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Friday, September 2, 2011
Murder in Kona: A flurry of phone calls, then Union Leader Walks Free
By Andrew Walden @ 10:44 PM :: 21470 Views :: Hawaii County , Labor, Law Enforcement

... "We were the only two people in the room so you have to reach your own conclusions."....

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Friday, September 2, 2011
UHERO: With Hawaii Growth Slow, US Risk Looms Large
By News Release @ 3:23 PM :: 5237 Views :: Energy, Environment

The strongest part of the tourism recovery is now behind us, and further industry gains will be more incremental.

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Friday, September 2, 2011
Full Text: HSTA Loses Drug Testing Appeal
By News Release @ 2:56 PM :: 6434 Views :: Energy, Environment

The circuit court dismissed HSTA's appeal from HLRB's Order No. 2573 (Order No. 2573) for lack of appellate jurisdiction, determining that Order No. 2573 was not a final decision and order within the meaning of Hawai`i Rules of Civil Procedure (HRCP) Rule 72....

The Judgment filed on December 16, 2009 in the Circuit Court of the First Circuit is affirmed.

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Friday, September 2, 2011
Hawaii Leads the Nation for Methamphetamine Use in the Workforce
By News Release @ 2:14 PM :: 7677 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

...The study includes its first state-by-state analysis of methamphetamine positives, based on more than 4.5 million urine specimens collected from the general U.S. workforce from January-December 2010....

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Friday, September 2, 2011
Zero New Jobs in America
By Heritage Foundation @ 1:20 PM :: 4252 Views :: National News, Ethics

... for the first time since 1945, no new jobs were created—Zero....

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Friday, September 2, 2011
Pepeekeo Biomass Plant Granted Air Pollution Permit
By News Release @ 5:01 AM :: 10046 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment

HHB can now move ahead with its engineering design, construction and refurbishing of the former Hilo Coast Power Company power plant at Pepeekeo into a modern biomass facility.

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Friday, September 2, 2011
Construction Industry Group says Hawaii’s rural roads, bridges need work
By Andrew Walden @ 4:06 AM :: 7232 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
  • 16% of Hawaii’s Rural bridges are structurally deficient –10th in nation
  • 29% of Hawaii’s rural roads rated poor—5th in nation
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Friday, September 2, 2011
Bombardier to HART: Our Rail Bid would have won if not Disqualified
By News Release @ 1:08 AM :: 8896 Views :: Ethics, Rail

When we examined the public file documents shortly after Mayor Carlisle made the award announcement on March 21, 2011, we were shocked to discover that the disqualification of our proposal swept away what would have been the winning bid.

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Friday, September 2, 2011
After Boycott Threat, Safeway Agrees to Change Labels on “Kona Blend”
By News Release @ 12:51 AM :: 10237 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

On Aug. 2, 2011, Safeway Director of Public Affairs & Governmental Relations Susan Houghton and other Safeway officials met with KCFA Board member Paul Uster at Safeway headquarters in Pleasanton, California, to review the concerns of Kona coffee growers....

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Friday, September 2, 2011
Marriott: M Waikiki Owners Self-Destructive
By News Release @ 12:44 AM :: 10128 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

...inaccurate statements by the owner notwithstanding, occupancy rates at the Waikiki EDITION were 67 percent in July and were running in excess of 80 percent in August prior to the illegal raid and seizure of the hotel ....

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Thursday, September 1, 2011
News and Video from House Minority: Ward, Thielen, Ching, Pine, Rivere
By Video @ 8:53 PM :: 8527 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
  • REP. CYNTHIA THIELEN AMONGST PRESENTING DIGNITARIES AT INTERNATIONAL WAVE ENERGY CONFERENCE
  • Walk Wise Hawaii with Representative Corinne Ching
  • Hawaiian Chariots with Gil Riviere and Daniel Ward
  • Robotics with 'The Hawaiian Kids' from Waialua High
  • Plant Theft Robs Us All by Representative Cynthia Thielen
  • Representative Gene Ward Discusses Kamiloiki Elementary
  • Would You Have Been Ready? Virginia earthquake a startling reminder for Hawai‘ i
  • REP. KYMBERLY PINE LAUNCHES “INBOX”
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
"Green Scissors"-- Enviros Propose Billions in Cuts to Federal Giveaways
By NCPA @ 8:22 PM :: 5376 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Eliminating $380 billion in subsidies to industries that damage the environment could go a long way toward resolving U.S. budget challenges, a coalition of groups from across the political spectrum said in a new study, reports the Environment News Service.

