Entries for October 2010

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This Democrat didn’t forget who the real Neil Abercrombie is

Abercrombie: Little to point to in the way of achievement

Hanabusa Insurance: Medicare cuts, higher prices, and denial of care

Photos: Duke and Lynn express comes to Big Island

Lingle saves Hawaii refineries from EPA

Progressives becoming “exhausted” as they are exposed by campaign ads

West Hawaii Today calls for One Party System

Early Voting open Oct 19-30: Find your polling place

New Poll: GOP leads generic ballot in Hawaii, Djou up by 6%

Fact check: Superferry, Aloha, Rail, Furloughs

Attack ads "coordinated' with alleged Pay-to-Play engineering firm

Barking Sands: Japanese Missile Intercept Sends Message to North Korea

$23M Emergency funds giveaway called “blind promise”

Abercrombie’s 100% anti-life voting record

VIDEO: Aiona focuses on drug prevention for a healthier Hawaii

Humpbacks recover, but Hawaii still losing sovereignty over State waters

Hawaii HEART: Moving 4,000 people from homelessness to permanent housing

Hawaii windfarm developer “could go under”

Terror Suspect Lived In Upper Manoa: Neighbors Were Suspicious Of Young Man In Million-Dollar Home

Aiona, Finnegan make final pitch to E. Hawaii

Early Voting open Oct 19-30: Find your polling place

Hawaii GOP: Election shaping up “just like 2002”

KoOlina and Hanabusa: Another land deal, another ex-cop, steroids, broken teeth, and Saigon Passion

Facing default, Hawaii windfarm operator cancels IPO

Barking Sands: Japanese Missile Intercept Sends Message to North Korea

Aiona: Abercrombie inconsistent, dishonest, and unwilling to make the tough decisions on Education Reform

Rep. Djou pleased by Clinton support for free trade with South Korea

Lingle authorizes another $5.2M to make up for DoE failure

Djou leads fund race

Can’t say no: Hanabusa’s Tax-raising record

Hawaiian Telcom Emerges from Chapter 11 Reorganization

Photos: Aiona-Finnegan bus tour hits Maui, Kauai

Abercrombie Will Harm Hawaii’s Relationship with Foreign Countries

Hawaii election a dead heat

Democrats divided on Civil Unions

Significant voter movement as independents decide to vote for Republicans

Aiona-Finnegan launch Statewide bus tour

Early Voting open Oct 19-30: Find your polling place

RCP: Hawaii Governor’s race a “toss up”

Rep Roland Sagum (D-Kauai) endorses Duke Aiona for Governor

Hawaii, DC Terror Arrests Seen as Part of a Wider Plot

Lingle: $35M spent on Robotics helped win $75M Race to the Top

Hanabusa could have saved Superferry, did nothing

Filipino community leaders join Lynn Finnegan to cast early ballots

Abercrombie voted against tougher penalties for criminals who kill unborn baby

Aiona announces Hot Water, Cool Rates solar power incentives

KHON: Hawaii Man Facing Terror Charges Worshipped in Manoa

Rep Ron Sagum endorses Aiona-Finnegan, media demands expulsion from Party

Aiona-Finnegan launch Statewide bus tour    

Early Voting open Oct 19-30: Find your polling place

FULL TEXT FBI Warrant: Honolulu Muslim busted allegedly trying to join Taliban

Aiona campaign calls on supporters to vote “yes” for appointed BoE

Christian leaders push back against smears from Abercrombie campaign

VIDEO: Cam Cavasso advert “Mountains of Debt”

Hawaii Right to Life releases candidate endorsements

Harris Poll: Obama approval rating drops to 37%

Smart Business Hawaii “Yes on appointed BoE”– plus positions on City Charter Amendments

ABC News: For Dems, 50th State Becomes Hawaii Uh-Oh

SA: Terror suspect prayed at Honolulu Mosque

Democrats complain that Lingle supported Charter Schools instead of feeding HSTA

AP: Republican grassroots vs “two white men”  

