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Entries for 'News Release'
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 |
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Aiona Proposes HOPE for Renters to Build Equity
By News Release @ 9:49 PM :: 7647 Views :: Republican Party, Cost of Living
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Two team members — Peter Savio of the Savio Group and Jay Iranon of Swinerton Builders — were both on hand as Aiona released the policy initiative to the local media....
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Wednesday, October 8, 2014 |
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Ige Still Has No Answers For His HHSC Fiscal Crisis
By News Release @ 5:03 AM :: 5575 Views :: Health Care, Politicians
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The Problem Is So Dire, Other Democrat Leaders Are Calling For An Emergency Special Session....
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014 |
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UH Manoa Grad Students: No Confidence in Lassner, BoR
By News Release @ 10:09 PM :: 3693 Views :: Higher Education
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Both resolutions passed with an overwhelming majority (82% and 87% respectively)....
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014 |
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Ige Co-Sponsored Hawaii Health Exchange Failure
By News Release @ 6:07 PM :: 3475 Views :: Health Care
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Senator Ige Co-Sponsored And Supported The Hawaii Health Connector Bill That Governor Abercrombie Signed Into Law....
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014 |
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What 20 years of research on cannabis use has taught us
By News Release @ 4:00 PM :: 3872 Views :: Drugs
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A major new review in the scientific journal Addiction sets out the latest information on the effects of cannabis use on mental and physical health....
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014 |
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Gas Tax: Hawaii Ranks #4 in USA
By News Release @ 2:19 AM :: 4540 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Taxes
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The federal government adds 18.40 cents per gallon in each state....
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Monday, October 6, 2014 |
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15 public schools earn $230,000 for high achievement
By News Release @ 11:26 PM :: 4119 Views :: Education K-12
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Schools that earned the "Recognition" status in the Strive HI Performance System represent the top five percent of schools in the state....
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Monday, October 6, 2014 |
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Ten Gubernatorial Forums Set for October
By News Release @ 6:57 PM :: 4297 Views :: Politicians
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...In less than 1 month Hawai‘i will wake up to a new Governor....
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Monday, October 6, 2014 |
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Abercrombie Appoints Four to Board of Regents
By News Release @ 6:40 PM :: 3909 Views :: Higher Education
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...Simeon Acoba, Dr. Dileep Bal, Peter Hoffmann and Helen Nielsen....
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Monday, October 6, 2014 |
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Study Shows Ige's Tax Hikes Leave Hawaii Far Behind
By News Release @ 4:11 PM :: 6758 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Politicians, Taxes, Cost of Living
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"Instead of addressing the soaring cost of living facing Hawaii's middle-class families, Senator Ige and Governor Abercrombie piled on even more taxes...."
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Sunday, October 5, 2014 |
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Hawaii Superferry Making a Comeback?
By News Release @ 4:05 PM :: 6353 Views :: Jones Act, Small Business
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5pm to 10pm Monday October 6th 2014 PIER 19 Ferry Facility....
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Saturday, October 4, 2014 |
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Will Tom Brower ever learn?
By News Release @ 8:54 PM :: 6583 Views :: Ethics, Homelessness, Politicians
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...This is the third taxpayer-funded mailer Brower has sent out on the shopping cart issue and it is drawing a complaint....
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Saturday, October 4, 2014 |
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A Bad Week for David Ige
By News Release @ 4:39 PM :: 5693 Views :: Politicians
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This past week saw Senator David Ige on defense on taxes, education and the state hospital fiscal crisis....
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Saturday, October 4, 2014 |
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Health Connector Names New CEO
By News Release @ 3:33 PM :: 3916 Views :: Health Care
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Most recently, Kissel was president and CEO of Hawai‘i GAS....
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Saturday, October 4, 2014 |
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Hawaii Family Forum Publishes 2014 Voter Guide
By News Release @ 3:22 PM :: 9326 Views :: Family, Life, Politicians, Religion
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The Hawaii Family Forum/Hawaii Catholic Conference voter guide for the General Election is now available....
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Friday, October 3, 2014 |
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NRA President to Speak in Hawaii
By News Release @ 2:17 PM :: 4495 Views :: Second Amendment
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Saturday, November 8, 2014, Pearl Country Club ...
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Friday, October 3, 2014 |
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Rich States, Poor States: Hawaii Ranks 36th
By News Release @ 2:20 AM :: 5210 Views :: Economy, Hawaii Statistics
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Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index is an annual economic competitiveness study....
