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					| Monday, October 11, 2010 |  
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								|  | October 11, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:38 PM :: 10243 Views
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														| 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   |  
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					| Sunday, October 10, 2010 |  
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								|  | October 10, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:30 PM :: 12618 Views
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														| 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 |  
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					| Saturday, October 9, 2010 |  
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								|  | October 9, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:32 PM :: 12987 Views
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														| 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 |  
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					| Thursday, October 7, 2010 |  
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								|  | October 8, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 8:52 PM :: 14724 Views
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														| 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 |  
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					| Thursday, October 7, 2010 |  
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								|  | October 7, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:30 PM :: 10150 Views
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														| 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 |  
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					| Wednesday, October 6, 2010 |  
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								|  | October 6, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 3:24 PM :: 13728 Views
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														| 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 |  
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					| Tuesday, October 5, 2010 |  
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								|  | October 5, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:31 PM :: 13279 Views
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														| 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 |  
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					| Monday, October 4, 2010 |  
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								|  | October 4, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 11:23 AM :: 9833 Views
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														| 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 |  
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					| Sunday, October 3, 2010 |  
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								|  | October 3, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 3:46 PM :: 8193 Views
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					| Saturday, October 2, 2010 |  
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								|  | October 2, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:34 PM :: 9273 Views
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														| 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 |  
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					| Friday, October 1, 2010 |  
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								|  | October 1, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:02 PM :: 5394 Views
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														| 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 |  
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					| Thursday, September 30, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 30, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:54 PM :: 7168 Views
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														| Flashback: Neil Abercrombie rejects Investigation of Pay-to-Play Earmark Schemes HCF: Blank votes beat all BoE Candidates Djou: HR2378 will hurt Chinese tourism in Hawaii Source: Kiewit set to sock City with major change order on rail project 43% of school board votes left blank on Oahu KITV’s Denby Fawcett launches attack on Aiona Democrat Shapiro calls latest RGA Aiona ad “a test fart” Piltz says views in line with Arakawa, supports candidate HGEA to demand legislature make salaries secret CB Opinion: Honolulu Should Not Start Rail Construction Until Engineering is Complete and Final Cost is Known Hirono, Djou split votes on spending measure Democrat Borreca uses Rolfing book to bash Christians Rep. Gene Ward Sponsors Debate on Constitutional Amendment: Elected vs. Appointed Board of Education? Kamehameha Schools is considering buying the city land currently sought for a hotel Star-Advertiser still pushing global warming scam Hawaii tops nation in millionaires per capita |  
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					| Wednesday, September 29, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 29, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 12:03 PM :: 11204 Views
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														| VIDEO: Abercrombie voted for bonuses for Wall Street Execs Duke and Lynn Team Up Online Djou introduces legislation requiring community hearings on neighborhood half-way houses Randy Piltz Endorses Alan Arakawa for Mayor Willoughby vs Hirono: “A choice between higher taxes and lower taxes” CB: Aiona Shines at Energy Expo Hawaii GOP Targets 15 key Districts After Primary GOP ad campaign backs Aiona SA: Elections office breathes easier Justice eludes Hawaiians, OHA study says Officer's arrest third for HPD this month As predictable as sunrise, anti-developments activist disrupt Haleiwa hotel meeting Young Brothers will appeal PUC's interim approval for Pasha Hawaii Transport Lines Maui Council Candidate Ellie Cochran ‘not proud’ of her criminal past  CEO resigns Kona Hospital Laupahoehoe charter school enters final stretch ONE YEAR LATER: American Samoa works to improve tsunami warning system |  
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					| Tuesday, September 28, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 28, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 12:43 PM :: 13095 Views
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														| Rothenberg: Democratic poll shows Djou ahead by double digits CB: Duke 'n Lynn Firing on All Pistons SA: Aiona’s proposed four-day workweek worth exploring SA: Democratic-backed anti-Djou commercial's claim does not add up on closer examination CB: Obama Backs Hanabusa, but GOP Not Scared The Rundown (post-primary) Pamela Young: Top BoE vote-getter Visitor spending up 18%: Hotel occupancy rose by more than 10 percentage points in July U.S. officials threaten to temporarily take over the state's enforcement of workplace safety City Council to Homeless: Get Off Our Sidewalks! Kaua‘i firemen caught fishing off Ni‘ihau in fireboat Abandoned for 13 years, Hilo housing project stumbles again Commemorations will mark the anniversary of a tsunami that raked the Pacific islands Shapiro: The feds have a place in our schools Jeremy Harris is long gone but his unsold books live on Obama tells questioner he's 'Christian by choice' |  