FULL TEXT FBI Warrant: Honolulu Muslim busted allegedly trying to join Taliban

Early Voting open Oct 19-30: Find your polling place

Closing Argument: Djou vs Hanabusa (video)

Fund Race: Aiona-Finnegan pull in $484,158 in 30 days

Aiona unveils College Tuition Assurance Program

Future of Hawaii: Djou winning 2/3 of independents, young voters

Hawaii Family Forum: iVote to improve the future of Hawaii

Gov. Lingle releases $140M to build UH Cancer Center

Japanese Chamber of Commerce endorses Aiona-Finnegan

The Segregated Sisterhood of Neil Abercrombie and Nancie Caraway

Progressives busted on lies about Aiona’s Religion

Rep Coffman and Democrat Buckstead could face prosecution

Voters favor an appointed school board: The proposal has broad support, but undecided residents' blank votes could prevent its passage

DemsForDuke to rally in Kona Friday

Let Honolulu Petition

Kona Democrats Rally for Aiona-Finnegan

Corruption in American Samoa: A Thank You from Pago Pago

Slavery defender says Hawai`i Free Press lacks “integrity”

Scoutmaster doesn't qualify as "active civic leader"

Former Planning Commission member questions Laie development plans

Maui, 32 years later

Are YOU exporting jobs?

The Segregated Sisterhood of Neil Abercrombie and Nancie Caraway

Hanabusa & Jeff Stone: Coincidence or Corruption? You decide.

Aiona: Campaigns are won by those who work hardest over the last seven days

Hawaii Island Contractors' Association Endorses Aiona-Finnegan

Democrat Media Poll shows Abercrombie, Aiona approval at 61% to 60%

Aiona to hold campaign event at Radford HS tonight

Early Voting open Oct 19-30: Find your polling place

Aiona: "My opponent will cut programs or raise taxes”

Democrat media poll shows Aiona pulling 63% of Mufi Voters and 15% of Abercrombie voters

Hannemann: I’m on the taxi squad

Borreca: Leading Democrats here would be ideal job for Hannemann--except for the gays and the greens 

Abercrombie on DoE finances: Don’t ask, don’t tell 

Next governor will carry background into office 

Willoughby vs Hirono: Can’t think of anything they agree on  

NYT celebrates victory of eco-religion over football

NYT celebrates as Iwamoto and other surgically altered men run for offices nationwide

Vote for me, Schmucker says, I’m not a Democrat

Early Voting open TODAY: Find your polling place

KITV Debate: Abercrombie can't name a single issue on which he differs with HSTA

New Poll: Djou winning 44%-35%

Aiona encouraged by 1,400 new construction jobs, will expedite projects worth $946M

REUTERS: Hawaii wind farm operator faces default risk

Coordinated campaign: Aiona campaign calls Democrats on “distraction”

Abercrombie, Hirono tried to impose gay marriage nationwide

Momentum: Djou outraises Hanabusa by $167,000 in six weeks

Aiona continues to hammer Abercrombie over DoE Audit

Case: Only 1/3 of my voters will back Hanabusa, will not direct his supporters to vote for her

Early Voting open TODAY: Find your polling place

Ethics Violation? UH Manoa helps Democrats build get out the vote rally

Obama’s first take pulled because Obama mispronounced Hanabusa’s name

CNN: Djou is well-positioned to keep his seat

Momentum: Djou outraises Hanabusa by $167,000 in six weeks

Abercrombie, Hirono tried to impose gay marriage nationwide

Video: Aiona highlights Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative

Cost of Hanabusa’s tax hike: $1,784 per family per year

Dan on the Record

James ‘Duke’ Aiona: ‘Fiscal discipline is with me’

