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Hawaii hula (c) 2011 All Hawaii News The 48th Merrie Monarch Festival kicked off in grand fashion Sunday. Tribune-Herald. NOAA crews have returned from a trip to the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands to survey damage from last month's tsunami. KHON2. Hawaii lawmakers are looking for creative ways to tax online shopping, either by requiring Internet sellers to hand over customer information to the government, or by enrolling in a multistate program in which websites voluntarily collect taxes. Associated Press. Governor Abercrombie signed eight more bills that were passed out of the 2011 legislature into law on Monday. Hawaii News Now. Six of seven bargaining units of the state's largest public-sector labor union yesterday ratified a new two-year contract that will mean a 5 percent pay cut, an increase in their health care premium payments and an increase in time off. Star-Advertiser. The state Senate Education Committee rejected two of Gov. Neil Abercrombie's nominees for the University of Hawaii Board of Regents yesterday, making it unlikely that the full Senate will confirm them. Star-Advertiser. Gov. Neil Abercrombie on Monday announced a plan to provide more help to the homeless in Hawaii. KITV4. With Maui County's economy showing signs of recovery, the administration of Mayor Alan Arakawa wants to provide more money to nonprofit agencies because they "provide a service to the community, often its neediest," said Sandy Baz, the administration's budget director. Maui News. Hawaii County real property valuations came in about 4 percent less than last year, good news for County Council members fearing losses as high as 10 percent. West Hawaii Today. A Civil Beat investigation of public financial disclosures shows the real estate values listed by 14 Hawaii lawmakers differed from public assessments. Civil Beat. City & County of Honolulu Details Rail Bond Financing. Hawaii Reporter. If you were waiting for crunch time to see how all the powerful talk at the Hawaii State Legislature would translate into the actual definition of the people’s business in 2011, and the balanced budget to pay for it, you’re in luck. Hawaii Independent. Hawaii County will honor permits already issued for DW Aina Lea's the Villages at Aina Lea, Planning Director Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd said Monday. West Hawaii Today. Northwynd Resort Properties Ltd., the owner of Makaha Resort & Golf Club, has sold the resort’s 18-hole golf course to Hawaiian Golf Properties LLC. Pacific Business News The county Redistricting Commission had barely gotten itself organized Monday before some members started questioning a new county code setting strict rules for its operation. West Hawaii Today. Residents of the Garden Island celebrated Earth Day this past Friday by working on projects, such as cleaning up beaches and planting trees around the island. Garden Island. Researchers on a recent trip to the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands helped rescue a Hawaiian monk seal found tangled in marine debris. Associated Press. On one of the holiest days of the year for Christians, Hilo's faithful flocked to see a "corpse" -- flower that is. Tribune-Herald.
Continue reading...7 Hawaii Car Rental Money Saving Ideas
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Once you’ve planned you’re flights to Hawaii, then you’ve got to figure the logistics of getting around. Each island has some public transportation, but for the most part, they’re not designed to help tourists get around. So, most likely, you’re going to need a rental car for part or all of your vacation. You won’t have to spend a fortune on car rental if you use these 7 tips to help you save money on your car rental. A car of tourists explores Maui's famous Road to Hana. 1. Determine if you need a rental car for your stay. At first glance, that may sound like a silly idea, but you may not need a rental car at all. There are a couple of Hawaii vacation scenarios I can think of that will allow you to skip renting a car altogether. For example, if you are staying in Waikiki Beach, you can get away with not renting a car at all. And, when you don’t rent a car, you don’t have to pay for parking and gas. These two posts will help you determine if you need a rental car on your Hawaii vacation: Do I need a rental car if I stay in Waikiki Beach? Will You Need A Rental Car in Hawaii? (From Oahu, Maui, Kauai to the Big Island – Where a Rental Car is a Must.) 2. Rent the smallest car to suit your needs. Not only will the car rental cost less, but you’ll also save money on gas, which is good for your wallet and the environment. We’ve rented convertibles and Jeeps in Hawaii and they were kind of fun, but in our experience, they were not really worth the extra money. In addition, we discovered that Jeeps and convertibles are more likely to carry some unwanted “passengers” in Hawaii . We’ve had just as much fun in the economy cars as the fancier cars. 3. Use self-parking and avoid using valet services. Valets can be a convenience, especially at your resort check-in, but depending on the number of times you use the service, fees and tips can add up. After one of our our rental car was damaged by the Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch and Crab valet service in Honolulu in 2007, we’ve vowed to avoid valets when possible. That valet service ended up costing us an additional $250 that we didn’t bargain for. 4. Bring your own GPS. A GPS navigation system can really be a stress-saver on your Hawaii vacation . (Andy and I are convinced that our GPS navigation system has saved our marriage. ) The rental car companies will charge you $9.95 or more per day plus tax. 5. Snag a discount. It’s not too difficult to find discounts if you know where to look. Here are some ideas for getting the lowest rental prices: Use the bidding sites like Priceline.com and Hotwire.com. I’ve had friends that have gotten outstanding deals that way — like less than $20/day. Check your memberships for rental car discounts. For example, my alumni association passes along a rental car discount code. If you are a Costco, Sams Club, or BJs Warehouse member, definitely check their rates. I’ve gotten some great deals over the years through those memberships. Sometimes they’ll even add an extra perk like one extra driver at no additional cost. Before I share this next idea, I want to disclose that this company advertises on GoVisitHawaii.com. I check rates with Discount Hawaii Car Rental . As I’ve mentioned before , I don’t know how they do it, but they always seem to come up with the lowest rates to suit my personal preference . 6. Keep your belongings and your rental car safe. Avoid getting some unwanted and unexpected car damage with these strategies: Beware of falling coconuts , e.g., don’t park under palm trees. Make sure you are aware of Hawaii’s forbidden roads before you drive into a potentially dangerous situation. Never, never, ever leave anything valuable in your car. See A Friendly Reminder: Plan Ahead & Protect Your Valuables 7. Don’t wait until the last minute to book your car. Depending on when you visit Hawaii, demand for rental cars can be high. How high? Well, sometimes rental cars are completely sold out. See my article: Planning a Trip to Hawaii? Book Your Rental Car Early! —— What other tips have you used to save money on your Hawaii vacation car rental? © 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 .
