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Monday, August 9, 2010 |
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August 9, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:15 PM :: 8335 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Akaka, Inouye meet with Reid over Akaka Bill
Ed Case: Racism and localism in Hawaii politics has dark side
Shapiro: Djou a true test for GOP
Abercrombie Donors: Not Pay-for-Play Mitsunaga leads pack
Group urges people to vote for appointed education board (two BoE members call for appointed Board)
Terror grips Maui, Molokai, Big Isle as fate of several Hawaii schools in hands of BOE members
DoE Team prepares to bid for $75M RTTT grant
Koller: DOE's bungling of lunch program shows need for comprehensive audit
Abercrombie: Hannemann Left Honolulu in 'Worst Financial Position of Any City I Can Imagine'
Hanabusa’s Half-Truth: I Cut Waste and "Saved Us Millions"
Honolulu mayoral hopefuls to debate
DOJ to meet Sen. Cornyn after stalling on MOVE (Hawaii’s illegally late Primary date)
Hawaii Army National Guard Soldiers Mobilize For Afghanistan
Hawaii sugar grower working to power Navy (Next Big Thing #1)
A project in Waikiki hopes to harness deep-sea water to power air conditioning (Next Big Thing #2)
Some Kalama Valley residents express concern over proposed residential development
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Sunday, August 8, 2010 |
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August 8, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 10:21 AM :: 10985 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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Mufi’s Republican Army: The Bush Family Connection
Leonard Appointment: How they voted
The 'Birthers' Began on the Left
Djou on MSNBC: “We’ve lost 2.5 million jobs since the stimulus package was created. That’s not progress.”
Borreca: “Lingle stumbles in effort to remake state Judiciary” (How Recktenwald lost favor)
Kauai prosecutor prosecutes former boyfriend for crime she is implicated in
Looking at the Bar Association Board
Hanabusa promises to raise your taxes
Democrats scrap over ads; Aiona stays upbeat
Abercrombie: “Confrontation, finger-pointing and name-calling”
State agency clears Honolulu rail contracts (decision backs Hannemann over Abercrombie)
Anti-Superferry protesters target Navy sonar (again)
Costs piling up two years into Molokai water lawsuit
Juror: Without DNA evidence, Makanani walks on sex assault
Seed money: A koa plantation on the Big Island courts investors to buy tiny trees and then reap rewards over 25 years
UH professor helps boost Vietnam's clinics
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Friday, August 6, 2010 |
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August 6, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:58 PM :: 9109 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development, World News, Hawaii History
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Mufi does it again in Debate: “Screaming, yelling, ranting, raving, finger pointing, name-calling” Abercrombie: I am Dan Inouye
Politico: Abercrombie leans on Pelosi for help
WaPo: As Hawaii Democrats battle, RGA goes up with ads
RGA ad for Duke Aiona: “People want their leaders to be positive, not divisive and negative”
Djou, Micronesian Ambassador: “Status quo is not working”
CB “Mostly True”: Neil's Congressional Performance "Dead Last"
Katherine Leonard fails to get support of Hawaii Senate Committee on Judiciary and Government Operations
Borreca: Moon was right about bar's role in picking judges
Case Family Star Advertiser: Legislature should be undeterred in recognizing same-sex civil unions
Hawaii's unemployment claims down 7.7%
Scared straight: The Hawaii Meth Project educates isle students about the horrors of using "ice" through real-life anecdotes
Council panel bows to snobs OKs proposal to ban fireworks
County Drops Trespassing Charge Against Census Worker
Molokai vets group might take dispute to courtroom
Leprosy Patient Admits Smuggling Drugs: Drugs Would Have Been Distributed At Kalaupapa
Hawaii DHS rated high in helping disabled get high-paying jobs
Hawaii senators say state would get $39 million from federal aid legislation
UH-Manoa completes work on pair of residential towers
Hoku Corp.'s losses tied to spending on Idaho polysilicon plant
NYT: Governments Go to Extremes as the Downturn Wears On
DMZ Hawaii teams up with North Korean front groups in DC
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Thursday, August 5, 2010 |
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August 5, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:59 PM :: 7236 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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Congress.org: "Abercrombie is a follower"
FULL TEXT: Federal Judge rules Calif. gay marriage ban unconstitutional
Lingle pushes for Leonard
SA EDITORIAL: Confirm Leonard nomination
Leonard appointment: Lingle prepared to bust Democrats stalling tactics
Pelosi endorses Abercrombie, Responds to Mufi commercial
Labor King: Another Mufi Lie busted by Omidyar’s Abercrombie lovin’ CB
Taking over: Steve Case’s ownership in ML&P now at 62.8 percent
California's Proposition 8 ruling to affect Hawaii's fight over civil unions
Shapiro: No marriage right spelled out in Constitution
Ruling energizes civil-union advocates: Both supporters and opponents look to a possible Supreme Court decision in the case
Homosexual assault on Calvin Say to be tried August 9
SHOPO endorses Pacarro for prosecutor
WaPo: FedEx, Northrop Grumman give to Inouye’s pet projects
DoE Targets Molokai school for closure -- 16 miles to next school
Hawaii census worker due back in federal court today
National Review plugs Hawai`i Free Press
Omidyars join others in donation pledge
"JOBENOMICS" Author in Hawaii to pitch Paakea Quarry expansion(???), foreign investor tax credits
A tropical fish collecting ban?
State Rep. Denny Coffman named Legislator-in-Residence at UH-Manoa
County challenging candidate's residency claims
Runway Under Water? Honolulu Planners Seek Study of Climate Change Impacts on Transportation
NYC: Abandoned elevated rail system transformed into magnificent park
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010 |
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August 3, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:31 PM :: 6096 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: Bar Association refuses to state its reasons for ‘unqualified’ ratings
Poll: Djou leads by 8% margin
Gallup: Hawaii conservatives outnumber liberals, state tops in moderates
Caught on VIDEO: Thief steals Arakawa for Mayor signs in Wailuku
Young leaders of GOP want value-added campaigns
Gay Activists accuse Calvin Say of abandoning wife and kids, investigate Speaker’s water bill
Billy Kenoi’s Proposed tax hike on disabled veterans withdrawn
Fund Race: Hannemann $3.1M, Aiona, $2.6M Abercrombie $2.0M
Caldwell Leads Mayoral Candidates In Fundraising: Carlisle May Win With Less Money
Bar association calls Leonard 'unqualified'
Hawaii State Bar: Leonard, Tootoo unqualified
Judges' 'unqualified' rating is slammed
Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office – 2010 and Beyond
Hawaii bankruptcy filings up 28 percent in July
Are Hawaii exports being counted properly?
Hawaii State Representatives Say and Tsuji Honored as BIO Legislators of the Year
Two companies to release Maui stream water as ordered by the state
KITV VIDEO: Jeremy Harris unsold coffee table books pile up at city hall
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Monday, August 2, 2010 |
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August 2, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:59 PM :: 4890 Views :: Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Legislative races: Mainland “Gay Victory” money flowing to molester’s buddy Joe Bertram and HB444 sponsor Blake Oshiro
Duke Aiona: “Creating jobs now”
Anger over civil unions: Hawaii Dems predict loss of 3-6 seats in legislature
KHON profiles TEA Party candidate for State Senate
SA endorses lawsuit to enact HB444
Students, Fridays return to schools: As educators begin the new year, they face curriculum shifts and higher standards
Foreclosures hurt condos: Many face higher fees as some owners fail to pay
Fishpond protected by law may yet be sold: The DOT might use an older law to help in auctioning the land
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Saturday, July 31, 2010 |
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July 31, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:44 PM :: 6442 Views :: Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Abercrombie, if defeated in primary, refuses to endorse Hannemann
ILWU supports Kirk Caldwell in his campaign for mayor
CB busts another Mufi lie: “Only Candidate Who's Lived and Worked on Neighbor Islands” -- FALSE
Political Radar Puna HD 4: “Hapai could be competitive”
Dems running for Lt. Governor rev up campaigns (Sakamoto vs Hooser?)