KITV: Hawaii Unions Use Mainland Money to smear Djou

Case family Advertiser backs Hanabusa, touts willingness to raise taxes

Lingle: Abercrombie spreading falsehoods in whisper campaign

Early Voting open TODAY: Find your polling place

Aiona: “My opponent has not said whether he will cut programs, raise taxes, or fail to deliver”

Ed Case: Appointed BoE “our most important vote”

FreedomWorks endorses Cam Cavasso for Senate

Hawaii Family Forum compares candidates for General Election

Hawaii Republican endorsements for County races, initiatives

NRO: GOP congressman Charles Djou hangs on in Hawaii

CD2 candidate Willoughby signs Death Tax repeal pledge

Debate: Hanabusa promises massive tax increase

Kauai Debate: Cut programs, raise taxes, or fail?

Memo to Obama: Calling voters stupid is not a winning strategy

Inflammatory religious video is disseminated by the Abercrombie camp

WHT retracts lie about HD6 GOP Candidate Becky Leau

Early Voting open TODAY: Find your polling place

Shapiro looks at Dan Inouye’s losing streak

Djou catches Hanabusa flatfooted on bipartisanship

Star Advertiser finally acknowledges that Abercrombie’s position on Appointed BoE was “inconsistent”

Early Voting open TODAY: Find your polling place

Abercrombie becoming desperate, agitated

Kona Debate: Abercrombie flip-flops again on appointed school board

Obama has difficulty citing any Abercrombie accomplishments

Losing streak: Mufi, Kirk, Colleen, Dan?

Aiona, Abercrombie square off at Kealakehe High School

Alleged $40M Graverobber Waihee—exotic lifestyles, luxury automobiles and more

Hanabusa took pay raise while cutting DoE positions

Early Voting open Oct 19-30: Find your polling place

Shock Poll: Inouye 53%, Cavasso 40%--Cavasso leads among Independents

VIDEO: Aiona pushes education reform after Abercrombie admits to opposing Audit, Appointed BoE

49 Hawaii Candidates Sign Taxpayer Protection Pledge

Hawaii Christian Coalition questions Abercrombie’s beliefs...on education and taxes

Abercrombie voted to reject 9-11 Commission Report

Roadmap to victory? Cavasso Surges, Inouye Lead shrinks by 23% in two weeks

VIDEO: Cam Cavasso’s Plan for Jobs and a 21st Century Economy

VIDEO: Hanabusa’s Spending Tsunami

DLNR seeks nominees for State Water Commission

Meet the Mad Hatter behind bogus Hawaii polls

Close Hawaii Governor’s Race biggest surprise of week 

Hawaii candidates for governor meet on Big Island

Abercrombie supporters won’t even let Mufi have a Council seat

Clean energy major issue in Hawaii gubernatorial race

Slumping in the polls, Abercrombie now says Nazis are after him

Aiona hammers Abercrombie’s opposition to appointed BoE, Star-Advertiser lies about it

VIDEO: Djou-Hanabusa debate

VIDEO: Hanabusa’s Spending Tsunami

Your DoE at work: Federal investigators stepped in after the repeated taunting of DISABLED Waianae High student

AP: Abercrombie opposes constitutional amendment to appoint BoE

National, International media: All eyes on Hawaii as voting begins

Democrat Pat Caddell hammers “hypocrisy” of Obama’s “naive idiots” for focus on campaign spending

A Legal Victory on the Road to Repeal

AUDIO: CD2 candidate Willoughby on Dennis Prager show

Hanabusa: “No way we’re going to be able to convince Case voters”  

Hanabusa-connected dirt track receives eviction notice

Heroic teacher faces down HSTA criminals over secret ballot, appointed BoE

Abercrombie’s Gay Local 5 puts convention at risk

Debate: Djou 10 – Hanabusa 0

Poll: Majority of Voters Back Appointed Board of Education

Abercrombie comes out against appointed BoE

Abercrombie’s missing $190 million

Rasmussen: Aiona, Abercrombie statistically tied

Abercrombie Pays Off Campaign Supporters with Taxpayers Dollars

WSJ: Aloha Republicans?

