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Entries for 'News Release'
Sunday, May 27, 2012 |
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Dem Convention: "A Circus of Squabbling"
By News Release @ 2:17 PM :: 6014 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Hawaii Democrats have once again decided that they are not running on a platform of issues. Instead, they launched into what was nothing more than a narcissistic tirade of personal assaults ....
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Saturday, May 26, 2012 |
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Mike Greco Announces State Senate Campaign
By News Release @ 5:25 PM :: 8875 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Greco, a 2004 graduate of the University of Hawaii Manoa, served as a Naval Aircrewman with the VP-4 Skinny Dragons at Marine Corps Base Hawaii....
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Friday, May 25, 2012 |
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Poll: Hirono 50%–Lingle 41%
By News Release @ 10:06 PM :: 5040 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Public Policy Polling survey of 600 Hawaii voters taken May 16 and 17, 2012....
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Friday, May 25, 2012 |
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Hirono to Case: “Leave my mother out of it!”
By News Release @ 9:44 PM :: 4647 Views :: Energy, Environment
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In just the past four days, Ed Case has compared me to a “bowl of warm jello,”called me “pathetic,” and labeled me “sad.”
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Friday, May 25, 2012 |
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The Hawaii (D)ividing Party
By News Release @ 9:04 PM :: 4961 Views :: Energy, Environment
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"Nowhere in this exchange did any candidate or the party address how their agenda will benefit the people of Hawaii."
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Friday, May 25, 2012 |
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"Sarah Palin" tops list of Hawaii Dems Tired and Irrelevant Responses
By News Release @ 7:20 PM :: 4493 Views :: Energy, Environment
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"We have seen this erratic behavior increase to an irrational level...."
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Friday, May 25, 2012 |
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"Invasive" Algae Targeted for Eradication in Kona May Treat Arthritis
By News Release @ 4:13 PM :: 7597 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment
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"I think this finding is a nice illustration of how we need to look more deeply in our environment because even nuisance pests, as it turns out, are not just pests," said Gerwick.
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Friday, May 25, 2012 |
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Census Details Social, Economic, and Housing Characteristics of Hawaii Population
By News Release @ 4:05 PM :: 4473 Views :: Energy, Environment
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87.6% of Samoan households were family household, ranked #1 among all the race groups, followed by Filipino at 82.8%, and Native Hawaiian at 77.1%....
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Thursday, May 24, 2012 |
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Hawaii had the Sixth Lowest Rate of Injury Deaths in U.S.
By News Release @ 9:28 PM :: 6300 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Hawaii scored a Seven out of 10 on Key Indicators of Steps States can take to Prevent Injuries....
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Thursday, May 24, 2012 |
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National Trust for Historic Preservation Files Amicus Brief in Rail Suit
By News Release @ 8:15 PM :: 7022 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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Section 4(f) contains a substantive prohibition on the construction of transportation projects requiring the "use" of historic sites, park and recreational areas ....
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Thursday, May 24, 2012 |
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Lingle Files Papers to Run for Senate
By News Release @ 7:26 PM :: 6059 Views :: Energy, Environment
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"I'm asking the people of Hawaii for their support in this election because I'm the only candidate who knows what this election is really about. It's about us," added Gov. Lingle.
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Thursday, May 24, 2012 |
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HECO Signs Another Biofuel Contract
By News Release @ 4:12 PM :: 6806 Views :: Energy, Environment
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No mention of the cost ....
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Thursday, May 24, 2012 |
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Ginai Live Concert at George Fontaine Campaign Kickoff
By News Release @ 2:39 PM :: 9142 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL, Energy, Environment
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The dinner and concert will be held on Friday, June 8th at Mulligan’s on the Blue (100 Kaukahi St. Wailea, HI 96753) starting at 5:30pm.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012 |
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Akaka Bill: Rep. Cole speaks to community, business leaders
By News Release @ 6:50 PM :: 12987 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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He said he doesn’t see any differences between Native Hawaiians and Native Alaskans and American Indian tribes....
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012 |
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Abercrombie: Only Hawaii Union Contractors May Bid on State Jobs
By News Release @ 4:14 PM :: 7162 Views :: Energy, Environment
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From now on, every major state project will only employ union workers....
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012 |
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Crabbe Announces New Leadership Team at OHA
By News Release @ 1:00 AM :: 5758 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The six-member team is anchored by former OHA controller Aedward Los Banos, who has been elevated to chief operating officer....
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012 |
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Lingle Endorses Bipartisan Startup 2.0 Act
By News Release @ 8:58 PM :: 7194 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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...create new types of visas, one allowing foreign students who obtained graduate degrees in math, science and other related fields to stay in the United States, and another for immigrant entrepreneurs who grow jobs and create companies here....
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012 |
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Caldwell Goes Wobbly, Urges Review of Rail Proposal
By News Release @ 7:40 PM :: 7077 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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Today I am calling for a modification to the contracting process for the design of the Phase IV/City Center stretch of the rail transit line. I am asking that a review be done with community input to see where more appropriate design can be implemented, and more cost savings may be possible....
