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Monday, April 12, 2010 |
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April 12, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:34 PM :: 9189 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Poll: Djou tied for lead in Congressional race
Is your church ready to vote May 1-22?
HB444: Civil Unions supporters continue push for gay marriage
Hawaii tax plan raises $75M less than hoped (Homeowners Association tax dropped from plan)
Revised Akaka bill unsettles Isle GOP
Focus on HSTA, Lingle tells rally
Atheists, Gays push City, State to Tax the Church? (No separation of atheism and state?)
Nominees for regent face confirmation hearings tomorrow
SB: Settlement rightly favors Maui players
ADV: Trash pact with HWS reeks
Changing mindsets key to reducing plastic bottles, residents say
With biofuels, burning of cane may go up in smoke
Council confronts nonprofit cuts
Big Island hospital to cut 13 workers
Hawaii losing some enchantment as wedding site for nonresidents
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Sunday, April 11, 2010 |
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April 11, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:42 PM :: 10320 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, World News, Hawaii History
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ADV: Is Hanabusa a lackey?
Tax hikes mean Hawaii state job cuts drop to only 689, 1% of total
Empire Builders at DoE--Staff change alarms parents (Hundreds of new Gov’t employees)
High-tech tax credits under fire: Budget plan defers Act 221 for 3 years, raises tobacco levy (Dems can’t afford welfare for rich)
Room 309 (The Legislature now moves to get its real business done, in secret with only lobbyists and activists watching)
Abercrombie and Hannemann vie for attention at convention (Study the meal plans for clues)
Residents voice concerns over aquaculture project
Furloughs sit-in moves to Washington Place, protestors vow to stick around
Waters of Life School faces closure (HTH, ADV play catch-up to Hawai’i Free Press)
State investment practices to be curbed: Law getting rewrite because $1.1B got tied up in market
Burris: Shifting prisoners to Mainland at best a short-term solution
Former Kauai courts manager denies allegations: Barreira accused of sexual harassment
Chair also questions legality: Asing: Furloughs equal savings?
Gendercide: China's shameful massacre of unborn girls means there will soon be 30m more men than women
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Saturday, April 10, 2010 |
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April 10, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 10:02 AM :: 14746 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development, World News, Hawaii History
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Out of money, Puna DoE school shutting down next week
Ed Case votes against tax cut for military personnel, supports death tax
SB: Democrats' ad on Djou deemed false
Kaulana Park confirmed as DHHL chairman (After Hanabusa gets her deal)
Prison guards allegedly threaten to shoot Hawaii Senator
Kulani Prison Guards allegedly burn documents in 20’ ditch, steal equipment
Prison guards lobby lawmakers over proposed cuts
War on food production continues: Group urges fish-farming safeguards—“Environmentalists” call for moratorium on expansion
Honolulu rail route change may oust some Ualena Street shops
Allow me to refresh mayor's memory
Slom-Zimmerman team, Texas investor qualified to pursue Star-Bulletin
Grown-ups at sit-in ticketed
Hawaii public school candy ban fails
Kam School blames lawyer in Hawaiians-first dispute
Hawaii Pork Report Exposes Piggie Pies in the City
Maui judge disregards plea deal, sentences man who beat wife to five years
Flags stolen from veterans center
Higa sex harassment case settled, lawyer says
Fight sparks Keaau High lockdown
Maui Residents appeal to preserve funding
Residents see some progress, poll shows
NKorea vows to keep building nuclear bombs
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Friday, April 9, 2010 |
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April 9, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:36 PM :: 6956 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Case, Djou oppose Akaka bill changes, Djou alone speaks out against gay marriage
Ethnic issue, outside groups enter congressional race
Legislators keep general excise tax increase in play
What just happened? (State Supreme Ct writes EUTF decision nobody understands)
Who is 'Essential' to Ending Hawaii's School Furloughs
Airport fix could add $100M to cost of Rail
Akaka Bill passage questioned as opposition mounts
SB: Makaha project is big step forward
Supreme Court lowers value of Turtle Bay shoreline property
ADV: Curfew can break cycle of violence, should be extended to Kuhio Park Terrace
More Than 100 Prison Guards Could Lose Jobs
Hawaii auditor: Abolish Aloha Tower agency
Harbor users strongly oppose parking fees (Coffman, Evans, no-show)
Disaster planning diversion doesn’t get state support (Where’s Mufi?)
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Thursday, April 8, 2010 |
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April 8, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:07 PM :: 14055 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development, World News, Hawaii History
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Missile Defense: Obama's False START could leave Hawaii unprotected
Inouye to beg Pelosi not to support Case
The squeeze is on: Taxing bills gain momentum
Hawaii Legislature Tackles Controversial Public Education Issues
School fixes engage gov candidates
25 Parents, kids stage Lingle office sit-in
Land gift initiates aid to leeward education (Hanabusa gets plug from Jeff Stone)
Federal APEC funds could be 'tens of millions' Ca-Ching!
Log Cabin Republicans Endorses Charles Djou for Congress
Hawaiian Telcom seeks initial public offering
Council kills Tam's proposal to end fund that he misused
More info on possible Star-Bulletin Buyers
ADV: Maui water ruling should favor HC&S
Biofuel scam: After century of private sugar operation, HC&S to become ward of State (“Funding could determine future”)
Baldwin girls’ softball will get new field: Under settlement, state releases $1M to build stadium
GTMO Greenwell opposes Kenoi's stringent restrictions
Enviros to use Garbage Guilt to squeeze millions from Hawaii Co Taxpayers
Enviros continue to harass Kona fish farm operators
EPA fines Gay and Robinson, Kula Lodge for cesspool violations
Kauai solar project 'pretty well stalled': Renewable power firm, utility break off talks over disagreement on costs
Fire Commission against allowing Kauai mayor to pick chief
Another Government–controlled market
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010 |
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April 6, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:22 PM :: 8819 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Win or lose, Inouye to back Hanabusa in September Primary
Proposed Hawaii Barrel Tax Hike Just Another Money Grab
Isle GOP's platform drops some language on Hawaiians
Advertiser peddles Latest DoE scam: “Hawaii wants struggling schools to innovate”
ADV: Time for big concessions to end furlough stalemate (More commentary on RTTT)
New computing could save Hawaii DoE millions
Many of Hawaii housing project's residents back mandatory curfew
Tobacco fund grab to feed HGEA: Hawaii abuse prevention program in peril
Honolulu's tab for hosting APEC at least $28M and rising
SB: Marshallese due nuke-test damages despite legal ruling
Many Hawaii care homes lack liability insurance
Hawaii Business Climate, Legislature, Worsening State's Doctor Shortage
Hawaii Teachers’ Union Incites Teachers to Blame Governor for Furloughs
Appeals court affirms ruling denying furlough Friday injunction
Economists Issue Letter Opposing Proposed 25 Percent General Excise Tax Hike
Police say HPP man wanted on multiple meth charges
Maui: Trial of accused spy set to begin
Treatment for atrial fibrillation done on Maui and only a few other places in U.S.