Hawaii slipping from machine’s grasp? National media highlights Djou, Aiona

Djou: The future is not going to come from a bureaucrat

KITV interviews Djou: “I am the most bipartisan and independent member of Hawaii’s Congressional delegation”

Kauai’s Baptiste family endorses Aiona-Finnegan

NTU: Two measures on Hawaii ballot will increase tax burden

Smart Business Hawaii PAC releases endorsement list

Honolulu ranks 30th of top 200 US cities in job growth

Star-Advertiser lies about Abercrombie’s opposition to appointed BoE

Aiona rips Abercrombie on need for DoE Audit

Roll Call: With Djou on Appropriations, Hawaii could have outsized influence

New RGA Advert: Neil Abercrombie says that people in Hawaii “are not interested in how politicians will balance the budget"

Punchy National Democrats: Aiona doesn't love Obama enough

Blowback: Obama attacks boost funds for pro-Djou commercials

Chamber of Commerce rebuts Obama deceit on Foreign Money and Political Spending

Accretions: Cato Institute jumps into Hawaii beach ‘takings’ case

Court declines to expand meaning of "preserve in place" in Naue burial case final disposition

Obama robo calls annoy Honolulu voters at dinner time

Hawaii congressional debate focuses on federal spending and waste

Djou being sought for a money panel

Merriman Robo Poll: Abercrombie, Aiona statistically tied

Hill Poll: Djou ahead 45-41

OHA debate Fact Check: Truth vs Abercrombie

Maui Hotel & Lodging Association Endorses Duke Aiona and Lynn Finnegan

Navy, Hunt Corp break promises to Save Ewa Dec 7 battlefield

Aiona Finnegan campaign unveils Policy Agenda for Native Hawaiian Issues

“Gall, spin, and breathtakingly misleading information”: Hanabusa on GM bailout debts

Leader Boehner Pledges Support to Secure Appropriations Seat for Charles Djou

Marc Hodges Endorses Alan Arakawa for Maui Mayor

How the Obama Tax Hikes Affect You

After 20 years in Congress, Abercrombie suddenly claims Hawaii not getting all the federal pork

Hanabusa has no response to facts presented in latest Djou ad

Candidates Reinforce Campaign Themes Face-To-Face

Shapiro: Few votes in primary show appointed BOE is necessary

GOP leader promises Djou key money post

WaPo: Hawaii 1st District Election 2010: Rep. Charles Djou takes on Colleen Hanabusa for reelection 

POLITICO: Could Djou defy odds?

CB busts Hanabusa: GM Has Paid Off Its Bailout Debt FALSE

Abercrombie, Schatz, Hanabusa Agree on socialist health ‘care’

Dooley: UH Agrees to Settle Lawsuit Involving Cancer Research Center Contract

Jacking up your electric rates critical to cutting oil dependence

SA: Don't skip Laie planning steps

Hawaii joins nationwide effort to address practices by mortgage loan servicers

IRS: 1,700 Hawaii nonprofits yet to file 990 forms

NHLC and Hokulia attackers lead charge against Hawaiian Homelands

Public funding labeled a 'success' by candidates

Viewpoint: Maui Council Nishiki’s personal loan from Dowling is a current issue; questions about it remain

Kauai Airport Embezzlement Case Widens

Young Brothers squeeze consumers to defend monopoly: PUC ruling could hike rates, force service reductions

Abercrombie campaigns to shield DoE from Audit

Hawaii Chamber of Commerce backs Appointed BoE

Democrat Poll: Silent on Gubernatorial race, claims Djou slipping

Post primary “flood of support” for Aiona-Finnegan

Video: New Aiona-Finnegan TV commercial “Real solutions for all of Hawaii”

GLBT Democrats: “Abercrombie only candidate who will dismantle laws outlawing slavery”