BoE: Furlough moms campaign, face off with union boss and transsexual foster parent seeking reelection
$18K in Unreported Gifts: Lobbyists feeding legislators, staff throughout session
HECO’s Green Energy scam to take 2.3% more ‘green’ out of your pocket
Steve Case boosts investment in ML&P: AOL founder could have majority stake after stock sale done
Most of state's alleged stimulus jobs fall outside the private sector
Estimate of daily rail riders rises 21,300
Curfew time's up at public housing
SA takes another swipe at Hawaii Meth Project
School's eviction stands
Three Hawaii Diploma mills target of expose
Hawaii 90-year old robbed by ‘power of attorney’ scammers
Marine monument named World Heritage site
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010 |
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July 28, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:05 PM :: 7459 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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SA: A step forward for all Hawaiians (Eliminates one of the excuses for the Akaka Bill)
The Rundown: 17 competitive Legislative Races
Shapiro: CJ nominee Katherine Leonard faces the first blades
Judicial appointments will define Lingle's legacy
National Democrats reserve TV time in Hawaii to attack Djou
Firefighters back Caldwell for mayor
BOE Explores Bullying Solutions
DOE Lays Off 40 Workers: Education Officials Look To Cut $142 Million
Lawsuit seeks to raise age for public special education
Hawaii DoE “surprise pick” for RTTT
Diagnostic Laboratory Services: Amphetamine use up 70%
Grove Farm operates quarry at heiau site, “few rocks remain”
Smart grid rollout stalls in Hawaii
Public asked to comment on proposed lawsuit settlement without seeing it
Kauai: Planning Department employees hold second jobs
VIDEO: Police, Greenwell discuss Kona councilman’s arrest
GTMO Greenwell hopes to overturn 'Sunshine Law'
Big Island police seek witnesses to assault in a Hilo bar
Ex-officer gets 30 months in gun case: A history of violence has led to a federal term for Rik Orton
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Saturday, July 24, 2010 |
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July 24, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:16 AM :: 5052 Views :: Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Legislative Scorecard released by Grassroot Institute
Big win for free speech: Senate Passes Anti-Libel-Tourism Law
Wind farm is Maui’s biggest tax deadbeat
If Dems win, LG could be Governor in four years
Hanabusa tries to undo damage from “Bum Information” comments
Hanabusa complains that Djou has gone to Washington
Hawaii unemployment 15.8% when discouraged workers are counted
Deadline for comments on Honolulu rail EIS extended to Aug. 16
HPD “screened”, ran “background checks” on list of union protesters prior to arrests
Poinography: Democrat legislative Staffer wins release of 2000 pages of Lingle administration documents
Arakawa hammers Tavares for buying “expensive koa table” with Homeland Security funds
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010 |
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July 21, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:58 PM :: 5913 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Djou: “We need more private sector jobs, not more public sector programs”
How Charles Djou can do it
Hannemann resigns, Hawaii governor's race officially starts
Off and Running: Hawaii GOP candidates running in nearly every race
Caldwell Becomes Acting Honolulu Mayor: He's The Incumbent, But Do Voters Know Who He Is?
Shapiro: Dumping trash on Apo is mayor's parting act
Waihee: Passage of Akaka Bill will benefit all Hawaii my cronies
A national report calls the state's reading and math standards "mediocre"
SA: Clear up doubts about Act 221
Life Site News: Hawaii Democratic Primary for Governor Splits Over Same-sex 'Marriage'
Abercrombie supporters tag Hannemann for use of race card
Drug-trafficking boss sentenced to 20 years
Hawaii Superferry fell short on paying required fees long before adverse court decision (Historical Revisionism)
Hawaii's oil addiction threatens our island way of life
Honolulu irradiation facility still on drawing board
Maui groups, county end water plant study dispute
Plan to truck Hilo waste to Kona stalled
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010 |
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July 20, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:59 PM :: 7114 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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“National Ocean Council” to impose “zoning”, sparks fears of recreational fishing ban
America's Ruling Class -- And the Perils of Revolution
Great news! Mufi Hannemann to resign as Honolulu Mayor today
OHA Claims 59 votes for Akaka Bill: 60 needed
Democrat Borreca: Keep raising taxes and don’t check on how the money is spent
Democrat Shapiro: Djou “low on food chain”
Aloun Farm owners deny threats
Abercrombie gave $33,000 to state Democratic Party
Hannemann announces new city mapping software
Thousands in Hawaii lose unemployment benefits
State delays making cuts to program for at-risk children
City clears Maili Point of homeless campers after officials say residents complained: Homeless man torches tent
72 dogs rescued during Leeward coast homeless sweep
GTMO Greenwell arrested after scuffle with police
Kaho‘ohalahala residency hearing comes to a close
UPDATE: Dela Cruz: Farm House Size Limit "Dead"
Hawaii Superferry shorted state
Grid Battery Maker Xtreme Power To Unfurl More Funding
Story of Kamehameha student might be filmed
Hawaii to Receive $740M for Military Construction Projects
The Future of Government?
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Monday, July 19, 2010 |
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Letters to the Editor July, 2010
By Letters to the Editor @ 2:19 PM :: 6246 Views :: Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Hannemann’s Administration sued over Hauula Eminent case
Walden nails “another energy bunco scheme”
HB444: Gay lobby demonizes and criminalizes opposition
Lunalilo Home Road: Funding for street lights lapsed July 1
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Saturday, July 17, 2010 |
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July 17, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:00 PM :: 6928 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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Prevedouros: Ten Billion Dollars and Counting Spells MISMANAGEMENT
Featured on Glen Beck: Wallbuilders’ David Barton to speak in Kahului
VIDEO: Djou calls for peace in Thailand
Gov. Lingle appoints Charlie Jencks to LUC
VIDEO: Djou on CNBC Worldwide Exchange
Djou co-sponsors “Hawaiian Home Ownership Opportunity Act”
Hannemann would veto civil unions (finally takes a position)
Abercrombie accuses Hannemann of holding "an orgy of self-promotion."
Lingle to appoint replacements as Bunda, Hooser resign
Hawaii Politburo Political Report to make big Media Splash (What progressives expect Abercrombie to do?)
Rail tax collections reach record high
Trash might sail in 2 weeks — cross your fingers
UH Computer Hack Likely Affected 53,000 Members
Big Isle farmer now tallies papaya loss at 13,000 trees
Maui Chamber endorses anti-Superferry Protesters’ Single-member districts Scam
Anti-Superferry protesters complain about Jencks appointment
Brewbaker: Real estate at low; hard times gone
GTMO Greenwell pushes to halt export of aquarium fish
Meth Dealer arrested by Feds after hunting accident in Hilo
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Friday, July 16, 2010 |
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July 16, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:25 PM :: 8265 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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Furloughs cause dramatic improvement in test scores
Djou ahead of the pack in campaign fundraising (Old boys running out of cash)
Fulfilling sewer pact to cost city $4.7 billion (Almost as much as another Rail System)
SA: Stay on track on rail funding
City Council To Set Special Mayoral Election
Shapiro: Carlisle gets SHOPO’ed
How Green is Abercrombie? He Won't Show (But he drives a ‘93 Tercel)
Ward heeler Geo Yokoyama Lionized by Star-Advertiser (he backs Abercrombie)
Power Struggle in Judiciary? Moon rescinds all administrative orders
OHA supports changes to Hawaiian recognition bill
A few words from Djou and trash export is approved by Feds
Mayor imposes trash shipping deadline
Hawaii's first-time unemployment claims down by 6.3%
CB: Is the Bluest of States Bleeding Red?