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Friday, October 3, 2014 |
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Ige's Bungling Leaves Charter School Students Sitting on Buckets
By News Release @ 1:29 AM :: 5810 Views :: Education K-12, Politicians
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“She sits on a white seven-gallon bucket with a black top....”
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Thursday, October 2, 2014 |
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Small Business Protests Ige's GE Tax Hike
By News Release @ 4:54 PM :: 3575 Views :: Taxes
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...Ige tried to raise the most burdensome tax for families and small businesses in Hawaii another 25 percent....
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Thursday, October 2, 2014 |
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With Billions of Tourist Dollars at Stake, DoH Quickly Slaps Down Talk of Ebola
By News Release @ 3:02 PM :: 4338 Views :: Health Care, Tourism
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The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) has determined that the individual in isolation at a Honolulu hospital who was reported to the department as a possible Ebola case yesterday does not meet the criteria for testing....
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Thursday, October 2, 2014 |
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DBEDT Applauds PUC’s Approval of 'Green' Subprime Loan Securitization Program
By News Release @ 12:03 AM :: 3909 Views :: Energy
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A Green Infrastructure Fee, which was previously approved by the PUC, will be used to secure the bonds....
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Wednesday, October 1, 2014 |
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Forum: Will Hawaii's State Government Go Bust in 2016?
By News Release @ 7:31 PM :: 5032 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Taxes
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Unfunded liabilities, downsized revenue projections & soaring project costs... Do these spell financial disaster for Hawaii's State government?
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Wednesday, October 1, 2014 |
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Feds: Hawaii DHS is Number 1 in Foodstamps
By News Release @ 5:38 PM :: 3979 Views :: Hawaii Statistics
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This is the second consecutive year, and third time overall, that Hawaii has been recognized for its program improvements....
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Wednesday, October 1, 2014 |
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Disabled? Honolulu Ranks 107th in Quality of Life
By News Release @ 1:43 PM :: 4767 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Health Care
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Honolulu ranks 107th overall, 124th for "Health Care Accessibility & Quality"....
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Wednesday, October 1, 2014 |
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Ige Again Claims He Opposed the Tax Increases He Voted For
By News Release @ 1:35 PM :: 5430 Views :: Politicians, Taxes
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...Senator Ige's Record Of Supporting Tax Hikes Includes An Excise Tax Increase And A Tax On Pensions....
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Wednesday, October 1, 2014 |
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WESPAC: Obama Admin Did not Consult on Tuna Monument
By News Release @ 2:49 AM :: 5789 Views :: Environment, Small Business
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“Our US Pacific Island fishermen already comply with the strictest regulations in the world.”
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Wednesday, October 1, 2014 |
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ERP-SURF Integrates Core Hawaii Government Functions
By News Release @ 12:01 AM :: 4630 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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...the SURF program will integrate core, back office functions including human resources, finance, payroll, acquisition, and more, into a single system....
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Tuesday, September 30, 2014 |
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Rate Hikes Coming as HECO Plans to Waste Big Money on Batteries
By News Release @ 7:02 PM :: 4468 Views :: Energy
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...up to 200 megawatts of energy storage for Oahu....
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Tuesday, September 30, 2014 |
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For Second Day In A Row, Ige Under Fire For State Hospital Mismanagement
By News Release @ 5:31 PM :: 6444 Views :: Health Care, Labor, Politicians
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"Shamefully, legislators have known about this impending implosion for years, at least since late 2009...."
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Tuesday, September 30, 2014 |
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Ethics: Contractors Give Free Golf to Dozens of State Employees
By News Release @ 4:52 PM :: 6502 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government, Higher Education
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...Some of the Settling Employees appeared to have accepted free golf on numerous occasions over a period of years....
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Tuesday, September 30, 2014 |
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Total Arrivals Decline 1.3 Percent
By News Release @ 3:59 PM :: 4992 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Tourism
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A 1.3 percent decline in total arrivals and a shorter average length of stay led to a 3 percent decrease in visitor days....
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Tuesday, September 30, 2014 |
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Veterans in Politics Announces Campaign Endorsements
By News Release @ 1:34 PM :: 5312 Views :: Politicians
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We are interviewing 2014 election cycle candidates....
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Tuesday, September 30, 2014 |
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1,400 Older Special Ed Students May Benefit from Class Action Lawsuit Victory
By News Release @ 5:35 AM :: 4953 Views :: Education K-12
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On September 29, 2014, class counsel mailed out letters to individuals we are aware of who were affected by Act 163....
