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Thursday, March 12, 2009 |
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March 12, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 7:17 AM :: 9724 Views
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State Senate votes to abolish secret ballot for workers
Wall Street Journal warns of broader consequences on ceded lands case
Star-Bulletin covers Pali shootings case again
9-11 Troothers demand taxpayers fund Bob Jacobson's council re-run
Proposed Hawaii budget would cut 374 state jobs to ease deficit
Hawaii jobless rate hits a 25-year high and may get worse
Mourners pay their respects to a slain teacher
Maui: Ethics complaint dismissed
Cock Fighting Gaff Ban Proposal Gets Reluctant Support in Hawaii Senate
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009 |
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March 11, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 7:32 AM :: 16544 Views
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Crossover: GE, oil, hotel tax increases to save rail, two medical reform bills pass
Advertiser: Malu Motta says he's entrepreneur, not mobster (Kenoi finally gets a mention)
Porkfest: U.S. Senate passes spending bill with $372 million for Hawaii projects
Abercrombie campaigns on Big Island
Tavares: No layoffs for county employees
Maui: "Reinstated" sovereignty activists finally get tickets after months of illegal camping
House voting on dogfight bill
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009 |
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March 10, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 8:16 AM :: 10655 Views
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'SNL' skit 'went too far,' Aiona says
Crossover of Bills at the Hawaii Legislature Today
$50,000 limit on corporate donations?
Stimulus to boost food-stamps in Hawaii by 13.6 percent
Maui PD may face layoffs
The Bus to cost $2.25
Knife suspect's Lawyer: Blame the system
Marshall's husband endorses aide Anderson as council successor
Obama, taking on unions, backs teacher merit pay
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Monday, March 9, 2009 |
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March 9, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 5:21 AM :: 12071 Views
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State of Pork: Hawaii delegation proud of earmarks
SB Cheers: More Americans say they have no religion
Kamehameha Schools urges that Honolulu rail be at ground level
SB: Lawmakers would rob Oahu to fill treasury (Rail tax raid)
SB: Reveal Plaintiffs' names
Aiona supports giant telescope, within limits
Hawaii Tribune Herald finally covers Motta Trial
Abercrombie flies to Maui, speaks to 50
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Sunday, March 8, 2009 |
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March 8, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 7:26 AM :: 11994 Views
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Enviros vs Clean Energy: Wind, wave energy platforms proposed in Hawaii whale waters Star-Bulletin: 200 Rally For Civil Unions Jimmy Pflueger's Manslaughter Trial Delayed Until August 2009 Hawaii stabbing victim's husband says God prepared him Medicaid breakdown Molokai Bills Reach Senate Floor Maui Council pushes back on Tavares' war on small business Government, church, business ‘together in one spirit’ Lost cause: Borreca tries to teach Abercrombie how to be appealing
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Saturday, March 7, 2009 |
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March 7, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 7:46 AM :: 13193 Views
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Motta: "I got the judge in my pocket"
Abercrombie vs Hannemann 1986--future past
Aiona welcomes new candidates in race for Governor
Democrats, media, labor plan gay civil unions rallies on all islands
Aiona questioned on E Hawaii medical residency program
State of Pork: Earmark reform could challenge Hawaii institutions
Hawaiian Air CEO says demand 'stable'
Kaua‘i women celebrate Patsy Mink (spot the arrogance)
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Friday, March 6, 2009 |
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March 6, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 7:06 AM :: 12414 Views
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Abercrombie to enter Governor's race
Crisis? What Crisis: Hotel Occupancy back up to 75%
Hooser pushes for floor vote: Hawaii civil unions bill stalled amid procedural concerns
FBI probed judge in Pali trial (Mayor-to-be-Governor, why not a judge, too?)
Revised projections expected to shuffle budget (Dems fight for tax increase)
UH student arrested at campus demonstration (entire semester listening to Marxists, but not a minute listening to preachers)
Train Robbery: Senate panel approves raiding transit fund
Pork Cutlet: Stimulus will bring $43.8M to Hawaii for transit work
Hawaii County Housing dept. moving forward (unless sued)
Secret plaintiffs appeal Kamehameha lawsuit
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Thursday, March 5, 2009 |
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March 5, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 7:11 AM :: 11805 Views
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Brainwashing First Graders-Kalaheo School continues to teach 'sustainable' practices (not including inventory management)
34 Prior convictions: Shooter gets 6 to 30 years
Court rejects felon as Laborers Union leader
GM taro researchers could face prosecution if Hawaii bill passes
Final review panel gives West Maui hospital a go
Teacher's alleged killer has long police record
Maui to honor its fallen sons
Eye on Target: Opening crowds rush in (recession, what recession?)