Questions asked of Gov Lingle by media after HB444 Veto
Civil unions supporters launch 'buycott' campaign
New Report Shows 81.3 Percent Of Hawaii Small Businesses Eligible For Health Care Tax Credits
UH Board of Regents approve student athletic fee
'Resignation' bogus, musicians contend
Climate theory holds up despite some bad data (Hilarious)
Founder of ‘THC Ministry' seeking bail on marijuana charges
Hawaii County Ethics Commission declines to block Hamakua land sales
Midweek takes a swipe at pedophiles, ignores their friends in Legislature
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Thursday, July 15, 2010 |
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July 15, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:40 PM :: 11755 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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Aiona files for Governor: Talks jobs, education, clean energy
Djou campaign raises $935K in 2nd Quarter
Djou: “If our nation continues down this fiscally reckless path, what is happening in Hawaii will be writ large”
Djou backs line item veto to cut waste
Mauna Kea Recreational Users Group says “Whoa” to Kulani Prison land deal
Ugly insults? Or a plot to embarrass a state lawmaker?
CB: Are Student Test Scores Overrated?
Mufi Hannemann endorses homeless camps
Decades of sewer fee hikes: Mufi’s going-away present
Oi: This island's trash snafu is no political treasure for mayor
Veto of HB444 continues to reverberate
Honolulu Weekly Editor threatens to close paper
UH Manoa Teach in which launched Save our Schools immortalized in book
Hawaii leads nation: #1 in Credit Card debt, #2 in Mortgage debt
Police DUI program cut almost in half by internal probe
Lingle nominates three to Circuit Court judgeships
Moon appoints 4 lawyers to district bench
Marijuana minister compared to Jimmy Swaggart, Jim Jones
Honolulu Residents Don't Want National Recognition
City Council Moves Forward With Fireworks Ban (Snobs)
Where did $115 million go?
Hawaii County sells $60M worth of 20-year bonds
Maui Aquarium fish bill advances in council
Anti-Superferry Protester LaBedz pulls papers to run for Kauai mayor
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010 |
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July 14, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:58 PM :: 5550 Views :: Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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VIDEO: Hawaii GOP works to challenge every race
CNBC: Hawaii ranks 48th for business climate
July 7, 1935: Moscow orders first Communists to Hawaii (75-year anniversary)
Full Text: Lingle sends letter to Senators urging support for amended Akaka Bill
CB: UPDATE- Lingle Asks U.S. Senators to Pass Akaka Bill
Kahuku Wind Farm Officially Breaks Ground
Gov. Lingle on veto of civil unions bill: "I was very comfortable with my decision"
SA: Overhaul troubled Sheriff Division
HNN: Exclusive: Police sergeants under investigation for alleged overtime scam stripped of badges, guns
Maui Prosecutor’s office hit with lawsuit
Hawaii's tax revenue slips in recent fiscal year
Census: Hawaii leads nation in ‘minority’-owned businesses
Charter School Faces Eviction
Rep Brower Proposes Homeless 'Safe Zone' at Kakaako
Gift disclosures document unreported lobbyist expenditures
Shapiro: Politics by cheap attack
Hemmings' wife gets probation after guilty plea on theft charge
Planned Parenthood will host open house
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010 |
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July 13, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:35 PM :: 10388 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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HSTA demands candidates oppose funds for disabled students
Sen Fred Hemmings endorses Lynn Finnegan for Lt Governor
Kam Schools non-Hawaiian student Kalani Rosell to be subject of book, movie
Hanalani School Team wins robotics World Championship
Star-Advertiser continues Gay Atheist war on Hawaii Family Forum finances
CB: GOP Aims To Field Candidates in Most Local Races
Waihee speaks up for appointed BoE
Candidate says campaign signs stolen
Shapiro: Some candidates for governor we can like
No more excuses, Hawaii: Just do it via absentee voting
Maui groups challenging water commission in court
CB: State Has Huge Bill Coming Due for Retiree Health Care
$100 million traffic center gets moving
Mathew Higa Speaks About Death Of Cyrus Belt
ILWU reiterates its support for Hamas headchoppers, refuses to hear Israeli Consul
SA: Isle fireworks ban is overdue (snobs)
Top UH administrators, Elected Officials report receipt of gifts
Stalled River Street Housing Project May Be Dead
Ulupono Initiative Participates in ClearFuels' Bridge Financing to Accelerate Hawaii Biofuel Market
Master Navigator Mau Piailug Dies
Census looks at Micronesians in Hawaii, Mainland
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Monday, July 12, 2010 |
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July 12, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:38 PM :: 7985 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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Neil Abercrombie: Secret member of Democratic Socialists of America?
HuffingtonPost: Duke Aiona “Incredibly smart, focused on key issues”
Former Rep. Cam Cavasso unveils campaign platform in challenge to Inouye
Honolulu Council to hear testimony on Rail EIS Wednesday
No sea level rise: Pacific islands growing not shrinking, says study
Shapiro: Mufi’s Rock ‘n Rollman
DoE prepares to use furloughs as latest excuse for poor test scores
CB: On The Hook - Part 1 (Hawaii’s $16B pension liability)
Audit thrashes Sheriff Division
Opposition hits plan for Maui jail/prison
East Hawaii Ward Heeler George Yokoyama retires after running influential Hawaii County nonprofit
SA: Give alternative balloting a chance
Honolulu mayor bases leadership on Mormon principles (That’s a terrible thing to say about Mormons)
"Rail Is So Ridiculous"
ILind: Richardson-era court authorized improper lobbying and campaign activities, rejected complaints about Bishop Estate appointments
Child killer goes before parole board
ILind: Hawaii Department of Defense admits to “exorbitant” payments for laundry services
Hawaii stops drug discount card program
Maui News Polls Civil Unions
Equality Hawaii: The governor who vetoed equality
Minority rights never advanced by popular vote
Did Pioneering Pro-Homosexual Judge Have a Conflict of Interest?
12 linked to medical marijuana arrested
Lifelong driver finds his destiny at dump
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Sunday, July 11, 2010 |
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July 11, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:37 PM :: 6281 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Gays respond to veto of HB444: “Lets put Jews up to a vote”
Top-heavy DOE called 'urban myth' (SA again makes fool of itself attacking Aiona)
For voters, not candidates, it's calm before the storm
Permanent absentee vote offered
Hawaii is already seeing effects of global warming, con artists say
Mysterious pufferfish deaths
A ‘Replicable’ Energy Model In Hawaii?
Loan program fails island homeowners
Kenoi 'priority' roads go nowhere
Certification may be required for Hawaii dams
Wis. man: Hawaii gallery sold me Lennon forgeries
The UH Board of Regents will decide Thursday on a proposal, opposed by student leaders, to charge students $50 per semester for athletics
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Friday, July 2, 2010 |
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July 2, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:39 PM :: 9159 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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Could force Hannemann out of race: Admits AtomicMonkey site produced by Mufi campaign worker
Rep Pat Saiki endorses Ramsay Wharton for Congress--District 2
Maui, Big Island TEA Party rallies July 3, 4 and 7
Shapiro: Abercrombie, Hannemann grapple over AtomicMonkey
Civil Beat launches attack on America for July 4
Hannemann acknowledges poll showing Aiona in lead—but Star-Advertiser continues censorship
Late donations save Kailua fireworks for July 4th
Aiona calls for Education Department audit
Molokai Ranch Attempts to Legalize Water System after being robbed by Hawaii Supreme Court
Kauai Mayor: Drug-treatment facility to be sited in 2010 (after being blocked by OHA)
House Democrats use war funding bill to gut RTTT education reform
Former Hawaii PTSA president sentenced for $34,000 theft
Cataluna: Hannemann copies Jeremy Harris’ Sewer policy
Waimanalo homeless await rumored sweep
HGEA job trust continues assault on tax collection contractor
Inouye to hold Hawaii hearing on stimulus spending
CB: Djou Explains 'No' Vote On Campaign Finance Bill
Moon's involvement in Broken Trust cited in naming of new court
Anti-GMO activists attacking Hawaii Papaya farmers?
