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Wednesday, February 17, 2010 |
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February 17, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:07 PM :: 10145 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 :: 4886 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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Saturday, February 13, 2010 |
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February 13, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:49 AM :: 7539 Views :: 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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Sakamoto: Tax soldiers to feed HSTA, HGEA, UPW
3 measures would return workers' health costs to state: $26M/year for unions
Survey: Native Hawaiians Discontented With Tourism
Poll finds Hawaii no longer happiest
State's bonds sale exceeds expectations by $188 million
SB: Pressure on Gov. Lingle to OK rail is premature
Lingle: Focus on the quality of education
HECO commits to buying clean energy
Hawaii State Auditor: Director of the Department of Business and Economic Development Director Should Be Fired
Dead Ducks: Animal-protection bills draw support
Protesters rally for ‘strongest prosecutor’: Reason for termination hasn’t been provided
Kauai: Burial plan No. 16 rejected
Global Cooling: There's snow in every state except Hawaii
Slain baby's mom pleads not guilty in robbery
1MW Ray gun blows missile out of sky
Cyclone slams American Samoa with 100 mph winds
Malulani Hospital offers Maui an alternative to MMMC’s “downward trajectory”
Laupahoehoe Liberation: Rural school targeted for closure votes for charter conversion
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Friday, February 12, 2010 |
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February 12, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 5:07 PM :: 9228 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 :: 6609 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 :: 5086 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 :: 8279 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 :: 5364 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 :: 6743 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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Wednesday, February 3, 2010 |
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February 3, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:46 PM :: 6930 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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Wailuku DoE teacher arrested for meth in home: HSTA/DoE/BoE/ACLU still block drug testing
PHOTOS: Kubo for Judge Rally -- Decision by Senate due today
Kubo nomination: Hanabusa, Souza tied to Pali Golf course shooters’ mob
Hawaii Scores “D” on Citizen Initiative rights
Dutch Hanohano: Aiona team introduces campaign manager
Abercrombie, Hirono sign new letter backing socialist single-payer health system
Pendulum now appears to swing in Kubo's favor
Senate Leaders Meet in Secret as Ed Kubo's Supporters Rally for His Judicial Confirmation
Hold Placed on Akaka Bill in U.S. Senate
Lawmakers Move For More School Days
Legislators’ Plastic Bags Law Could Cost Customers 20 Cents (WITHOUT EIS!!!)
Highest paid in nation: Lawmakers Propose Taking manini 3% Pay Cuts: Salary Reductions Would Last 1 Year Starting July 1
Maui News: Election season officially under way
ML&P to cease retirees’ medical (thanks, OHA)
Cash sales crackdown (solving the budget problem one farmer at a time)
New geothermal well hoped to meet contract demands
Neil Abercrombie (D-Hezbollah) gives love to Ron Paul (R-Hamas)
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Monday, February 1, 2010 |
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February 1, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 5:03 PM :: 6745 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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Opponents of Kubo nomination tied to Pali Golf course shooters’ mob
Djou tops in cash on hand after Hanabusa gets old boy boost
Hannemann leads Abercrombie in campaign funds (and Duke??? Advertiser no say, but Hawai`i Free Press does)
Hawaii public utility commissioners clash
ADV: Pointless rail spat wastes public resources (flacking for Mufi, again)
SB: Court budget cuts cost the taxpayers
Civil unions: A political boon, or boondoggle?
UH system enrollment hits record 55,761 for spring semester
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Sunday, January 31, 2010 |
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January 31, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:45 PM :: 7561 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's school board needs to be fixed, say three ex-governors and Hamamoto (FAKE REFORMS--HOPING TO TRICK THE ELECTORATE INTO DOING NOTHING)
Democrat Advertiser: (Not) Time for better way to pick school board (Don’t put it on the November ballot)
'Clock is ticking' on furloughs: BOE disputes claim it's stonewalling on Lingle's proposal
SB vs HSTA: Tax hike not the solution
Say what! To close a widening budget gap, the House leader asks for an array of tax hikes, benefit cuts and even a casino (and a health insurance tax)
Lingle: Lawmakers Hid Votes On Civil Unions
Herkes comes out against HHSC privitization
Rep. Morita reaches out online to tax your breath (Shows what is at stake in Gubernatorial election)
Honolulu rail would be safer at ground level, AIA contends
Big isle Car, truck sales on fumes in '09
Lanaians looking for a means of survival: Economy on edge with employment limited and construction stopped
FEEL-GOOD: Hawaii County to consider new bid to ban plastic shopping bags
Oahu crime up 6%; increase mostly in property crime
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Saturday, January 30, 2010 |
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January 30, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:01 PM :: 4724 Views :: Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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“Hold” placed on Akaka Bill in Senate could effectively prevent passage
House Tables Civil Union Bill Indefinitely
Couple helped ignite debate: They sparked struggle for civil rights (sic) in Isles, but never saw it happen
Re-inventing Government: Five key reforms to save money (Commission backs constitutional amendment to dump BoE)
Lawmakers Consider Casino Gaming in Waikiki (to feed the corporatist State)
Most crime in Hawaii linked to drugs, says law agency official
State audit of DBEDT critcizes use of private funds for overseas trade missions
ADV: City must pass bills on tents, carts in parks
SB: L.A.'s medical marijuana troubles hold lessons
Committee Kills Bill To Hike Soda Tax (didn’t tax enough drinks)
School board's Cochran (HSTA flunkey) to run for Maui County Council (rat jumps sinking ship)
MCC to become 4-year Maui College
State Boots Student Display From Capitol (gay ‘families’ remain)
Senators To Vote On Kubo Nomination Next Week
Omidyar-backed sustainable-ag group takes over Maui's Kapalua Farms
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Friday, January 29, 2010 |
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January 29, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:02 PM :: 6399 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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Gay Civil Unions to face “indefinite postponement”?