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Thursday, September 1, 2011
Touted by Enviromentalists, LEED Certification Actually Increases Energy Use
By Selected News Articles @ 8:15 PM :: 9546 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Among dozens of “green” schools in Washington state, only two use less energy than traditional schools built in those same districts. In more than one instance, the “green” schools use 30 percent more energy per square foot ....

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Thursday, September 1, 2011
Food Regulators Out of Control
By Heritage Foundation @ 11:48 AM :: 3895 Views :: National News, Ethics

...four federal agencies known as the Interagency Working Group (IWG) have delivered a plan to drastically censor food advertisers with products deemed to be “too high” in sodium, sugar, or fat that cater to any viewing audience between the ages of two and 11. These advertisers would lose key slots during some of America’s most popular shows, like American Idol, America’s Got Talent, and Glee....

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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Marriott Managers, Security turned away from Waikiki Edition
By News Release @ 11:45 PM :: 11490 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

"...the Owner has filed for bankruptcy protection, which will permit it to continue the operation of the hotel under its present management with Modern Management Services."

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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Aiming for $1M Dollars, Djou reaches out to Grassroots Donors
By Rep Charles Djou @ 4:28 PM :: 9166 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

"A serious run for U.S. Congress will require more than $1 million in campaign funds. Your early support will help us to kick this campaign off right."

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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Hawaii Right To Life becomes Aloha Life Advocates
By News Release @ 4:21 PM :: 7103 Views :: Energy, Environment

Hawaii Right to Life is excited to announce that we have adopted a new trade name, Aloha Life Advocates.

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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
NY Judge orders Waikiki Edition Returned to Marriott by 2:30PM Today
By News Release @ 1:31 PM :: 9887 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

After an overnight raid last Sunday seizing control of the Waikiki EDITION from Marriott International, Inc., the owners of the hotel were ordered by a New York state judge to return the hotel to Marriott's control as of 8:30 p.m. today eastern time, which is 2:30 p.m. Honolulu time.

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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
The Fast and Furious Scandal Continues
By Heritage Foundation @ 1:09 PM :: 7880 Views :: National News, Ethics, World News, Family

A U.S. government gun-trafficking investigation gone horribly wrong has resulted in the death of a U.S. Border Patrol officer, some 2,000 firearms in the hands of criminals, and the dismissal of a 24-year veteran law enforcement official. This is the story of Fast and Furious....

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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
HSTA responds to Perreira: We won’t allow others to disrespect our Sacrifice
By News Release @ 4:09 AM :: 6818 Views :: Energy, Environment

We don't know if HGEA was threatened by the Governor's negotiators as we were. We were told that if we didn't go along with the Governor we would face the layoff 800 teachers and "nasty things would happen" to teachers at work. 

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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Nominees Sought for UH Board of Regents
By News Release @ 7:52 PM :: 6578 Views :: Energy, Environment

...nominations for the following four (4) seats on the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents (BOR): City and County of Honolulu, Kauaʻi County, At Large and Student.... 

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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Lawyer: US Supreme Court needs to Hear Hokulia Bypass Case
By Robert Thomas @ 7:05 PM :: 11241 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Today, we filed the Reply Brief in the case that asks: after Kelo, when is eminent domain pretextual?

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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Mufi Hannemann announces Congressional Campaign
By News Release @ 2:45 PM :: 9011 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

As someone who’s ... listened to the counsel and concerns of friends and strangers alike, I’ve decided that I can best contribute to the future of our islands and make a difference in the lives of our people and nation, by seeking to serve in Congress.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Djou Endorses Mitt Romney for President
By News Release @ 2:19 PM :: 11477 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

“I am proud to have Charles’ support,” said Mitt Romney. “He has been an advocate for lower taxes, getting spending under control, and creating the right environment for job creation. In addition to his legislative service, Charles serves his country and I am honored to have his support.”

