Hawaii Government News Archives

“They figured, why not start our own airline”

Aloha Airlines said Sunday it will halt all passenger service in two days, signaling the end of an airline that has served Hawaii for more than 60 years.

Aloha, which filed for bankruptcy for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on March 20, was a casualty of fierce competition and rising fuel prices. The airline said it will stop taking reservations for flights after Monday.

'We simply ran out of time to find a qualified buyer or secure continued financing for our passenger business,' said Aloha President David Banmiller in a statement. 'We had no choice but to take this action.' Read more

The old barge perches forlornly on the reef, rusted to a hulk and assaulted by waves that send great plumes of froth up its prow. via San Jose Mercury News

The American Counseling Association and approximately 3,000 professional counselors will be in Honolulu this week. via Pacific Business News (Honolulu)

“I'm going to go to a small island in Hawaii, a really remote place, and drink the water right from the stream and then consume nothing else for 40 days. "I've always wanted to do it... I don't take it lightly. I know it's gonna be hard.”

Caption: Woody Harrelson and Werner Herzog. Los Angeles film premiere of 'The Grand' held at The Cinerama Dome at the Arclight Theatre - Arrivals. via ContactMusic.com

Gov. Linda Lingle said Hawaii is in better shape economically than many other states and should not "hunker down" when it comes to spending. via TheHawaiiChannel

The state House Committee on Agriculture has deferred a bill that would impose a 10-year moratorium on developing or growing genetically engineered taro in Hawai'i. The action came after a seven-hour hearing ... via The Honolulu Advertiser

“Fortunately at Hawaiian Airlines we have made many tough operating decisions in the past year and customers have responded positively.”

Aloha Airlines said today it has filed for voluntary bankruptcy protection. The carrier said its petition to federal bankruptcy court seeks permission to continue operating while it works out its financial ... via Honolulu Star-Bulletin

The Hawaii Legislature is considering a law that would require all new homes to be built with solar water heating systems. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer

What constitutes a public emergency? If you want an honest answer, you won't find it in Senate Bill 2828. via The Honolulu Advertiser

“In recent years, failing piers caused slips to be taken out of service”

HONOLULU -- The Department of Land and Natural Resources has announced the closure of B dock at Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor in preparation for replacement of the floating dock. via The Honolulu Advertiser

“A lot of the information we're getting seems to be inconsistent”

Hawaii's economic director admitted to Senate investigators Thursday he made mistakes in awarding a contract to a company that wasn't the highest-ranked bidder. via Fuelcellworks

“This points to a well-documented and much-commented-on 'gap' in financing for local companies requiring expansion capital”

The $11.6 billion state Employees' Retirement System is moving closer to setting up a venture capital program that could provide millions of dollars to promising local companies that need money for expansion. via The Honolulu Advertiser

"As early as next school year Hawai'i public school students may be subjected to locker searches and drug-sniffing dogs, as the Board of Education is expected to vote today to send the controversial proposal to ... via Flying Hamster

“They're less available to their children”

Hawaii has the lowest rate for 'serious psychological distress' among adults of any state, but island young people are ranked among the most prone to depression in the nation, according to a federal report. via The Associated Press

Kuilima Resort Co., which is the developer for land at Turtle Bay, has requested a time extension to submit additional information for an infrastructure permit that it is seeking, according to the city. via The Honolulu Advertiser

Lingle says McCain will cut taxes and make sure the nation's veterans are treated fairly after they complete their military service. via KPUA-AM Hilo

“Our neighbors change everyday. They don't coach volleyball. They don't go to church with us. They are not part of the community fabric.”

Hawaii's verdant volcanic peaks and crystalline waters have made tourism the state's biggest industry. via The Plain Dealer

Linda Lingle avowed it had no chance to be passed into law. The new proposal would double the amount of marijuana plants patients would be allowed to grow from seven to 14, with each plant allowed to produce up ... via The Maui Weekly