Pacific Garbage Patch: There's a what?
School impact fees postponed: Hawaii County won't cooperate
County deal revives stalled Molokai veterans center
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Thursday, July 1, 2010 |
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July 1, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:00 PM :: 9681 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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Poll Panic: Star-Advertiser censors poll showing Aiona in lead, rushes out phone survey on wrong Senate candidate
Stacked Star-Advertiser poll claims Aiona does only 3% better than John Carroll
Team Aiona responds to results of Advertiser’s robo-call polling
Djou: New Wall Street Bailout Bill will hurt Hawaii
50 Reps, Djou co-sign bipartisan letter for free trade with S. Korea
Charity shake-down artist Mike “pay-for-play” Magaoay will run for Wahiawa-North Shore state Senate seat
Civil Beat continues gay hunt of Business Roundtable members
Alleged gay rape: Prosecutors will challenge appellate court reversal of murder verdict
SA: Stop bickering over homeless (doing its part for Neil Abercrombie)
Hawaii, Honolulu jobless rates fall in May
Tax on Cigarettes to Increase July 1
Criticisms of telescopes atop Mauna Kea are 10 years out of date (appeals for Sierra Club members to stop attack on telescope)
Big Isle police probe destruction of 8,500 papaya trees
Hawaiians Activists want bridge work stopped, claim ‘obfuscation”
New Law To Reign In Hiring Of Illegal Workers (Half of the Arizona law, with union support)
City Council committee recommends approval of proposed sewage settlement
Maui resident W. S. Merwin to Be Named Poet Laureate of the US
Lanai residency suit will go to trial
Army official: We never meant to clean up DU (why would they, it is not a serious hazard)
THAAD: In Space no one can hear you surrender
'Little Obama': Indonesia Premieres Movie Despite Obama's Absence
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010 |
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June 29, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:35 PM :: 6103 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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Jones Act: McCain proposes abolishing U.S. shipping restriction
Gay Union: Local 5 endorses Abercrombie for governor
Honolulu sewage treatment Deal agreed with EPA
UH Regents Approve World's Largest Telescope
Hawaii per-pupil spending above average
DoE Rejects Information Request, Won't Say How Many Teachers Fired
US and Chinese schools talk ties
Hawaii House Members to Look Into Investments
Health care leaders meet to discuss doctor shortage in Hawaii
Ilind: Move to dismantle the Clean Water and Natural Lands Commission on City Council committee agenda
Snobs snubbed: New poll shows majority of Hawaii residents against fireworks ban
Lawmakers Want State Money To Ship Out Homeless (Democrat campaign commercial)
Hawaii agency to make disclosure reports available
Water agency might leak cash
Fishpond Bill in Jeopardy (OHA fishpond grab)
DOE Sees Long Road Ahead for Algae Fuels
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Sunday, June 27, 2010 |
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June 27, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 8:49 AM :: 6665 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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Aiona: Funds released for Rural Residency program
Time to Ship out? Congressman Djou revs up the debate on a Jones Act waiver for Hawaii (More back-handed support from the Case family paper)
Hawaii Congressman Backs McCain Bill on Jones Act
Diploma distress
Isle ethanol efforts stall: The two surviving ventures face high hurdles
‘Modest job growth’ predicted
‘CJ’ brought Hawaii the ‘Golden Age of Law’
Homeless camps cover 50 acres, from Waipio Point, around Middle Loch to Pearl City
"Taylor Camp" tells the story of idyllic youth of the '60s who found brief respite on Kauai (Formative experience of progressives)
Church of marijuana: Religious use of pot seen as legal refuge
KGI: Attitudes on meth changing, survey shows
NYT: Hawaii to Test Public Money for an Election
SA: Refine fireworks bill before next election
Next president elected by just 15% of voters? Rapidly advancing movement to eliminate Electoral College shifts control to coasts
Small businesses set up shop in storage lockers
HNA is Chartered by OPEIU, AFL-CIO
Hawaii joins hands to protest off-shore oil drilling
No birth certificate needed to verify Obama's old Arcadia job
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Saturday, June 26, 2010 |
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June 26, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:30 AM :: 8668 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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Biting the bullet: DoE cuts 400 vacant positions, save $15M
Hanabusa: Senate ready to override any vetoes by governor -- House unsure
Aiona opens Kona HQ -- dozens attend
Maui Chamber helping candidates create business-friendly agenda
2 large firms oppose duck responsibility for request to veto civil unions
McCain introduces bill to repeal the Jones Act
Tourism upswing brings in an extra $127 million
Effect of lost funding on Quest unknown: A rejected federal bill would have given $86 million to the state
Fired, Mollway speaks out on Ethics
Lingle vetoes bill calling for audit of prison contract
New Law Beefs Up Health Inspections
Hawai'i Physician Workforce Summit to address doctor shortage
Hawaii Fisheries OK'd For Humpback Harm
Big Island launching publicly funding elections
Report: Mystery vagrant in Hawaii is high-ranking Maori
Vets, dignitaries recall Korean War
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Friday, June 25, 2010 |
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June 25, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:40 PM :: 9006 Views :: Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, World News, Hawaii History
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State Capitol: July 6 rally against HB444 during Override Session
As Legislature considers override of HB444: Republicans push candidate recruitment
Beyond Marriage The Confession: Hawaii Gay marriage advocates let the polyamorous cat out of the bag
Boylan: How Panos Prevedouros can win
City makes $195M deal for train depot
Case family’s Star-Advertiser: Let HB 444 become state law
NYT Obituary underscores Richardson’s Activist Judicial Career
Hawaii Pension Fund Loses Millions With BP Stock (thanks, Obama)
Failure of jobless bill seen costing Hawaii $86 million (…unless we pay taxes here)
Isle census offices finish job
HNN: City park cleanup is shifting homeless problem, not fixing it (Opinion masquerading as news)
Aspen Colorado authorities ship homeless to Hawaii
State sued over adult mental health services cuts
KITV: Hawaii Hopes For New Schools Superintendent: But Governor Might Veto Bill To Offer Best Salary To Candidate
Mortgage fraud? Hawaii #1 in same-day flips
Maui Electric Company Restricts Renewable Energy for Molokai Residents as the State of Hawaii Considers Building Wind Farms There
Hawaii residents cash in on refrigerator rebates
Class Action Suit Claims Hawaii Privatized State Park
Different mission awaits Iraq-bound isle soldiers
NZ Family recognises 'Josie May'
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010 |
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June 23, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:32 PM :: 7789 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Mufi Campaign leader: Hawaii Democratic Party taken over by “Abercrombie zealots”, an “ingrown clique with some very radical views”
Civil union supporters rally draws only 30 people
Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission fines Abercrombie's campaign
Capitol no pathway to the statehouse
850 sign up for Hawaii’s boating TEA party
49 may file for races in Big Isle
CB: Honolulu Rail Heading Right at Them
Shapiro: Principals’ accountability call should extend to them, too
Earthjustice challenging Alexander & Baldwin's proposed Maui water treatment plant
Native Hawaiian grants total $1,026 per Hawaiian—did you get yours?
