Food Donations Sought for Puna’s Funeral

Posting the following from facebook: Following food donations needed for Puna’s funeral.  Mahalo Nui Loa for your Kokua. Contributions and donations towards the mea ‘ai: All donations and contributions that are non-perishable can be dropped off at Kaimu by Feb. 26 so that we have an idea of what is needed. Other items can be [...]

Rep. Heather Giugni Takes Oath of Office – Appointed to Represent State House District 33

Newly appointed State Representative Heather Haunani Giugni was sworn in today during the House floor session.  Giugni was appointed by Governor Neil Abercrombie to fill the District 33 seat which covers Aiea, Halawa Valley, Halawa Heights, Aiea Heights, and Red Hill.  Former Representative Tom Okamura, who was previously appointed to the seat in January, stepped [...]

Hilo Harbor Security Screening for Cruise Ship Passengers to be Temporarily Relocated

The state Department of Transportation (DOT) will be relocating the Hilo Harbor security screening area for cruise ship passengers from inside the Pier 1 Shed to the outside walkway of the pier. Work on the $53,482 project is set to begin February 22 and is scheduled to be completed by March 13, 2012. Tents and [...]

Hawaii Department of the Attorney General Files Answers to Same-Sex Marriage Lawsuit

Attorney General David M. Louie announced today that Governor Neil Abercrombie and Director of the State Department of Health Loretta Fuddy, have filed separate answers, as the two defendants named in their official capacities, in the First Amended Complaint in Jackson v. Abercrombie, the United States District Court lawsuit which challenges Hawaii’s ban on same [...]

Hawai‘i Community Foundation Announces 2012 Island Innovation Fund Recipients

Five recipients are awarded $480,591 in grants – including a first time “People’s Choice Award” – to implement fresh ideas and create meaningful change in Hawai‘i The Hawai‘i Community Foundation announced the second round of grant recipients from its Island Innovation Fund, which was created to serve as a catalyst for innovation within the nonprofit [...]

Two Puna Residents Charged With Robbery in Connection with Pahoa Incident Monday

Two Puna residents have been charged with robbery in connection with an incident in Pāhoa on Monday afternoon (February 20) that sent the victim to the hospital. Puna patrol officers responded to a 2:45 p.m. call Monday and encountered a 32-year-old Pāhoa man, who reported that while he was standing outside a Pāhoa restaurant, a [...]

Hawaii Most Popular State in the Nation

According to Public Policy Polling, Hawaii is the most popular state: Americans generally have a favorable view of most states.  Only five are in negative territory, led by California (27% favorable and 44% unfavorable), Illinois (19-29), New Jersey (25-32), Mississippi (22-28), and Utah (24-27).  Only seven other states have net-positive ratings in the single digits, [...]

3.3 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes the Big Island Today

Magnitude 3.3 Date-Time Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 17:21:15 UTC Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 07:21:15 AM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 19.302°N, 155.785°W Depth 10.8 km (6.7 miles) Region ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII Distances 19 km (12 miles) SE (146°) from Honaunau-Napoopoo, HI 22 km (14 miles) N (355°) [...]

Census Bureau Releasing More Data for Arkansas, Hawaii, Iowa and Maryland

The U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau IS CURRENTLY CONDUCTING SURVEYS IN HAWAII.  The American Community Survey is just one of the studies that the Census does on an on going basis. Next week the Census Bureau will be releasing more information for Arkansas, Hawaii, Iowa and Maryland. What: Next week, the U.S. Census [...]

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