Hanauma Dec 29: Did Mufi threaten retaliation against Obama?
Lawmakers are gambling that isle residents going to Vegas will be willing to pay a $10 fee to avoid state taxes if they win big later
Hawaii Department of Education Whistleblowers- 'Bell System Contracts' Waste School Repair Money
Governor, mayor at odds over financing for rail
Kauai County to pay $7.5M in Ka Loko settlement
Vote on Kubo deadlocked
A&B to continue Maui sugar at least through 2010
Kenoi fights back against TAT attack
Plans call for higher commercial fees, additional restrictions next year
County Buys 151 Acres of North Kohala Coastline Property (Open Space)
Hilo club owner vs. county is on again (Dep’t of Retaliation)
Officials mull management of Kalaupapa – to DHHL?
Kaiser union workers rally over job security
Officials shut 18 voting sites on island
RNC Meeting: Steele Comes to Honolulu with Proof of Principle
Senate Committee Hearing: OHA to be audited?
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Thursday, January 28, 2010 |
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January 28, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:17 PM :: 7560 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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Abercrombie backs renewed Obamacare push
Obama's answer for America: more of me
Republicans Hope To Claim Seats In Islands
SB: Republicans envision coup with Djou
Governor Lingle Fires Back at “bully” Mayor Hannemann
HSTA proposes increase in taxes to fund schools
Guards from Hilo jail picket UPW office
Under OHA attack: A&B board expected to make a decision on whether to keep growing sugar on Maui
Justice and safety at risk, Moon warns
Council bills are aimed at homeless in parks
Foreclosures running high
SB: Civil unions bill deserves decision now
Hawaii needs commission to attract sports events, Aiona says
Aiona defends likely County TAT cut -- Legislature backing away from more tax increases
Maui News polls Tax Increases
EBay Founder Talks To UH
County eyeing water rate increases
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Sunday, January 24, 2010 |
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January 24, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 9:30 AM :: 6020 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Same-sex marriage issue has endured a long fight in Hawaii
ADV: Teachers union asking lawmakers to set aside funds to end furloughs
SB: HSTA, heed idea to improve teacher quality
Windmills a source of green power, conflict
Hirono: ‘I would vote against’ Senate health care bill
County looks to preserve its TAT share
ADV: Elevated system best deal for taxpayers
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Saturday, January 23, 2010 |
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January 23, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:57 AM :: 4792 Views :: Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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SB: State Senate passes civil unions bill
Maui News: Lawmakers say stage set for passage
Gabbard gets court order against activist
Chief reassures public, says Waialae-Kahala beatings 'not a random act' (no, it is a predictable consequence of soft-on-crime policies)
Tough year tests resolve to hit priorities
Political winds bode ill for future of Akaka Bill (1820, 2010 Massachusetts saves Hawaii again)
Blocked on $250M money grab, OHA goes for $200M
GOP seeks to mandate 180 school days a year
Local Bloggers perk up on Djou campaign
Panel's ruling on Lāna'i water issue questioned
Central Oahu subdivision would create 5,000 homes
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Friday, January 22, 2010 |
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January 22, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:28 AM :: 6152 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 Family Forum calls for action: Senate to hear HB444 Gay Civil Unions Friday
Hooser ‘cautiously optimistic’ Senate has the votes to pass HB444
Campaign law change could color race for Congress
State Sen. Espero considering run for Abercrombie's Congressional seat
SB: Independents gaining clout
Hold that Train (tax raid vs Mufi)
Law enforcement backs stiffer penalties for violence
Honolulu home to nation’s second-worst traffic jam
Health care is threatened by Arbitrator’s ruling on UPW furloughs
UH System asks Lawmakers for Help
UHPA members begin contract ratification vote
Total Ka Loko civil settlement amount is set at $25.4 million
Couch fined for exceeding out of state donation limits
New-car sales plunge in Hawaii
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Thursday, January 21, 2010 |
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January 21, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:50 PM :: 6102 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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Boylan: Patient Aiona Ready To Lead
Djou Hopeful In Wake Of GOP Win In Mass.