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					| Monday, September 27, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 27, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 3:08 PM :: 14125 Views
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														| Aiona accepts eight debate invitations, Abercrombie declines two Aiona Video: How can Hawaii rediscover the path toward good-paying jobs? HCF: Clear lack of vision at the Board of Education Hanabusa voted to make Hawaii #1 in high taxes Abercrombie finally cornered into debating, Shapiro spins furiously HGEA Refuses to endorse molester’s employer Rep Rida Cabanilla for HD 42 Civil unions may be unspoken issue in governor’s race Kalapa: Greatest issues are economy, business climate More RTTT money being spent on teachers’ salaries City's $30M overrun a warning about sloppy management Utah and Four-Day Workweeks Caldwell to sign off on fireworks limits Fair Elections Now Act could help make Congress accountable to us, the conscious, enlightened, and progressive Hawaii Supreme Court reinstates convicted drug dealer’s law license  Roberts buses involved in 5 deaths ONE YEAR LATER: Rebuilding continues on ruined homes in Samoa |  
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					| Sunday, September 26, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 26, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:43 PM :: 9995 Views
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														| Aiona accepts eight debate invitations, Abercrombie REJECTS two Abercrombie and Aiona agree to 2 TV debates, Abercrombie rejects two Aiona, Finnegan to hold voter meeting in Mililani Abercrombie admits his education reform proposals based on failed Act 51 disaster Omidyar’s Kanu Hawaii claims not to be an Abercrombie group More Omidyar propaganda: Slavery or fertile fields? Obama e-mail urges support for Hanabusa for Congress Democrat Borreca still bitter because Manoa liberal Caldwell is unemployed  John Willoughby Answers 10 Questions From Civil Beat Hannemann’s Landslide Loss Calls For Re-evaluation of Honolulu’s $5.5 Billion Fixed-Rail Project and Openness Another Energy Audit Criticizes 'Lethargic' Stimulus Spending Drug suit could net millions for state: State lawyers want the settlements revealed after reaching a deal with the last defendant Protesters rally against planned hotel in Haleiwa County Council again delays ethics reform Risky fish? State removing people, ungulates, dangerous rocks from Kalalau |  
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					| Saturday, September 25, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 25, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:08 PM :: 14841 Views
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														| Hawaii Family Forum: Did we miss an opportunity? Rep Karl Rhoads, Oahu Co Democrats try to knock Iraq War Vet off HD 28 ballot HUD: All Hawaii Federally funded construction projects jeopardized by override of Lingle’s veto Best for Guard, Reserve: State of Hawaii receives DoD Freedom Award Hawaii Muslims cancel big September 11 feast, move it to September 11 Julian instead Aiona has gubernatorial race to himself as foe vanishes  Abercrombie leaves isles for five days and counting Duke Aiona accepts two debate invitations, says Abercrombie is stonewalling Democrat Party officials dispute Iraq War Veteran's candidate eligibility HUD flags local-hire laws: Housing officials back Lingle's position, but one measure already excludes federal work Oahu's Muslim Community puts shoes to infidel children Public financing of Big Island campaigns helps incumbents Rep. Herkes requests Attorney General review of Hawaii Health System Corporation Loan to Alii Health Center A Decade of Dispute: Molokai Veterans Go to Federal Court, sue Tavares Homeless murder self-defense ruling baffles victim's sister Major pot grower gets 2 months: 80 plants, 6.9 pounds of marijuana found at home Nakamura surprises self with council showing Catholophobes block construction of monastery   Third isle wind farm proposed: The newly formed Kawailoa LLC plans to build up to 43 turbines on the North Shore Utah egg farm sued slavery contractor on behalf of workers, meanwhile Hawaii eco-farms say ‘not our problem’ |  
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					| Friday, September 24, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 24, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:54 PM :: 12770 Views
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														| Forum: Elected or Appointed Board of Education - What is the Best Choice? Full Text: Aiona, Finnegan unveil energy, environment, agriculture plans Panos: Kiewit rail construction is unpermitted VIDEO: New Djou ad rebuts “rattled” National Democrats Djou makes “Pledge to America” Djou votes against $14,457,000,000 in new taxes Hawaii Christian Coalition compares candidates for General Election New York, Hawaii Top Earners Face Highest Tax Under Obama Plan, Study Says Aiona sees jobs in energy Inouye demands $4 TRILLION in new taxes GOP 'Pledge' makes closing argument to voters Civil Beat’s Omidyar gives $750,000 to Abercrombie group KHON2 camera covered with Abercrombie sticker Hirono votes $14.5 Billion in new taxes, Djou rejects Ewa Beach website exposes Cabanilla, Espero, Bradshaw  Cabanilla’s ad may have violated military law Rape, stabbings, attempted murder as Homelessness Industry keeps homeless on streets out of shelter  SA: Give fireworks ban a chance to make you forget Independence Day just a little Invasive, hoofed animals fall into policy gap UH System enrollment tops 60,000  Kyoya Tower Opposed By Environmentalists KITV: Developer Eyes City Park Land For Haleiwa Hotel Hawaii County, firm in mediation over asphalt deal Taxpayers fund eco-scammers retaking Kau council seat |  
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					| Thursday, September 23, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 23, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:21 PM :: 10800 Views
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														| Gubernatorial Debates? Abercrombie says “It’s not my job” Shapiro tells Hawaii media how to spin debate story Nov 2: Focus on kids--abolish the current BoE Aiona/Finnegan campaign releases transportation and health plans VIDEO: New RGA ad highlights Aiona’s education plan CNBC VIDEO: Djou on Summers’ resignation, House GOP policy agenda Full Text: House Republican Caucus "Pledge to America" Fred Rohlfing’s Island Son Presents an Alternative View of Hawaii Politics Woodward: Obama at odds with military commanders Aiona: No new taxes Aiona pushes 4-day week for the state KHON: Aiona: Abercrombie ducking debate challenge Media begins negotiating debate format Ian Lind echoes Shapiro on how to spin Aiona’s Debate challenge Boylan: “It’s the most chaotic election we’ve ever had.” Case: Don’t underestimate Aiona, Abercrombie got 15% GOP crossovers Adrienne King endorses Aiona/Finnegan ticket Carlisle to bring ex-aide to City Hall: The mayor-elect says he will nominate his prosecutor's office deputy as managing director CB: Mazie Hirono Against John Who? In 2nd Congressional District SA: Protect Hawaii health care law from Obamacare Hawaii collects more than $100M in back taxes TIME: Paradise Paradox: Why Life in Hawaii Leads to Early Death Hawaii Gains Maximum Welfare Funding CBS News plugs Hawaii 5-0 coast to coast NLRB rejects complaints against Times NCQA: Kaiser Permanente is Hawaii's highest-rated health plan Hawaiian Telcom passes last regulatory hurdle to exit bankruptcy Tech-firm CEO charged with girl's sexual assault Lanai Solar Farm Says Mahalo For Upgrade Council passes fireworks limits Council Passes Relief In Property Tax Mix-Up Kauai: Green vigilantes scour island  Enriques breaks silence to media |  