Housing market picks up
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Monday, April 5, 2010 |
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April 5, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:25 PM :: 19104 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Hannemann cancelled speed bumps for Kailua’s fatal Wanaao Road
National Democrats want DC to select Hawaii’s next member of Congress
As “momentum shifts to Djou”, Hanabusa’s “boldly deceptive” campaign implodes: Ads, mailers pulled
National Dems Consider Backing Case
Djou, Case, Hanabusa to debate April 13 Moiliili
OHA Trustee: Rice decision “really not all that bad”
SB: Act quickly to protect state health care law
SB on Probation HOPE: Budget cuts imperil justice in Hawaii
Same-sex union backers picket for vote on measure
Puna’s Fred Blas honored with Ola Pono Award
Generations rally to back LHS ‘history’
HCC to wrap rail station into campus plans
'Shared sacrifice' applied unevenly: Mayor wants to raise taxes, spend more on travel, lobbying
Shrimp farm committed to sustainability, official says
What does economic recovery mean for Kaua‘i?
Bill might bite shark tours
Sign-waving tradition returns for House race
Maui News nails climate fraudsters
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Sunday, April 4, 2010 |
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April 4, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:05 PM :: 10568 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, DHHL, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, World News, Hawaii History
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As “momentum shifts to Djou”, Hanabusa’s “boldly deceptive” campaign implodes: Ads, mailers pulled
Dems Wary Of Hawaii Special Election
April 15 No New Taxes Five Rallies on Four Islands: Honolulu, Hilo, Kona, Maui, Kauai
National Democrats to dump Hanabusa? (Obama to retaliate against Inouye?)
ADV on RTTT--Lesson learned: We can still win this thing (No we can’t, and here’s why….)
OHA trustees may face tougher path to election
Police chiefs pressured legislators on pot bill
State Historic Preservation agency urged to shape up
Support dwindles for “Birther” bill limiting access to records
Spike in Hawaii home prices on the horizon: Also, drop in building permits hints at Oahu housing shortage
Student housing gets face lift
E-W Center: Political Attitudes under Repression
Kenoi pushes ethics changes again
Pierces’ mercy mission didn’t end when they got on Mainland plane
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Saturday, April 3, 2010 |
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April 3, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:22 PM :: 8819 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Hanabusa pulls “deceptive” ads, mailers
Full Text: Governor Lingle on ‘Island Insights’
Ed Case: “A reliable vote for imposing higher taxes on middle-class families and small businesses”
Case highlights time in Washington, forgets to mention ineffectiveness
Lingle estimate on health bill criticized as incomplete
EUTF's $1M/month losses could result in reduced benefits, higher premiums
Maui News polls School Reform
Terms sway furlough debate
Lingle’s aide criticizes union for plan that ‘will not be implemented’; Maui teachers give their takes on vote
All Kaua‘i SNAP offices to close
Maui News: ‘One-on-one’ cut out of DHS
House panel chairman resurrects shark fin bill
Councilman suggests Big Isle police officers, firefighters forego raises
Hawaii crops, algae may get funded for military biofuel
Powerful question: Would Big Isle ocean thermal electrical plant make economic sense?
A time for timeshares
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Friday, April 2, 2010 |
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April 2, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 9:27 AM :: 9982 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, World News
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VIDEO: Hanabusa campaign ad nailed for Legislative pay raise “deception”
Inouye: Rail is “project that goes on forever”
ADV: Barrel Tax is a “fraud” and a “scam”
Public Union Leaders Angered Senator Kim refused GET Increase to feed HGEA
Dem Legislators’ Reports blast gov's strategy
Linda Smith: Union Put Hawaii Teachers in Bad Position
Latest DoE gambit: Cut funding for Lahainaluna Boarding School
SB: Camping ban holds promise of success (ACLU already has strategy to defeat)
Bottle Tax could rise if Redemption Fund Raided
Tax Hikes on the table: Council plans to discuss solid waste plan Tuesday
Hospital plots recovery: Hawaii Medical Center would like to convert its two facilities into nonprofit companies
House panel kills medical marijuana dispensaries bill
Alleged pot farmers await trial
No bidders on Hamakua land (harassed by shake down artists, nobody bids)
'Affirmative government' could foster public civility
Show me some political porn for Democrats
Census returns sixth lowest in U.S.
Guard soldier 'wanted to serve'
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010 |
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March 31, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:44 PM :: 6644 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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April 15 No New Taxes Five Rallies on Four Islands: Honolulu, Hilo, Kona, Maui, Kauai
Victims of DoE “embezzlement”: Substitute Teachers want their back pay
Election of BOE may go on Hawaii ballot
Private Sector Feels the Pinch as the Hawaii Legislature Moves $10 Billion State Budget Forward
Isles 22nd in Race to the Top (DoE plays with numbers to make it look like they’re #22 instead of dead last)
Democrat Borreca: Latest poll offers little to reassure isle GOP
Democrat Burris: Layoffs can cost us more, long term
SB: New health law a boon to Hawaii small businesses
Honolulu still tops list of costliest U.S. cities
Kenoi proposes property tax increase to offset declining property values
Six month spent trying to get action--ongoing sex abuse of minor (Your government at work)
Increased Travel From Canada and Asia Cities Boosts Hawaii's Visitors Arrivals
Capitol Round Up: Bad Bills Still Alive as Hawaii Legislature Heads for 2nd Crossover
Hemmings: Undersea Cable a Multibillion Boondoggle
ADV: A creative way to pay for that solar heater
Mixon won't be reprimanded (or fired)
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010 |
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March 30, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:19 PM :: 5156 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Fireworks, dirt, and stolen trucks: Colleen Hanabusa and the Honolulu Raceway Deal
House committee considers bills that allow governor to appoint BOE
Slom and Zimmerman may bid for the Bulletin
Socialism: 50% of Big Isle kids had prenatal substance exposure
Hawaii Senate panel's draft budget taps various funds
No TAT? City may eliminate cultural programs (Washington Monument gambit)
228 to lose jobs, 31 offices will be shut as Hawaii DHS modernizes system
Funding HOPE makes sense for budget, crime
Few nursing homes fined for infractions
Got Sweet Tooth? There’s a Tax for That
Kalapa: Alternatives to Proposed Hawaii Tax Increase Need Serious Consideration at the Legislature
HTH: County, state tax hikes a terrible idea in hard times
Bill recognizes cultural value of cockfighting
Delaware, Tennessee to get $600 million in 'Race to the Top' grants—Hawaii gets zero
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Monday, March 29, 2010 |
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March 29, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:43 PM :: 8669 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Hawaii barrel tax may rise nearly 3,000%
Socialist Hawaii 49th in charitable giving
SB: Car-seizure bill an empty gesture
Affordable housing project in revival: State assembles EIS notice in attempt to develop Leiali‘i (After 16-year war with OHA)
200 rally against proposed homeless lunatic project
Maui mayor proposes cutting helicopter air ambulance service (Washington Monument Gambit to make case for tax increase)
Naeole-Beason calls to delay new energy standards: Postponement could cost county federal 'green' money
