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Thursday, August 16, 2012 |
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Unanimous Council Votes Resolutions Calling for Bus Service Restoration
By Tom Berg @ 12:37 AM :: 6618 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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Both resolutions will be heard in the City Council today, Wednesday....
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012 |
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"Mad As Berg And Not Going To Take It Anymore"
By Tom Berg @ 3:44 PM :: 6751 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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In what most people now view as a setup, the next thing that happened was a committee staffer called the police to "control Berg" ....
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012 |
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55 Medal of Honor Recipients to Gather in Honolulu
By News Release @ 11:33 PM :: 8996 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Honolulu hosts 55 of America's 81 living Medal of Honor recipients this fall at the 2012 Medal of Honor Society Convention. Recipients from World War II up to the current conflict in Afghanistan will be in attendance.
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Sunday, August 12, 2012 |
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Djou: On to the General Election!
By Rep Charles Djou @ 8:00 PM :: 9939 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Last night...our opponent immediately turned to name calling and finger pointing to define us. But that is exactly what is wrong with politics today. There are too many politicians who just want to point out problems and too few who want to find solutions.
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Sunday, August 12, 2012 |
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Hanabusa: Medicare, Social Security, Medicaid -- it is all at stake
By Andrew Walden @ 5:55 AM :: 9608 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Between 1999 and 2002 Hanabusa short changed the Hawaii ERS--launching today’s multi-billion dollar Hawaii pension crisis. Now she’s lining up with the most unpopular politician in Hawaii—Neil Abercrombie—in support of his efforts to gut the Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act.
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Thursday, August 9, 2012 |
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Memo to Mitsunaga: If it’s a fact you’re squeaky clean…do you really need the services of Michael Green?
By AtomicMonkey @ 7:02 PM :: 12180 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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White collar crimes, Tax evasion, Mortgage fraud, Ponzi schemes, Violent crimes, Drug crimes, Homicide. Guilty or not, Mr. Green is your best bet to escape conviction....
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012 |
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Hundreds Celebrate Court Decision Upholding Traditional Marriage
By Andrew Walden @ 11:08 PM :: 7773 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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250 rallying at New Hope Church in Waipahu celebrated today’s court decision upholding traditional marriage ....
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012 |
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Video: Randy Roth Clobbers Wayne Yoshioka
By Video @ 1:26 AM :: 6651 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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In a recently videotaped session moderated by Public Radio's Beth Ann Kozlovich, Randy Roth took on Wayne Yoshioka on the rail issue. See this it is highly entertaining....
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012 |
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Pay to Play Mitsunaga Challenges White to Take a Fake Polygraph Test
By News Release @ 11:38 PM :: 9006 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Editor’s note: Be sure to scroll down to the bottom and read the excerpts from the HA’s 2004 coverage of Mitsunaga’s alleged polygraph test. Its hilarious....
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012 |
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Eliminate Bus Fares to Solve Traffic Woes?
By Panos Prevedouros PhD @ 7:22 PM :: 6807 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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The Transportation Research Board, a unit of the National Academy of Engineering has just released a report titled Implementation and Outcomes of Fare-Free Transit Systems....
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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 :: 12335 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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Friday, August 3, 2012 |
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HART: Reducing Rail PR is a Federal Civil Rights Violation
By Andrew Walden @ 10:10 PM :: 5995 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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...the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects the right of crony rail contractors to ensure that they have maximum influence over Hawaii’s August 11 Primary races....
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Thursday, August 2, 2012 |
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9th Annual Navy League Golf Tourney
By News Release @ 2:58 AM :: 7998 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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The 9th Annual Navy League Golf Tournament will take place on Friday, August 31, 2012 at the Mamala Bay Golf Course...
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012 |
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Djou: Our Polls Show us Ahead
By News Release @ 4:28 PM :: 7962 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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We are confident in our own internal polling and other polls we have seen that show us with a slight lead or tied.
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012 |
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Ansaldo Awards Rail Electrification Contract to Siemens
By News Release @ 3:43 PM :: 8979 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Question: Is Siemens paying the 4.5% GE Tax on its "multi-million dollar" subcontract from Ansaldo? Will Ansaldo write a change order to account for the additional 4.5% cost incurred because this work is not being done in-house?
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Monday, July 30, 2012 |
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New Lane Open on H-1 Freeway
By Panos Prevedouros PhD @ 3:11 PM :: 7504 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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Sunday, July 29, 2012 |
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Nanakuli Meet the Candidates July 30
By News Release @ 4:24 AM :: 7163 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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“MEET THE CANDIDATES” Forum on Monday, July 30th, 2012; at the NHIS Multi-Purpose Bldg/Cafeteria from 6:30 - 9:00 pm.