GOP Senate victory boosts hope for Djou's campaign
`This is my truck'
Isles' senators stay committed to Akaka Bill
Much work ahead, Isle lawmakers say (Guard your wallet!)
Shirokiya to lay off 50 due to threat of Unemp Comp Tax hike
SB: DOE stays in the race
ADV: Schools chief should have some autonomy (against Constitutional Amendment, no surprise here)
HSTA names interim executive director
Tax dollars could help patch up private roads
Marijuana bills to be introduced
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010 |
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January 20, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:21 PM :: 6143 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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Senate will deal with civil union bill immediately; a vote is likely Friday
Clock's ticking on Akaka bill in overloaded Congress
Independent voters are election wild card
Poll shows Carlisle with 67% to 18% lead in so-far fictional mayoral race
Money's the matter as Isle lawmakers begin 60-day session (Danger! Legislature in Session)
TAT status up for council discussion (Kokubun: “Raise Taxes”)
Bottle fee could cut furloughs (Danger! Legislature in Session)
Hawai‘i Chamber pushing for unemployment tax break
6th district lawmakers face tough ’10 session (J Kalani “Powdernose” English has a plan to ‘blow” your money)
Let governor appoint Hawaii schools superintendent, Lingle proposes
ADV: Race to the Top needs all hands on deck
Companies oppose school bus cuts
Crime bill would put 'halo' around schools
The Healthcare Association is asking again for the state money
Kaiser employees picket over loss of pharmacy work
Chevron to shrink refining business
2% Land fund may return to ballot
Kauai County share of Pflueger settlement to be released
Hawaii Air National Guard, Air Force crews part of Haiti relief
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010 |
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January 19, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:07 PM :: 8274 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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Rally at Capitol: 15,000 against Gay Civil Unions
Feds: "City will need a stronger financial plan" before moving forward with Rail Transit
Case holds lead over Hanabusa and Djou (Case 52%-Djou 21%), (Hanabusa 43%-Djou 36%)
State's labor, fiscal woes cut Lingle's popularity
Honolulu rail forum draws opponents, supporters of planned commuter line
ADV: City rail committee didn't keep minutes: But state office says it was exempt from law requiring them
Hawaii governor says state won't fund pay raises for UH faculty
City-state effort can ease school-bus woes
Governor Linda Lingle Speaks to Improving Hawaii's Business Climate
SB: Legislators must show courage, leadership (by passing Gay Civil Unions)
Shapiro: Maui tripping (J Kalani "powdernose" English)
S., W. Maui legislators: Protect what’s already there (by raising taxes)
WHT: Legislature faces bleak budget (TAXES, TAXES, AND MORE TAXES)
Hawaiians mark key event in Hawaii history and reject Akaka Bill
Rents for office space down 3.5%
JAL to cut jobs, pensions, routes
Hawaiian Telcom vs. Oceanic Time Warner (fiber optic competition to cable tv)
Homelessness Issue hits home in Chinatown
Hawaii Coast Guard crews fly quake relief missions in Haiti (Superferry going to Haiti)
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Monday, January 18, 2010 |
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January 18, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:56 PM :: 5211 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Abercrombie 9% ahead of Aiona, Hannemann 6% ahead of Aiona
Only two Options considered for balancing state budget (you guessed it, tax increase, and raid on special funds)
Tax Increase tops Greenies' wish list for 2010 ($100/barrel tax on oil)
UH aims for sustainable education (More brainwashing)
Ocean cleanup a critical task
Transit ex-directors support elevated rail (Mufi tries to salvage candidacy)
MLK Day observed in Hawaii
Hilo roots help drive state's interim DOE superintendent
Kalapa: Yardstick provided by Council on Revenues
SB: A blow against slavery
For Time Warner, Isles are a gold mine
Sen J Kalani "Powdernose" English will take aim at reforming laws for cannabis
ADV: Cooperation could yield trash solution
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Sunday, January 17, 2010 |
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January 17, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:07 AM :: 5944 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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Civil union debate could spur political action from all sides
Case takes early lead
'No simple answers' as lawmakers consider tapping funds, raising taxes (they're 'simply' going to raise the GET)
Search for revenue (TAX INCREASE) looms as top mission (ADV editors explain how to pitch a GET hike)
UHPA, UH administration reach tentative labor agreement
Activities honor King's memory
Young Bros. and Pasha Hawaii await a decision on whether the shipping services can compete
Timeshares weather storm: During the prolonged downturn, their occupancy levels have outpaced hotels
Kenoi wants to raise money for land purchases by selling property
Rotarians pull together to help Haiti
A new breed of paparazzi descends on placid Maui
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Friday, January 15, 2010 |
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January 15, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:36 PM :: 5973 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 suggests Case is sexist
$1.3M sought for special election
Just another union flunkey: Matayoshi claims HSTA, HGEA support RTTT and DoE had no choice on furloughs
Hawaii schools close again with no deal on furloughs
Will school reform talk bring action?