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					| Wednesday, September 22, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 22, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 3:03 PM :: 10996 Views
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														| Gubernatorial Debates? Abercrombie says “It’s not my job” Hanohano: Abercrombie is ducking debate challenge CNBC VIDEO: Djou on Summers’ resignation, House GOP policy agenda Aiona presses Abercrombie: Dem accused of ducking debates Volcanic Ash: Abercrombie's passion, energy and focus aid in election victory Hawaii gov. candidates begin fall campaign short on funding True Djou: "I Have Never Voted For a Tax Increase" Hawaii-based eBay founder won't endorse Whitman for governor Obama's policies drag down Democratic governors Honolulu mayoral transition off to a bumpy start Molokai veterans sue Tavares over ‘threats’ Former state labor inspector indicted on identity theft charges Fireworks bill: Council set to vote Wednesday Council delays action on ethics reform: Mayor Kenoi's proposal seen as too stringent Construction project aims to revitalize Big Island Non-profits could lose tax exempt status (Thanks, Obama) Shapiro: Has the train to nowhere reached its destination? Construction jobs resurgent at Honolulu job fair Rep. Mark Takai hosts rare D.C. fundraiser Navy opposes changes to 90-year-old shipping law Pacifists defeat ultra pacifists -- knotted gun to be displayed |  
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					| Tuesday, September 21, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 21, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:43 PM :: 16968 Views
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														| Debates: Aiona’s Open letter to Abercrombie “All you have to do is say ‘yes’.” Djou to hold telephone talk-story with constituents Senate’s only Republican Akaka Bill backer to be stripped of seniority, positions NYT: In an Ugly Human-Trafficking Case, Hawaii Forgets Itself Aiona prods Abercrombie to accept his debate plan  Republicans woo Hannemann voters Duke vs. Neil: Compare and Decide Republican crossovers picked weaker Democrat Abercrombie? Mix of stalwarts and young guns brought Abercrombie success Carlisle Prepares For Mayoral Transition Hawaii's next governor won't have much money to play with Carlisle vs Oshiro over TAT? AmbitionNarcissism Leads to Hawaii Political Turnover
 Keeping Up With the Congressionals Howie Dean’s Democracy For America Backs Hanabusa Wharton Wishes Willoughby Success in 2010 General Election Pasha gets PUC approval for interisland shipping Hawaii's personal income up 0.8% in 2Q Kaneshiro to reshape crime office Researcher: Meth decline not linked to campaign Kaneohe Murder-Suicide Suspect Had 18 prior convictions Queerty:  IRS: Hawaii Family Forum Must Pay Tax Penalties For Being a Lobbying Group In Disguise Incest: Bringing Out The Conservative In Everybody Bedbugs are back in Hawaii  (Thank an environmentalist) Genetically modified coffee company in Hawaii sold North Korea To Name New Leadership |  
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					| Monday, September 20, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 20, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:50 PM :: 13363 Views
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														| Duke Aiona challenges Abercrombie to six debates Republican legislative candidates unite behind action plan “Voters have spoken: The status quo in Hawaii and in Congress is unacceptable and they want change” – Djou VIDEO: Djou releases new ad “Making a difference”  Star Advertiser endorses Aiona’s Debate challenge Duke Aiona: "The issues ... are too important to have them discussed in the manner I have seen done in the primary." Hawaii Republicans Unveil 2011 Action Plan  Mufi + Neil = Love? Abercrombie lovin’ Shapiro suggests (hopes?) GOP should continue where Hannemann left off  Democrat Borreca: Abercrombie easily slips into bombast Carlisle cites city finances as top priority Tavares threatens veterans with retaliation: Molokai vets file suit over planned center HELL-CO to grab for your “Green”-- electric rate hikes coming thanks to the environmentalists Concerned citizensProfessional activists tour shrimp farm
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					| Monday, September 20, 2010 |  
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								|  | Letters to the Editor September, 2010 By Letters to the Editor @ 12:02 AM :: 7652 Views
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														| Respect and noted excellence Abercrombie’s capitalist: Printing Mufi’s capitalists’ letter is a “dis-service” to the community  "Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives."   19 Presidents and no church in sight?  Hawaii newspapers favor Democrats over 20-9   Primaries disenfranchise General? Vet Center of Hawaii Outreach |  
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					| Sunday, September 19, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 19, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:55 PM :: 13177 Views
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														| Primary Election Results—THIRD READ Kaauwai congratulates Aiona-Finnegan Democrat team: Abercrombie, Schatz, and Larry Mehau Neil Abercrombie 2009: A year of corruption "We don't want Abercrombie"  Voters voted against Hannemann, not in favor of Abercrombie Aiona plans to concentrate on economic recovery and job creation  Omidyar’s Kanu Hawaii scammers key to Abercrombie victory ($100/barrel oil anybody?) ILind: Mufi got smoked Oshiro beats Okino in closely watched Hawaii House race Turnout Drops to 40.9% vs 42.35% in the 2006 Gubernatorial primary Carlisle Wins Honolulu Mayor's Race Wrap-up articles on individual races Voting machines malfunction as confused voters cast spoiled ballots on election day SA: Politicians must stem isles' rising poverty rate With China's largest carrier, Hainan Airlines, yet to take to island skies, the state is looking for other carriers to begin service to Hawaii Chinatown raids: HPD's gambling sweeps yielded cash, surveillance equipment and gaming machines, but no arrests Kona Hospital Foundation leader indicted for forgery Academy plans cut military activity Sending a meth message, does it work? |  
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					| Saturday, September 18, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 18, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 12:53 PM :: 9829 Views