Bird Kill hypocrisy: Environmental groups sue KIUC
Eco-scammers blame fake coral extinction on fake global warming
Legislature hones in on the big issues: State resolution touts cockfighting as cultural activity
Kauai County manager proposal dormant, but not dead
Shipment of Honolulu's trash delayed until end of April
Catholic policy toward gays misguided
SB: Hawaii a natural place for Obama library site
Shapiro: Local TV news lacks serious reporting
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Sunday, March 28, 2010 |
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March 28, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:48 PM :: 5403 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Full Text: Rasmussen polls Hawaii Governor’s race
Drunks, tax cheats, and other wannabees: Scary Democrat Lieutenant governor candidates air ideas
SB: Restore Akaka Bill's original language
Hawaii's shortage of doctors may double or triple over next decade (Obamacare preview)
Stakes high as testing begins
ADV: Audit raises legitimate management issues
The state's probation program cuts new crime and drug use by offenders, a study finds
Reform groups want changes in campaign spending laws
6,000 compete for 175 jobs
State 5 cent plastic bag fee advances in Senate
SPJ: Vexatious Requestor Legislation Does Not Facilitate a Transparent Government and Sets a Bad Precedent in Hawaii
Property taxes to increase: Finance committee to mull over Kenoi's budget proposal
Ca-Ching! Big Isle turbines to tower 156 feet
Big Island, small population growth
N. Korea faces likelihood of widespread upheaval
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Saturday, March 27, 2010 |
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March 27, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:54 PM :: 6758 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Aiona’s Akaka Bill statement spins out of control
Rasmussen survey shows Aiona losing to Democrats
Health care hovers over race: Three U.S. House candidates debate reforms at a forum
Lingle Calls HSTA Vote ‘An Insult’ (HSTA to vote on fake deal Wednesday—even Leg has not signed off)
Lingle demands apology of Mizuno
Governor lashes out at lawmakers: claims they 'lost focus'
One frog in Manoa and Hawaii lawmakers vote to support eradication
House, Senate Committees Propose $1 to $5 Barrel Tax Hike on Petroleum
Hawaii close to raising car rental fees
Hawaii legislators considering 'safe zones' for homeless
Mauna Kea plan wins approval: Astronomy backers turn out in force
Grove Farm prepares to launch Wailani subdivision as 'green' neighborhood
Amid budget crunch, Hawaii County spends $400K for new furniture
Central Pacific CFO Hirata resigns (5 days ‘til possible FDIC takeover)
Medical marijuana in Kau: Pot guardian gets 20 years for slaying
Proposal for special cemetery section draws opposition
SB demands censorship: Hawaii-based general out of line on gay issue
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Friday, March 26, 2010 |
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March 26, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:34 AM :: 6995 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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To prevent vote on DoE reform, Legislature refuses to fund furlough settlement
Political rivals split on rail: Djou says he wouldn't ask for federal funding; Case, Hanabusa would
NRO: Hanabusa Claims She Can Create Jobs? Alo-Ha-Ha-Ha!
Honolulu rail planners knew of airport issues in 2006, state says (Mufi’s crew caught lying)
State retirees' health benefits can be different, high court rules
UHERO sees progress in some areas, but little help for high unemployment
Sale of revenue bonds to improve Hawaii airports
Keep teens from drugs (22% are smoking dope)
Welfare fraud busts persist despite cutbacks
ADV: An agency failure of historic proportions
Army commander in Hawaii rebuked by Pentagon, Gates: Commander of U.S. Army Pacific called repeal 'ill-advised'
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Thursday, March 25, 2010 |
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March 25, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:40 PM :: 6077 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Lingle to Senators: “Please reject current version of Akaka Bill” (Full Text)
Hawaii gets momentary reprieve as Obama’s ultra-leftist judicial nominee is stalled
Aiona: State needs to boost efficiency, encourage business
Hanabusa Ad Misleadingly Claims She “Cut Legislative Salaries”
Educators (sic) knew plan had no chance of OK, Lingle says
Furloughs: SB tries to re-negotiate HSTA/BoE hostage demands
Led by Roz Baker, molester’s former employer, Senators kill measure on free flying of flag
Gov wants emergency $40M to pay for Medicare, Say demands GE Tax hike
Honolulu rail project will have to pick up tab for airport route fix
Mayor says he'd review state finances (to create excuse for) tax hike (while giving himself campaign deniability)
Hoping for Matson Monopoly backing, Abercrombie starts defending Jones Act
The state agency that preserves cultural and historic sites gets U.S. orders to improve — or lose half its budget
Star-Bulletin staff may be cut by 150: Advertiser likely to lose even more
Pay-to-Play legalized in Campaign finance bill
Children of Hawaii are not 'pork' (Inouye and for profit earmarks)
Court will name new Kamehameha trustee
DoE still failing: Reading scores improve for Hawaii 8th graders, slip for 4th graders
Honolulu ponders fly-over ramp, other fixes for H1's Lunalilo jam
State's population growth has slowed (9 people leave for mainland every day)
Last pieces of Maui Pine sold at auction
Hilo Vets home nearly full after shaky start
Hawaii-based general admonished for advocating gay ban
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010 |
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March 24, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:13 PM :: 10508 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Molester’s former employer Sen. Roz Baker Blocking Flag Pole Bill: Veterans to return medals
Goodwin Liu: Obama’s Most Radical Judicial Nominee
Lingle considers joining lawsuits against federal health care law
Special election offers 3 distinct candidates
Aiona: State needs to boost efficiency, encourage business (Efficient Government candidate #1)
Finnegan: Republicans offering common-sense ideas (Efficient Government candidate #2)
Central Pacific Bank shares continue to fall: FDIC could seize bank March 31
Survey: Hawaii ‘09 tax collections fell 8.4%
HGEA, poverty industry urge tax increase
Plan to end Hawaii teacher furlough days tied to constitutional amendment
State audit to delay rail project by 3 months
Hawaii Senate Considering Conveyance Tax Hike to Fund Homeless Housing
Fallen Heroes Honored At State Capitol: 28 Families Receive Medal Of Honor
Army, Native Hawaiian community to sign symbolic accord
Hawaii pitching Google for super-fast internet
Cigarette? Not in front of the kids
31% of Honolulu residents embroiled in “organic” cult
Baby boom drives population as exodus continues
County, UPW reach automated-trash deal (union jobs now depend on recycling)
Nurses union endorses Hooser
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010 |
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March 23, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:56 PM :: 7740 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Will Hanabusa allow DHHL to revert back to the bad old days?
States vs Obamacare: Florida, Washington, Pennsylvania, Nebraska and others to file suit
Buy insurance or lose 2.5% of income: “Wheelchair Tax”, Union “Cadillac Plans”, 44% rental tax, part of $409.2B in new taxes
To rule over Hawaii: Obama nominates Gay Marriage activist to 9th Circuit Court
Kim’s budget shell game proposes no GET hike, pay at pump with oil tax instead
The Tax Man: Attacking problem with tax increase reflects arrogance
GET hike would hurt the poor, stall recovery
SB: Hawaii health law must be secured (Hirono caught in a lie)
ADV: City-FAA beef not reassuring
Hawaii lawmakers urge consolidating furlough days
Hawaii Health Department: 'Vexatious Requesters' Should Be Banned from Asking for Obama Birth Certificate
Survey finds 75 Visitors, some of whom are asking: 'Why no gambling?'