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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
The Unemployment Empty Promise
By Heritage Foundation @ 10:27 AM :: 4545 Views :: National News, Ethics

Sometime next week—we don't quite know when—President Barack Obama is due to announce his latest jobs plan ....

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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Mufi’s Republican Army: The Bush Family Connection
By Andrew Walden @ 9:19 AM :: 20391 Views :: Democratic Party, Ethics, Politicians, Republican Party

For someone seeking the Democratic Gubernatorial nomination, Mufi Hannemann’s campaign sure has a lot of current or former Republicans among its leadership.  In fact, Mufi’s GOP connections lead straight to the Bush family—the locus of Democrat seething and hatred for eight years....

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Monday, August 29, 2011
The Right Strategy to Fight Terrorism
By Heritage Foundation @ 7:33 PM :: 8138 Views :: National News, Ethics, World News, Family

...Since September 11, 2001, at least 40 Islamist-inspired terror plots aimed at the United States have been thwarted....

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Monday, August 29, 2011
Time Has Come for States to Take Strong Action on Iran
By Selected News Articles @ 7:30 PM :: 10398 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family

Lucrative state and federal contracts funded by American taxpayer dollars should not be awarded to companies doing business with a regime that is aggressively pursuing a nuclear weapons program, training and supplying weapons to terrorists who are killing U.S. troops, and engaging in egregious human rights abuses inside its own borders.

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Monday, August 29, 2011
TheBus is going to be faster than TheTrain?
By Selected News Articles @ 1:56 PM :: 8123 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment

Today’s scheduled time for the Route C Country Express service of TheBus from Kapolei Transit Center to Ala Moana Center during the rush hour varies from 44 to 58 minutes and averages 52 minutes.

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Monday, August 29, 2011
Wind Power Is Dying
By Selected News Articles @ 11:54 AM :: 10128 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family

While the U.S. is dumping billions of dollars into wind farms and onshore and offshore wind turbines, this energy source is being cast aside as a failure elsewhere in the world.

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Monday, August 29, 2011
2AM Raid: Hotel owners Boot Marriott from Waikiki Edition, strip signs, change locks
By News Release @ 11:44 AM :: 11395 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment

In a dramatic move, the owners of the Waikiki Edition in Hawaii said Sunday that in the early morning hours they installed new management and changed the signs and locks on the hotel to reflect a new name, the Modern Honolulu. The changes were made in spite of a contract that allows Marriott to run the hotel as an Edition for 30 years.

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Monday, August 29, 2011
Lessons from Hurricane Irene
By Heritage Foundation @ 11:40 AM :: 4891 Views :: National News, Ethics

As the effects of the storm continue with "epic" flooding being reported in Vermont, pundits and politicians alike are already calculating its implications on government policy....

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Sunday, August 28, 2011
Battleship Missouri to Commemorate 66th Anniversary of Japanese Surrender
By News Release @ 4:46 PM :: 13846 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family

The Battleship Missouri Memorial will commemorate the 66th anniversary of the end of World War II with a free ceremony on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, from 8 to 9 a.m., on the Mighty Mo’s forward main deck. 

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Sunday, August 28, 2011
10% of Employers to Drop Health Coverage when Obamacare Takes Effect
By Selected News Articles @ 4:36 PM :: 6935 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Nearly one of every 10 midsized or big employers expects to stop offering health coverage to workers after insurance exchanges begin operating in 2014 as part of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul....

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Sunday, August 28, 2011
Religious Freedom Under Attack in the Military
By Selected News Articles @ 4:31 PM :: 6021 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

A religious-discrimination lawsuit involving the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is taking a giant step forward this week, with a federal judge demanding a response from the Obama administration....

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Sunday, August 28, 2011
Video: Abercrombie Faces off with Teachers on Kauai
By Video @ 1:30 PM :: 9778 Views :: Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Energy, Environment

“The only place you’ve gone is to the Labor Board and you’ve put in one motion after another to even keep the Labor Board from being able to make a decision.” (said Abercrombie)…

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Sunday, August 28, 2011
Kalapa: Reason Seems Absent in Call for Continued Employment Tax Holiday
By Lowell L Kalapa @ 12:28 PM :: 5837 Views :: National News, Ethics

One quick fix being touted by the administration to create the jobs America needs and so desperately wants is a continuance of the employment tax holiday....