Shock: former DoE Sup’t Hamamoto backs Appointed BoE

POLL: Hanabusa has slight lead over Djou

AFL-CIO targets Hawaii’s Djou

Fund Race: Aiona ahead of Abercrombie $402K to $237K

Office of Hawaiian Affairs Sponsors Live Gubernatorial Debate tonight

New Honolulu Mayor Carlisle Faces Looming Fiscal Storm

SA: Reclaim sidewalks for public

7 former inmates find hope in new program

“Secret” gambling report is no secret at all

3 months into fiscal year, Hawaii's general fund deposits down 13.9% or up 4% depending on how you look at it

Survey: Hawaii tourism continues to recover

Legislative panel begins inquiry into securities (just in time for elections)

Hawaii Airport Fire Chief is Short-Staffed

UH Students Celebrate Gay, Lesbian Coming Out Day

Last "English standard" class in Hawaii celebrates 50th high school class reunion

Geothermal holds vast potential for Hawaii

Kauai: Council to re-consider plastic bag ban

Hawaii launches RFID cold chain monitoring project

$5.67 million awarded in Maui McDonald's lawsuit

Kenoi bill headed back to ethics board

Apology to the Citizens of Manoa for Partisan Politics at Neighborhood Board

Neil Abercrombie's slavery problem

Aiona Video: Hawaii economy doesn't need more rhetoric

Kalihi: 2000 rally for Aiona Finnegan

Djou, volunteers adopt Mililani Waena School

Transformative Change Is Needed in Board of Education

Legislators: Abercrombie’s new energy authority “unwise”

Maui News: Abercrombie’s rejection of DoE Audit “startling”

Carlisle, Kaneshiro to be sworn into office Monday

Maui Council: Couch hammers developer owned Nishiki

Enriques' claims on website called into question

Carvalho finally gets around to endorsing Abercrombie

Isle GOP hopes voters will restore balance

KITV: Human trafficking Victims blackballed, Seitz grabs for their restitution money

State tests raise bar for students to augment failure rates, rake in bucks

Local Fishermen Fear Ahi Cap Will Jeopardize Businesses

Hawaii Media council still ‘concerned’ about HNN merger

SA: Help Hawaii teens stay healthy

Democrat poll details how to manipulate abortion, apathy  

Full Text: Aiona campaign releases Agenda for Justice

WaPo: Spineless Congress’ school funding boondoggle looted food stamps to boost teachers’ union

Djou running better than 1/3 of Congressional Dems

Wooley supporter Ian Lind attacks Fale over deployment

Aiona in better position than Hirono in ‘02

As LG, Finnegan would advocate for Charter Schools

AP claims continuation of tax cuts will increase debt

Carlisle will hit the ground running

SA: Keep corporate contributors at bay in Hawaii elections (but not unions and eco-lawyers)

Rigid Rules, Weak Commitment Hurt Local Farming

Fishermen concerned about ocean access

Hawaii County blows through $9M on still-unopened recycling center

Hawaiian Superferries sell for $25 million each

HMSA Cracks Down On Colonoscopy Anesthesia

SA: City weak on Waikiki planning

Kalapa: Helping the poor help themselves

Man Accused Of Human Trafficking Allowed Bail: Israeli Citizen Must Remain In Honolulu Halfway House

Advocates for sex trafficking victims call for safe house in Hawaii

Sentencing delayed in child porn case

Maui Council: Hopefuls spar on familiar themes, generate sparks

Kauai Charter amendments:  Questionable

Aiona: US unemployment numbers undermine availability of federal dollars

VIDEO: Gov Palin jumps into Hawaii races, endorses Henderson, Willoughby

VIDEO: Djou releases new advert, hits Hanabusa over residency

Djou: Adopt a School Mililani Waena Oct 10th

Manoa Liberals block Eagle Scout from Neighborhood Board

GOP movers insulted: Hanabusa rejects “gesture of goodwill”

Maui Chamber of Commerce Endorses Alan Arakawa for Mayor

Lingle honors top State employees

WaPo: Djou moves up 15 places

Desperate Abercrombie to HGEA: “You don’t have to like me” primary campaign "wasn't some sort of triumph over you.”