Welfare Cheats: Four sentenced in Hilo after years of freeloading
HGEA, UPW operatives now blaming cutbacks for deaths, dope, koa poaching
31 Pacific Century Fellows inducted into old boy system
HMC amps up cardiac care
Honolulu bill would seize cars to curb prostitution
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Sunday, March 21, 2010 |
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March 21, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:56 PM :: 8805 Views :: Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Bought and paid for, will Hirono cast the deciding vote for Obamacare?
GOP’s Ramsay Wharton to challenge Hirono for Outer Islands Congressional Seat
As Congress votes, Honolulu Advertiser floods zone with Obamacare propaganda
Obamacare payoff to Hirono: Health offices to receive $3.4M grant
Tax revenue for rail falling short this year: Financing not meeting even lowered forecast
SB: Gubernatorial candidates must speak up on budget cuts
Broadcaster Robertson speaks highly of Aiona on '700 Club'
Video: Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona talks about bid for governor
Abercrombie pretends fixing schools would be priority as governor
Developer Grove Farm cashes in on family connections: ‘Smart growth community’ to offer sustainable living
Home fix-ups may earn tax credit: Legislators consider lame 4% incentive while ignoring Hotel tax credit
HPD disciplined 26 officers in '09: 'Malicious' force, falsifying of records among violations
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Saturday, March 20, 2010 |
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March 20, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:31 PM :: 8129 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Honolulu officials knew year ago that rail route too close to airport
Tavares positions political allies for election race (Sovereignty thug, sex harassment, eco-scammers)
Hawaii Gov. Lingle says 'it's possible' she will run for elected office in future
Lingle slams bill restricting governor's powers
Medicaid benefits are unsustainable and could “explode” under national health care plan
Governor, top budget aide defend Hawaii investments following audit
Fitch downgrades CPB rating: FDIC could seize bank March 31
Honolulu real estate market 14% overvalued, study says
Big Isle may set school fees: Creating 'impact district' would formalize builders' funding of new facilities
Next Year’s DoE Calendar continues Furlough Fridays
Star-Bulletin staff gets layoff notices: Sale of paper or merger with The Advertiser set for May 19, letter says
Honolulu loses 7,900 private-sector jobs
Proposal promotes safe areas in state parks for the homeless
Engineers: Shoddy Construction at UH Manoa began 89 years ago
Hawaii Residents: Taxed to Death and After
Proposed $5/barrel 'Oil Tax' Hike Bill
General Excise Tax Increase Will Stall Any Hope of Economic Recovery
Council hearing may be packed: Deep cuts likely to draw angry crowd
Ohana will get us through the coming 'year of sacrifice,' mayor tells Kauai
Enviros attack Kauai Shrimp Farm
Instant Results: Judge Ezra rules 'disparity' in Baldwin school's athletic fields violates law
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Friday, March 19, 2010 |
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March 19, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:19 PM :: 6731 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Cook Political Report: Hawaii Congressional Race changed from “lean Dem” to “toss up”
Cadillac Tax is back: Obamacare to tax union workers’ health plans, gut $350M from Hawaii State budget
Overtaxed Hawaii: Protest against GE Tax hike March 23
ADV: Governor's proposal for 5.5% pay cuts draws fire from senator and union
Hawaii auditor says budget aides may have violated law with investment
Laupahoehoe Charter school block could trip Race to the Top
Louisiana Medicaid fix may also help Hawaii (not quite…)
ADV: Homeless: New laws fine but more pressure needed
3 show interest in Star-Bulletin, so far: Publisher surprised by response, says he doesn't know investors' identities
Gene Ward: Massachusetts was a straw in the wind (Hawaii tax hikes could produce Djou victory)
Earthjustice: Solar Energy Foes Try to 'Block' Sun
Crash sparks calls to ban truck-bed riders
Businesses Hit Hard by Costly Jones Act Regulations
The Senate's proud porkers
New details emerge in firing of former commander of Pearl Harbor-based sub
St. Damien Film to Screen at Honolulu Film Festival in April
Hawaii wants Obama presidential library
Budgetary impasse: Hawaii Co. Council committee finds no way to slice budget
Maui County and DOE sued over ballfields
Former MPD officer arrested on theft and drug charges
Prospective buyers tour county's Hamakua land
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Thursday, March 18, 2010 |
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March 18, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:34 PM :: 6399 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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CBN News: Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona's Bold Faith for Hawaii (Video)
Maui TEA Party protest against Obamacare Thursday
VIDEO: Obama says “Louisiana Purchase” will help with “Earthquake in Hawaii”
Hawaii DoE: Cost of waste, fraud, and corruption between $191M and $431M per year
Birtherism: Hawaii Legislature set to "fuel the fire"
SB: Don't raise the GET
Proposed Barrel Tax Increase Will Hike Hawaii Gas Prices and Electricity Rates
Call to serve the public (HGEA cuts blamed for plague of frogs)
DHS chief blasts legislative budget cuts: Director says state could lose federal money if services are reduced ($73M wasted to save a few HGEA jobs)
Obamacare: Hawaii Tribune-Herald scammed by “Cancer-stricken” Obamabot
Isles warned over medical marijuana (former cocaine dealer calls warning “repugnant”)
Honolulu councilman Rod Tam votes to censure himself
Honolulu will ban tents, carts in parks
ADV: A leaner bank is better than no bank
Sen. Inouye's earmarks have helped Hawaii
Hawaii revving up to era of electric cars: But hurdles remain in goal to put thousands of plug-ins on Isle roads
DNCC: Despite His Claims in TV Ad, Charles Djou’s Been Serving Corporate Special Interests – Not Honolulu Families
Smoking bill moves ahead (Another day, another ban)
State House moves bill to analyze light rail for Maui
The Biggest Dump in the World: Enviros launching their latest scam—war on plastic
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010 |
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March 17, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:28 PM :: 8709 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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VIDEO: Djou files for election, releases first commercial
Senate Committees vote to hike GE Tax 22% to 25%
Military voting law could affect Hawaii primary date
Taxed Enough Already: No new taxes rally in Kona April 15
VIDEO: Hawaii Senate Committee considering retroactive 55% Death Tax
WSJ: Tide Turns for GOP Candidate in Hawaii--Bickering Between Democrats in a Special Congressional Race Might Give First Republican in Decades a Chance at Victory
ADV Polls GE Tax Hike
The So-called "Oil Tax" Bill is up for a Vote in Hawaii Legislature
ADV: Saving jobs but not making them
Matson Campaigns for Hanabusa
Neil’s First TV Ad is an Ode to the “Old Boy Network””
Albatross: Hanabusa wins HSTA endorsement
Democrat Borreca pretends to argue State school system ripe for major change
Honolulu rail route too close to runways, may have to shift: City, state, federal officials will discuss options today
SB: Ban tobacco from the mail (But but but the Akaka Tribe might want to sell it)
Sac Bee: Hawaiians, mountain in 'Avatar'-like struggle (Na’vi are now scamming $50M/year for OHA?)