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Sunday, August 28, 2011
Star Advertiser, Newspaper Guild Reach Tentative Agreement
By News Release @ 12:17 PM :: 6525 Views :: Maui County, Energy

Informational briefings will be held on Friday and Monday. A ratification vote is scheduled for next Thursday.

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Saturday, August 27, 2011
DoE Boosts Test Scores by Giving Answers to Students
By Andrew Walden @ 6:35 PM :: 14144 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Cheating on tests is paying off big for the Hawaii Department of Education. The DoE has admitted--touted even--its effort to organize a cadre of part-time teachers to provide test answers to students statewide.

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Saturday, August 27, 2011
Report: Abercrombie’s effort to dump Prepaid Health Care Act will drive Debts to 90% of GDP
By Andrew Walden @ 2:33 PM :: 6357 Views :: Health Care

“the key driver of increasing state and local expenditures is health-care costs, especially Medicaid and subsidies for health-insurance exchanges under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009.”

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Friday, August 26, 2011
Conservative? Inouye, Akaka are Zeroes, but Hirono, Hanabusa score 10%
By Grassroot Institute @ 4:43 PM :: 8110 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

How conservative are Hawaii’s Senators and Congresswomen?

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Friday, August 26, 2011
Conservation Plan: Mafia connected Oahu Windfarm to kill Cats and Endangered Birds
By News Release @ 12:17 PM :: 10038 Views :: Energy, Environment

Four endangered waterbirds, the Hawaiian moorhen, Hawaiian duck, Hawaiian coot, and Hawaiian stilt are known to exist in wetland locations adjacent to the proposed project site, and they are at risk of ... collisions with wind turbine generators....mitigation will include the development and testing of a self-resetting cat trap....

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Friday, August 26, 2011
Video Shows Hypersonic Plane Which Crashed Half-Way to Hawaii
By Video @ 12:22 AM :: 5270 Views

HTV-2 144-August

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Thursday, August 25, 2011
New Day: UH Regents Propose Tuition Hikes
By News Release @ 11:21 PM :: 4819 Views

Corrected version of UH News Release....

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Thursday, August 25, 2011
Abercrombie to make You Proud of Your Home
By News Release @ 10:59 PM :: 8080 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

“We have a comprehensive housing policy in Hawai'i that includes repairing and building public housing units where people feel safe in their community and proud of their home,” Governor Abercrombie said.

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Thursday, August 25, 2011
Gallup: 60% say Hawaii Economy Getting Worse
By Selected News Articles @ 10:33 PM :: 8079 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

Washington, D.C., led the nation in economic confidence during the first half of 2011 with the only positive Economic Confidence Index score (+11) in the U.S....

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Thursday, August 25, 2011
Wind Scammers are top Recipient of Federal Energy Subsidies
By NCPA @ 9:53 PM :: 6201 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics

A new report from the Department of Energy ... shows that "renewable" energy firms are heavily dependent on government support....

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Thursday, August 25, 2011
NYT: Anti-GMO Myths don’t hold up to Scientific Scrutiny
By NCPA @ 9:48 PM :: 9572 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics, World News, Family

Myths about the dire effects of genetically modified foods on health and the environment abound, but they have not held up to scientific scrutiny. These crop modification methods are not dangerous.

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Thursday, August 25, 2011
SF Chronicle: Unfounded Fears Threaten Fracking Success Story
By NCPA @ 9:44 PM :: 5148 Views :: National News, Ethics

The energy from hydrofracking can transform the U.S. energy outlook for a century. Let's not allow groundless fears to destroy our future....

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Thursday, August 25, 2011
Expensive, Unnecessary Hawaii County Building Code Changes to be Debated
By News Release @ 8:56 PM :: 8527 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill

"What’s All the Fuss About International Building Codes?” will be the topic of the August meeting of the Conservative Forum for Hawaii. The public is invited to the free forum on Sunday, 28 August, 2:00pm at the Naniloa Volcanoes Resort’s Polynesian Room, Banyan Dr, Hilo.

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