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														| Find Your Polling Place -- Polls open 7AM to 6PM TODAY Washington Times: Sandwich Isles Communications poised to go into bankruptcy The Tsunami and Mufi’s Samoan Connection American Samoa Dept. of Education Exec Arrested for Witness Tampering, Obstruction New Gaza aid convoy to undermine peace talks On eve of vote, Abercrombie, Hannemann acrimony visible in Hilo Hannemann says he takes fruit that comes out of nowhere, bops on head SA: Rundown of competitive legislative Races Absentee Voting Sets Record CNN: Hawaiians head to the polls for bitter primary battle Hawaii Family Forum to refocus on charity work, ease lobbying House candidates clash over civil unions Gay Union Local 5 buys anti-Hannemann ads Hawaii reaches agreement with feds on overseas ballots for Nov. 2 election Recktenwald talks about efficiencies during his first remarks as chief justice Obamanomics: Hawaii median income drops by $8500 Global Horizons: Kauai Coffee slaves want to get rich off us State of the City 2010: Oahu Infrastructure is Failing Rob Tam’s HQ vandalized HPD lieutenant charged with abuse by his Sergeant wife 'Cluster' home project causes stir WSJ: Man From Minnesota Teaches Hawaiians a Thing or Two About Their Own Language Hundreds Of Maui Voters Placed In Wrong District Voter registration numbers questionable Lingle's senior policy adviser to speak in Hilo More Candidate profiles: |  
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					| Friday, September 17, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 17, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:41 PM :: 11702 Views
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														| Abercrombie predicts Duke Aiona will be next governor Lingle to host 7th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference DoT Director Brennon Morioka resigns Will Hanabusa Support Stopping Tax Hikes on Small Businesses Before Congress Skips Town? AP: 1986 all over again Gay-Atheist lobby fails to have Calvin Say disqualified   Oshiro calls photo of men kissing “negative imagery’ Gay-Atheist lobby extracts $20K from Hawaii Family Forum for opposing gay civil unions Negative advertising works in Hawaii Patronage: New Honolulu mayor to decide 137 city jobs Native Hawaiians: Vulnerability To Early Death At All Ages Hawaii's first-time unemployment claims drop by 20% Poverty in Hawaii continues to grow SA: Complexities of the sun yield clues for forecasts Senator Hemmings says wife is innocent of theft charges Republican activists urge crossover vote…for Abercrombie  SA Owner David Black hosts BC Liberal Party leadership meeting at mansion  Last Minute Fundraising reports: More candidate profiles: |  
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					| Thursday, September 16, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 16, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:01 PM :: 13493 Views
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														| Pay to Play: Hawaii faces constitutional challenge Djou: Most independent, bipartisan member of Hawaii delegation Aiona: My Appointed BoE would make Audit a top priority Prevedouros: Case, Carlisle panic  GOP: Ed Case repeats losing three-way Special Election strategy Mayoral race: Ed Case appeals for crossover votes Carpenter: “I don’t think it ever gets healed over” between Hannemann, Abercrombie   Inouye: Abercrombie is a stranger -- Abercrombie: “same kind of result as 1986” Pfluegers, Others Indicted In Tax Fraud Case (hid assets during Kaloko case) Hawaii students improve SAT scores as fewer DoE students participate BOE to vote on Molokai school consolidation UHPA burns $305K mostly to back Abercrombie, HSTA ‘s PAC broke Sen. Slom: Vote for Panos the Engineer Hannemann rolls the dice on GOP appeal  City Council will vote on a measure to restore residential rates for 247 homeowners Some Hawaii Kai voters still lacking corrected mail-in ballots Money flows to House, Senate incumbents Foreclosures hit all-time high—Hawaii 10th in nation Reports of gunfire in Chinatown uncover (well-known) suspected illegal gaming operation Honolulu police officer arrested on suspicion of shoplifting Hilton Hawaiian Village's 1,400 workers vote 'yes' to strike Hawaiian Telcom plan gets FCC approval Hawaii Beach Case Appealed to U.S. Supreme Court UH aims to raise cap on nonresidents  Hokulia bypass bond in hands of shuttered insurer Hawaii State Department Recognized for Being Energy-Efficient Hemmings' wife gets probation HCC plan to erect a 'knotted gun' statue questioned More Candidate Profiles: |  
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					| Wednesday, September 15, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 15, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:48 PM :: 10893 Views
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														| VIDEO: National Democrats criticize Djou for voting against $40B tax hike Hannemann’s property tax hike forces eviction of Kalihi non-profits VIDEO: Hanabusa “can’t say no” New Study Finds Positive Return on Investment for States that Invest in Quit Smoking Treatments Waikoloa Workforce Housing CEO: How Hawaii County officials sabotaged affordable housing project Lingle nominates Scheuer to head DLNR water resources Lingle calls on Republicans to cast GOP ballots Abercrombie pushes for gambling, gay marriage UPW Members protest their leadership again Cayetano, Roth Support Appointed School Board: Say It Would Make School Leaders More Accountable HSTA, HGEA squabble over which insolvent health plan to save Mark Recktenwald sworn in as Hawaii chief justice Alexander & Baldwin seeks approval on a 2,500-home project outside Kahului Gay-Atheist Democrats demand Okino Expulsion Mufi Group says Lingle is stalling rail Caldwell tries to pretend he is not Hannemann Theft, rape cases jump in isles Shapiro: Neil Abercrombie = Jack Burns Democrats 90% solution Cayetano to Lingle: Check Rail EIS carefully before signing  Number of absentee voters increasing Civil Beat Shares Hawaii Legislature Salaries FAA to cover cost of Lihue Airport expansion What "The 25 Most Expensive Homes" Reveal About the U.S. Economy  Company offers plan to install free solar panels in isle homes Interest Groups squabble over endorsements: More candidate Profiles: 
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					| Tuesday, September 14, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 14, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:57 PM :: 15666 Views
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														| Video: Duke Aiona launches first TV ad Lingle: “Rail EIS is not on my desk as some have incorrectly stated” Jerry Burris: “Abercrombie is one of just a handful of members of Congress who do not declare a religious affiliation” Confirmed: Neil Abercrombie does not claim to be Episcopalian Which kills more: ideology or religion? Crichton: Environmentalism is a religion VIDEO: Ground Zero Mosque leader “9-11 truthers are conducting the most exalted jihad." Hawaii Democratic Convention renews call for closed primary Hawaii AARP releases Voter guide Hannemann to Abercrombie: I admit I will raise the GE Tax, when will you admit it? Hannemann Seeks Non-Democrat Voters Inouye's coyness promoting confusion Takamines, longtime legislators, differ with the ILWU over Dem Nomination  ACT 221 Scammers target Rep. Issac Choy City prosecutor hopefuls lay out visions 1 last time Shapiro: A taxing connection for Caldwell Economy is top issue in packed Maui mayoral race  State Auditor doing her part for the DoE/BoE/HSTA: DOE Management Audit Would Overwhelm Her Staff VEBA: HSTA files lawsuit against Lingle BOE names Kathryn Matayoshi as superintendent CB: Island Values flyer is inflammatory but accurate SA: None of the 14 Hawaii farms (such as my son’s ML&P) are accused of doing anything wrong Trapped With a Dying Dog: Understanding Human Trafficking, on a Smaller Scale Review discovers campaign violations by Hawaii County Council members Kauai Shrimp farm meeting spurs public interest Kauai electric utility wins approval for rate hike Quarantine possible to contain coffee berry borer pest Suspect in 1996 Waikiki Gay Sex Tourism murder provides writing samples More Candidate Profiles:  |  