State hearing to consider Maui wind power plant
Will legislature allow “Brewpubs” more than 10,000 Barrels of Production a Year?
Musicians union slams the symphony's 'brass'
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Sunday, March 14, 2010 |
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March 14, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:17 PM :: 7461 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Lingle: Legislature has done “marijuana stores, gambling, and foie gras” -- needs to focus on jobs
SB: Housing project on River Street worth pursuing (Homelessness Industry again takes aim at Chinatown)
Aiona sees ‘need’ to run for governor
ADV: What if all of those visitors don't show? (Hawaii’s future= Detroit)
Despite progress on repairs, DoE projects still await funding
Bulletin puts itself up for sale: Ads will begin running tomorrow and potential buyers will be notified
Challenges for venture capital: Isle summit focuses on attracting investors (for first time ever)
Asking investors to leave, please
Fighting Hawaii condo boards is costly, risky: Harassment of Lanikai resident got nasty and very expensive
Land fund moves closer to ballot: At least 1% of real property taxes would buy land for access and preservation
Dazzling display of deferral: State House OKs local control of fireworks
Get to know KIUC board candidates
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Saturday, March 13, 2010 |
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March 13, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:03 PM :: 9874 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Am Spectator: Djou Hopes for Hawaiian Surprise
Obamacare vote count: 189 of 216 needed for House passage
Ed Case in Congress: Influence less than zero
Native Hawaiian government Akaka Tribe may become reality by August
Furlough Deal tied to abolition of BoE?
Lingle blasts Legislature for 'shibai' budget tactics
UPW membership OKs new contract
Hawaii tax revenues fall 3.5%
Obama chooses 1st young Gramscian appeals court nominee
Honolulu City Council may balk at mayor's property tax plan (You may THINK you are an owner-occupant, but . . . .)
Council considers censure for Tam
Kaua‘i school funds to be used for O‘ahu special election (thanks, Neil)
Audit: HSTA Member benefits Corp “grossly mismanaged”
Hannemann support upsets Yoshito Takamine, ex-ILWU chief (elder Takamine goes against Inouye, backs Abercrombie)
Maui Pine inventory auction March 23 (thanks, OHA)
Home plan finally OK'd on 16th try
Public campaign financing has few takers
BusinessWeek Ranks UH Manoa Shidler College of Business Among the Nation’s Top Undergraduate Business Programs
LG candidate touts plans for state
Feds raided homes as well as THC Ministry
Judge rules no probable cause in drug arrest, case to be dismissed
Oahu electric bills go up about $8.34
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Friday, March 12, 2010 |
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March 12, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:33 AM :: 6869 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Hawaii congressional candidate Djou warns against ‘the nutcase in Pyongyang’
Council on Revenues’ projection: Legislature needs to come up with another $50M
Hawaii car dealer McKenna interested in buying Star-Bulletin
ADV: School budget gap forces a reality check
DoE: “Who’s in charge here?”
Senate: Inouye fights for the for-profit Earmark
UH no longer at risk of losing accreditation
Tesoro may halt refining in Isles
Pot advocate's home, ministry office raided
First phase of affordable rental project dedicated: Wai'anae building cited as model of how to solve state's homeless crisis
Churches urge Hannemann to revive homeless project (Tam bust gives 2nd chance to project)
Tam to repay $13,700 in meal expenses at just $380 per month and without any interest
SB: Police should explain why 'drunk drivers' site removed
Former American Samoa group official pleads guilty to theft of grant funds
Feds cite Guam company over working conditions
Hawaiian Utility Fights Solar Industry Over Private Installations
Honolulu Advertiser employees get formal notice of upcoming termination and rehiring
Sunshine law: Progressives call for all Legislative votes to be recorded (still pushing for HB444)
Majority of State Senators Send Pro-Rail Letter to Gov. Lingle
Uncertainty at Kuilima Over Turtle Bay's Future
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Thursday, March 11, 2010 |
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March 11, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:03 PM :: 6070 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Lingle: Rail survey by vested interests “misleading”
Lingle seeks jobless relief: The governor calls for legislative action after the unemployment rate increases to 6.9 percent
Attention Legislature: Feds raid Hilo cannabis ministry
Obamacare preview: Low reimbursements force Alii Health Center cuts
Shapiro: Attacking unions a risky play for GOP
ADV: Council censure needed in Tam theft case
Hawaii Resident Makes Forbes Richest List
Saving a child via drug court is worth the cost
More Hawaii speeding cases likely to be thrown out on appeal: State Supreme Court's ruling likely to reverse as many as 15 cases
Big Isle adult video store to remain open until trial
Blenders refute coffee study: Opponents say changing labeling rules would harm business
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010 |
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March 10, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:58 PM :: 6571 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Overtaxed Hawaii? Rally at Capitol April 15
"We don't allow dogs to breed" Eugenics Sterilization Squad arrives in Hawaii: Star-Bulletin says “not racist”
ADV: Marijuana shops? Wowie, what a bad idea
$70M budget cuts: Class size may go up while bus service may be reduced
Bad economy reduces isle union membership
How to slant poll results: 67% back results of Isle rail study
Borreca: Mayor's 'I demur' dance holds options
Burris: Campaigns will always rely on big spenders
Hawaii Lawmakers Propose Banning Everything from Leafblowers, Car Alarms, Loud Motorcycles, Pocket Knives and Plastic Bags to Eating, Drinking and Listening to Music in the Car While Driving
Web page of DUI suspects halted: HPD cuts short a six-month pilot, saying it must be reviewed
Lingle picks acting director of DCCA
Allegiant buys six 757 jets, announces plans to enter Hawaii market
Council member corrects property tax record: Baisa won't owe taxes on Makawao property -- finance officials
Maui Land & Pineapple reports $123.3 million loss
Life and times of Hilo's landfill
SNEAKY SNOBS: Hawaii fireworks bill would give counties option to impose ban--Home-rule option inserted in bill creating task force
Hawaii County: Another tobacco ban
Actress Jean Smart To Play Hawaii Governor in Hawaii 5-0 revival
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010 |
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March 9, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:19 PM :: 5547 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Sessions: Obama 9th Circuit Nominee “believes the Constitution is something judges can manipulate”
House OKs $10 billion budget: Plan makes cuts to public education, despite $50M for teacher furloughs (Tax hikes Feed HGEA, UPW, HSTA)
SB: Bills would cut $112M in tax breaks (tax your health insurance to feed the HGEA)
ADV prints HGEA Propaganda: Save money by spending more on us
SB: Tam's behavior merits a look (AG should investigate)
Shapiro: Our elections need a makeover
Abercrombie wins endorsement of Hawaii electrical workers
SB: Bag the idea of a ban or nickel fee
Shapiro: UH takes budget hit
Kuhio Park Terrace: A slum whose better days may lie ahead
A parent's worst nightmare: Big Island teen runaway falls into drug scene, becomes victim of alleged violence
Anti-American-War Protesters denied access to meeting protest outside PTA
Mufi’s mysterious Manoa sign vanishes (City funded campaigning)
Hate crime possible in $8.5M house fire
Fish Mysteriously Appear In Capitol Ponds
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Sunday, March 7, 2010 |
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March 7, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:16 PM :: 7814 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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In Congress, Hawaii now represented by Lorraine C. Miller
Contractor-linked donations soar in Hawaii gubernatorial campaign: Watchdog groups say loopholes in pay-to-play law exploited
Past violators of Isle campaign spending laws continue giving
Kalapa: Again, let's repeat it, there is no money
ADV: Rod Tam should be prosecuted for theft
Hawaii may depend on bonds to help finance home solar systems
Old OR&L route defended for rail transit
Kula Hospital beds will free MMMC space (until it fills up again)
Maui Co: After 9 years, only two Molokai TVRs are legal
Bill to ease access to marijuana for registered “patients” advances
SB: Focus on state budget—but first legalize our dope
Kauai: Prescription drug use an ‘epidemic’, ice in ecstasy pills, legal K2 ‘fake weed’ arrives via organic, holistic, new age vendors
Kauai CRC examines contracts: Amendment would loosen ethics code
On-demand cars a ‘green alternative’ for visitors
Kona anti-development attitudes shift
Fluoride sensitivity is prevalent in several plant species
Coquis mutate: Size of tennis balls? Volkswagens?