Absentee ballots mailed out

Aiona: Gov. Lingle and her committee gave too much

Oops! Willoughby forgets meeting with PBN

Judge allows contribution to issue-based campaign

Liberal hypocrites angered by prison being converted to school

Rape Victim Plans To Sue State Hospital: Suspect Was Discharged Despite Psychotic Symptoms

Naeole-Beason faces ethics charges: Puna councilwoman accused of using county staff to work on campaign

Acting mayor Caldwell leaves city hall

Bill to get homeless off sidewalks looms

KITV: Two More HPD Officers Arrested For Domestic Abuse

Alan Pflueger pleads not guilty to tax fraud Friday

US nuclear weapons have kept S Korea free for 60 years

Rep Jessica Wooley admits her van involved in thefts of campaign signs, blames volunteers

Abercrombie: Brian Schatz would control which nonprofits get federal funds

WaTimes: GOP lawmaker may hold onto Hawaii seat

Nat’l Federation of Independent Business endorses Djou

Djou wins endorsement of Trust in Small Business PAC

Maui Chamber of Commerce backs Aiona-Finnegan

Mike Molina Endorses Alan Arakawa for Maui Mayor

2010 Nobel Peace Prize recipient argued with UH Manoa perfessers

Abercrombie plans to ‘add positions’, make government more powerful, says DoE isn’t broken 

Abercrombie wants No. 2 job to have more heft, in spite of being stuck with Schatz

GOP's Charles Djou Fending Off Democrat Colleen Hanabusa

Republicans Offer To Help Hanabusa Move

Two constitutional amendments on ballot

Negative political ads a risky tactic

8,000 pot heads in Hawaii, 4,665 on Big island

Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union gave Million dollar bonuses to execs

Public disclosure of rail contract poses early test for incoming Mayor Carlisle’s administration as Hokulia crowd turns to attack

 Bedbugs in Hawaii (thank an environmentalist)

Waianae School Bullying Complaint Filed With Feds

Shapiro: Vagrant rights trump safe sidewalk passage

Office of Hawaiian Affairs: Writ or Wrong

HMSA plays hardball in hospital negotiations

Attempt to reject Kula Ridge affordable housing development fails

The rezoning of Laie land pits a desire for jobs against infrastructure worries

Some Chinese Leaders Say They'll Continue Fireworks Tradition Despite Ban

Locally Caught Ahi Limit Nears (thank an environmentalist)

Where's pharma settlement money going?

How Many Print Reporters are Left in Honolulu?

Kauai Council candidates weigh in on economy, safety, transparency

Teachers create a new generation of voters

Maui Gubernatorial Debate: Myth vs Fact

Djou: “Our internal polls show us with a narrow lead”

KOS Poll UPDATE: Aiona, Abercrombie statistically tied

Sol Kaho'ohalahala Endorses Alan Arakawa for Maui Mayor

Rep. Djou to name Irene Anzai as “angel in adoption”

VIDEO: Hanabusa claims she plans to leave Ko Olina for First CD

Abercrombie pledges to protect criminals at DoE from Audit

Abercrombie pledges to create ANOTHER State department, let drug criminals off easy