Personal income on rise
Lingle negotiating flights from China
CB requests one year’s worth of prostitution arrest reports
Hawaii County employee with suspended license hits Kona cyclist
Thousands Of Taxpayers Affected By Crackdown
Census: Hawaii grew 6.9% in past decade
Lawmakers Want Governor To Sign Prisons Audit Bill
Gov. signs bill allowing counties to ban fireworks
Tree plan introduces bugs
Heeia lawsuit taken to federal level
Hawaii Writers Conference shuts down after 17 years
New Hurricane Insurer Enters Hawaii Market
American Samoa wants to loosen U.S. controls
Smithsonian hires Konrad Ng, President Obama's brother-in-law, as director
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Sunday, June 20, 2010 |
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June 20, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:52 PM :: 6618 Views :: Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Hawaii spending per Medicare enrollee 32% lower than national avg (Why Hawaii Doctors are leaving)
Candidates mining campaign 'gold' on the mainland
UHERO: ‘Construction downswing near its trough’
Lingle returns, still facing civil unions bill
Second Gay Pride Parade Held In Waikiki
ACLU: Let's find out true cost of privatized incarceration
More Hawaii residents packing heat
Ships, planes and people from 14 nations will be participating in the biennial RIMPAC
Show revs up public effort for raceway
Maui County furloughs to save $3.5 million
Local support at heart of Hali‘imaile’s success
Lead-acid battery has competition (Windmills to pump water for hydro?)
Brainwashing children on behalf of The Maui Coastal Land Trust
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Friday, June 18, 2010 |
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June 18, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 11:11 AM :: 9973 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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Tax revenue for rail tumbles to $8.3M
Cataluna: Djou survey is “another smart move from a politician who hasn't made a false step yet.”
Case family’s Star-Advertiser gives backhanded support to Djou on Jones Act
Inouye, Hirono demand foreign ships be kept out of oil cleanup
DOE Posts School Calendar With No Furloughs, All Employees
Hawaii Adopts Common Core State Standards in Education
Mayor Hannemann Wrong to Ignore Governor Cayetano
Rep. Charles Djou Says Broke U.S. House Rules
Michelle Kidani Claims There's No Conflict Of Interest
Wind Energy Developer Negotiating with Molokai Ranch
Residents may decide future curfews
Using private prisons costs more than it seems (UPW talking points again)
State expects to reap dividends from China expo
Hawaiian Waste Systems signs agreement to ship trash
Hawaii's unemployment claims up 2.8%
If placed on ballot, decision could bring big changes: County manager vs. strong mayor
Hawaii 7th lowest in car insurance costs
Safeway, Walgreens bulk up in islands
Map: Where Americans Are Moving
Maui Council bills target aquarium fish industry
SA: Civil-union letter splits firms (SA continues to ferret out any detail that will help gay lobby)
5 major Hawaii businesses support civil unions
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Thursday, June 17, 2010 |
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June 17, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:57 PM :: 8984 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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- Gulf & Hawaii: Djou call for relief from Jones Act explodes across national media
- VIDEO: Djou pushes solutions to oil spill on CNBC Worldwide Exchange
- Honolulu Gaza flotilla protester shows up at BP hearings – with rubber ducky
- Hannemann’s Pittsburgh fundraiser: Misdemeanor? Class C Felony?
- Mufi Site: Abercrombie’s brain in a glass jar controlled by Cayetano
- Lingle-Aiona Admin: “4,043 moved into permanent housing thru State homeless programs”
- Beijing: Governor Lingle discusses TMT at Great Hall of the People
- New ransom demands: BoE Chair threatens layoffs in response to 180 day law
- Abercrombie, Hannemann trade charges over whose fundraising is more corrupt
- Hannemann wins support from Hawaii hotel group
- Inouye: Jones Act Should Not Be Suspended for Foreign Aid in BP Oil Spill
- Broke in 10 years, ERS “is not front burner”—Rep Rhoads
- FrumForum: Mr. Djou Goes to Washington (Don’t Ask—Don’t tell)
- Equality (sic) Hawaii claims HB444 is not gay marriage
- Pay declines imminent for most city employees (Thanks, Mufi)
- $65M to shift rail route: Other options to avoid air traffic cost up to $300 million
- Rail: The federal funding has a long way to go before approval
- SA: CGI contract looks dubious (flacking for HGEA)
- SA Oi: Whines Abercrombie asks for fair game rules
- Tax Dollars Paid For Djou's (constituent survey) Robo-Calls (typical Democrat media hit piece)
- Despite New Law, Hawaii’s Public Schools Aren’t Up to National Standards
- Maui News Polls mayoral race
- Hawaii Ethics Commission Fires Director
- Ilind: List of Star-Advertiser local directors dropped from “Views & Voices”
- Star-Advertiser forces Honolulu Weeklies to use Maui News printing press
- Statewide Bike Plan Shows Progress
- Kenoi predicts another tough budget year
- Hawaii Co Water rates rising 8 percent
- Espionage trial continues for Maui man
- RP govt asks Fil-Ams to support SAVE Act
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010 |
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June 16, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:30 PM :: 10047 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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RCCC to focus on reelecting Djou, Liberal website calls Hanabusa “untainted”
HNN: More speed bumps for Honolulu rail project (Its not just the Governor)
Shapiro: Mayor uses rail failings as boost to governor bid
Mayor Mufi Hannemann announces 24 furlough days for 2010-11 fiscal year
Hawaii passes law mandating 180-day school year
Democrat Borreca: Isle GOP banking on 'down-ticket' contests
SA: Not protecting civil unions hurts Hawaii's competitiveness
As HSTA Negotiations open, Civil Beat begins flacking mercilessly (no surprise here)
Big Kauai project going forward despite slowdown
Rep. Djou calls for free trade with Philippines
Acting Gov. Concerned Over Inmate Deaths
Sen. Inouye marks a milestone
Meth ads may be changing attitudes
Kaneohe car dealer is charged over laundering pimps' money
Hawaii Hates Science, Tells Thirty Meter Telescope to Go to Chile
ERA Carbon Offsets Ltd. Signs MOU With McCandless Ranch to Develop Hawaiian Carbon Offset Projects
PUC OKs Hawaiian Electric's test of biofuel blends
Molokai Dispatch: Undersea Cable Moving Forward
Windmill sought for Waikoloa area
County again considers hauling trash to Kona
Kauai Volunteers help finish new dock
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010 |
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June 15, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:37 PM :: 8916 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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Hannemann Pittsburgh fundraiser: Campaign Spending Commission not notified until after event
Aiona rejects call to act on HB444 while Lingle is out of state
Lingle talks visas and biofuels in Beijing
Djou’s first Legislation: Resolution calls for Free Trade Agreement with Philippines
Hanabusa to get same kind of National Democrat help Ed Case got
NRCC: “Colleen Hanabusa and her Washington friends have pushed the economy into a jobless recovery”
TEA Party leader launches campaign for Maui Mayor
House votes to annex Hawaii, June 15, 1898
HB444: Gay Lobby and Hawaii Media seek revenge against Business Roundtable
Federal Transit Administration approves EIS for Oahu's $5B rail project
IT company's relationship with the state Tax Department is being questioned (by HGEA-owned legislators seeking to reverse privatization)
UPW salivates as State to investigate killing of island inmate in Arizona
Bloomberg: Hawaii gov discusses tourism, energy in China (APEC-Green Energy connection?)
Hawaii ignition interlock bill signed into law
Don't combine schools in Waialua and Haleiwa
Dozens of Vietnamese immigrants might have to leave the country over falsified documents
Obamacare: Those laid off when the recession started will soon lose subsidized health insurance benefits
Plenty of beachside in Ooma plan (30 years work is now juicy new shakedown target)
Construction Workers Abandon Big Island
EPA issues penalties against County of Hawaii, Johnson Resort Properties
Ormat share rises as Hawaii geothermal plant reaches full production
Hawaii Biotech to be sold at auction
Lahaina News: Voters support change in council election system
U.S. commander blasts Chinese navy's behavior
Offshore oil rigs are out of U.S. government's reach (Marshall Islands safety inspectors?)