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Friday, March 5, 2010 |
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March 5, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:06 AM :: 6644 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Djou: Tam should resign and be prosecuted
Mess Cleaned Up: After 10 years Hawaii public housing passes HUD inspection
HSTA WINS ROUND ONE! Hawaii denied “Race to the Top” funds, reform, accountability blocked
Will Hawaii take TWO House votes away from Senate Obamacare?
Rep Gene Ward: 15 job killers advancing in House
Panel cuts gov's budget by $41M: “We’re half a billion short”
ADV: The cure may be worse than disease (Hawaii Environmental law revisions)
Residents appeal Lepeuli fence approval
SB: HMSA, Kaiser woes reinforce case for PAWLENTY’S health care reform (Not Obama’s)
Lingle aide, BOE chair meet, share data
Ending education furloughs prioritized
Joan Husted: Former HSTA boss backs Charter schools, calls for education czar
UH works to assure more students graduate
Global Cooling: Parts Of State Drop To Worst Drought Classification
Snobs on Hawaii County Council seeking fireworks veto
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Thursday, March 4, 2010 |
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March 4, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:44 PM :: 13450 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development, World News, Hawaii History
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Obama voters a no-show at Hawaii Democratic caucuses
Candidates weigh in on health care plan (Djou against Obamacare, others favor ramming it thru Senate)
Shapiro: Auditor Higa “knows where her bread is buttered”
Shapiro: The plain truth on the schools
Impact of hurricane relief fund raid questioned
Internet sales tax pushed for Hawaii
16 Tax Hikes and Special Fund Raids on the Move at the Hawaii State Capitol
Hawaii lawmakers OK jobless tax break
SB: Core issue remains in complaints against Kamehameha Schools
UH-Manoa scores low in survey of students
Broadband 100X faster: HAWAII NEEDS TO MEET THE GOOGLE CHALLENGE
Green pushing tougher drunken driving laws: Senator calls for forfeiture of cars used in DUIs
Kalaupapa resident facing meth charges: Patient allegedly shipped drug using state vehicles, workers
Financial adviser to pay $780K to SEC: Teruya, Senior Resources accused of defrauding Hawaii senior citizens
Jet tax fails to take flight
Pearl Harbor Shipyard Hiring 175: Shipyard To Hold Apprentice Job Fair
Senate passes bill to protect endangered species: Killing seals could become felony
NYT Desperation: Global warming cultists now claim opponents are Creationists
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010 |
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March 3, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:28 AM :: 11457 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development, World News, Hawaii History
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Hawaii's all-mail congressional election set for May 22
Honolulu Hale: The only industry that keeps on growing (36% since 2005)
SB: Tax breaks review could be revealing (tax charities to feed HGEA)
Pot tax and furlough ax survive, cross over from Senate to House: More than a dozen fee hikes pass, but bills to raise the general excise tax fail to advance
School Furlough bills move forward
Gov blasts audit as 'defamatory'
On May 22 Charles Djou Could Take Hawaii For Republicans!
Kalaupapa's no refuge from scourge of meth, police say: Hansen's disease patient's arrest 'really not shocking' (State Health Dept employees deal meth to topside Molokai)
MSNBC: Former Big Island Teacher In Prison For Meth Distribution
Privacy in Kamehameha suit denied
Students rebel over uniform proposal
Global warming fraudsters’ goal: $7/gallon gasoline
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010 |
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March 2, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:09 AM :: 7928 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Ed Case in Congress voted 72 times for higher taxes, fees
Abercrombie farewell gift: “redistribute an entire state's wealth” --WSJ
Court Upholds Ruling In Lawsuit Challenging Kamehameha Admission Policy -- Ruling Means The Students Cannot Remain Anonymous
Abercrombie files papers, pretends to call for furlough action
ADV: Should quitting be an issue? (Abercrombie is arrogant, but you shouldn’t talk abut it)
SB: Mail-in vote could boost turnout
ADV: Crucial fix is only days away
HMSA seeks 7.8% hike in small-business rate
Isle bankruptcies surged 29% in Feb: More filers are homeowners whose equity has plunged
Labor Department says 1,600 in Hawaii in danger of losing jobless benefits
State gets $125.7M of $26.6B allotted for roads
Congress Tries to Break Hawaii in Two
Kapiolani Park closure hours extended
Zoo Atmosphere Pervades Legislature
Snobs keep six fireworks ban bills alive in legislature
Open Carry Legislation gets no hearing in Leg
UH Federalist Society: National Security under the Obama Administration
Hawaii air tour companies estimate losses at $200,000 from Obama visit
Framing up, one month remains for Developer to finish affordable units
Cliftos Ooma land use case to be heard Wednesday
Shiira gets probation for crime that may soon become felony
Legislature passes first bill—to cover its own expenses, natch!
