Evidence is mounting that the Aloha State could offer the biggest surprise of the cycle. Former Gov. Linda Lingle flexed her fundraising muscles with a $1.7 million quarter....

 $500 million in green job training grants placed just 10 percent of trainees in jobs ....

Ed Case renews his debate challenge to Mazie Hirono ....

According to a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report released this week, federal workers are paid higher than their private-sector counterparts.

Beginning in February, schools will mail or ask students to bring the surveys home. Parents whose children are enrolled in grades 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 11 will be asked to complete the survey and return it to the school in a prepaid envelope by no later than March 30.

Children who will be five years old on or before August 1, 2012, may enroll in regular kindergarten, while children who reach five years of age between August 2 and December 31 may enroll in junior kindergarten. Kindergarten is not mandatory in Hawaii.

The greatest one year decline in Obama's approval rating is the 9.8% drop from 65.9% to 56.1% in Hawaii....

 ... the state Department of Agriculture has allowed the brown tree snake program lapse.  The dogs used for cargo inspections were actually given away ....

“We will be spending time in the caucus states.” -- Ron Paul 

6,796 of 6,796 Precincts Reporting....

This grassroots environmental organization consists of a membership representing all 50 states. This is the first time one of the members has been spotlighted in "The Green Elephant".

Honolulu Habitat for Humanity invites everyone to upcoming informational meetings, especially families who are interested in applying for a simple, decent Habitat home....

George Soros, a billionaire investor and major backer of President Obama, stands to reap a windfall from legislation promoting natural gas-powered vehicles. The White House unveiled a proposal on Thursday that would do just that....