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					| Monday, September 13, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 13, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:06 PM :: 14699 Views
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														| Star-Advertiser & Abercrombie sing duet on Religion: Only we the elite may draw lines between right and wrong Inouye part of triumvirate responsible for 15.7% of US transportation pork “Islam Day”, HB444 promoters fund lying “Abercrombie is an Episcopalian” radio ad Civil Beat Poll: Voters Don't Want Lawmakers to Bring Back Civil Unions Bill ILind: Kirk Caldwell’s “hidden home” gets huge tax break Hannemann advertisement implies key endorsements SA: Don't lose your right to vote Democrats: Rules made for ignoring II  Pay-to-Play: Hawaii faces constitutional challenge Duke Aiona Hosts ‘Ohana Event and 9/11 Remembrance Honolulu Prosecutor candidate appeals to fight fans VIDEO: Tea Party remembers 9/11 in Hilo Rod Tam Responds To Criminal Investigations Stephens Media is Suing Bloggers Hannemann: Honolulu Civil Beat Poll Showing Him Behind in Gubernatorial Race is Faulty Partisans fight over “Progressive Democrats” label Akaka Bill — Series of 3 Lectures Cover 3 Points of View American Samoa voters may amend constitution Local farms in labor bind: Agriculture relies on foreign workers, but the firms that supply them face scrutiny War on coffee pest begins this week More candidate profiles |  
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					| Sunday, September 12, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 12, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:09 PM :: 5580 Views
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														| Mufi’s venture capitalist to Neil’s: “F*** you” Aiona: “Loyalty, duty and self-sacrifice prevailed over fear, uncertainty and sadness.” Governor’s Ball draws 400 Prevedouros sees hope as poll numbers tighten  Democrats choose between “Bully” and “Cog”  UPI: No love lost between two Dem gubernatorial candidates Passion for public service paved chief justice's path September 11 in Hawaii Hanabusa forms committee to consider ACLU’s lawsuit threat over Senate prayer   KITV: Election Machines Working Fine For Saturday's Primary Mufi gets $250K from rail contractors Charter School's plan aims high The city is lax with public-view rules for 250 historic homes getting property tax exemptions SA: Keep cameras rolling for Hawaii film industry Study: Hawaii timeshare occupancy hits 90 percent Developer’s Poll: The Big Island of Hawaii Community Supports the $1 Billion Development at ‘Aina Le’a More candidate profiles: |  
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					| Saturday, September 11, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 11, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:21 PM :: 9369 Views
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														| Hawaii Muslims cancel big September 11 feast, move it to September 11 Julian instead Lingle: September 11, 2010 is Patriot Day and Day of Service and Remembrance in Hawaii Djou: “Out of the ashes, American courage and charity emerged” Hawaii GOP: Let Democrats sort out their own races Hawai`i Free Press readership grows 74% 500 soldiers gather at Fort Shafter to observe the attacks' ninth anniversary Hanabusa Commercial “may not be the best”, Democratic leadership “wasn’t satisfied”  Abercrombie campaigners sentences for Governor’s office sit-in Civil Beat Robo-Poll says 30% of conservatives support hippie from Buffalo Hannemann camp questions validity of poll Abercrombie: “I’m not pandering” Unions having hard time speaking with single voice Hawaii Holds First Higher Education Summit Gay-Atheist Democrats threaten Okino with expulsion Slaves worked at A&B too: Kaua‘i Coffee linked to human-trafficking lawsuit   Kulani: State panel approves Youth Challenge Academy but not National Guard training North Hawaii hospital CEO White quits; second to step down in 2 years Coffee berry borer: How did it get here? What are its potential impacts? |  
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					| Friday, September 10, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 10, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:08 PM :: 14292 Views
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														| LA Times: Djou, youthful leaders reshaping Hawaii GOP Hanabusa: What we see... Rep Djou job fair draws 600 job seekers NRCC moves to preempt National Democrats’ false ad GOP: Hanabusa videotaped campaigning inside polling place limits Highest suicide rate in US: Hawaii DoE highschoolers Lingle on Furloughs: “Circuit Court should never have issued the injunction” Aiona: Lower revenue projection requires “state to spend within its means” Cam Cavasso Senate campaign wins Okino endorsement, national attention Djou: Relieved over release of South Korean fishermen Honolulu Retreat: Healing the pain of abortion  CB/Merriman Poll:  Abercrombie 48% to Hannemann 31% Transsexual BoE member gives $6000 to Abercrombie ML&P, ILWU make excuses about the slavery in their midst  Discovery of invasive beetle threatens Kona coffee embargo Sierra Club launches www.MufisMess.com Judge: Military's Ban On Gays Is Unconstitutional CB’s Chad Blair complains that Hawaii politics is not Godless School Furlough Protesters To Be Sentenced Friday Djou Hosts Job Fair, Says He's Seeking Work Too State GOP files complaint against Hanabusa HGEA Letter Addresses Hannemann Endorsement: Union Leader Says Dissension Is Media Creation Shapiro: HVCA, HCVA, VCAH: Where’s my Excedrin? Ad slamming Abercrombie funded by five Hawaii residents A-1 A-lectrician tied to Island Values commercial Outdoor Circle calls Republican signs “hideous” Infrastructure Management Group wins rail contract City scoops land for Honouliuli sewage treatment plant expansion Survey: Hawaii has 4,881 time-share units in the works  Hawaii human trafficking guilty plea rejected Military engineers to upgrade Micronesian Health Facilities Kauai County admits to violating federal law by killing birds due to lighting at facilities Maui County’s high suicide rate draws action Federal dollars sought for isle School photographer found not guilty in sex assault case More candidate profiles:   |  
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					| Thursday, September 9, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 9, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 12:56 PM :: 8695 Views
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														| Smart Business Hawaii PAC endorses Carroll for Governor, King for LG 