Continue reading...Hawaii gears up for legislative session, workers’ marijuana use up, Army tests fat wagons, ‘Sky is Falling’ message brings apology, tasers…
Monday, January 17, 2011
Photo (c) 2011 All Hawaii News AAA Hawaii has announced that 26 locations have been given AAA Four Diamond ratings for 2011. Pacific Business News. It's humpback whale season in Hawaii and volunteers are needed to county for annual migraters. Hawaii News Now. Big waves and snow on Big Island summits are in the forecast today as a mild storm front makes its way down the island chain and storms west of the island generated a high surf warning. Star-Advertiser. A big swell out of the west north west has brought dangerous surf to the islands. KITV4. Civil Defense’s ‘sky is falling’ message sent in error. Garden Island. Kauai county officials apologized for a major mistake in a weather warning. Hawaii News Now. Poll: 77% of Hawai‘i women are pro-choice. Garden Island. You don't need to be at the Capitol to feel the buzz. The House leadership may still be in flux and the continuing state budget crisis unresolved, but there's tangible excitement growing in advance of the big day: Wednesday is when the 2011 Hawaii Legislature session begins. Civil Beat . With the economy crawling toward recovery, state lawmakers open a new session of the state Legislature on Wednesday hopeful that the worst budget cuts are behind them but unsure about how to contain the red ink that lingers. Star-Advertiser. The nation's most politically lopsided Legislature convenes this week with majority Democrats aiming to pass same-sex civil unions, climb out of a financial hole and consider costly new programs. Associated Press. Legislators from West and South Maui said they would focus on infrastructure improvements for their districts, as well as measures addressing foreclosures, medical services and other issues in the lawmaking session beginning this week. Maui News. The state House and Senate agriculture committees are set to hold a joint hearing on various agricultural issues, including food safety and diversified agriculture. Associated Press. William Aila Jr. has been an environmentalist, a community activist and a native Hawaiian cultural practitioner. Star-Advertiser. Former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann says he won't challenge U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka in the 2012 Democratic primary. Associated Press. The State Health Department said Sunday night that the muddy water that was leaking from the Waimanalo Gulch Landfill stopped leaking as of Sunday morning. KHON2. The Honolulu Police Department was the first in the state to start using tasers six years ago. The Neighbor Islands followed suit purchasing hundreds of the electric stun guns. Now, lawsuits over their use are starting to surface. Hawaii Public Radio. The state has awarded a $99 million, three-year contract to Securitas Services for security guard work at state airports. Hawaii Reporter . Native Hawaiian practitioners have called for a stop to a State of Hawaii construction project in on Oahu’s leeward coast that began last month without the proper precautions to protect against disturbing burial sites. Hawaii Independent. More Hawaii workers who take drug tests are testing positive for marijuana. Associated Press. An Army Humvee at Fort Shafter Flats has started tooling around with a faint smell of french fries and tempura coming from its exhaust. Star-Advertiser. Ka'u residents concerned about police operations in the 700-square-mile district will have the chance to express their feelings during a Wednesday community meeting in Pahala. West Hawaii Today . More than four years after temblors shook the Big Island to its core, Paauilo residents on Saturday celebrated the reopening of their beloved community center. West Hawaii Today . A free, daylong block party at the University of Hawaii at Hilo attracted an estimated 1,000-plus students, area residents and even a few Kona folks. Tribune-Herald. During a Kaua‘i County Council public hearing Wednesday for a bill that would put an end to county furloughs, County Deputy Prosecutor Jake Delaplane said the measures to cut the budget have been dangerous and harmful. Garden Island.
