Entries for June 2015

In a June 1, 2015 letter, WASC Vice President Barbara Gross Davis wrote that panel members were “extremely impressed” by Mānoa’s Interim Report and its progress....

...and this time the outgoing leadership admits it....

...directing the state’s utilities to generate 100 percent of their electricity sales from renewable energy resources by 2045....

Organization presents comprehensive policy platform to lower aviation taxes, promote airline competition and fix air travel infrastructure in coming FAA reauthorization....

...the 14th Amendment does not guarantee birthright citizenship to unincorporated territories....

Na'i Aupuni's five directors have close ties to Kana'iolowalu including Pauline Namuo, wife of Roll Commission Executive Director Clyde Namuo....

Tourism will see additional healthy gains on the Neighbor Islands for the next two years, before rising occupancy and costs begin to bring down growth rates, something that has already occurred on Oahu....

...Hawaii-specific EV and car sales data to provide a preliminary forecast of potential EV adoption in Hawaii....

...praise from the American School Counselor Association for their efforts to raise student achievement through comprehensive counseling services....

By adding a resort fee of $25 to a room rate of $125, the hotel brings in $150 per night but it can advertise a $125 room rate....

Now, appeals from both the TMT and ATST CDUPs are under review by the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court....

The federal government has been withholding about $70 million in grant money, but that will likely be released thanks to the board's vote, which will enable the exchange to continue doing outreach....

In order to further explore the possibility of Maui County running its own power utility....

...hiring and retaining qualified state government IT staff is a top priority, noting the challenge of an aging workforce and lack of millennials....

...I am awarding the title of “Biggest Loser” at the 2015 Legislature to families....

In Progressive World, there are at least four stages of legally becoming an adult....

Thursday, June 18, from noon until 1:30 at Restaurant Kenichi in Hilo....

...we’re all entitled to our own truth, which we can shape and color and carry around like a fashion accessory. Capital T Truth is, like, so 20th century....

...Hawaii continues to have high levels (93%) of household participation in giving cash, goods or time....

"With the release of the Roll, it will now be possible to answer concerns over the tens of thousands of names that have been placed on the list without the express permission of individuals."

...last year’s production and use of 14 billion gallons of corn ethanol resulted in 27 million tons more carbon emissions than if Americans had used straight gasoline in their vehicles....

A recent case to be heard by the Supreme Court may seem harmless on its face, but has much deeper ramifications for people of faith, and especially families....

...culture gone bad....

UH has all of twelve awards for its ten campuses and three thousand faculty....

Were you fooled?

Twenty of the 150 largest metros had a share of less than 25 percent of its new jobs since 2010 created in occupations that pay a living wage....

Today’s newspaper front page reports on an offshore wind energy proposal that brings back memories of a similar plan way back in 2008....

Caldwell announces plan to build Hale Mauliola temporary modular housing and provide services for homeless on Sand Island site....

Insurer finds scapegoat--will you be fooled?

RCUH’s broad purpose allows projects remotely associated with research or training to qualify for exemptions from state procurement and civil service laws....

...there are around 38,000 who have enrolled in coverage under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, but have yet to pay their bills....

...the Texas case may open up future Hawaii reapportionments to legal challenge if Hawaii persists in applying the same or similar standards....

WalletHub analyzed the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia across 20 key metrics....

...The duo has come to ask Kanahele and his group to perform a blessing at a new project's gate. This leads to wheeling and dealing, with Kanahele negotiating a land swap - and cell phone service - in exchange for performing the traditional ceremony....

Measure to protect Honolulu drinking water open to public comment....

Statement from UH President David Lassner and UH Hilo Chancellor Donald Straney....

Last week, the Hawaii Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Sierra Club v. Castle and Cooke Homes Hawaii, Inc....

Once the higher minimum wage bill is signed into law, with the exemption for unions, then organizing becomes a win-win for employers and unions....