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Saturday, July 28, 2012 |
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Honolulu City Lights Display Applications Due Now
By News Release @ 12:02 AM :: 6776 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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The annual lottery was started several years ago in response to requests from private groups interested in erecting displays which will be on view during Honolulu City Lights.
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Friday, July 27, 2012 |
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Mitsunaga: Hirono Took Same Illegal Contributions Cayetano Did
By Audio @ 11:49 PM :: 12735 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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"John White ended up as Chief of Staff for Mazie Hirono and is smearing Ben Cayetano for receiving illegal campaign contributions. The truth is, Mazie Hirono accepted $98,000 in illegal contributions and he endorsed her – but he hasn’t said a word about that."
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Friday, July 27, 2012 |
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Federal Transit Bill Shifts Funding towards Busses, Away from Rail
By Selected News Articles @ 5:59 PM :: 10906 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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... BRT projects to receive at least 80 percent federal funding share each fiscal year. These provisions provide a significant opportunity for communities seeking to invest in BRT....
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Thursday, July 26, 2012 |
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Honolulu Habitat for Humanity Announces Information Meetings
By News Release @ 3:49 AM :: 6406 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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Honolulu Habitat for Humanity invites everyone to upcoming informational meetings, especially families who are interested in applying for a simple, decent Habitat home....
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012 |
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Resolutions to Restore Bus Cuts Pass Council Committee Unanimously
By Tom Berg @ 10:34 PM :: 6835 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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Resolution 12-173, introduced by Councilman Tom Berg and Chair Ernie Martin urges the Mayor to find funding in the City budget to restore bus service cuts to numerous rural routes....
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012 |
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Duke Aiona Endorses Kym Pine for Council
By Lt Gov Duke Aiona @ 2:52 PM :: 8802 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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As a resident of Honolulu City Council District 1, I am humbly asking you to support Kymberly Pine in her campaign for Honolulu City Council District 1....
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012 |
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Pittsburgh Manufacturer Lands $60M Honolulu Rail Contract
By News Release @ 1:56 PM :: 6664 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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L.B. Foster rail, concrete ties, direct fixation fasteners, third rail with accessories and special trackwork ....
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012 |
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FULL TEXT: 256 pages of Rail 'PR' Contracts
By Andrew Walden @ 5:29 PM :: 7180 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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“...copies of the contracts of the public involvement individuals, companies, consultants, or subconsultants hired or contracted...."
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012 |
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New Transit Bill Re-Classifies BRT as 'Fixed Guideway'
By Panos Prevedouros PhD @ 4:17 AM :: 8647 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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The recently passed 2-year transportation act of Congress which was signed by the president contains these golden nuggets for Honolulu....
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012 |
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Liz Larson for Senate Pau Hana Ala Moana
By News Release @ 3:27 AM :: 7366 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Liz Larson, Republican candidate in State Senate District 12 is hosting a free Pau Hana Barbeque in Ala Moana Beach Park, immediately Ewa of McCoy Pavilion, this Friday, July 27 between 6:00 and 7:30 PM....
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012 |
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$200,000 Project Adding a 4th Lane to H-1, To Be Done in Early August
By News Release @ 12:01 AM :: 5582 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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This re-striping project increases road capacity 33% but costs 1/27500th as much as Rail.
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Sunday, July 22, 2012 |
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Driverless Cars: Trading the Future for the Past
By NCPA @ 1:15 PM :: 5395 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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...driverless cars are a much better technological solution than high speed rail....
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Sunday, July 22, 2012 |
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County Services Should Be Paid For By Those Who Benefit
By Lowell L Kalapa @ 5:27 AM :: 6392 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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...county officials in the City & County of Honolulu are squirming over what do to with a recommendation made by a commission it appointed to bring fairness and equity into the real property tax system....
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Saturday, July 21, 2012 |
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Restoring City Bus Service: Hearing This Wednesday
By Tom Berg @ 3:41 PM :: 6305 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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12-177 was introduced to restore city bus service without raising fares....
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Friday, July 20, 2012 |
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"Save Our Honolulu" Fundraiser to Support Rail Litigation
By Honolulu Traffic @ 1:32 AM :: 7768 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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We are raising money to help fund our lawsuit to keep the heavy rail elevated train out of downtown Honolulu....
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012 |
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IRS Backs Off, Grants Tax Free Status to Maui TEA Party
By Selected News Articles @ 10:19 PM :: 11555 Views :: Maui County, First Amendment, Taxes, TEA Party
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"...the IRS contacted us today regarding your 501(c)4 application and stated that they are withdrawing the additional questions that they sent to your organization...."
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012 |
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Queen’s Ranked Among Nation’s Best Hospitals
By Selected News Articles @ 4:59 AM :: 6852 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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The Queen’s Medical Center has been recognized as Best Hospital in Hawaii by the U.S. News & World Report in its annual Best Hospitals rankings....
