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Continue reading...Green light for Honolulu rail, state overpays employees $1.5M, Abercrombie answers civil unions legal challenge, Legislature considers gambling,…
7. February 2012
Honolulu rail transit artist’s depiction courtesy image The federal government has granted a key approval that will allow Honolulu to immediately begin up to $184.7 million in construction and other activities on the city’s rail project, including erecting the first sections of raised guideway from East Kapolei to Pearl Highlands. Star-Advertiser. Honolulu on Monday got a key green light from the Federal Transit Administration and could start to spend $185 million of local tax dollars on heavy construction for the rail project within weeks. Civil Beat. Former Gov. Linda Lingle trails Hawaii’s incumbent senators when it comes to local individual contributions but is in the middle of the pack, just under Democratic Sen. Daniel Akaka, when it comes to overall contributions, including political action committees. Civil Beat. The Abercrombie administration is preparing a response to a federal lawsuit challenging the state’s civil unions law as unconstitutional because it does not allow same-sex couples to marry, searching for a line that balances both the law and politics. Star-Advertiser. Some Hawaii lawmakers want to give the governor more power in appointing members to the University of Hawaii’s Board of Regents, picking up a political debate started last year after the Senate rejected two of his nominees. Civil Beat. The state has overpaid its employees more than $1.5 million, with hundreds of thousands more in state tax dollars written off as noncollectable and other incorrect pay amounts recovered months or years later from employees who were accidentally paid too much. Hawaii News Now. A bill moving through the state Legislature will take out what many consider the more onerous sections of the state building code and give counties more flexibility in defining their own codes. West Hawaii Today. A parent’s failure to report the death or disappearance of a child would become a felony under a bill before the state Legislature. Associated Press. Several Molokai residents and University of Hawaii students assembled a stone platform with a wooden statue known as a “ki`i” on the grounds of the state Capitol today to bring attention to legislative bills that would require the labeling of genetically modified food in Hawaii stores. Star-Advertiser. A small group of advocates from Molokai flew over to Oahu today to clean, sand and oil a Haloa Ki’i. Maui Now. Some farmers say Hawaii’s farmers markets are too restrictive and they want state lawmakers to change the rules. Hawaii Public Radio. Almost 30 gambling bills are still up for consideration by state legislators, ranging from stand alone casinos, lotteries, and internet gambling. lawmakers are floating the ideas to raise much needed revenues for the state. A professor who has studied the effects of gambling across the country says it’s a big mistake. KHON2. Last year was a big year for Hawaii’s cruise ship industry, with 124,456 cruise ship visitors coming to the Islands and spending a collective $34 million. Pacific Business News. Gov. Neil Abercrombie and two Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees urged lawmakers Monday to approve a $200 million real estate deal that would settle the department’s longstanding ceded lands claims with the state. Associated Press. A proposal to transfer about 25 acres in Kakaako worth $200 million to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to settle long-standing ceded lands claims does not do enough to empower the Native Hawaiian people, a key senator contends. Star-Advertiser. Governor Neil Abercrombie made a personal appeal to legislators this morning to pass his administration’s proposal for a land transfer to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs that would permanently resolve a decades-long dispute over ceded lands. Hawaii Reporter. The Advisory Council to the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is recommending that the sanctuary consider expanding its focus from humpback whales and their habitat to the ecosystem as a whole. Maui Now. The University of Hawaii is demanding the operator of a pornographic web site stop using the school’s name or face legal action. Hawaii News Now. State roundup for Feb. 7. Associated Press. Oahu The Kapiolani Park Preservation Society said it does not support a Honolulu City Council bill that would double parking meter rates at public parks that include Kapiolani and Aala. KITV4. Honolulu city workers have cleared a sofa, a bicycle and other personal items from the Occupy Honolulu camp at Thomas Square. Associated Press. Casting for a new ABC pilot series “Last Resort” will be held on Hawaii. KITV4. Hawaii A mainland company is a step away from securing a 30-year lease to test ocean thermal energy conversion in West Hawaii. West Hawaii Today. The increasing popularity of solar panels will mean higher electricity bills for the majority of Big Island residents who still rely on Hawaiian Electric Light Company for most of their power. Tribune-Herald. Maui An anonymous donation totaling $100,000 from a local foundation was issued to the Maui Oral Health Center for the acquisition of new dental chairs at the decade-old facility. Maui Now. Kauai Kaua‘i County will fund an additional nine local tourism initiatives this year in addition to the 20 the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority will support, county officials said Monday. Garden Island. A new 500,000-gallon county Department of Water tank will expand water service to users in the Lawa‘i and Oma‘o communities of Kaua‘i, Daryl Kaneshiro, the Department of Water Board chair, said Monday at a dedication of the new equipment. Garden Island. Molokai The owner of a controversial excursion yacht to Molokai said he intends to keep bringing passengers to the island despite protests but also plans to implement conditions that he finds acceptable from an ongoing community study. Maui News.