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012 |
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Hoku Corp Lays off Workers, Lienholders Move to Seize Polysilicon Plant
By News Release @ 5:00 PM :: 9806 Views :: Energy, Tax Credits
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...liens have been filed against the Hoku Materials polysilicon plant, and some lienholders have begun foreclosure proceedings in the Idaho courts....
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012 |
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Rep. Barbara Marumoto will not be running
By News Release @ 2:08 PM :: 9470 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Rep. Barbara Marumoto will not be running in the 2012 election....
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012 |
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UH Board of Regents swears in new members
By News Release @ 12:47 PM :: 4091 Views :: Energy, Environment
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John Dean, Benjamin Kudo and Tom Shigemoto begin their terms as regents July 1. A fourth incoming regent, Jeffrey Acido, will be sworn in at a later date. His term also begins July 1.
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012 |
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HELCO Inks Deal to Burn Trees for Electricity
By News Release @ 12:08 AM :: 7986 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill
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The Hamakua Sugar Company lands bought by the Broken Trustees of Kamehameha Schools and ‘guarded’ by Larry Mehau for $$$ were planted in Eucalyptus. Years later, the trees not properly culled have grown into 10,000 plus acres of pencil thin stands with zero lumber value....
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Monday, May 21, 2012 |
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Rep Tom Cole Speaks out on Akaka Bill
By News Release @ 2:53 PM :: 6030 Views :: Energy, Environment
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"Particularly on the issue of native Hawaiian self-governance, having someone who can understand and talk to both sides is important and Linda Lingle is the right one to do that for Hawaii. All indigenous issues take bipartisan support."
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Sunday, May 20, 2012 |
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Complete List of 2012 Hawaii School Graduation Dates
By News Release @ 3:56 PM :: 6752 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Dates, times, and locations for public school graduation ceremonies statewide....
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Saturday, May 19, 2012 |
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Hawaii Democratic Party Attacks Long-Time Akaka Bill Advocate
By News Release @ 1:26 PM :: 7092 Views :: Energy, Environment
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...the state Democrat Party leadership released statements attacking Congressman Cole; statements which are surely an embarrassment to their own Democrat elected officials who have worked with and know the Congressman as a friend to Hawaii....
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Friday, May 18, 2012 |
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Local Students Deploy Underwater Robots to Assess WW2 Shipwrecks
By News Release @ 11:20 PM :: 6251 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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Twenty-four Hawaii elementary, middle, and high school teams are competing in the Hawaii Underwater Robot Challenge Saturday....
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Friday, May 18, 2012 |
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BP and Sempra U.S. Gas & Power announce plans to jointly develop Hawaii wind farm
By News Release @ 10:51 PM :: 8259 Views :: Kauai County, DHHL
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Sempra U.S. Gas & Power and BP Wind Energy today announced plans to jointly develop the Auwahi Wind farm in Hawaii....
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Friday, May 18, 2012 |
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Census Releases More Data About Hawaii
By News Release @ 1:46 AM :: 5802 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The U.S. Census Bureau released the 2011 National, State and County population characteristics on May 17, 2012. The following are a few facts about Hawaii....
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Friday, May 18, 2012 |
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After 10 Months, HSTA Finally Rests Labor Board Case
By News Release @ 1:36 AM :: 5413 Views :: Energy, Environment
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"We appreciate HSTA finally concluding its case as these hearings have been a distraction."
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 |
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NOAA Reminds Hawaii -- Delicious Turtles Still Protected
By News Release @ 3:26 PM :: 5574 Views :: Energy, Environment
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“We want to remind the community that all sea turtles are still protected, and that both State and Federal consequences apply to anyone harming a green sea turtle,” said DLNR Chairperson William J. Aila, Jr....
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 |
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Enron Figures Buy Up Hawaii Windfarms
By News Release @ 2:14 AM :: 6239 Views :: Energy, Environment
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CGEI Wind is jointly owned by Good Energies and Champlin Windpower, LLC and is lead by Mike Cutbirth. Mike was formerly head of Global Finance for Zond Corporation and Enron Wind and served 4 years ....
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 |
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ACLU Sues to Force Prison Marriages on DPS
By News Release @ 1:36 AM :: 5525 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The ACLU is seeking an immediate court order that will affirm the Plaintiffs’ right to get married....
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 |
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Lingle Birthday to be Celebrated Statewide
By News Release @ 1:09 AM :: 5664 Views :: Energy, Environment
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In celebration of her 59th birthday, Governor Linda Lingle will be honored by supporters at Birthday Bash events on the Big Island, Maui, Kauai and Oahu....
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012 |
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State DoH Loots $2M from Kona Water Bottler
By News Release @ 3:22 PM :: 5310 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The state originally imposed a fine of more than $5 million … Health officials say the water didn't pose any immediate or significant risks.