Scientists (sic) study shifting attitude to climate change
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Monday, June 14, 2010 |
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June 14, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:00 PM :: 7903 Views :: Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Hanabusa to get same kind of National Democrat help Ed Case got
NRCC: “Colleen Hanabusa and her Washington friends have pushed the economy into a jobless recovery”
TEA Party leader launches campaign for Maui Mayor
Sunday, July 4: Citizenship Sunday Church-based Voter Registration Drive
Hawaii could lose tobacco funds in $1.1B arbitration
CB: Star-Advertiser let Mufi off easy on civil unions, didn’t even ask about Pittsburgh fundraiser
Maui Mayor’s office caught stealing newspapers
Sierra Club demands $50/M year payoff from Telescope
New York Human Trafficking Law Points To Holes In Hawaii Proposal
City Council Proposes Bus Stop Smoking Ban (nanny state)
SA: Control costs of Medicaid
Work here in isles, new doctors told
The number of people seeking help for crystal meth addiction is rising
Mental health centers take on wider mission (4 jobs consolidated)
Hawaii consumers are paying more for fresh produce because of state cutbacks
Lack of military ID costs baggers their jobs at an off-base commissary
Navy family has had to deal with health issues they blame on their moldy housing
Leaders Say Abandoned Property May Be Attracting Crime
CTJ: Hawaii Legislature tax bills mirror Obama agenda
DOMA’s Deserted Isle (Gay marriage on Johnston Atoll)
Cagle: My Crazy Newspaper War Days in Hawaii
Can y’all say “1986”? (Midweek)
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Sunday, June 13, 2010 |
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June 13, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:43 PM :: 7984 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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Jaws drop as Maui TEA Party walks into Abercrombie HQ opening
Hawaii could lose tobacco funds in $1.1B arbitration
Honolulu “peace activist” caught lying about Gaza Flotilla
SA Interview: Hannemann plans to “walk lock-step” with DoE Bureaucracy, again refuses to answer on HB444
(Pretending to) Take on Tenure
AP: Hawaii gov consults with rabbis on civil unions
Thielen: Need to be efficient in finding new water sources
Na Wai Eha: Decision in but dispute lingers (1 of 2)
Linked: Felix-Hannemann-Donohue
Veterans Today: Sen. Akaka trying to screw vets on Agent Orange
Medicare pay cuts worry isle officials
Queen's and HMSA working to improve quality, lower costs
Korean Visitors to Hawaii Up 91% in 1st Quarter
Kalapa: Economic future depends on improved business climate
Anti-Superferry protester Joan “Cow Pies” Conrow fired by MidWeek
U.S. under pressure in Asia-Pacific trade talks
Free Speech: Smart Business Hawaii joins protest against HR5175 “Disclose Act”
Hawaii Ballot access lawsuit to be heard June 17
Saudi Arabia gives Israel clear skies to attack Iranian nuclear sites
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Saturday, June 12, 2010 |
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June 12, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:23 PM :: 7443 Views :: Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Hannemann’s Pittsburgh Fundraiser planned since April 29
Hannemann in Pittsburgh "Whacking the rail transit piñata"
Philippine Independence Day: Rep. Djou calls for more visas for family reunification
VIDEO: Rep. Djou on Fox Business News
Clean Energy for Hawaii: Djou co-sponsors American Energy Act
RTTT: Prolonging Education's Race to the Bottom
Photos: Kamehameha Day Lei draping ceremony, Washington DC
Shapiro: Will Aiona veto HB 444 (II)?
Maui News: Hawaii’s recovery begun, but slow
Democrat Borreca: Abercrombie proffers idea of single-payer health care
DCCC still peddling Obamacare: Charles Djou’s Plan to Re-Open the Medicare Donut Hole
HR: In Hawaii, Education Reform or Education Conform?
SA: State must speed up food stamp processing
US Supreme Court decision places cloud on publicly funded campaigns
New law guards gun rights
Robbery Suspect Was On Special Probation Program
Car Thieves Steal Soldier Fundraiser Proceeds
Hawaii Meth Project: Year one
Maui water ruling affects HC&S
Verbatim: King Kamehameha Day Presidential Proclamation (Obama denounces America again)
Ka Iwi reclassified as conservation zone, but the community’s battle to protect it continues on
Councilman wants complete fireworks ban (snob alert)
Billionaire proposes massive home on grass farm in Kilauea
Kauai Council considers sex harassment suits
The GOP's new hue
Birther crackpot hired by Honolulu Election Commission (Thanks, Mufi)
An Energy Strategy for Grown-Ups: Wind power is not a realistic substitute for oil
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Friday, June 11, 2010 |
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June 11, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:48 PM :: 12149 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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Full Text: Hawaii Business Roundtable calls for veto of HB444 Gay Civil Unions
Bloomberg: Hawaii will run out of pension funds in 2020
Study: Hawaii ERS to go broke in 2020
Hawaii Democratic Convention renews call for closed primary
Aiona: AECOM selected to conduct EIS for undersea cables
VIDEO: Djou floor speech “We need to put our fiscal house in order”
Lingle: Strengthening Partnerships in Guangdong Province
Gov. Lingle to host 7th Annual International Women’s Conference
Fed Chair Calls Dems’ Spending ‘Unsustainable’ As Hanabusa's Party Refuses to Budget
Abercrombie surrogates question Hanneman's Pittsburgh fundraiser
Lee Donohue: Mufi’s Pick
Shapiro: Principals are going to have to put their money where their mouths are on accountability
Boylan: Dem Convention “like college faculty meeting run amok”
Hero's welcome: 150 Kaneohe Marines return after seven months spent in Afghanistan
Hawaii's state tax collections up 1.8% year to date
CB: Controversial Landfill Expansion To Receive Trash Soon
HNN: State moves ahead with undersea interisland cable for energy
Panel: Restore some water to Central Maui streams
Kalapa: Hawaii Voters Need to Encourage Change for a Better Government
High court lets stand shoreline land ruling (Could cost State millions)
Census: Hawaii population changing
Hawaii makes change to appeals process permanent
Kamehameha Day: OHA continues delusions about Akaka Bill
Letter to Senate: Usual gaggle of Hawaii activists demand carbon tax, claim to represent 100,000
Fake Farmers Markets: “No local produce at all”
Brush Fire Destroys Big Island Homes
Man asks to build barn instead of mansion in Kilauea
Isle inmate's death sparks investigation
SA: Meth project hits hard, true
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Thursday, June 10, 2010 |
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June 10, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:59 PM :: 10173 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 Meth Project Launches New Statewide Campaign
WSJ: Djou questions Bernanke on stimulus--Dow rises 115 points
Video: Djou questions Bernanke on Deficit
Deficit Reaches New Heights: Hanabusa’s Democrats Refuse to Stop
Hawaii TEA Party proposes “Contract From America” for 2010 Elections
Gallup: Debt ties terrorism as most worrisome issue
Shapiro: Will Aiona veto HB 444?
Hawaii technology tax credit suspension vetoed
Rove to raise money for Lt. Gov. Aiona
Hannemann HQ a former Pflueger location
Man sought treatment before fatal shooting – 90 illegal half-way houses in Waianae?