Restaurant Association Backs Aiona: Group Makes Its First Political Endorsement

CB: Duke Compares Plans, Neil Plans For Plan

KITV’s Denby Fawcett spins it for Hanabusa, fails

School board debate draws small crowd

Only 53% approve of Obamunism in Hawaii

Prosecutors withdraw extended sentencing request for teen who murdered neighbor

Feds Threaten To Take Over Workplace Safety

Culture clash as Honolulu's partial fireworks ban passes

BIW profiles Fred Blas Hawaii Council - Puna

Kau Councilman Guy Enriques is courting the media

State ID cards valid for flying but not after May, 2011

Sandwich Isles wins partial victory from FCC in cable dispute

Drug companies to pay $82M to settle Hawaii suits

HUD to help more struggling homeowners in Hawaii

Hawaiian Electric Co. to offer lower rates for recharging electric cars

Hero pilot of United Flight 811 dies at age 81

American Samoa signs new deal with major tuna supplier

Down to Earth promotes Non-GMO food labels

Abercrombie: “No new audits--people not interested in how to balance the budget”

Hanabusa's Stimulus Support Could Cost her an Election

UPDATE: Hawaii Christian Coalition compares candidates for General Election

Aiona vs Abercrombie on the Economy: Plan vs platitudes?

New Aiona-Finnegan ad: “Real solutions, not rhetoric”

Aiona Finnegan announce Coalition Team

Abercrombie supported Wall Street Bailouts with Main Street Money

Influencing our culture for life: Vatican leader to speak on Oahu, Maui

Smart Business Hawaii PAC endorses Djou

Djou: Adopt a School Oct 10th

DoE fails to comply with 180 day law -- regular schools have only 178 days

“Vindictive” Incoming Prosecutor Kaneshiro Firing 11 Veteran Lawyers in middle of trials (1988 redux)

Rep Karl Rhoads, wife tied to Andy Mirkitani kickback scheme

Abercrombie claims he can create two new State departments without raising taxes 

Dems “Hatchet Job” calls tax hike, food stamp cut “aid to schools”

Republican Party Calls Critical Ad False

Hanabusa (D-KoOlina) residency conflicts with district, history

Cashing in on health care reform: Prepaid Health Care Act in danger

Kaho‘ohalahala endorses Arakawa

Police Question Enforceability of Sidewalk Plan

Tom Gill’s brother founded Sierra Club in Hawaii

Education Poll Ranks UH 115th In Global Survey

Anti-Israel Walk Saturday at Hilo’s Kalakaua Park

Home sweet home for Hawaii's soldiers returning from Iraq

KOS Poll: Aiona, Abercrombie tied with 48% of the vote

In major interview published today, Inouye ignores Abercrombie

Aiona Finnegan announce affordable housing plan (Full Text)

Aiona hits “arrogant” Abercrombie as polls tighten

Hanabusa meant only that there is no waste in STATE government

Star-Advertiser panics as Christians prepare to vote

Akaka Bill Still Alive?

Risks shroud births in isles

Roth: Appointed school board would help accountability

Retired car dealer James Pflueger pleads not guilty to tax fraud

Isles see California welfare spending

Feds: 2 Hawaii groups join reinsurance program

SA: Protect safety net from abuse

KPD: No connection between Jackson, Westside murders

Ooma hearing carries on

Samoa: Wage Delay Law Shows Faleomavaega Weakness

Abercrombie pledges to add another State department to oversee your children

Djou opposes income all tax hikes, Hanabusa doesn’t

Leau campaigns on DOE audit promise (HD6 Kona)

Abercrombie’s tech industry boss still whining because Lingle vetoed fuel tax hike