Hawaii Laborers' Union election under scrutiny (again)
Honolulu council shelves plan to rename park for Obama
Pflueger trial to remain on Kaua‘i
In tough times, Maui council aims for more affordable housing
Ka'u could get emergency evacuation shelter
Top 10 Outrageous Facts About the Hawaii State Teachers’ Association
Hawaii medical care system: Hilo Doctor Autopsies Still Living, Bleeding To Death, Patient
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010 |
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January 13, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:44 PM :: 12108 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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Democrat Borreca: Hanabusa-Case fight could be gift for GOP (Case "untrustworthy and disloyal")
SB: Don't let cost deter special House race
State tax revenues drop 8.3% since July
SB: Bishop's call to block civil unions offends bill advocates (Rally January 17)
Still No Agreement On School Furloughs
Army needs to make case for Makua plan
Honolulu rail project architects defend plan for elevated route
Kauai: OHA Again fails to steal single family home from owner
Politics of the River Street Project
Final Co-Conspirator in Las Vegas Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization Sentenced to Life in Prison by Hawaii Federal Judge
$7.4M windfall can't offset shortfall; land sale, tax hike still on the table
Little paid, benefits questioned
Getting tough on illegal use of fireworks comes at price
No penalty for trash backlog
Clinton says U.S. is 'back in Asia,' hails diversity of Isles
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Sunday, January 10, 2010 |
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January 10, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:03 PM :: 6613 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
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DANGER: Hawaii acting schools chief Matayoshi praised widely as good choice for permanent job
Senators boost Hanabusa: Inouye, Akaka hope to take revenge on Ed Case (the increasingly hollow old boys' last hurrah?)
State needs $1M to hold May special election (Mercado Kim still trying to delay election shows Hanabusa weakness)
Public worker retirement soars
SB: Don't raid hotel tax funds -- raise taxes instead
Honolulu airport car-rental hub envisioned to help visitors
Prof: UH can balance budget without gutting faculty
Wind, waste-to-energy not among plan’s $1.5B renewables -- but a 50 cent a gallon gas tax is
Castle & Cooke may use Lanai aquifer; environmentalists decry decision
Furlough Fridays raise residents' hackles
Kakaako homeless cleanup
Hawaii County joblessness down to "only" 10%
Kauai mom with 3 kids, 66 arrests gets decade in prison
Snobs snubbed: Hawaii fireworks ban not a Capitol priority
Fidell: Let's start doing more to develop local agriculture
Anti-Superferry protester: Obama as Bush
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Friday, January 8, 2010 |
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January 8, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:28 AM :: 10484 Views :: 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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Senate Expect To Pass Civil Unions Bill: Opponents, Supporters Prepare To Rally On Issue
BOE chair Toguchi rejects calls for his resignation (another unaccountable board at work)
Rail may outpace funding by $322M
UH faculty union seeks injunction to halt pay cuts
Resist the urge to dismantle elections panel (another unaccountable board at work)
Housing authority chooses new leader (another unaccountable board at work)
Top Ten Most Outrageous Findings from the 2009 DOE Procurement Audit
Hawaii House Leader Criticizing Governor on Budget Plans, But Doesn't Offer His Own Solutions
Telescope EIS faces delays
County portion of Ka Loko settlement coming?
DOH cuts Kaua‘i positions
Smuggled-in fireworks expose security flaw
Democrat Lawyer announces candidacy for Djou's City Council seat
Clinton to meet with Japanese foreign minister while in Hawaii
Governor nominates DCCA Dir Reifurth to Intermediate Court of Appeals
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Thursday, January 7, 2010 |
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January 7, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:25 PM :: 7983 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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TAX INCREASE # 1--Lawmakers Kokubun, Mercado urge Hawaii counties to impose new 5% sales tax (how to finish off the economy)
TAX INCREASE # 2--ADV: Tax diversion won't erase revenue woes (Adv to LEG -- raise taxes!)