Principals panic after pay cut proposed—begin conspiring amongst themselves
Food stamp help slow in coming (Thanks HGEA)
SA: Thumbs up to park fees
Ethics panel delays decision on Mollway
When The Honolulu Weekly Moved To Maui
Hawaii could get direct flight to China
Honolulu City Council OKs $1.8 billion budget
HI: City Council selects former police chief Lee Donohue for Djou’s vacated seat
Gordon Pang on Lee Donohue
Hawaii County property taxes on the rise
Shapiro: Ceded lands and judicial politics
Shapiro: Candidates need to focus on regaining conscience
Union Leaders Claim Hawaii Hotels Tied To Wall Street Bankers
UH Athletics Outpaces WAC, But Still Finds Itself In $10 Million Hole
Hawaiian Electric cleared to use biodiesel in generating plants
KHON: Checks Are On Their Way to Thousands of Hawaii Seniors
Investigators Look Into Inmate Death
Hawaii Co. Police officer investigated in sex assault case
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Monday, June 7, 2010 |
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June 7, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:06 PM :: 8364 Views :: Kauai County News, DHHL, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Advertiser closes out by considering self-censorship
Star-Advertiser planned over 15 months ago
Neil Abercrombies struts his Gay Pride in Waikiki Parade (complete list of politicians in attendance)
SA: Gays, Atheists in court attacking Hawaii Family Forum finances
Mark Recktenwald appears to be the leading choice for chief justice
Star-Advertiser editors launch new paper by begging government to buy them out
SA confirms: Purchase of Advertiser over one year in the making
CB: ADV died because of WW2 “Japs”
HC&S Manager: No Plans To Develop Sugar Lands
Military families are asset to isle schools
KGI: ‘What does it mean to be haole in Hawai‘i?’
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Sunday, June 6, 2010 |
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June 6, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:35 PM :: 3759 Views :: Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Lingle soul-searching over civil unions (ADV closes out with one more try at gay marriage)
Advertiser writes final chapter in 154-year story
Black paying $125M for Advertiser (Clippers buy Lakers, fire Lakers players)
Star-Advertiser lifts off tomorrow
Aloha, Star-Bulletin
Omidyar’s Civil Beat attacks human trafficking—but not at ML&P
EPA: Studies show effluent seeping off Kaanapali’s coast
Time's running out on popular refrigerator rebates
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Saturday, June 5, 2010 |
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June 5, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 7:11 PM :: 8847 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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Aiona: “I am committed to making Hawaii the greenest place on Earth”
Djou: “With Ed gone, we are alone in being voice for mainstream in Hawaii”
Jobs: Tax-n-spend policies favored by Hanabusa fail to deliver
No sea level rise: Pacific islands growing not shrinking, says study
VIDEOS: Flotilla “Peace Activists” chant “Oh Jews, the army of Mohammad will return”
Tracy Nakano Bean: “Hawaii Legislature has never met a tax it didn’t like”
Earmarks set aside for campaign donors, report finds (Inouye #1)
Airlift executive files ethics complaint against Sen. Inouye (#2)
WSJ: A Case of Hanabusa
Abercrombie accuses Hannemann violating “spirit of the Constitution for his own personal advantage”
HNN: Layoffs continuing at Star-Bulletin and Midweek
Slom: Hawaii Lost the Honolulu Star-Bulletin; Now What? (Hawaii Reporter print edition?)
Developer 'out of cash,' forced to sell 1,923 acres on Oahu and Big Island
Cost of summer school rising
Gay Pride Parade Marches Into City
KITV: Expert Says 30 Percent Of Hawaii Homeless From Out Of State
Former islander in Turkey after flotilla experience
'Princess Kaiulani' actress arrested at White House (a treehugging actress, how original)
Ka Iwi shoreline reclassified to conservation by Hawaii Land Use Commission
Metal piling up on Moloka'i
Taxes: Hawaii Council to tackle budget, amendments
Hawaii officer had census worker arrested for trespassing
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Thursday, June 3, 2010 |
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June 3, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:25 PM :: 4957 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Congress.org figures show: Abercrombie nine times less effective than Mazie Hirono
Hawaii Republican Assembly: Home to Hawaii’s moderate Republicans
Lingle establishes Hawaii Surfing Reserves
Abercrombie finally endorses Hanabusa
SB editors join Honolulu’s Maoist circus against Israel
Veteran Reporters Left Off Star-Advertiser Staff
Lawmakers seek solutions to homeless arrival surge
Task force opposed to closure of Kaaawa Elementary
Lingle saves surf bill that lawmakers killed
PUC eases rule limiting solar panels
Satellites Offer Timing Relief To Bus Riders
Maui Bill would alter (raise) condo property taxes by $2500/year
Hawaii Co. Councilmembers unveil cost-trimming proposals
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Wednesday, June 2, 2010 |
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June 2, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:49 PM :: 5464 Views :: Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Honolulu Maoists & Holocaust Deniers protest against Israel: Star-Bulletin calls them ‘peace activists’
Case 'showed he was a Democrat.' So what's Inouye? (Is Dan Inouye a Democrat?)
Borreca: Face of isle Democrats older (and whiter) but issues thrive
Lingle to reveal final decision on civil unions after Asia trip
Shapiro: Carlisle invisible on campaign trail
Musubigate: Federal judge rules law targeting HRPT's Hawaii leases is unconstitutional (Calvin Say not mentioned in article)
SB: Trash deal is valuable lesson
Honolulu City Council has 27 contenders for Djou's empty seat
ADV: Vote-by-mail offers a better way to ballot
Hotel workers protest Kyo-ya Co. Ltd.'s plans for Moana Surfrider
Hawaii bankruptcy filings up 34.4%
Hawaii cuts result in 10% fewer families taking preschool aid
Group works to set up a charter school in Keanae
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Monday, May 31, 2010 |
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May 31, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:58 PM :: 6540 Views :: Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party, National News, Development
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Memorial Day Commemorations: Punchbowl, Magic Island
Ed Case quits race: “Dream of a better way forward” crushed by Hawaii Democrat old boys (again)
Case “unity” statement: “Colleen, I don’t hate you…”
Case stuns with withdrawal from Hawaii congressional primary
Local community helps with lei shortage at Punchbowl
Shapiro: Furloughs over, but our black eye lives on
Donovan Dela Cruz opens campaign headquarters
Ranking of top cities calls Honolulu best in the U.S.
Thielen: Water decision meets most demands
Kalapa: Don't overlook obvious approach to reduce government spending
Baldwin principal says letter to parents is reason for probe
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Saturday, May 29, 2010 |
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May 29, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:51 PM :: 6860 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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Kaauwai: Hannemann supports HB444 gay civil unions
Lingle: Hannemann was AWOL on Superferry
Rep. Djou joins House Budget, Armed Services Committees
SB: How far can Hawaii Democrat Convention go without blowing up? Dem Chair worries party is about to shoot self in head
CB: Mufi v. Neil in 1986: The Bloody First Round
Mayoral Election Sept 18, Prosecutor Nov 2
Councilman Rod Tam Under Campaign Probe
Council to fill seat Thursday
Dems seek to change election law after Djou wins
Hawaii Dems 2008 Resolution: US Reps should live in their own district
Senate confirms Miyamoto as U.S. Marshal for Hawaii
Prosecutors say new Hawaii sex trafficking law unnecessary
SB: U.S. must help improve Pacific islanders' health
Hawaii ranks 44th in driver knowledge
Snobs: Honolulu Council To Consider Total Fireworks Ban
Last day for St. Joseph School
Kauai Farm-worker housing abuse discussed
WHT: Feds intervene after Hawaii Co. Police arrest Census taker
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Friday, May 28, 2010 |
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May 28, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 2:19 PM :: 7522 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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Greenwood Mafia grabs two power positions in UH system
Good News: A small elite no longer runs Hawaii -- Bad News: Mufi thinks he can change that
Lingle: Council on Revenues forecasting improved revenue collections
Finnegan: ACT 144 Lifts Charter Cap but reduces Charter funding
Aiona: “Hawaii can’t afford Hannemann”
Kaauwai: Hannemann is train wreck for Hawaii
CB: Can Hawaii Democrats Unite At Weekend Convention?