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012 |
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Governor signs special purpose revenue bond for HPU
By News Release @ 4:57 AM :: 7778 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Gov. Neil Abercrombie this week signed a bond issue passed by the state legislature earlier this spring that will help Hawai‘i Pacific University raise as much as $120 million for critical capital projects at its three locations around O‘ahu....
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012 |
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VIDEO: Berg Grills Grabauskas
By Tom Berg @ 1:55 AM :: 7230 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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Just released- mainstream media is afraid to cover this - they get their money from pro-rail sponsors . . . too damaging for TV stations to reveal . . . enjoy!
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012 |
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City Announces Annual Bus Service Changes for School Year
By News Release @ 12:55 AM :: 6366 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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DTS does this every year when school begins. This year they hope you will think that they have 'restored' their recent rail-related bus service cuts. But you weren't fooled....
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Friday, July 13, 2012 |
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Berg: Restore Cancelled Bus Service
By Tom Berg @ 6:42 PM :: 7456 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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Resolution 12-173 to request Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle reverse the course that cut but routes and refrain from further cuts being implemented....
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Friday, July 13, 2012 |
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Environment: Rail is Dirtier than Cars
By NCPA @ 4:28 PM :: 11212 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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According to the Department of Energy, the average passenger car uses about 3,500 BTUs per passenger mile--rail transit in Pittsburgh uses more than 11,000 BTUs.
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Friday, July 13, 2012 |
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Djou: "Rail is being transformed from a public works project into a private benefit club"
By Rep Charles Djou @ 3:30 PM :: 8353 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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The City hired PB Americas to plan this rail system. The City’s Transportation Director is a former senior executive at PB Americas and his wife is still an employee of PB Americas. The consulting engineering firm the City hired to monitor PB Americas, Infraconsult, was founded by former executives at PB Americas....
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Friday, July 13, 2012 |
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Informational briefing held for Proposed Biosafety Lab
By News Release @ 3:05 PM :: 6739 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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A proposed biosafety lab to be located in West Oʻahu will allow UH researchers to develop diagnostic tests and vaccines for infectious diseases.
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Monday, July 9, 2012 |
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Level 3 Bio Lab for Kalaeloa? Briefing Wednesday
By John Bond @ 9:03 PM :: 8160 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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An informational briefing for the public to learn about the proposed "Pacific Health Research Laboratory (PHRL)" at Kalaeloa will be held on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Kapolei High School ....
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Monday, July 9, 2012 |
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After Losing Hospital, Ewa Beach Gets New Ambulance
By Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine @ 8:42 PM :: 6496 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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“The closure of the Hawaii Medical Center had a substantial impact on the Leeward Coast,” said Rep. Pine. “This new ambulance unit provides the much needed crisis medical attention that our community needs.”
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Monday, July 9, 2012 |
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Berg: Bus Cuts Could be Restored by Eliminating Rail Propaganda
By Tom Berg @ 8:37 PM :: 7260 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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...we need to come up with $3 million. If we merely stop the rail propaganda efforts costing us over $4 million a year in staff salaries alone to specifically pitch rail, we could do it!
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Monday, July 9, 2012 |
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Planning Commission to Vote on Ewa Development Plan
By Selected News Articles @ 8:24 PM :: 6289 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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On July 11, the City Planning Commission will pass or deny the ‘Ewa Development Plan (EDP), which directs the future for the whole Leeward area.
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Thursday, July 5, 2012 |
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Abercrombie Releases $75M for Honolulu Airport CIP
By News Release @ 11:08 PM :: 8704 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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...Abercrombie today announced the release of more than $75.3 million for various Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) at Honolulu International Airport....
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012 |
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Record Ethics Fine: Nestor Garcia Conflict of Interest on Rail Votes
By News Release @ 2:37 AM :: 8441 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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He failed to tile conflict of interest disclosures for 38 rail transit bills and resolutions and for 12 other matters such as rezoning from agriculture to commercial and residential uses around Kapolei....
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Saturday, June 30, 2012 |
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JSC Seeking Nominations for Two Oahu Judicial Vacancies
By News Release @ 1:59 AM :: 8460 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Judge, Circuit Court of the First Circuit (Oʻahu)
Judge, Family Court of the First Circuit (Oʻahu)
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Saturday, June 30, 2012 |
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Notice of Petition for Retention the Honorable Gerald H. Kibe
By News Release @ 1:44 AM :: 9296 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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The Constitution of the State of Hawaiʻi empowers the Commission to determine whether Judge Kibe should be retained in office for an additional term of six years.
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012 |
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Charles Djou Advances to ‘Contender’
By News Release @ 12:37 PM :: 10577 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Hawaii Republican Candidate Takes Big Third Step to Achieving ‘Young Gun’ Status....
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