: ML&P on Verge of Bankruptcy
By News Release @ 7:18 PM :: 9567 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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The aforementioned circumstances raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern….
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012 |
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As Final Vote Approaches, Molokai Launches Petition to Stop Big Cable
By News Release @ 4:11 PM :: 9031 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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Governor Abercrombie, HECO and some House and Senate members are now finalizing legislation that would allow the project to fast-track without sufficient environmental analysis or public review....
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Friday, April 27, 2012 |
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USCG Reviewing Molokai Harbor Safari Explorer Yacht Rules
By Selected News Articles @ 3:33 PM :: 6038 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL
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A U.S. Coast Guard temporary security zone to protect protesters from Hawaii's Safari Explorer yacht cruise is ending, and the USCG seeks input on how the rule may be improved....
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Saturday, April 21, 2012 |
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Utility Rejects "Expensive, High Risk" Undersea Power Cable Project
By News Release @ 1:33 PM :: 12170 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, National News, Ethics
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"If there is an issue under water, you literally have to pull the whole cable up, and that's very expensive."
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Monday, April 16, 2012 |
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Malulani Hospital seeks Mainland Partner
By News Release @ 8:00 PM :: 9290 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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We have spoken with two Oahu based hospitals and have not been able to come to an agreement with them at this time....
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Friday, April 13, 2012 |
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Adrianne Heely Appointed Maui Judge
By News Release @ 10:56 PM :: 8008 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL
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Heely is currently a deputy corporation counsel for the County of Maui. She was also a former deputy public defender on both Maui and Oahu and a litigation associate at the law firms of Ashford & Wriston, Hisaka Goto Yoshida Cosgrove & Ching, and the Law Offices of Frank K. Goto Jr....
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Friday, April 13, 2012 |
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SB2341: Would Allow Overnight Accommodations on Maui Ag Land
By Video @ 7:51 PM :: 9662 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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DOA (Department of Agriculture) concerned that overnight accommodations would dramatically alter concept of agricultural tourism as originally intended and could cause agricultural tourism to be primary, rather than secondary, land use....
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Friday, April 13, 2012 |
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Public Access TV Relegated to Digital Siberia
By News Release @ 1:47 PM :: 9662 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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On Wednesday, April 4, the naked truth behind this land grab was revealed at the State of Hawaii Cable Advisory Committee hearing in Oahu. The members, made up of appointees from each county, did not like what they saw. Let’s just call it, Oceanic Time Warner’s dirty little secret....
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Sunday, March 25, 2012 |
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Did Hawaii Geothermal Developer Benefit from Illegal Bailout?
By Selected News Articles @ 7:42 PM :: 14744 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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Ormat is Hawaii’s leading geothermal developer.... But a US House committee report shows that Ormat benefitted from its close ties to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and profited from a potentially illegal $98.5M bailout of an Ormat geothermal project in Nevada.
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Sunday, March 18, 2012 |
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Windfall: Documentary Nails a Corporate Scam
By Video @ 10:48 PM :: 11941 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Shown on Molokai March 14 and 15--will this must-see film come to your local theater?
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Friday, March 16, 2012 |
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JSC Names Maui County Judicial Candidates
By News Release @ 9:53 PM :: 7371 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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- Michelle L. Drewyer
- Kirstin Hamman
- Adrianne N. Heely
- Adriel C.S. Menor
- Lloyd A. Poelman
- Douglas J. Sameshima
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Thursday, March 15, 2012 |
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Molokai Cheers as US Senate Kills Windfarm Tax Credit
By News Release @ 4:39 PM :: 10584 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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In a big victory for the people of Hawaii, our environment, and all American taxpayers, the U.S. Senate this week killed the Production Tax Credit for industrial wind factories ....
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Thursday, March 1, 2012 |
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Maui Friends of the NRA to Host Meeting
By News Release @ 8:09 PM :: 7540 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL
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MAUI Friends of NRA-- SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012 4:00 PM
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012 |
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HB2874: House Finance Votes to Freeze Community TV Funds
By News Release @ 2:53 AM :: 10173 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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With Testimony running 100 – 1 against House Bill 2874 which would freeze Community Television funding on all islands for five years – the House Finance Committee voted unanimously to PASS the bill with amendments ....
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Sunday, February 26, 2012 |
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HB2874: DoE Laptop Bill Will Freeze Public Access TV Funding
By News Release @ 5:46 PM :: 9049 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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Using the same closed door tactic employed on the eve of Super Bowl weekend, House Committees on Finance and Legislative Management announced late Friday evening that they will hold a hearing at 10:00 AM Monday morning on HB2874....
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012 |
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Akaku Claims Victory over HB2652 cut to Public Access TV
By News Release @ 2:32 AM :: 16074 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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...Herkes was visibly not thrilled when citizens from all islands called and emailed committee members over the weekend to register deep and wide dissatisfaction with HB2652....
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