TAX INCREASE # 3--Don’t take TAT – Maui mayor (1/2% GET Increase on agenda )
TAX INCREASE # 4--Energy plan calls for 50¢ gas tax
Lingle rejects union-BOE proposal
UH, faculty to resume talks
Legislature cuts 5 recess days in 2010
Hawaii Department of Education Procurement Audit, Part II, Details Insider Dealing, Waste and Alleged Corruption
Hawaii's Compulsory Health-Care System Is No Model
Hawaii Co. Council rejects resolution to decriminalize pakalolo
Isle recovery is pondered
Kenoi presents budgetary wish list to state lawmakers
Local Police Escorts for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Cost Hawaii County More Than $21,000
Honolulu City Council Member Dela Cruz Introduces Legislation to Audit the Delay in the Shipping of Solid Waste
Snob Bulletin: Fireworks Ban Long Overdue
Hume's comments on Buddhism, Tiger Woods upset faithful
An Upheaval to Remember: 2010 is shaping up to be a rare year in American politics
Obamacare, COFA, and the upcoming $350M State budget gap: Lingle vs Congressional Delegation
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Friday, January 1, 2010 |
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January 1, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:52 PM :: 9988 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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Hamamoto resigned DoE -- FIVE DAYS AGO! (Resigned same day latest HSTA/DoE furlough offer was rejected)
Inouye confident Akaka Bill issues will be resolved
ADV: Inouye implies Abercrombie backers lying (more on Akaka bill)
Economic troubles shroud political races
TSA lapse helps gain not guilty verdicts
No rail work 'til May--then lawsuit
ADV: Reshaping government a key goal for 2010
Hawaii taxpayers on hook for $1.5M in Kaloko Dam settlement
Crime on Oahu surges 6 percent
Hawaii first in nation to require home solar water heaters (tax credit gone, replaced by mandate)
New company to take over Maui pineapple operations
Rejected amendment has no impact on Kauai County Charter, legal opinion says
Big Isle's pot pulse is sought
Hearing set for proposed Kona project
New beach land is public, court says
Snob Advertiser: Public must rally against illegal fireworks (another excuse to raise taxes)
Enviro Activist: Close UH for whole year to gauge its usefulness
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Thursday, December 31, 2009 |
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December 31, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:35 AM :: 5636 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Chest Pains: Limbaugh Hospitalized in Serious Condition at Queen's
Karl Rove to appear at Hawaii GOP event
Lingle aide, BOE, DOE meet on furloughs, no decision made
Hawaii elections office staffer Scott Nago selected as interim chief
ML&P viability in doubt
Kaiser rates to go up 10.7 percent for groups
Arbitrator's decision may affect UH pay cut
Salary cuts anger UHH faculty
Report: Ag tax exemptions abused
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009 |
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December 30, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 10:38 PM :: 10142 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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Hanabusa: "Ed Case not forgiven, should bow out"
ADV: Lingle should break be blamed for impasse in union talks
SB: Furlough plan achievable
Furlough talks to resume, but no special session planned
SLOM: No More Hawaii Islam Days
SB gives free ad space to Mufi: We all need to do our part to solve the (homelessness) problem
Mayor Hannemann's Achilles Heel
Tactics weighed for rat fight
Emergency funds needed for preschool (by childhood policy 'consultant')
OLD NEWS: Nearly $1B in state funds tied up in illiquid investment
Kaloko payouts to be revealed
Roadblock continues despite 7 arrests in Laie land dispute
Future uncertain for two Mauna Kea telescopes
The realities of recession are relative on the Kona Coast
Heightened Security Detail Costs for Speaker Pelosi and President Obama Will Fall on Local Taxpayers
Maui: Ahi supply should be enough to satisfy sashimi lovers’ appetite
Ocean View well may take longer
Gas pains: Does Big Island have a Propane shortage?
ADV: Hawaii fireworks sales still hot in recession
Health care bill denies freedom of choice
Saluting American Valor: Wounded soldier provides cover fire for pinned-down troops
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009 |
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December 29, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:20 PM :: 6686 Views :: Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Lingle: HSTA/DoE furlough plan "not credible"
Pelosi enjoys privacy at Hualalai after Palin is hounded off Maui
Visitor arrivals drop 1.4%, spending down 2.2%
University of Hawaii will reduce faculty pay by 6.7 percent
County officials who rely on TAT funds likely to fight to keep share
Time to Contact Gov. Linda Lingle with Your Thoughts About Oahu's Multi-Billion Dollar Rail Project
Maui News Polls Obamacare
HTH: "Good riddance to 2009, a lost year." (Obamanomics: Year One)
Proposed changes to state fishing rules spur protests (no PASH rights here, eh?)
Continuing the quest for affordable, sustainable housing
Business leader has green on his mind (after child is brainwashed, he becomes trash picker, police spy for the regime)
Maui Land counting on its shareholders
Kauai: Council committee to vet solid waste management plan
ADV: Tighter controls needed for travel safety
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Sunday, December 27, 2009 |
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December 27, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:05 PM :: 7256 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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SB: UH faculty doesn't grasp reality (just noticing this?)
