Mayor Kenoi Responds to Governor’s Plan to Take Counties’ Share of the TAT

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Damon

From the Mayors Office: Hawai‘i County Mayor Billy Kenoi released the following statement today in response to Governor Linda Lingle’s bid to balance the state budget by stripping the counties of their fair share of the Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT). “I would have hoped that as a former Maui mayor, Governor Lingle would understand that [...]

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UH President M.R.C. Greeenwood – “A Letter to the University of Hawaiʻi About Our Budget Challenges”

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Damon

Dec. 21, 2009 Dear Colleagues, As we complete our fall semester, I want to update you regarding our efforts to meet the major budget challenges we face to maintain our university system. We all know that the University of Hawai‘i provides critically needed opportunities for our citizens and contributes in so many ways to the [...]

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NeilPryde Race Against the Machine (AKA Hawaii Superferry)

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Damon

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When Japanese Culture Meets American Street Beats You Get “Taiko Stomp”

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Damon

I just noticed this video on Youtube that was uploaded today. It didn’t have much information about the video other then it was located at the Honolulu Academy of Arts.

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Firework Permits on Sale Saturday

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Damon

From the Mayors Office: The Hawaii Fire Department announced that fireworks permits will be issued beginning Saturday, December 26, at limited locations for the upcoming New Year’s celebration. The sites are: Parker Ranch Shopping Center Food Court TNT Fireworks Tent, Prince Kuhio Plaza, Makaala Street, Hilo Pinky’s 5/Eight, Papaikou Pacific Fireworks Hilo Shopping Center Pacific [...]

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