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Tuesday, September 30, 2014 |
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Ethics Complaint Filed: Call for Galuteria to Resign
By News Release @ 1:17 AM :: 6102 Views :: Ethics
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Lethem will address Galuteria’s blatant conflict of interest at their next joint public appearance, an October 2 Forum sponsored by Neighborhood Board #8....
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Monday, September 29, 2014 |
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Schatz Makes You Pay More Every Day
By News Release @ 7:42 PM :: 5776 Views :: Jones Act, Cost of Living
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...the monthly out of pocket expenses for groceries has increased $130.80 since 2013....
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Monday, September 29, 2014 |
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Star Advertiser Editorial Slams Ige And Colleagues For State Hospital Woes
By News Release @ 7:11 PM :: 3780 Views :: Health Care
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Senator Ige Ignored Warning Signs, Voted To Underfund Hospitals Now Cutting Services On Oahu, Maui And Kauai....
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Monday, September 29, 2014 |
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Hawaii is the 5th Worst State for Teachers
By News Release @ 1:00 PM :: 6270 Views :: Education K-12, Hawaii Statistics, Labor
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WalletHub analyzed the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 18 key metrics....
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Sunday, September 28, 2014 |
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October 6 Last Day to Register to Vote
By News Release @ 6:15 PM :: 5813 Views :: Office of Elections, Small Business
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October 6: Last day to register to vote. >>> Register HERE <<<
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Saturday, September 27, 2014 |
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Livable Communities Survey Identifies Needs of Honolulu Residents 45+
By News Release @ 6:27 PM :: 5323 Views :: Health Care, Cost of Living
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A survey of older adults on Oahu ranks affordable home health care and housing among the greatest needs....
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Saturday, September 27, 2014 |
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Property Tax Hike? You Have Until Sept 30 to Get Out of It
By News Release @ 5:01 PM :: 6887 Views :: Honolulu County, Tax Credits, Taxes
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...September 30, 2014 deadline for three real property programs is approaching and urge those wishing to participate to submit the required documentation....
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Friday, September 26, 2014 |
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Debate: Aiona Challenges Ige on Tax Hikes
By News Release @ 5:54 PM :: 7425 Views :: Politicians, Taxes, Cost of Living
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David Ige was one of the top-ranking legislators in charge of implementing the policies that have seen Hawai‘i burdened with bigger bills and higher taxes....
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Thursday, September 25, 2014 |
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Will Solar Scammers Undermine Subprime GEMS Loan Program?
By News Release @ 9:59 PM :: 4985 Views :: Energy, Ethics
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...state lawmakers are still concerned about the costs customers would have to pay in order to update their rooftop inverters....
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Thursday, September 25, 2014 |
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Ige Tried To Tax Everyone's Soda
By News Release @ 6:23 PM :: 5378 Views :: Politicians, Taxes
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...In 2011, Senator Ige Cosponsored A Bill Which Established A Tax On Sweetened Beverages In Hawaii....
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Thursday, September 25, 2014 |
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Imua Manoa Demands Apple Reinstatement
By News Release @ 6:20 PM :: 4520 Views :: Higher Education
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...The advocacy group I Mua Mānoa formed in the immediate aftermath of the Apple crisis....
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Wednesday, September 24, 2014 |
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Hawaiian Electric completes first phase of smart grid installation
By News Release @ 9:56 PM :: 3115 Views
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...customers in Moanalua Valley and portions of Pearl City, Kaimuki, Diamond Head, Kahala and Waikiki can now access their own personalized Web portal and use that information to help better manage their electric bills....
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Wednesday, September 24, 2014 |
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Ige Voted for Furlough Fridays, Responsible for $200M Health Connector Debacle
By News Release @ 5:29 AM :: 4921 Views :: Politicians
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Ige also voted for budget cuts that lead to Furlough Fridays....
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Wednesday, September 24, 2014 |
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Djou Only Congressional Candidate at Kahala Business Forum
By News Release @ 5:23 AM :: 4968 Views :: Politicians
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"Hawaii needs a representative who can hit the ground running and is ready to fight for Hawaii on day one," stated Djou at the forum....
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Tuesday, September 23, 2014 |
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Education Institute of Hawaii: 'Voice of Hawaii School Principals'
By News Release @ 7:01 PM :: 6568 Views :: Education K-12
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...The Education Institute of Hawaii, a public education think tank, has been formed to explore ways of empowering teachers, principals and parents in their common goal of helping each student thrive....
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Tuesday, September 23, 2014 |
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Conference: Growing Our Economy and Increasing Prosperity
By News Release @ 6:43 PM :: 4501 Views :: Economy
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...October 3, 2014 at Halekulani, 7:30am to 4:30pm....
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