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Drought extreme, Kauai bulldozes Native Hawaiian homes, state credit rating down, Fasi remembered, command center a white elephant, Big Island stores…

The rainy season here is falling so far short of normal this year that Hawaii is the only state with a National Weather Service assessment of "extreme drought" status. Several Native Hawaiian families had their dwellings bulldozed Thursday after county officials determined they were illegally erected on county park land along Wainiha Bay and Wainiha River. Tapping into reserves and special funds such as the state's hurricane relief or rainy-day funds to help balance the state budget could contribute to a lowering of Hawai'i's bond rating, Moody's Investors Services said. Moody's Investors Service lowered its outlook for $4.7 billion in Hawaii general-obligation bonds, saying the state is depleting budget reserves as a tourism slump reduces tax revenue. Friends and foes of Frank F. Fasi yesterday remembered Honolulu's longest-serving mayor as a savvy politician who fought for the little guy and got things done, often with little regard for conventional practices. Even as Mayor Hannemann pushes forward with rail transit today he's following in Frank Fasi's steps. Fasi was one of the first supporters of rail more than 40 years ago. A high-tech, state-of-the-art emergency mobile command unit that cost $700,000 has sat idle for 2 1/2 years after it arrived in Hawaii. State Rep. Joe Bertram III has declared bankruptcy for a second time, saying he is unable to cover medical expenses from an illness that hospitalized him last year. The Kenoi Administration wants to sell another Hamakua parcel of land. Target and Safeway were welcomed with a mixture of gratitude and relief Wednesday as representatives broke ground on the $60 million Makaala Center in Hilo. The Kaloko Housing Program took incremental steps forward Wednesday, but county officials seem confident the affordable housing project will be serving residents by early 2011. The Weekly asked each representative: How did you vote in the voice vote on Speaker Say’s motion to postpone House Bill 444? Here’s what they told us.

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5 Tips for Planning an Affordable Family Vacation

Are you about to to start planning your family’s summer holiday?  In the past, this was an exciting period.  However, the economy now has many Americans in a financial bind.  If you are one of those Americans, planning your family vacation may no longer be as fun.  In actuality, it is something you may dread.  [...]

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Affordable Walt Disney World Vacation – How to Plan A Vacation Package The Family Can Afford

People who have been making visits to Walt Disney World regularly, they are bound to have some valuable tips for others who are making their first trip to this fantasy land. If you were to ask your child where they want to go for the holidays, you will hear only Walt Disney World. This is [...]

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Affordable Disney Vacation – A Vacation For Kids Of All Ages

For people who have been visiting Walt Disney World almost regularly, they will have some valuable tips for others who are making their first trip to this fantasy land. If you were to ask your child where they want to go for the holidays, you will hear only one answer Walt Disney World. This is [...]

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Exotic And Affordable: Jamaica Vacation Packages

The island of Jamaica is rapidly becoming one of the hottest tourist destinations in the entire Caribbean.  With an atmosphere as vibrant as the reggae music for which the island is famous, Jamaica has everything a tropical island should have.  Endless white sand beaches, soaring misty blue mountains, jungles and rivers, miles and miles of [...]

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Hawaii Vacation Packages at Affordable Prices

Planning a Hawaii vacation? Honolulu International Airport on the Oahu Island is the common entry point to the Hawaii islands. It is well connected to all parts of the US and has most of the major domestic and quite a few international carriers flying to it. Oahu is well connected to the neighboring islands too.   All [...]

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5 Tips To Help You Find An Affordable Kauai Vacation Rental

Have you recently decided that you would like to take a trip to Kauai? If you have, you can rest assure knowing that you will have a great vacation. Kauai is a Hawaiian Island that is not only known for its beauty and its great vacation activities, but Kauai is also known for its beautiful [...]

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