Day late and dollar short? Hawaii Co Council approves projects to comply with stimulus terms
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009 |
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March 4, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 11:17 AM :: 8658 Views
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No witchcraft allowed: Complaints filed against pastor running Hawai`i homeless shelter
Election reform backers (9-11 troothers) cry foul
Hawai`i Legislature advances compromise bill to establish commission to consider limits on malpractice lawsuits
Accused Killer (tied to HI Co Mayor) Testifies In Pali Golf Course Killings
Gov Lingle to outline plan to close budget shortfall
Beloved teacher honored
Pork fight: Lawmakers target Mufi's rail money as tax revenues plummet
B2 stealth secrets: Judge denies accused Maui spy's motions to suppress evidence
Some state lawmakers try to stop Honolulu's landfill extension plan
Kaua`i electric seeks rate rise
Mamalahoa bypass trial use begins
Rumble on the Radio: Limbaugh vs Obama debate?
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Tuesday, March 3, 2009 |
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March 3, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 6:44 AM :: 7136 Views
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DOE: Brainwashing 4th graders for Obama
DOE: 3,800 illegal teachers discovered by audit
HSTA VEBA Trust firm files for bankruptcy
Price of Rail: Mayor's plan hikes property tax, uncorks flood of price hikes
Students owe money after UH financial aid over-payments
"General Assistance" Payments cut in half
Condo sales tumbled 50% in February
HMSA losses grow; Kaiser posts profit
Abolish the CON: AIHM-PUSSH join forces
Hawaii ranks number two in Porn
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Monday, March 2, 2009 |
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March 2, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 8:00 AM :: 10090 Views
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Japanese emperor to visit Pearl Harbor for first time since war
Abercrombie critical of Obama Iraq plan
Hawai`i effort cited in report urging states to improve probation, parole programs
University of Hawai`i sports losing their fan base
O`ahu: Council candidates emerge
Higher medical costs await state workers
Hilo High facing cuts
Taxpayer Advocates Take Unfair Taxes to Court
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Sunday, March 1, 2009 |
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March 1, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 8:37 AM :: 11816 Views
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Akaka Bill may have a shot at law
Isle lawmakers want piece of Internet sales
Mufi demands Legislature legalize Honolulu's illegal sewage
Socialist Delays defeat Kalapana volcano victims
Maui: After 3 years, end comes for 'exhausted' General Plan panel
Communist ILWU icon recalled for her passion
DLNR's renaissance plan draws positive feedback
SB: Mail-in election might stir isle voters from their apathy
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Saturday, February 28, 2009 |
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February 28, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 6:55 AM :: 8402 Views
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Kamehameha Schools trustees take 10% pay cut, reject raise
Pass privatization bill or "our hospitals will close"
HMSA's Actions Called 'Egregious' In Denying Procedure
Big Island public campaign finance may be delayed by Leg.
Kauai Council still not implementing control of building permits
Legislators urged not to tap tobacco funds
Woman injured when whale strikes vessel
What recession? Hundreds flock to Costco opening in Kapolei (run on $2000 Chanel bags)
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Friday, February 27, 2009 |
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February 27, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 8:20 PM :: 8620 Views
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'Hawaiians only' issue not raised at hearing by Supreme Court Star-Bulletin Editors finally figure out that OHA's ceded lands claim is toast Anti-Superferry filth reaches Nation Pflueger lawyers challenge dam case Where's Jeremy Harris? Hawaii tourism agency turns down Pro Bowl offer Rental car shortages frustrate visitors Proposed West Maui hospital clears hurdle Waimea bypass plans stall (wash, rinse, repeat...for 40 years) Kenoi: No property tax increase
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Thursday, February 26, 2009 |
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February 26, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 1:32 AM :: 10865 Views
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Trial of Billy Kenoi associate Malu Motta: threats against witnesses
Ceded Lands: Not even Ginsburg buys OHA's arguments
Final Kaua‘i Springs permit approved: Judge defeats OHA and Kauai Planning Commish
After the Porkulus, comes even more pork: 8,570 earmarks at a cost of $7.7 billion
Visitor arrivals fell 12.5% in January
Marshall's post to be filled by mail-in, walk-in ballot
HR: Pflueger suddenly healthy again...and interesting tidbits from the Civil Unions testimony
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009 |
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February 25, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 10:02 AM :: 6183 Views
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1,400 Testify on Gay Civil Unions: Senate Committee deadlocks 3-3
Oral Argument in "Ceded Lands" Case - Transcript And Summary
No need doctors: Legislators defer Medical Tort Reform
Island members of Congress praise Obama’s address, other Dems differ
VP Biden's family linked to $8B rogue financier Stanford
Filipino WW2 vets to get compensation for their service
ML&P cuts 100 jobs
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009 |
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February 24, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 8:33 AM :: 9344 Views
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Dueling rallies: Crowd estimate upped to 6-8,000 -- Gay Civil Unions supporters outnumbered 100-1
Gay Civil Unions: Democrats warned of electoral losses
OHA Fears the coming reckoning with the US Constitution: Hawaii House Passes Resolution Urging "Withdrawal" Of The "Ceded Lands" Case
DOE purchasing "fraudulent and illegal"
Lingle chats with 'gracious' president in D.C.