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Sunday, February 28, 2010 |
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February 28, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:13 PM :: 12299 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Photos: Tsunami surge in Hilo, Kahului
Koller: State’s “horse-and-buggy” system is labor-intensive, costly and slow
Star-Bulletin to close if no buyer found
Former cocaine dealer J Kalani English: Bought and paid for by Hawaii Air Ambulance
2 bills on school time still alive
Hawaii agency agrees to $316M deal to renovate public housing
Oahu's 'wild west' garbage piles gone
Hawaii's rural development fight rekindled in valley on Oahu
ADV: Hopeful but elusive signs of recovery
Tsunami Warning center learns from miscalculation
Waves couldn't catch rhythm of the Slinky
UH regent hopefuls named
Aiea firm to build $200M biorefinery
Timeshares Imploding
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Saturday, February 27, 2010 |
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February 27, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:16 PM :: 7434 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Chile Earthquake: Tsunami estimated arrival in Hawaii 11AM NOAA warning “High Severity”
Djou, Aiona, Lingle joined by Karl Rove to rally 1000 at Hawaii Lincoln Day dinner
Printing plant key to Advertiser purchase
Senate Cttes agree to cuts in business tax increase
SB: Don't divert tobacco fund
UPW, Isles close to terms
Aid to Hawaii high-risk children faces cuts
State projects give contractors hope
Choke: HECO vows to address ‘green’ energy issues
Snobs demand property forfeiture for illegal fireworks: House Judiciary Passes Out Illegal Fireworks Bill
Activists denied role in Army process: Depleted uranium handling license sought
RCP: The Return of ObamaCare--The Political Context (Abercrombie)
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Friday, February 26, 2010 |
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February 26, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:49 AM :: 6389 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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ADV: Star- Bulletin owner to buy Honolulu Advertiser
Peer News: Omidyar launches propaganda organ
Legislature considering storefront marijuana dispensaries
Anne Keala Kelly:The Hawaiian nationalist and filmmaker says the Akaka Bill should be rejected
ETHICS: The bills your legislator probably hates
Hawaii flights (projected) to grow by 6% more seats
Oahu home prices may be stabilizing, with decline slowing as a State, Hawaii #2 in home price declines
Judge to decide remedy for HMC's unauthorized use of St. Francis funds
Cling: Depledge continues trying to figure out how to get Gay marriage enacted
More propaganda: Civil unions support has basis in Gospels
Burris: Lessons in how to lead a community
More biofuels could get tax breaks
State to close 31 welfare-assistance offices
GTMO Greenwell wants private jet owners to pay $2,500 a day to park at airport
KIUC hopefuls focus on rates, renewables
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Monday, February 22, 2010 |
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February 22, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:12 AM :: 9015 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, World News, Hawaii History
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Akaka Bill: More than 73% of Hawaiians not "Qualified" for membership in Akaka Tribe
Akaka Preparing New Senate Bill: House Rules Committee to consider Akaka Bill Monday
Lingle tells feds her administration will do separate rail analysis
Retaliation: Anti-Rail Neighborhood board member may face expulsion
Expect upbeat speech by mayor (Campaign speech)
Lawmakers split on GET Hike
Moratorium sought on solar installation
Hawaii In the Money—but Alaska shows the future
Joining Pac-10 an ambitious, costly goal
Bill would create surfing reserves
Fridge rebate deal worth $250
Funds for welfare jobs mostly untapped
Gifts of Aloha: Packages to Middle East seek to lift troops' spirits
Ooops: Climate scientists withdraw journal claims of rising sea levels
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Sunday, February 21, 2010 |
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February 21, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:14 PM :: 7375 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Akaka Preparing New Senate Bill: House Rules Committee to consider Akaka Bill Monday
ADV: Too soon to give up on cutting costs
Honolulu rail-transit schedule slips again: City doesn't expect groundbreaking until late this year
Vote miscount keeps flags flying (Hearing 9AM Wednesday)
Kalapa: Zenith of ignorance reached in state's legislative arena (Finally!)
Shapiro: A taxing dilemma
Hawaii's special treatment courts threatened by fiscal crisis
Hawaii Bill Would Limit Business Campaign Money
Occupancy slide drives hotels to foreclosure
University center faces little opposition
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Saturday, February 20, 2010 |
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February 20, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:35 PM :: 9021 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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GOP Objects To Pushing Native Hawaii Bill (House Rules Ctte will meet on Akaka Bill Monday)
Akaka Bill Transforms Native Hawaiians Into Indian Tribe Without Their Input
Lingle to discuss rail with Obama's transportation secretary
SB on Dope: Proven medical remedy must be more accessible
Cabanilla, Oshiro Choke: Flagpole bill will likely be heard after supporters show in force (Oshiro faked the vote count?)
Isles lag in loan crisis: A declining trend in mainland foreclosures is not expected to extend locally
Homelessness: Wall of trash pulled from Kea'au bushes
Hawaii County bag ban discarded
Kenoi expenses: Mayor spends more than one quarter of first year off-island
Saddle Road's last leg to cost $75 million
Hauula Community Deserves a Public Hearing Before Any Government Property Condemnations in the Area
Tajiri quits post as regent for UH
Law lets loaded guns into parks
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Friday, February 19, 2010 |
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February 19, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:15 PM :: 8826 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Native Hawaiian self-government bill could go to vote next week
Abercrombie on Rail: “We may have to come up with alternative”
HB2450: Conservation land to be bulldozed by “renewable” energy scammers
Bill to set buffer around wind turbines advances
Jeremy Harris Flashback: Bev Harbin Says Lisa-Katharine Otsuka Stole From Her Auto Shop
ADV: After 17 years, $100 fee could use a nudge
Bill eases rate jump for jobless insurance
SB: State pension needs fix
Delusional Abercrombie still sure Obamacare is going to pass
Big Isle charter school not done deal
Hawaii to change 4,000 with mental illnesses to services from insurers
Kauai County credit rating gets bump: $120M bond float gains approval
Maui Co budget shortfall boosted from $4M to $72M
Pay raises frozen for Big Isle council
Hawaii gets persistent requests for Obama birth certificate:State DOH still gets up to 50 requests a month for certificate
4 men, woman charged in online sex trafficking of minor
Soft on Crime: Man gets 30 days in marijuana case (7.6 lbs)
After voting for Stimulus, Abercrombie admits false claims “make people sick of politicians”
Unemployment tax relief passes House
Flag-flying bill fails to gain support for revival: Democrats promise to consider task force on residential rules
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010 |
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February 17, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:07 PM :: 12853 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development, World News, Hawaii History
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Blocked by Cabanilla: Flagpole Bill to be Called to House Floor Thursday
ADV: Selling state land a sensible idea to raise cash (Calvin Say vs OHA)
State to delay paying for health coverage (Socialist health care imploding)
Oahu the healthiest island, study says
Hawaii teacher furloughs remain as school year starts running out
Inouye compared to King, God
POLITICO: Inouye rakes in $10,000s from Lockheed Martin
Honolulu council may tax nonprofits to feed HGEA
Nago chosen as permanent state elections chief
Dysfunctional Government Is Self-Perpetuating
Maui races for council seats are heating up early
Council members to mull Higa lawsuit
100% frustration: Study says current labeling laws cost Kona coffee farmers $14.4M a year
Hawaii troops risk lives as U.S. makes progress (SB blames Bush)
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Sunday, February 14, 2010 |
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February 14, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:35 PM :: 6771 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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SB: Mandate school days