Continue reading...Off the Road to Hana at Keanae Peninsula
7. February 2012
A short drive to Keanae Peninsula is definitely worth the diversion off the Road to Hana . The paved drive down to this peninsula leads you to the ocean’s edge for amazing views of the Hana coast. You’ll find the turn to Keanae Peninsula on the ocean ( makai ) side of the Road to Hana between mile markers 16 and 17. (It’s closest to mile marker). The turn is at a the bend of a hair pin curve, so drive slowly so you don’t miss the turn. View Larger Map I’ve been to Keanae Peninsula in both morning and afternoon sun. I think it’s particularly beautiful during afternoon sun, but stop when ever you can – especially if the weather is sunny. I’d also like to note that there’s a banana bread stand, Aunty Sandy’s , in Keanae that’s known for serving some of the best banana bread on the island. I wish I could speak from experience about how good it tastes, however it’s always been closed when I’ve been there. I guess I’ll have to keep returning in the hopes that the banana bread stand is open. Have you been to Keanae Peninsula? How was your experience. © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
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6. February 2012
Maui, Hawaii Travel Deals – Makena Beach Makena Beach & Golf Resort 3 Nights From $1177 pp,do Promo Code:PLWS This Maui Vacation Package includes roundtrip air from BDL, 3 nights at the Makena Beach & Golf Resort in a Partial Ocean View, daily buffet breakfast for two, FREE parking, $50 resort credit, resort fee waived and children stay FREE. Valid for travel 3/12/12-5/7/12. Call for pricing from your home airport. Call 1.800.330.8820 or click here to have a Hawaii Travel Specialist contact you about this Makena Beach Vacation . TravelWizard.com: Specialists in the Art of Travel: Call 1-800-330-8820
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6. February 2012
Maui, Hawaii Travel Deals – Makena Beach Makena Beach & Golf Resort 3 Nights From $1177 pp,do Promo Code:PLWS This Maui Vacation Package includes roundtrip air from BDL, 3 nights at the Makena Beach & Golf Resort in a Partial Ocean View, daily buffet breakfast for two, FREE parking, $50 resort credit, resort fee waived and children stay FREE. Valid for travel 3/12/12-5/7/12. Call for pricing from your home airport. Call 1.800.330.8820 or click here to have a Hawaii Travel Specialist contact you about this Makena Beach Vacation . TravelWizard.com: Specialists in the Art of Travel: Call 1-800-330-8820
Continue reading...Ceded lands deal coming before Legislature, Hawaii schools get a ‘D’ in science, Marine hazing trial starts today, Hilo resort hotels need work, Maui…
6. February 2012
Hawaii Rep. Mele Carroll at 2008 Capitol rally (c) 2012 All Hawaii News
Continue reading...Hawaii lawmakers may criminalize pet owners who give away their kittens or puppies — Commentary
5. February 2012
Cute kittens, courtesy photo by Adriano If pets are outlawed, only outlaws will have pets. This take on a bill now up on the Hawaii Legislature is admittedly extreme, but not that far off the mark considering SB2504 makes it a misdemeanor to sell or give away your dogs, cats, puppies or kittens without first having them spayed or neutered and microchips implanted in them. Big Brother has arrived, at least for your pets. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Clayton Hee , D-Kahuku, La’ie, Ka’a'awa, Kane’ohe, is up for consideration at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, by the Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee and Economic Development and Technology Committee. Hee undoubtedly has good intentions. Feral cats are a huge problem in Hawaii, where, with few natural predators, they breed large colonies and threaten native songbirds. But taking away even more rights from the citizenry is probably not the way to go. What next? Microchipping our children? Golden retriever puppy, courtesy Daisy Parker “Importation of dogs to the Hawaiian Islands is limited and strictly regulated. If all cats and dogs sold or given away must be sterilized, it calls into question where citizens of Hawaii will obtain future generations of pets,” warns the American Kennel Club in a public appeal for opposition to the bill. Lucky we live in Hawaii, where lawmakers steadily add laws to the books but no one actually enforces them. Otherwise, life in the “People’s Republic” would be even more onerous than it already is. But what do you think a pet owner with an unplanned litter is going to do with all the babies? Start with $20 to microchip each kitten, add another $50 to sterilize it, and for a litter of six, you are talking serious kala. Chances are, those pets are only going to be added to the feral colonies when the owner dumps them in the nearest forest instead of palming a few off on friends and neighbors. This only perpetuates the very problem the bill is trying to fix. And these animals are in for a worse life, not a better one. How much better if all this effort and angst would go toward voluntary and free spaying and neutering programs and funding for the Department of Land and Natural Resources to trap and euthanize the feral cats on public land. Ironically, just when they’re needed most, spaying and neutering assistance programs have been discontinued by the Hawaiian Humane Society, because the City and County of Honolulu cut the funding. You, the public, have to take personal responsibility if you don’t want Big Brother to step in. Don’t feed feral animals. It only causes them to breed more of them. Keep your pet inside or confined unless you’re out with him. Spay or neuter your pet. Keep looking for programs to help reduce the cost. Lobby your state and local government to put more money into prevention and education, and quit trying to dictate every aspect of our lives.
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3. February 2012
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Continue reading...Hawaii attorney general wants unlimited gifts, Legislature limiting medical marijuana, Kauai police officer complaint spurs chief’s leave, Hawaii…
3. February 2012
Honolulu shoppers (c) 2012 All Hawaii News Hawaii consumers are slightly more confident about the future now than they were six months ago. Pacific Business News. State House Vice Speaker Joey Manahan said Thursday that he will run for Honolulu City Council. Star-Advertiser. State Rep. Tom Okamura, who was appointed by Gov. Neil Abercrombie in January to fill a state House vacancy in Aiea, has resigned for health reasons. Star-Advertiser. The Abercrombie administration is proposing changes to the state ethics code that would allow state officials, including legislators, to accept unlimited numbers of invitations to charitable fundraising events, even if the purpose of the gifts is to influence
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2. February 2012
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