Hannemann already hinting at run for Senate promises “a full four year term”, criticizes Abercrombie for quitting House
HNN: War of words underway in Hawaii gubernatorial race
HNN: Abercrombie vs. Hannemann: a rematch 24 years in the making
Hannemann "willing to be persecuted”
Mayor Hannemann's Bid For Governor Creates Domino Effect
Kenoi rejects lt. gov. rumors
Isle taxes highest in state -- and going higher
Budget Veto? Maui Mayor warns of cuts to public services
What Rules Maui Water, Law or Sugar?
Gay Murder at Ilikai Hotel
Hawaii Civil Union Law May Lead to Tax Increase
House votes to repeal 'Don't ask, don't tell' policy on gay service members (Djou, Hirono vote with majority)
National Coverage on Djou Election
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Thursday, May 27, 2010 |
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May 27, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:12 PM :: 7109 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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Rep. Djou co-sponsors Balanced Budget Amendment
Lingle cites recovery as State Tax refunds pump $64M into economy
Cook Political Report: "Hawaii Democrats are a mess"
Hannemann announces run for governor's seat
LINGLE vs ADV: Duke Aiona a wise, trusted partner
Shapiro: Democrats may find it tough to oust Djou
School Furloughs Not Over Yet
Hawaii schools adopting national curriculum standards
Say should be lauded for tenant support (Musubigate)
Ethics panel report faults chief Mollway's work habits
Hawaii transsexuals, Libertarians speak up in defense of human trafficking
Hawaii's biggest solar farm proposed for Mililani fields
Hoku near polysilicon output
UH-Hilo plans on 7,000 enrollment by 2020
Civic movement: W. Hawaii center progressing
Hawaii labor director quits to run for prosecutor
Deputy sheriff pleads guilty to sexually assaulting child
OHA takes another bite out of Hawaii’s last sugar plantation, 10,000 upcountry water users
Hawaii still leads U.S. with highest rate of mixed marriages
Joe Sestak's lying--or he's protecting a felon in Barack Obama's White House
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010 |
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May 26, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 12:03 PM :: 6165 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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VIDEO: Djou introduced to Congress by Rep. Hirono, sworn in
Ed Case: “Colleen’s goal was not to beat Charles….We can expect far more of the same”
National Democrats portray Dan Inouye as Republican plaything
Campaign message strategy: How the Case was closed
Unique deal brings an end to Hawaii's school furlough crisis
DoE at work: School may close despite academic turnaround
Principal hailed for turnaround at Maui Waena
At least 5 seek to succeed Djou (includes gay marriage activist)
Rego: Civil Unions= Gay Marriage
Governor hears from supporters of civil unions bill
Sexy dance after $40 drinks was not prostitution, high court rules
4,000 fridges sell on first day of $250 stimulus rebate program
SB: Investigate Hale Kipa
Vandals Cut Down 400 Papaya Trees
Yagong: Revoke authority to sell Hamakua land
Kauai CRC weighs questions for 2010 election (term limits for Council?)
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010 |
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May 25, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:43 PM :: 7631 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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National Dems: Dump Hanabusa AND Case
1986: A good omen for Charles Djou
Campaign message strategy: How the Case was closed
Cataluna: Would both of them rather see Djou keep the job????
Democrat ADV: Some familiar messages in special election
Djou DC bound, council seeks replacement
HNN online survey: Do you think Charles Djou will be able to win in November?
Abercrombie begins TV ads in governor's race
$1.82B city operating budget for Honolulu advances
Governor Lingle holds roundtables on civil unions bill
Civil unions would have little economic impact, study finds
Deal will allow Chinese bank-card users to access funds via Bankoh's network
Stream study pushes for more water restoration
Hawaii home-care horror tales underscore risk to elderly
ADV: Premium Plus plan nudges employers
Honolulu Police officer waives first court appearance
Crime on Oahu rises 4.5 percent
Close one school and open a door
Kamehameha Schools plans $118M redevelopment of Kapalama campus
State Clears Up Solar Credit Confusion
Lawmakers have cut all funding to troubled Aloha Tower Development Corp.
SB: Molokai veterans awaiting center deserve better
200 Wahiawa Soldiers To Join Afghanistan Surge
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Monday, May 24, 2010 |
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May 24, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 1:17 PM :: 7066 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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American Thinker: Hawaii Republican Djou Heads for Congress: 67% Reject Inouye Machine
HFP: Special Election Polls vs Reality: Measuring culture of retaliation?
SB: Djou win reflects unrest of voters
Djou wins 17 out of 24 Districts, many outside traditional GOP areas
ADV: Election results show Djou's appeal outside East Honolulu
Analysis: Civil Beat Poll Points To Dems' November Dilemma
Hours Until Hawaii Congressman-Elect Djou Sworn In
The Price Tag Of A Seat In Congress: $12.31 Per Vote
Shapiro: Economic turnaround feels close
Hawaii economic agency slow to spend stimulus: Sluggish procurement processes, complexity of energy reform blamed
Hawaii's Medicaid switch produces mixed results
Honolulu ranked near bottom in housing affordability
Honolulu Police officer to make initial court appearance
Co-op provides update on seabirds, legal costs: KIUC rates to go up next month
Molokai vets rankled by county's delay of center (4 years to get permit)
It's a no-brainer to preserve surfing
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Saturday, May 22, 2010 |
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May 22, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 10:36 AM :: 4917 Views :: Hawaii County News, Agriculture, Maui County News, Congressional Delegation, Honolulu County News, Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Republican Party
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Special race draws 50% of voters
New Congressional Hawaii Poll Shows Djou Slightly Ahead of Democratic Rivals
Rivals in special election find that traditional rules of campaigning don't apply (Hanabusa blames media for publishing polls)
Civil-unions factions weigh in: Governor to meet with advocates, opponents of bill awaiting signature
Regents OK new hires at Hilo, Manoa (Gay mafia picks a Don, Broken Trust figure to lobby Leg)
Isle Democrats can no longer rely on party loyalty (Gay Marriage?)
Aiona: Hawaii's future lies in space exploration
SB: CEO of Planned Parenthood Hawaii believes comprehensive sex-ed is vital to students' health
Human Trafficking Bill Threatens Strip Club Industry, says transsexual
Shakedown: Labor Union Sues Over Hotel Redevelopment Project
Hawaii state tax director Kurt Kawafuchi leaving his post
VOUCHERS: OHA education grants could yield useful data
Students arrested in bomb blast at Lanai High School
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Thursday, May 20, 2010 |
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May 20, 2010 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 3:00 PM :: 6003 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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Lt Gov Aiona announces 1,000 summer jobs for youth
Vote counting begins as candidates make final pleas
ADV: Reviewing rail, jamming up the mayor (Abercrombie rag tries to pit Mufi vs Lingle after Cayetano attacks)
City Re-evaluating Parking Practices
Hawaii Charter School Review Panel Lifts Moratorium on New Charter School Applications
DOE officials say public schools safe despite Kalani High stabbing
The state of meth: Hawaii's ice epidemic has been driven down
SB: Health-subsidy jobs initiative full of positives
OHA’s Water shakedown: USGS releases report on Na Wai Eha
Astronomic cash cow? OHA’s $50M shake-down continues
CB: Clean Energy Splits Environmentalists
KIUC indicted for endangered species law violations
CB: Civil Unions will make us rich, rich, rich!!! (well not quite)
Legal threat delays ethics vote
Pickup truck resolution rejected
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