Oahu voters to tap Marshall replacement
Another Hookena Beach Assault
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Monday, February 23, 2009 |
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February 23, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 10:11 AM :: 9158 Views
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2,000 rally to oppose civil unions
OHA shows fear as US Constitution comes to bear
After doubling deficit: Obama pledges to cut deficit in half by raising your taxes
2% of budget for open space: Kenoi's plan draws opposition
Geologists test volcano as source for power
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Sunday, February 22, 2009 |
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February 22, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 8:32 PM :: 9093 Views
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Ceded Lands Case to Go before Supreme Court
Council member Barbara Marshall dies at 64
Hawaii Senate may pry civil unions bill from panel for vote
Honolulu hopes $1B will cover overruns in rail-transit costs
UH Could gain Mauna Kea oversight
Riviera redux? Ka'u site targeted for development again
Strangled by HGEA: Kona Hospital short $5M as Leg. considers options
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Saturday, February 21, 2009 |
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February 21, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 10:30 AM :: 9942 Views
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Fr. Damien to be canonized Oct. 11
More drug dealers with medical marijuana certs busted on Maui
Senate votes for restriction on ceded land sales--but does not ban
Robocalls nail Abercrombie: SB responds for Democrat
UH Athletics still losing money
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Friday, February 20, 2009 |
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February 20, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 10:39 AM :: 11826 Views
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Civil Unions: Unacceptable to those who demand them
Bill to seize Molokai Ranch stalls for now
2009 State of the City Address
Hawaiian Affairs Committee advances ban taro plant modification
Banks charge fees to jobless paid benefits via debit cards
Clinton questions utility of China rights debate
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Thursday, February 19, 2009 |
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February 19, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 8:55 PM :: 8530 Views
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Group opposes Legislative raid on cancer funds
Pork Dreams busted: Hawaii County 'Ineligible' for stimulus
Lingle and Hannemann Set to Meet with Obama
Civil Unions = Veto Bait?
SB: Go easy on murderers, reject 'Karen's law'
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009 |
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February 18, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 9:26 AM :: 7107 Views
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Cayetano points out Hirono is do-nothing
Inouye: More porkulus is planned
Legislature refusing to bow to OHA on 'ceded land' sales
Some plastics may be banned by Legislature
Treehuggers to cut trees: County may yet see plastic bag ban
Go! airline posts profit for 1st time, Mokulele to avoid seizure of planes
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009 |
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February 17, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 7:56 PM :: 7045 Views
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1994 election: More from Ben Cayetano's tell-all
Cayetano mulls over possible Democrat contenders for governor's race
AD-HD: Valley Isle Motors sued over alleged hiring discrimination
Legislature may kill Big Island public funded candidate scheme
Hirono 'saddened' Republicans wouldn't stimulate socialism
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Monday, February 16, 2009 |
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February 16, 2009 News Read
By Andrew Walden @ 8:24 PM :: 8097 Views
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Did Cayetano Book Chase Levinson from Bench???
Cayetano Book: Dirty side of state politics
Debate continues over GMOs
Maui: Couch donors under review
'Shelter in place' bill moves ahead
Maui Judge overturns jury sentence for Meth Dealer with assault rifle
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Sunday, February 15, 2009 |
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February 15, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 7:07 PM :: 4616 Views
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Legislature: Proposed marijuana laws could ease restrictions
Stryker memorial project raises funds
High subsidies may scuttle Oahu commuter ferry
Study backs H-power growth
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Saturday, February 14, 2009 |
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February 14, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 7:13 PM :: 6077 Views
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Trial of Billy Kenoi associate Malu Motta details illegal gambling
Maui: Proposed hospital gets go-ahead from review panel
Freeze: Legislature to keep big raise, refuses to touch HGEA
Pork Dreams: Hawaii to get $948M from stimulus (or is it $678M? or $2.2B?)
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Friday, February 13, 2009 |
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February 13, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 7:16 PM :: 4631 Views
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House votes tax-breaks, child adoption rights for gay couples Hawaii law (already) allows domestic partnerships for gay couples with rights such as f...
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Thursday, February 12, 2009 |
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February 12, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 7:22 PM :: 6716 Views
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A Hawaii without Democrats: Lincoln reached out to grieving Hawaiian king in 1864 (Lincoln's Civil war-era diplomacy with a Union ally. And he...
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009 |
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February 11, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 7:26 PM :: 7270 Views
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Hawaii gambling opponents urge Legislature to reject proposals Advertiser: Honolulu police, city prosecutors and members of the Hawaii Coalition Agai...
