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LETTER: Responding to criticism of letter on Hawaii
On Oct. 26, I wrote a letter that seemed to put many people in a cultural tizzy .
Meeting sought to settle Hawaii teacher furloughs
Lt. Gov. James "Duke" Aiona is asking representatives of the parties involved in Hawaii's controversial teacher furlough program to meet with him immediately to work out a settlement.
Hawaii senators urging governor to use $35M in stimulus money to cover furloughs
State senators on a special legislative committee examining public teacher furloughs said they want to urge Gov.
Educators accused of unethical conduct
A group of parents with disabled children has filed a motion alleging unethical conduct on the part of state teachers and administrators.
$3M released for Hawaii hospital upgrades
Gov. Linda Lingle announced yesterday she has recently released more than $3 million for various improvements at state hospitals, including upgrades to X-ray systems, an emergency room renovation, electrical upgrades and other improvements.
Aiona: No need for special legislative session
Lt. Gov. James "Duke" Aiona says there is no need to call a special legislative session to reduce or eliminate controversial teacher furloughs in Hawaii.
Hawaii cuts payments to the temporarily disabled
Right when more people need welfare, they're getting less from Hawaii's government.
Public schools to spend $75 million on improvements
Linda Lingle has released $75 million to pay for a thousand or so capital improvement projects at public schools throughout Hawaii.
Judge finds state breached home lands obligations to Hawaiians
A circuit court judge has ruled that the state breached its fiduciary obligation to administer the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for the benefit of native Hawaiians between 1959 and 1988.
Trying to identify the "funniest people in Hawaii" is something like trying to identify the shortest munchkins in Munchkinland.
Hawaii Democrat attacks Lingle China trip
Linda Lingle is promoting Hawaii as a tourism destination during her two-week trip to China, but a Democratic leader says she should have stayed home.
Hawaii GOP wants teachers to renegotiate contract
The House and Senate Republican Caucus is urging the Hawaii State Teachers Association to rework its contract with the Department of Education.
Group pushing Hawaiians for census
In the 16th century, Big Island ruler Umi a Liloa made sure all native Hawaiians on the island were counted.
Aloha to flights from Beijing to Hawaii
THE first direct flight between the Chinese mainland and Hawaii in the United States is expected to open early next year.
Hawaii celebrates canonization of first saint
Hawaii feted the canonization of Saint Damien with a Mass and an interfaith celebration that underscored the 19th century priest's enduring popularity in the islands.
Hawaiian language finds Big Apple nest
On their fourth class session, Manuwai Peters' students had to do a 'show and tell' speech.
Hawaii Copes With Disruption From School Furloughs
Amid apprehension, anger, and confusion, "Furlough Fridays" have begun in Hawaii.
Study: Lowered Risk Of Diabetes With Change
A landmark study conducted by researchers in Hawaii offers hope to everyone with the risk of diabetes.
Pacific Business News (Honolulu)
Lingle leads Hawaii delegation to China
Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle will lead a delegation to China to promote clean-energy partnerships and economic development.
Governor Lingle heads to China to boost Hawaii's economy
Tourism, business and clean energy in Hawaii - those are three of the major economic platforms the Governor hopes to strengthen, by tapping into China's market.
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