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012 |
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Hawaii Reapportionment Commission: U.S. Military, Military Families and Students Don't Count
By News Release @ 3:18 AM :: 7378 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The State of Hawaii has a long history of refusing to count military personnel and their families when reapportioning the Hawaii State Legislature....
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Monday, May 14, 2012 |
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Lingle: Support S2134 for Military Working Dogs
By News Release @ 8:10 PM :: 8022 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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They sniff out bombs, patrol dangerous explosive zones, and put themselves in harm's way to protect our soldiers. Yet military working dogs are currently classified as "equipment" by the Pentagon and are sometimes left behind ....
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Monday, May 14, 2012 |
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Ron Paul Partially Suspends Campaign
By News Release @ 2:42 PM :: 4497 Views :: National News, Ethics
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"...we will no longer spend resources campaigning in primaries in states that have not yet voted...."
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Monday, May 14, 2012 |
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Marx Nails Mufi, Tulsi on Rail
By News Release @ 2:20 PM :: 6534 Views :: Energy, Environment
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“This is Mufi Hannemann’s pet project that he abandoned to run for governor, quite unsuccessfully I might add,” Marx began. “Now it appears another Honolulu politician, Tulsi Gabbard, has decided to take Mufi’s reigns and put the state deeper into financial crisis by supporting a $450,000,000 ‘paper’ loan,” Marx stated....
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Friday, May 11, 2012 |
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JSC Names Nominees for Supreme Court, 2nd Circuit
By News Release @ 11:10 PM :: 5619 Views :: Energy, Environment
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- Derrick H.M. Chan
- Daniel R. Foley
- David M. Forman
- Craig H. Nakamura
- Richard W. Pollack
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Friday, May 11, 2012 |
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Governor Makes Appointments to Public Safety Department and DHHL
By News Release @ 9:35 PM :: 5557 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced the appointment of a new Director of the Department of Hawaiian Homelands (DHHL) and a change at the Public Safety Department (PSD).
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Friday, May 11, 2012 |
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UHERO: Government Millstone is a Drag on Economy
By News Release @ 8:49 PM :: 5431 Views :: Energy, Environment
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The drag from construction and government will end this year, setting the stage for broader growth....
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Friday, May 11, 2012 |
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Djou Campaign Kickoff Rally May 23
By News Release @ 3:11 PM :: 8029 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12, Energy, Environment
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Almost two years ago today, we made history by winning a historic special election....
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Thursday, May 10, 2012 |
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Flags Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Chief Warrant Officer Don C. Viray
By News Release @ 11:22 PM :: 5588 Views :: Energy, Environment
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Governor Neil Abercrombie today ordered that all national and Hawai'i flags at all State offices and agencies as well as the Hawai'i National Guard are to be flown at half-staff ....
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Thursday, May 10, 2012 |
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Hirono Attacks Chamber of Commerce
By News Release @ 10:54 PM :: 7791 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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Her latest missive is not surprising to the people of Hawaii, as it is simply the latest example of what the public knows already: Mazie puts partisan politics before people....
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Thursday, May 10, 2012 |
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22% Proficient: Hawaii DoE Test Scores Reach Level of Alabama, Mississippi
By News Release @ 4:09 PM :: 7426 Views :: Education K-12
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Hawaii's achievement level is at or above 22 percent Proficient, up from 17 percent in 2009...equivalent to Alabama, Arizona, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, and West Virginia....
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Thursday, May 10, 2012 |
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Hawaii Courts Among the Nation's Worst for Abused and Neglected Children
By News Release @ 3:20 PM :: 8179 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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State grades were based on a rigorous examination of state law for adherence to guiding principles developed by national child welfare experts using a 100-point grading system....
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Thursday, May 10, 2012 |
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Bateman Announces Run for State House District Representing Kona, Kau
By News Release @ 2:57 PM :: 8316 Views :: Hawaii County , Akaka Bill, Energy, Environment
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Bateman, a retired US Air Force Colonel (JAG), former Assistant Attorney General for Washington state and attorney in private practice for 30 years, now owns the Heavenly Hawaiian Coffee farm, which he has operated for the last seven years....
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012 |
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US Chamber of Commerce Endorses Lingle
By News Release @ 9:35 PM :: 7585 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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"Like me, the U.S. Chamber recognizes that the time for partisan bickering is over. We must work together to establish bipartisan solutions that will help boost our economy" -- Linda Lingle
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012 |
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Hawaii Superferries Renamed Guam, Puerto Rico
By News Release @ 1:31 PM :: 8220 Views :: Energy, Environment, National News, Ethics
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The Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced today the names of the Navy’s recently acquired high speed ferries (HSFs); the USNS Guam and the USNS Puerto Rico....
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012 |
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City to Build More Transitional Housing for Homeless
By News Release @ 1:15 PM :: 6527 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12
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...$3.5 million from the City’s Affordable Housing Fund to acquire and/or renovate an existing structure to provide transitional housing....
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