Commission to pick interim election chief
Grooming a new guard at New Hope
2 Groups Protest At Obama Compound
Courting China
ADV: Ocean cable key to attaining energy goals (how to save wind energy from environmentalist assault)
Hawaii's welfare numbers rising for first time in decade
Hawaii's counties rattled by plan to cut them out of hotel room tax
Budget Cuts still being blamed for rats in Chinatown
Maui Jail: Lingle forces Tsutsui to back down
Growing foreclosure rate a drag on Maui neighborhoods
Maui B&B system is taking off; 33 permits gain backing
Ocean noise pollution turns up with greenhouse gas emissions
HTH urges Christmas donations to the Gramscian Entity
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Saturday, December 26, 2009 |
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December 26, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 10:59 AM :: 9366 Views :: 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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Jumped by passengers while lighting fuse: Islamist fails to blow up Detroit-bound flight Christmas Day
Rep. Mazie Hirono on Obamacare: ‘We’re not there yet’
Chief of Hawaii Health Systems retiring (Inspiration for Obamacare)
SB: Compromise critical in Maui water dispute (OHA Water grab)
Isle bankruptcies highest in 4 years
Access to computers gives homeless hope to stay on street (The Homelessness Industry at work)
$500,000 warrant issued in drunken-driving case (extradited from NV, then allowed to fly back?)
Lanakila senior center in Kalihi needs donations to stay open
Obamas visit troops at Hawaii base's Christmas chow-down
Sermon at Ancient Christian Site Highlights Christmas for the 130th Engineer Brigade
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Friday, December 25, 2009 |
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December 25, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:41 PM :: 8199 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Not Fooled: Hawaii parents waiting on details of plan to reduce furlough days
Hawaii's growth rate has stayed low because 10 people leave Hawaii every day
"Hope" for future is best gift of all (Obama mentioned only as a tourist attraction)
Kulani plan is outlined
Nonprofit status seen as cure for ailing state hospital system (Driskill retiring?)
SB: Seniors and hospitals win big in reform bill (yes this is a "news" story)
FINAL HARVEST: Sun sets on ML&P cultivation of pineapple
Drug trial of HPD officer postponed ("negotiations")
Djou elected to chair search panel for new city auditor
Salary rules limit potential new prosecutor, deputies
KHON not fazed by cable-Fox flap
After a year of destruction, Obama and family return to Hawaii
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009 |
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December 23, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:27 AM :: 6645 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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Defense bill benefits Inouye, Akaka, Abercrombie contributors
Hawaii teachers' furlough deal unlikely by Lingle deadline
(Yawn) Democrat Lawmakers blast DBEDT, director on behalf of HGEA (Wash, rinse, repeat)
Honolulu councilman's memo proposes (to fight TAT takeaway by highlighting) cuts to city services
Loss would be tremendous blow, says Maui Co. budget director
(HTH) Lingle: Use hotel tax for budget
Costly Micronesian benefits may be covered
Professors union says ready to fight UH on contract
More Than a Decade After Condemnation, Hawaii Department of Transportation Still Owns Homes on Ancient Hawaiian Fish Pond
Bob Jones: No Special Election Need to Replace Abercrombie in Hawaii's First Congressional District
Hawaii County Housing Agency: We're not trying to hide anything
Obama says Hawaiian vacation will wait until after Senate passes health care bill
Brace yourself, America, this is going to sting a bit (Advertiser finally explains details of Obamacare)
Obama keeps bond with Hawaii strong
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Sunday, December 20, 2009 |
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December 20, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:17 PM :: 7477 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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DoE/HSTA hacks threaten to lay off 2,500 and chop after-school programs if furloughs are eliminated
SB: Akaka Bill needs airing (demands public hearings)
Thousands of island residents will collect important census info
Interisland shipping monopoly
Hawaii County Council violated Sunshine statute (consequences zero)
Book by Obama's late mom released
5-girl robotics team shines
KGI: Coco Palms a monstrosity
Police promotion rigging Lawsuit was the costliest in Hawaii County history
Maui News poll 51% reject Tavares reelection
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 |
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December 19, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 8:24 AM :: 6230 Views :: Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Governor reaffirms opposition to new version Akaka Bill
Burris: Akaka Bill mystery
ADV Watson decides to become OHA flack for Akaka Bill
Hawaii Public Student Enrollment Projected to Plummet
Case again considers run for Senate--claims Dems forgive him calling Akaka a feeble-minded fringe leftist
Shapiro: Inouye's a lock, but his coattails are not (Must Read)
Fear of failure: Hanabusa to block funding for Special Election?