Ka’auwai: “If Hanabusa won’t be voting for herself, why should anyone else?” Haha’ione Elementary site of Townhall meeting on proposed appointed School Board Need a job? 50 employers to attend Rep Djou’s job fair  Maui TEA Party releases list of approved candidates UPDATE: Schatz, Hirono, Hannemann, others ineligible for Democratic Party support UPDATE: Hilo, Kona, Maui events to mark September 11 attacks  SA: Aiona sees danger if Hawaii returns to one-party rule Moneyed Hippie stays broke: Abercrombie raises most money, burns it Candidates submit final money tally before primary State supreme court: blocking furloughs was premature Shapiro: Democrats: Rules made for ignoring? Thai workers describe being lured into slavery in U.S. 'Transparency' applies to rail Alternet: Mufi IS less moral Hawaii Islam Day leader speaks out against Koran burning Missile programme raises concern in Hawaii (Anti-Americans begin campaign) Release of refunds leads to 22% drop in Hawaii's August tax collections Hawaii hotel tax revenue jumps 25% Bored of ed? Regulators guarantee Hawaiian utility’s ‘green’ profit Coffee parasite discovered in Kona University of Hawaii presents state's first-ever higher education summit Cert Petition In Hawaii Beach Takings Case: Is The Right To Accretion A "Property" Interest? More Candidate profiles: |  
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					| Wednesday, September 8, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 8, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:36 PM :: 19668 Views
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														| Will Obamacare kill HHSC? Gov Lingle appoints Figuera and Kouchi to Senate Small Modular Reactors: Creating Energy Independence for Hawaii VIDEO: Rep. Djou hosting job fair with 40 employers Thursday DoE high schoolers have nation’s highest suicide rate Mufi promises to “discuss possibility of increasing GE Tax” Star-Advertiser lies about it Panicked desperate national Democrats, unions pour money into Hanabusa campaign CB: Aiona did build Hawaii drug Court system RNC chair Steele hopes to rally Hawaii Republicans with visit SA Hypocrites: Stop using religion to divide (repeats Abercrombie Episcopal lie) Abercrombie Slams Hannemann For Using Religion To Divide: In New Ad, Christians Urged to Vote Hannemann, Not Aiona Shapiro: Hannemann's tactics ungodly SA Profiles Hannemann, leaves out arrest, MMLG Abercrombie: Vote early before you find out the truth about me Complete list of Consolidated polling stations  Honolulu Magazine: Trains Kill Buses City: "Idiot" version for rail EIS is award-winning HHS regional director Schultz visits Hilo Medical Center and talks reform AP: Hawaii brothers guilty of ill-treating Thai workers NYT: Forced Labor The Nation: Federal Indictments in Human Trafficking Scheme Lingle fills vacant senate seats   Education Week provides the arguments HSTA will be using to neuter RTTT even more Honolulu inflation rises 2.5%: Gas and electricity increases are cited for the jump from the first half of 2009 Hawaiian Airlines' traffic jumps 5.5% Lehman Estate Files to Foreclose on Ritz Kapalua  Rush Limbaugh, The Haney Project and Hawaii Old Farmer's Almanac: Global cooling to continue More Candidate Profiles: Meet your Kauai County Council candidates |  
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					| Tuesday, September 7, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 7, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:17 PM :: 7421 Views
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														| Hilo, Kona, TEA Party events to mark September 11 attacks Schatz, Hirono, Hanabusa, Hannemann, ineligible for Democratic Party support VIDEO: Djou releases new commercial Abercrombie frames himself as an agent for grubbing pocket change from military industrial complex RTTT to fund teacher bonuses (No accountability here) Finnegan: “If we were truly supportive of charter schools, we would have equal funding by now” Borreca: “This year there is a strong and vocal Republican minority” RAIL: Kobayashi nails Mufi’s EIS “idiot version” costing $33,022/month  Case family Star-Advertiser: Human trafficking must stop (hypocrisy must stop first) Green Can Have Dear Economic Price  24 apply to be next schools chief (as BoE prepares to pick Matayoshi) Panos Prevedouros winning PBN online poll  Birds of a feather: Lyla “Islam Day” Berg endorses Neil Abercrombie Atheists, others attack Tulsi Gabbard over non-profit Shapiro: Where are the leaders in Election 2010? More candidate profiles: Indigenous groups gather to heal ILind prepares gay atheist lobby for Fall Campaign      |  
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					| Monday, September 6, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 6, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:23 PM :: 5470 Views
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														| Hawaii media suddenly converts Abercrombie to Episcopalian $11,480 per family: Prevedouros puts the check in the mail Mainland rail contractors recognize Hannemann’s “distinguished service” Abercrombie: Hannemann using religion to divide voters Ken Wong’s name disappears from Mufi campaign site GOP Chair Michael Steele headlines Hawaii GOP fundraiser  School valued for inclusive atmosphere SA: Defend Hawaii campaign law Hawaii Muslim leader cheers triumphal Ground Zero Mosque, calls conference for September, 2011 Well offers chance to clear most of meter waiting list Rocky road for Kealanani: With no work started on the subdivision, a bank guarantee is allowed to expire Garden Isle missile site will expand: Testing for a land-based defense system would bring a new complex to the island Feds spending $1.4M on Midway lead paint clean up Candidate Profiles   |  
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					| Sunday, September 5, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 5, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:26 PM :: 8379 Views
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					| Saturday, September 4, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 4, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 5:28 PM :: 14103 Views
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														| Early Voting sites open now across state Cardines: “Improve the future of Hawaii’s families by voting” Adrienne King’s pro-life conversion Aiona: Hawaii’s economic recovery being slowed at federal level Aiona: Democrats ‘two peas in a pod’ Arakaki: Abercrombie is not for Christians Hannemann’s Venture Capitalist Splinter cell Honolulu Mayoral Candidate Caldwell Launches Negative Ad Quitting erodes public trust (Ko Olina’s Apo management reshuffle) KITV: Judge Dismisses DUI Charges Amid HPD Investigation Human trafficking suspect surrenders Sierra Club forces fish farm to withdraw application Maui News: Bogus Ocean temperature sensors record sea ice in Hawaii Kauai night football shutdown by Federal Department of Eco-Religion  Kauai: Nabeshima-Costa pleads guilty to sexual assault of a minor Council OKs condominium tax rates bill |  
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					| Friday, September 3, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 3, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:29 PM :: 9483 Views
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														| Governor Lingle applauds confirmation of Mark Recktenwald as Chief Justice Use your Maka’i Card to donate to Hawai’i Right to Life Education Fund Study: Hawaii roads #1 in potholes, #47 in cost effectiveness SA endorses Schatz, Finnegan for Lt Governor  Gary Okino endorses Charles Djou for Congress  Star-Advertiser Gaian Religionists demand submission while complaining about Jesus Indictment: Case, Omidyar’s ML&P used alleged slavery contractor (Eco-slavery) No fuss, no muss: Senators unanimously approve CJ Recktenwald Kaua‘i a second stop, today, in Aiona’s ‘Connecting’ campaign SD25 Faulty ballots raise election concerns Rod Tam hungry to be Mayor Kauai Mayor candidate pushes hemp Hawaii County Council candidates woo ag votes Leaving Hawaii to go from Homeless to Homeowner   |  