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009 |
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February 10, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 8:10 PM :: 7432 Views
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Hawaii pension fund lost $2.95B in 2008 The ERS pays out benefits to more than 35,000 retirees, survivors and beneficiaries. In addition there are a...
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Monday, February 9, 2009 |
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February 9, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 8:15 PM :: 6070 Views
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Rep Bertram (D-Kihei) backs drug dealer: Police Chief warns Bertram said problems with the law were illustrated in November with the arrests on Maui ...
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Sunday, February 8, 2009 |
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February 8, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 8:27 PM :: 6261 Views
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Schools failing under No Child may face staff dismissals, overhauls Superintendent Patricia Hamamoto wants the authority to replace the principals, m...
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Saturday, February 7, 2009 |
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February 7, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 8:31 PM :: 5492 Views
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Justice: Three-strikes law nets killer at least 30 years Lee imposed the 30-year minimum because Tunoa agreed to be sentenced as a habitual violent o...
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Friday, February 6, 2009 |
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February 6, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 8:34 PM :: 5555 Views
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Gay civil unions pass House Judiciary Ctte The bill won the support of the Hawaii Government Employees Association; UNITE HERE Local 5, the hotel wor...
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Thursday, February 5, 2009 |
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February 5, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 8:40 PM :: 4271 Views
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DoE could impose accountability for failure: HSTA fighting to defend incompetence Hawaii's public school teachers union is fighting a proposal to let...
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Wednesday, February 4, 2009 |
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February 4, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 8:59 PM :: 4984 Views
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Duke Aiona campaign fund tops Hannemann's pay-to-play rail donors Aiona has more than $760,000, say reports filed yesterday with the state Campaign S...
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009 |
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February 3, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 9:04 PM :: 4256 Views
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Kill the trees! Hawaii considers plastic shopping bag ban Senate Bill 584 will be heard at the state Capitol Thursday afternoon. “Plastic...
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Monday, February 2, 2009 |
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February 2, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 9:09 PM :: 7395 Views
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Star-Bulletin to Legislature on Ceded Lands: Back Down ... some state legislators are proposing to preempt the court ruling by banning such sal...
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Sunday, February 1, 2009 |
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February 1, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 9:11 PM :: 5247 Views
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Finally: List revealed of firms benefiting from Hawaii's Act 221 "An air of mystery surrounds several of the 83 companies on the Department of T...
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Saturday, January 31, 2009 |
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January 31, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 10:25 PM :: 6190 Views
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Iraq PM hails vote as 'victory' Up to 15 million Iraqis are eligible to cast votes. The elections are being held in 14 of the country's 18 pro...
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Friday, January 30, 2009 |
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January 30, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 10:37 PM :: 5242 Views
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"D" for DoE (again) The nonpartisan National Council on Teacher Quality is giving Hawaii a letter grade of D in its State Teacher Policy Ye...
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Thursday, January 29, 2009 |
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January 29, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 10:33 PM :: 5063 Views
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Visitor arrivals Drop 16.5 percent The state projects another double-digit decline in January tourism and a 1.9 percent drop in arrivals to 6.7 milli...
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Wednesday, January 28, 2009 |
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January 28, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 10:42 PM :: 7048 Views
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Bill for condemnation of Molokai Ranch Representative Mele Carroll introduced House Bill 1295 on Jan 26. The bill authorizing condemnation of ...
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009 |
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January 27, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 10:56 PM :: 6888 Views
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Stryker brigade is returning from Iraq In a satellite news conference yesterday, brigade leader Col. Todd McCaffrey told Pentagon reporters, "O...
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Monday, January 26, 2009 |
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January 26, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 11:27 PM :: 7242 Views
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Plan would buy airfare to send Hawaii homeless to Mainland State Rep. Rida Cabanilla, chairwoman of the Housing Committee, said she plans to ask for ...
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Sunday, January 25, 2009 |
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January 25, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 11:11 PM :: 7309 Views
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Felon found guilty in gun-and-drugs case WAILUKU - A felon with 18 prior convictions has been found guilty of gun and drug charges stemming from his ...
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Saturday, January 24, 2009 |
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January 24, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 11:07 PM :: 6043 Views
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32 of 51 House members back gay civil unions Same-sex couples who obtain a license could have their civil union performed by a judge, retired judge o...
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Friday, January 23, 2009 |
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January 23, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 11:06 PM :: 7206 Views
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Lingle may sign 'ceded lands' moratorium These vast areas of ceded lands span the Hawaiian Islands, and they include airport, resort, conserv...
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Thursday, January 22, 2009 |
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January 22, 2009
By Andrew Walden @ 11:36 PM :: 7804 Views
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SB: No whale strike occurred, Superferry says (Don't worry, this won't keep anti-Superferry activists from lying about it) Kaua`i Garden Isle covera...
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