Hawaii lawmakers again debating legal gambling
ADV: A desperate, losing wager for Hawaii
Musibigate: HRPT rent law may be extended
Isles on way to becoming model for green energy: Isolation, lack of crude production combination of high taxes and tax credits force state to embrace ambitious goals
Target Lanai: OHA prepares to shakedown wind farm
Gabbard gains 3-year TRO against gay activist after assault
Parents push for rural Maui charter school
Funding snags risk UH-West Oahu: Construction must start next year or ownership of the land will revert
More Hawaii seniors financially exploited: Lawmakers considering ways to guard against exploitation
Coqui: 'Second invasion' threatens nurseries (latest scam to restore ag inspectors)
Kenoi's proposals panned by Ethics Board: Administration to pursue tougher rules before council
Commission calls for 1% land fund: Compromise could become part of county charter
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Friday, February 12, 2010 |
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February 12, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 5:07 PM :: 12308 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development, World News, Hawaii History
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Laupahoehoe Liberation: Rural school targeted for closure votes for charter conversion
Hawaii man found guilty of killing toddler
Kalapa: Barrel tax means $4/gallon gas
State tax collections down 5.4%
ADV: Forget this school year, start fixing the next
Councilman seeks limits on campaign yard signs
SB: Minus Abercrombie, health reform needs true bipartisanship
Council Looks At Banning Tents, Carts In Parks: Some Homeless Say They Will Get Around Proposed Bill
Hamamoto named principal at Saint Louis School
HMAA to acquire health insurer Summerlin's Hawaii business
ACLU says DLNR biased against unmarried couples
Mollway to remain as Ethics Director (Mystery story)
Hilo hospital: No furlough plans
“Sovereignty” squatter blocks ranch access to water
DLNR chief defends fishery management
Tavares plans to balance budget on taxpayers’ backs
Group seeks judgment to force Sol Kaho‘ohalahala out of office
Obama's Missing Year (HawaiiReporter goes “Birther”)
More: Tropical Cyclone Rene bearing down on Samoa
Hawaii-based Marines gearing up for major assault in Afghanistan
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Thursday, February 11, 2010 |
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February 11, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:05 PM :: 8720 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Abercrombie’s departure kills House Obamacare majority, leaves Akaka Bill hanging
Hannemann, Inouye set up to blame Lingle for Rail failure
Republicans kill Democrat move to bring back pay to play
2 gaming bills move forward in House
Shapiro: Superferry bachi
Appeals court hears plea of furloughed students
TIM School-Shidler merger makes sense
Hawaii's January Forclosure numbers increase 286.4 percent from the year-ago period
Hawaii tackles unpaid rents: Public housing proposals also include credit checks and speeding up evictions
Pimps safe for now: Senate Judiciary defers bill to make human trafficking a felony
Kona trial: Doper kills man over “medical” marijuana
Sports Commission proposal deferred
Plastic Bag Ban Debated at Hawaii Capitol
State high court rules judge could force Lanai council member to vacate office
Group: DIRE need for injection wells action -- Says Tavares not doing enough soon enough to achieve results
First county land sale March 31: 16 Paauilo mauka parcels to be offered via sealed bid
Greening buildings requires more lettuce: New code could add $2,000 to cost of new home
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 |
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February 10, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:26 PM :: 6996 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Bill Would Hike Oil Tax 2100%: Measure Aims To Create slush fund to subsidize enviro pipe dreams
Hawaii gambling bills advance in House
School-days bill may hit snag: State's Constitution gives unions rights that may trump legislation
Shapiro: Toguchi “out of his league"
ADV: Leave governor's budgetary powers alone (saving the corporatist state from its Legislature)
$50M clean energy bond program touted
TAX POLICY CONTRADICTS STATE ENERGY INITIATIVE (subsidy pig squeals -- “Don’t tax me bro!”)
DBEDT director disputes state auditor's findings
A&B affiliate only bidder for raceway: Upcoming hearing a chance to outbid group's $11M offer
(Another) Sexual Video Sparks (another) Criminal Investigation at Kamehameha Schools
Medical Cannabis User Discusses Benefits: Opponents Say Bill To Legalize Premature
Maui “medical”marijuana dispensary was front for drug dealers (duh!)
Police chief against relaxing marijuana laws
Brothers who beat officer take plea deal
Snobs: Hawaii bill to ban fireworks amended to let counties opt out
Green Police: State To Enforce Kayak Limits At Kealakekua Bay
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Sunday, February 7, 2010 |
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February 7, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:26 PM :: 10988 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Running out of money, bully boy Ed Case now snivels because others “tear you down”
Anti-Lingle furlough propaganda ads source identified
Bad economy Rich lobbyist’s campaign contributions boosts interest in gambling
Hawaii may delay payments to Quest health plan
ADV: State needs push to get jobs on fast track
Environmental review: HRS 343 remains a legal quagmire
Charter Conversion: Laupahoehoe school's fate mulled by parents, employees
Hawaii Senate cuts costs by reducing paper usage
Hilo sort station: Late but not over budget (now all they need is a purpose for the $9.3M building)
Six Hawaii Co. Councilmembers pull re-election papers in first week
Wait list for Maui water meter is challenged
Council OKs countywide plan, housing bills
Families say they'll sue Kauai County over demolition
Church leader may be deported
American Samoa, after the tsunami
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Saturday, February 6, 2010 |
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February 6, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 10:55 AM :: 7278 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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DoE firing hundreds of Special Education skills trainers
Gambling bills to be heard by House Committee Tuesday
Iraq War veteran launches HD 28 campaign in Chinatown
Full Text: Moody’s outlook for Hawaii shifts to “negative”
Cec Heftel, former KGMB owner and congressman from Hawaii, dies at 85
Lingle, BOE spar over stalled furlough plan (BoE stalls, lies about letter to Governor)
Still No Selection Of Voting Machines
Rewarding failure: Lawmakers Consider Raising Salaries Of Ed. Officials
‘Unholy (Education) Trinity’ May Benefit from Hurricane Relief Special Fund Monies, but Raid May Jeopardize Hawaii’s Bond Ratings
Kihei Furlough Fun Day parents oppose tax increase for DoE
Kona hospital centering on trauma
Espero says he will not run in Hawaii special election for Abercrombie's seat
State Senate confirms Lingle nominee for Appeals Court
(Destroyed by welfare) Last member of 65,000-year-old tribe dies, taking one of world's earliest languages to the grave
Hawaii engineer helps with efforts in Haiti
(New enviro scam) Hawaii-ecosystem researcher Peter Vitousek wins Japan Prize (for building foundations for propaganda war against nitrogen fertilizer)
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Thursday, February 4, 2010 |
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February 4, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:31 PM :: 8930 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Taxed Enough Already? TEA Party rallies February 27
Former Honolulu Mayor Frank Fasi dies
3 Stooges’ fake DoE “accountability” bill passed out of House committee—Gov’s bill will not be heard
State is #3 in Debt: Hawaii's bond rating falls to 'negative' as budget crisis takes its toll
Bertram declares bankruptcy
Bill to Legalize Gambling on Hawaiian Homelands Advances over DHHL objection
ADV: Legislation would allow casino operations on Hawaiian Home Lands
Model for Obamacare, “advanced” Hawaii tries to get trauma centers on sister islands (6 1/2 hours to treatment for major trauma)
Greenwood Urges Lawmakers To Invest In UH (she’s out of synch again)
Honolulu Rail 4th Most Expensive in the Nation
Islands No. 2 in union membership
Utilities commission ruling deemed valid (OK to exclude a member!)
WHT falls for Obama’s SOTU lie: Louder, richer and often foreign voices enter the election process
County has failed to collect $100M in fees: Impact fees could replace current 'fair Share' system
Kaloko homeless shelter project lurching forward
Bill 1965 will make it costly to sell your undeveloped land
Big Isle bag ban is voted down
Arrogant Obama attacks tourism AGAIN
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