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					| Thursday, September 2, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 2, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 3:29 PM :: 14140 Views
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														| VIDEO: Arrogant Olbermann calls Hawaii GOP Chair “Ka-u-away” anti-Semite Hawaii DLNR gives 11 acres to 9-11 truther group New RGA Ad: Duke Aiona will grow Hawai‘i’s green economy 9/12 Taxpayer March on Washington Alan Cardines to direct Hawaii Family Forum Aiona dedicates new Shriners Hospital for Children in Honolulu UPDATE: Senate’s Key Republican Akaka Bill backer CONCEDES Alaska primary Congress.org rejects Abercrombie’s “front group” claim Duke Aiona Launches Connecting Communities Initiative Darwin Ching for Prosecutor releases new TV Advert Honolulu’s aging water mains: One break per day Djou: Heroes in uniform deserve credit for success in Iraq Ninth Circuit: Nader should have been allowed on Hawaii ballot in ‘04 Disclosures: Aiona only candidate with children and debts to go with them Seeking the Business Vote: Top candidates for governor explain how they would make it easier for businesses to succeed State Senate To Vote On Recktenwald Nomination GOP’s Ka‘auwai raises national eyebrows  Ka'auwai Says Churches Now Refusing To Let Mufi Campaign (Neil kneels in joyful prayer) Oi tries to hang scarlet letter around Aiona’ neck SA Begins endorsements Voters to decide on housing office Rep. Oshiro: Carlisle's No Donkey, Either Ballot error distresses candidates: Three Democrats from District 25 find their names mistakenly left off absentee forms Waimea-Ni‘ihau state House race: Westside issues at forefront Civil Beat Shares University of Hawaii Salaries Telescope plan advances: Mauna Kea board sends application to UH-Hilo chancellor More Abuse in Long Term Care: Wahiawa man charged with sexually assaulting a Queen's patient CODA to Launch All-Electric Sedan in Hawaii Proposed coal ash rule would impact Hawaii Island birds vulnerable to global warming Maryland hostage-taker listed Maui as hometown (Here’s what happens to people who believe in the Cult of Gore) |  
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					| Wednesday, September 1, 2010 |  
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								|  | September 1, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 2:29 PM :: 10754 Views
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														| Early voting sites open Friday Hilo debate: Hannemann applauded for smack down of Abercrombie on Akaka Bill Hawaii GOP Chairs Tells Christians To Shun Hannemann Inouye: “Rail is just a promise” Finnegan: Education a passion Cutting out the middleman: HSTA boss Takabayashi running for School Board Campaign law limits rights, suit says City Councilman Apo resigning to work for new Disney resort Kauai Senate Candidates address parks, hospitals WHT: District 7 and 8 candidates take on impact fees and ag issues Prevedouros' aim is stopping rail Carlisle draws multiparty support Kelly “GTMO” Greenwell to face trial Oct. 26 Candidates rate drugs as top issue Enviros: Our latest scheme will jack up Hawaii electric rates Absent worker, alleged thief still got paid by the state Army study: Radioactive residue is not a hazard Neighbor is charged under hate crime law Hawaii visitor arrivals jump for eighth straight month Police investigate two cases of children assaulting teachers (Just another day in the DoE) Abercrombie says he made a mistake accusing website of being a Republican front Judge rejects challenge to Kauai Republican's candidacy for a House seat Candidate questionnaires designed to protect union bosses against complaints about endorsements from union members  NPR: Trouble In Paradise: Hawaii Waits For Drought Relief |  
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					| Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |  
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								|  | August 31, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 12:18 PM :: 7052 Views
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														| Sierra Club Vice Chair: “Killing TMT will cause another drop in Sierra Club membership and stature; it is the Superferry all over again” Rep. Djou to host Honolulu Job Fair Sept. 9 Shapiro: Mufi and Neil debate like Big Time Wrestling Cachola and Kobayashi helping Abercrombie attack Hannemann? Recktenwald a solid choice Settle DOE autism case now Can Hawaii Student Test Scores Be Trusted? Aiona responds to email calling him the only 'righteous' candidate AP: Aiona is lone "righteous" candidate ILind: Be very afraid: Campaign Spending law faces major legal challenge Homeless Safe Zones were a disaster in Honolulu 20 years ago A new national policy promises to untangle the maze of laws and regulations that currently govern our precious marine resources Students given chance to remove names from schools' list given to military recruiters Developer feuds with Kauai County over huge Kealia project |  
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					| Monday, August 30, 2010 |  
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								|  | August 30, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:34 PM :: 9244 Views
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														| Reps. Marumoto and Thielen back Minority Leader Finnegan Who Is Hawaiian, What Begets Federal Recognition, and How Much Blood Matters? Lingle: Whole state is proud of Waipio All-Stars Beck, Palin, and Martin Luther King Feds deny waiver for Hawaii’s illegal 2010 election schedule CB: No Public Accountability for Rail PR Contracts (money going to father of Honolulu Weekly publisher) SA: “Be not deceived”  (Republicans push to keep base out of Democratic primary)  'Yes We Care' fund to help families of Waipio Little League team (Last Minute) Interest in service defines Caldwell SA, Dems hope GOP loses Hemmings' seat The nonpartisan primary election hurdle Alleged Sovereignty Mortgage Scammer questions Naval Training exercises Obama benefits from Birtherism, hypes it State pushes to host future Obama library |  
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					| Sunday, August 29, 2010 |  
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								|  | August 29, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:47 PM :: 12047 Views
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														| Restoring Honor: Glenn Beck rallies 500,000 on anniversary of “I have a Dream” speech Waipio All-Stars win US Little League Championship University of Hawaii Study: Native Hawaiians Fear Violence Aiona says Dems plan to raise excise taxes Hawaii doctors, ophthalmologists endorse Aiona Atheists on warpath over letter by GOP Chair Same-sex couples in Hawaii look to California HGEA dragging Kona Hospital down  $75 million blueprint for change: Isles' Race to the Top plan is encouraging, say veteran school watchers (dreams) SA: Some schools will be cut (reality)  Shakedown artists panic: Overhaul of land-use regulations being rushed Pearl Harbor lures more Chinese tourists with World War II legacy Maui’s foreclosure picture ‘not pretty’ For Obama, Steep Learning Curve as Chief in Time of War |  