Hawaii jobless dips to 7%, but real growth not likely till '11
Hawaiian Air, pilots agree to 5-year deal
Maui: Petition circulating to save Hawaii’s school bus system
Honolulu Symphony files for bankruptcy, plans to downsize
Unescorted travel request denied for murderous lunatic
Presidential visit disrupting tour chopper service
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Friday, December 18, 2009 |
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December 18, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 10:46 AM :: 8730 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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SB: Leftist Neal Milner lays down the Template for ignoring Republican candidates
KITV VIDEO: Akaka Bill not moving as smoothly as planned
ADV: Congress, state need unity on Akaka bill
ADV: Trish Kehaulani Watson--The Akaka Bill
Hawaii revenue drop expected to add another $40M to deficit
Companies want school buses to run
Commission defers decision on East Maui streams
Contractor Profit Grows under Hawaii’s 'Green' Initiative While Energy Costs to Consumers Rise
Hawaii -- 46th most efficient state-owned highway system
Proposed Kalaheo landfill site questioned
Koke‘e admission charge plan might be short-lived
No surge in cruise ships
Some neighbors irked by Hilo developments
SB: Killing bill doesn't resolve B&B issue
Construction starts on housing project for Waianae homeless
Harassment: Pine agrees to pay fine over campaign sign photos
Harassment: Palin shortens Maui vacation after fuss over 'McCain' visor
Ahmed Ahmed battles bias with humor
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Thursday, December 17, 2009 |
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December 17, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 10:30 AM :: 7499 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Federal money may fund election
Papers decide to start covering Akaka Bill Hearings:
HSTA continues to sabotage talks Negotiations break down between state and Hawaii teachers union
LHS boarding program on list of potential budget cuts
SB: Reminder for union leaders (we can take you down anytime we decide to investigate)
Paniolo Cable, Sandwich Isle Communications seen as bankruptcy possibilities
Pasha interisle shipping bid dealt blow on behalf of Young Bros continued monopoly
ADV: Caregiving network under critical strain
Hawaii bed-and-breakfast bill rejected
Water needs split community (OHA Water grab)
Hawaiians Sovereignty Activists are told telescope moving ahead--time to cash in is NOW
Maui's Mayor Tavares seeks second term
Yagong wants off ad hoc finance committee
Hawaii County affordable housing rules may get radical makeover
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009 |
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December 16, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 10:20 AM :: 7981 Views :: 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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Akaka Bill Hearings under way: Proposed changes came from Akaka's office, CNHA
ADV: Hawaii governor opposes Akaka bill revisions (Abercrombie: Bennett's "concerns are real")
SB: Lingle fights Akaka Bill changes
Live Webcast: House Natural Resources Committee hearings on the Akaka Bill
Zogby: Majority of Hawaii voters against Akaka Bill
SHOCK: Lingle, Bennett denounce new version Akaka Bill (full text)
Did Inouye Lie? National Review confirms "Akaka Bill Sneak Attack" claim
House Republicans call for Akaka Bill to be removed from Markup
Inouye denies planning "Akaka Bill Sneak Attack"
Djou's chances improve: GOP Says Aloha to Hawaii Special Election
SB: Salvage the special election
Lingle to work with teachers to keep planning days
Hawaii lawmakers want education money released
Downturn hit Kamehameha Schools with $2.2 billion loss
Petition to save Hawaii school bus service from ending
Oahu tax assessments fall 6.7 percent
Hawaii B&B bill appears doomed
Mail-order prescriptions hard on local businesses
US to drill Iranian attack scenario in Pacific
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Sunday, December 13, 2009 |
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December 13, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:31 PM :: 5602 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Donations flow in from beneficiaries of earmark funds (Borreca targets Abercrombie on behalf of Mufi, Inouye)
Kiewit offered city 'best value'
Obama Stimulus small-business focus means opportunity for politicians to create new cronies
Hawaii's parks agency to lease out land to raise funds
Water staff: Restore one of 19 streams
Teachers at Hana school work more, get paid less (HSTA propaganda)
Maui County plans hundreds of homes on Lanai
Kenoi asks for 20% budget cut
WHT: Kenoi one year on: Accomplishment and contradiction
Shootings by Honolulu police spike to 7 so far this year
Questioning the future may enhance Isles' prospects
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Saturday, December 12, 2009 |
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December 12, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 9:53 AM :: 7986 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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LINK: Mufi chases Neil Abercrombie out of Congress
LINK: Akaka Bill to be voted by House and Senate Committees
All Mail-in special election mooted
School board keeps 2010 meetings in Honolulu to cut costs
Panel votes to block dialysis from Maui (Malulani redux)
SB: It is possible to scale back in tight times
Police work to clear homeless from park
Many receive shots despite council's anti-vaccine stance
No pay increases for crackpot Hawaii Co. Council, top employees next year
G&R to lease assets for sugar-to-energy
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Friday, December 11, 2009 |
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December 11, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 9:32 AM :: 5717 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Say proposes up to $1B Hawaii tax increases aimed at tourism, technology
Hawaii gains 1,412 jobs from stimulus mostly in government (and loses how many from Obamanomics?)