Rich politically connected Manoa liberals avoiding property taxes

Urban Zones Proposed to Keep Sidewalks Clear of Homeless

Kauai Planning Department seeks ability to fine

Progressives obsess over flu shot

Behind lucrative deals, a disconnect

19 Charter Amendments on this year’s Hawaii County ballot

American Samoa governor off to Hawaii in bid to seal cannery deal

HELCO seeks developers for Kahe Valley “clean” energy projects

Family fights disabled son's deportation

State proposes land purchase for Kalaeloa Harbor expansion

Captive audience: A look at Hawaii’s Con Air

1. Kauai Mayor Carvalho refuses to endorse Abercrombie
2. Monday is last day to register to vote
3. VIDEO: New Aiona/Finnegan ad features Duke’s VW Bus
4. Hanabusa -- "I can tell you right now, in government I don't think there's waste, per se.” (VIDEO)
5. Photo essay: Aug 28 Glenn Beck Rally vs Oct 2 Democratic Socialist rally
6. VIDEO: Abercrombie wins Fah-bulous endorsement from Waikiki’s hungry “SistahFace”
7. Abercrombie seems slow to get off the mark
8. Candidates for governor in conflict on civil unions, other social issues
9. AP: Willoughby calls Hirono a 'rubber stamp' for the Democrats
10. Hawaii Meth Project is helping cut methamphetamine use
11. Judge Seabright will issue partial injunction Thursday removing local firm’s campaign contribution limit
12. Suit: County not pursuing violations in development
13. Nurses in ample supply: The poor economy has turned a once-critical shortage into a surplus
14. Hirakawa’s second sex harassment settlement from Kauai county worth $450,000

AFL-CIO’s false attack takes aim at Djou’s ethnicity

Djou: New Fiscal Year, Same Fiscal Irresponsibility (IBD editorial)

Health Insurance? No need: Abercrombie promises to dump Prepaid Health Care Act

Inouye says Abercrombie proposal would "shut local businesses" out of work

Hawaii Taxpayers On the Hook for $9 Billion--and Not for Rail

OHA driving Hawaiians out of Hawaii

AP: Aiona commercial played backwards says “I am the walrus.”

GOP Govs Run Negative TV Ad Against Abercrombie: Analysts Call Ad Subtle, Soft, Cute

Gov. candidates to discuss children's issues

2012: Lingle Eyes U.S. Sen. Akaka's Seat

Moon’s furlough ruling delays Carlisle's swearing in

SA vs OHA: Economics at root of 'bias'

CB: Akaka Bill Pau Already?

Appointed Board of Ed? HSTA to Teachers: "NO"

Lingle credits private sector for isles' economic rebound: The governor also cites her administration's success in keeping spending under budget

Maui: Arakawa, Tavares spar over sour economy

Kauai: Public invited to forum for County Council candidates

Health workers suing the state

HR: Business and Health Insurance Costs to Remain High Under Hawaii’s Exemption to National Healthcare Law

SA: Local-hire law needs clarification

ANOTHER American Samoa lawmaker charged with embezzlement, corruption

Pearl Harbor and Hickam merge

Call for nominations put out for University of Hawaii Board of Regents

Judge to allow disclosure of pharmaceutical settlement amounts

Veteran politico and developer sets his sights on historic Haleiwa

Obama's new chief gathers isle kudos

WaTimes: Holder is AWOL on military voting

Midweek: Abercrombie voted alone against anti-terrorism measures, against support for Israel

Neil Abercrombie, D-Hezbollah

Aiona: Tourism recovery reflects hard work and cooperative efforts

Djou talks to 3000 constituents in telephone talk story

Haha’ione Forum to discuss move to appointed Board of Education

HGEA endorsements: Our way or the highway on GE Tax

White van lic # NDU-549 sought in Hauula campaign sign thefts

Abercrombie plans to dump Prepaid Health care act in favor of state-run medical insurance

Shapiro: Abercrombie off target on blame for schools

Republican Governors back Aiona with ad dollars

Rep Pine pledges not to run for City Council

Visitor Industry Continues To Rebound: Total Visitor Arrivals Up 11%, Visitor Spending Up 30%

2 Sentenced In Sex Trafficking Case: Defendant Given 25 Years In Federal Prison

DoE still can’t get Mililani middle School up to 180 days, plans to seek exemptions for multi-track schools 

A part of a plan to keep Kukui Gardens affordable stalls over financing trouble

Feds check state's gas pipes: The Public Utilities Commission lobbied to end its oversight of fuel conduit safety