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					| Saturday, August 28, 2010 |  
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								|  | August 28, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 1:10 PM :: 7896 Views
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														| Will wandering Republicans be Mufi’s hope or Hawaii’s salvation? Secretary Duncan's Race to Waste Your Education Dollars Progressives Against Progress: The rise of environmentalism poisoned liberals’ historical optimism Candidates seek last-minute donations Carlisle: I'm No Elephant—FALSE Council, Caldwell seek tax changes: Bills would give homeowners a rebate and base rates on property use Honolulu Mayoral Candidates All Promise Faster Access to Building Permits SA: Reduce e911 system tax State building stands vacant Electrical company sues to overturn a ban on political advertising by state contractors Candidate running from prison cell: Seeks to fill Rod Tam’s shoes Haleakala Telescope meeting draws many views Former Maui officer agrees to pay donors in deal |  
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					| Friday, August 27, 2010 |  
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								|  | August 27, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 11:50 AM :: 10063 Views
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														| Rep Pat Saiki challenges Adrienne King’s endorsement claim Oshiro and Okino vie for chance to face Republican Kong Nov. 2 Lieutenant governor's job has potential -- for irrelevancy  Candidates for governor criticize forged letter Shapiro: Carlisle and GOP agree: He’s not a Republican Birds of a feather: Family of former mayor Frank Fasi endorse Mufi Hannemann Inouye Says Lingle Wrong To Call Him Overly Dramatic: Senator Says He's Truthful About Rail Transit Jeopardy Mufi’s going away present: Honolulu to study how to pay for $5 billion sewer upgrades Star-Advertiser wants Green Police to inspect your trash Suit against state over autism case is reinstated (What the DoE doesn’t do) Year could be school's last: A vote in November might decide the fate of Queen Liliuokalani Elementary in Kaimuki (What the DoE does do) Report: Hawaii's hotel occupancy up 4.4% In Hawaii, and on the mainland, credit card debt is declining West Maui council candidates meet voters at community forum Maui County Council Says No! to the New York Times Honolulu Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Scott Bell is Named “Prosecutor of the Year” Caught on tape: Fire tornado on Hawaii's Big Island NJ schools chief fired after Race to the Top gaffe |  
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					| Thursday, August 26, 2010 |  
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								|  | August 26, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 12:45 PM :: 17131 Views
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														| Prevedouros: Fiscal irresponsibility, not the Governor, is blocking Rail Senate’s Key Republican Akaka Bill backer failing in Alaska primary Full Text: Hawaii DoE submitted error in first round of Race to The Top application RTTT “farce”? HSTA, progressives already scheming to fudge accountability requirements CJ-Appointee Recktenwald's ICA Opinions ILind Flashback: Hannemann arrested for assaulting police officer ILind: Neil Abercrombie’s 1977 “F*** You” letter RTTT: Consequences for failure unclear Recktenwald tells judiciary committee he 'embraces' strength of Hawaii constitution Lingle says rail approval may have to wait for next governor “Don’t look at me” Inouye set to deflect blame for Rail failure U.S. visa process gets easier Poll shows many interested in interisland ferry Hannemann's Honolulu Hale Examined Ill-timed negative ad a step backward for Hannemann Business Exec Disavows Anti-Mufi “Smear” Letter As Forgery Abercrombie wants Feds to pick up tab for Malpractice Insurance Waikiki man charged with forcing a girl into prostitution About-FACE: After Hannemann’s departure, Honolulu is doing a 180 on housing issues Kauai Democrats sue to oust GOP candidate Hawaii Ethics Commission seeks new director Chief Perry wants to keep leading KPD Kahana Valley families living in limbo Boat owners on Hawaii's Big Island protesting new fees Community college enrollment rises 7 percent Wherever it lands, UH must pony up travel subsidies Two recent escapes from state hospital draw concern Honolulu agrees to accept tons of trash Rush Limbaugh Touts Benefits of Hawaii made E-Cigarettes, Slams FDA Judicial Committee Unanimously Confirms California's First Filipina-American Chief Justice Gaza Flotilla participant brings terrorist agit-prop show to Hilo Liberal activist allegedly flips out, stabs Muslim Cabbie  Ground Zero Mosque Developer: Mosque Could Accommodate 1,000 Worshippers |  
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					| Wednesday, August 25, 2010 |  
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								|  | August 25, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 11:53 AM :: 11040 Views
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														| Democrats make up 70% of poll respondents—But Aiona #1 in favorability Hannemann Campaign: Abercrombie is 2 points ahead Djou: RTTT “is just the beginning” Lingle: RTTT “would not have been possible without Matayoshi” Aiona: RTTT selection result of shared commitment to education reform Meet the “moderate” Muslim behind the Ground Zero Mosque Inouye goes negative on Ed Case for going negative on Hannemann  Abercrombie fundraiser: “I would come see the devil for Willie Nelson” says attendee Police: Naeole-Beason complaint filed (The magnificent and glorious Hawaii County Council) Former Student Member of Education Board 'Can't Sugarcoat Toguchi's Horrible Leadership' Caldwell, Hannemann smarting from Kalihi tax flap New flood maps may force Hawaii residents to purchase insurance Public input sought on Senate vacancy Leader of Calif-Hawaii drug ring gets 27 years Hawaii man sues: claims video game is too addicting Hawaii receives grant to control health insurance premiums Dem Moneyman buys Winter White House: Obama planning to retire to Kailua? |  
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					| Tuesday, August 24, 2010 |  
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								|  | August 24, 2010 News Read By Andrew Walden @ 11:52 AM :: 9796 Views
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														| Ed Case: “Prevedouros and Carlisle are the change candidates against status quo Caldwell” Terrorism? Sovereignty activists prove UHH Professor’s unspoken point Democrats Want to Slam Small Businesses with Massive Tax Hike: Where’s Hanabusa?  Polling: Aiona’s favorability equal to Democrats’ RTTT: Hawaii gets $75 million Board designates judge qualified Hannemann defends against attacks from Case Ed Case’s Hate machine? Unity: Dan Inouye forces Democrat candidates to join saimin eating contest Carlisle holds strong lead Pacific Islanders suing state over health plan State Report: Abolish Hawaii Teacher Standards Board Hawaii State Financial Report 14 Months Late Honolulu agrees to accept tons of trash Omidyar’s Civil Beat joins anti-Depleted Uranium scam Maui Could Be First County To Protect Aquarium Fish  |  
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