Liquor board chief put on leave
Hawaii Legislature cancels its traditional opening-day partying (its tough everywhere)
The Land Board will vote today on charging nonresidents at Ka Iwi and at the Pali Lookout
Kaiser’s dialysis proposal faces opposition FROM COMPETITOR
Mauna Kea fight in court (OHA's $50M shakedown)
Jones Act lawsuit tossed out of court
Hawaii Co. Ethics board backs off strong reform
Ewa Field Marines among first to battle Japanese
Britain, Long a Libel Mecca, Reviews Laws
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009 |
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December 9, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:51 PM :: 5232 Views :: Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Legislative leaders want teachers to back the governor's proposal before lawmakers return
ADV: Government must improve fiscal efficiency
Ariyoshi: "We can no longer rely upon the growth of tourism"
First Wind offers plan for second Maui site
Manpower: Only 6% of Honolulu employers to hire in Q1 (and this is the good news)
Study says rail will increase pollution
New chief says officers might have to fill in for furloughed employees
Hawaii nonprofits reeling from cuts as they slash staff, services
UH Students protest budget cuts
Draft report for water strategies in Central Maui to be discussed (OHA water grab)
Renaming Hawaii beach park for Obama not a slam dunk idea (Cult of personality rejected by public)
4 routes identified for undersea cable
Affordable-rental $2886/mo project gets a lift
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Sunday, December 6, 2009 |
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December 6, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 8:16 AM :: 5845 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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John Waihee's looted graveyards to be auctioned
Old Hawaii airport contracts tie up more than $6 million in funds (funds the Leg wishes it could raid, part 1)
Budget Cuts blamed for ... (insert here)
HSTA president counters Lingle
ADV: Lingle must keep rail review well focused
Maui Planning process hits the . . . home stretch
Hawaii Co. Drywell contract will cost less thanks to removal of crony-protecting bid specs
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Saturday, December 5, 2009 |
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December 5, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:20 PM :: 6291 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, World News
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SB: HSTA is accused of blocking deal by Seitz
ADV: Teachers' Union staking out hard-line position over planning days
Hawaii hosts VEX Robotics Pan-Pacific Championship
Memminger: Did scientists trade science for faith when global warming became a religion?
Shapiro: Abercrombie called on pork spending
Mehau associate Brian Schatz stepping down as Democratic Party chief to run for LG
Tam to run in mayoral race
Oceanic vs. Raycom?
Democrat Burris: Elections system in turmoil so put it back in control of next LG
SB flacks for Homelessness industry: "Better 'homeless' policy needed"
Maui Council will weigh in on streams case (OHA vs A&B)
Ocean activity businesses seek right to sell permits
Hamakua plan seems to be stuck in mud
Sergeant saves lives of four soldiers by stopping suicide bomber
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Saturday, November 28, 2009 |
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November 28, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:00 AM :: 6463 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 furlough deal still on table, governor's adviser says
KGI: Unemployment tax hike undesirable but inevitable (Government stifling business)
Permit issues delay long-awaited dredging project at Kauai harbor (Government stifling business)
Housing worker suspended
Shapiro: Sorry, wisdom's gone on furlough
ADV: Visitor data signals value of promoting Isles (Government stifling business)
Kamehameha increases grants: Public charter schools received $7.2 million to help Hawaiian students
Fewer kids found with guns in school (actually only 2)
Your rubbish will cost cash (Government stifling business)
Mauna Kea CMP subplans released
Bill would regulate aquarium fish harvest (Government stifling business)
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Thursday, November 26, 2009 |
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November 26, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:22 PM :: 5509 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Hawaii teachers' union details concerns about furlough plan (suddenly unions don't want to change furloughs)
Jobless rate tops 9% on Neighbor Islands
Life of the Land: Proposed oil tax a barrel of trouble for Hawaii
Lawsuit Tackles Tax Break For Hawaiian Homelands (OHA thrilled)
Ranch donates 12,000 acres for easement to Maui land trust
New Honolulu police chief popular with rank and file
Pictures of alleged drunken drivers posted on Web site
Rail: Harbor plan would expand waterfront
Settlement reached in Sunetric case
Hawaii County renews "Golden Bulldozer" contract
LINK>>>Jihadi murderer of Big Island man captured in Iraq: Navy Seals face prosecution
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Wednesday, November 25, 2009 |
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November 25, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:57 AM :: 6206 Views :: Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Hawaii teachers union hesitant on plan to reduce furlough days (exactly as predicted)
Legislators cancel party plans (its tough everywhere)
Shakeys' Stimulus: $675,000 for a non-existent Honolulu pizza parlor?
State on track to have 6.5 million tourists this year
Matson to hike shipping rates 3.8%
Mayor weighed SHPD letter in path decision (OHA: Evolving Sacredness)
LINK: Saddam Hussein's 1982 Honolulu Attacker flushed from Iraq: FBI announces $5M reward
LINK: Gay Civil Unions coming back in 2010 session, protest planned
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