Continue reading...Obama’s Hawaii vacation, Tea Party candidate wins Honolulu council race, gated communities lock out police, economy looking up, Maui man pleads guilty…
Thursday, December 30, 2010
There's some good economic news that eases the budget crunch facing state government. KITV4. The forecast for the state budget got a little better today but big gap still must be closed. KHON2. The state Council on Revenues yesterday raised its forecast for tax collections for the fiscal year that ends in June, which could considerably reduce a projected budget deficit over the next six months and ease an expected shortfall over the following two years. Star-Advertiser. The State Council on Revenues predicts an increase in tax revenues for the state in the current fiscal year. Hawaii News Now. Maui County welcomed 168,131 visitors in November and has had nearly 2 million in the first 11 months of 2010. Maui News . President Barack Obama is extending his Hawaii vacation by another day. Associated Press. President Barack Obama hit the town in Honolulu on Wednesday night for a leisurely dinner with friends and family at one of his favorite island restaurants. Associated Press. President Obama and his party caused quite a stir dining at Alan Wong's Restaurant Honolulu on South King Street this evening -- one of his favorite restaurants. Star-Advertiser. State Sen. Malama Solomon, appointed to office last week by Gov. Neil Abercrombie, is withdrawing as a plaintiff in a pending lawsuit against the state. Hawaii Reporter. A harsh assessment of Hawaii's contract with a mainland corrections company may be the catalyst needed to fix an overcrowded system. Civil Beat. State Auditor Marion Higa is blasting the state Department of Public Safety's management of a private prison contract. Associated Press. A series of decisions by the state Department of Taxation on computer services contracts is coming under scrutiny. Associated Press. Tom Berg, Oahu’s “Tea Party” candidate, won the Honolulu City Council seat left vacant when Honolulu City Council Chair Todd Apo resigned to accept a position with Disney’s Aulani Resort in Leeward Oahu. Hawaii Reporter. After an unsuccessful run for the state House, Republican legislative aide and tea party activist Tom Berg emerged victorious yesterday in the special election for City Council. Star-Advertiser . Tom Berg has won the special election for the District I seat on the Honolulu City Council. Hawaii News Now. At the home of West Oahu's newest City Council Member, Tom Berg, there was no large celebration.
Continue reading...Obama’s Hawaii vacation, Tea Party candidate wins Honolulu council race, gated communities lock out police, economy looking up, Maui man pleads guilty…
Thursday, December 30, 2010
There's some good economic news that eases the budget crunch facing state government. KITV4. The forecast for the state budget got a little better today but big gap still must be closed. KHON2. The state Council on Revenues yesterday raised its forecast for tax collections for the fiscal year that ends in June, which could considerably reduce a projected budget deficit over the next six months and ease an expected shortfall over the following two years. Star-Advertiser. The State Council on Revenues predicts an increase in tax revenues for the state in the current fiscal year. Hawaii News Now. Maui County welcomed 168,131 visitors in November and has had nearly 2 million in the first 11 months of 2010. Maui News . President Barack Obama is extending his Hawaii vacation by another day. Associated Press. President Barack Obama hit the town in Honolulu on Wednesday night for a leisurely dinner with friends and family at one of his favorite island restaurants. Associated Press. President Obama and his party caused quite a stir dining at Alan Wong's Restaurant Honolulu on South King Street this evening -- one of his favorite restaurants. Star-Advertiser. State Sen. Malama Solomon, appointed to office last week by Gov. Neil Abercrombie, is withdrawing as a plaintiff in a pending lawsuit against the state. Hawaii Reporter. A harsh assessment of Hawaii's contract with a mainland corrections company may be the catalyst needed to fix an overcrowded system. Civil Beat. State Auditor Marion Higa is blasting the state Department of Public Safety's management of a private prison contract. Associated Press. A series of decisions by the state Department of Taxation on computer services contracts is coming under scrutiny. Associated Press. Tom Berg, Oahu’s “Tea Party” candidate, won the Honolulu City Council seat left vacant when Honolulu City Council Chair Todd Apo resigned to accept a position with Disney’s Aulani Resort in Leeward Oahu. Hawaii Reporter. After an unsuccessful run for the state House, Republican legislative aide and tea party activist Tom Berg emerged victorious yesterday in the special election for City Council. Star-Advertiser . Tom Berg has won the special election for the District I seat on the Honolulu City Council. Hawaii News Now. At the home of West Oahu's newest City Council Member, Tom Berg, there was no large celebration.
Continue reading...Hawaii tourists returning, state Senate, county councils reorganize, Star-Advertiser ad rates skyrocket, military mulls depleted uranium problem, more…
Friday, November 5, 2010
(c) 2010 allhawaiinews The latest tourism numbers give state officials good reason to be optimistic. KHON2. Hawaii's tourism industry showed further signs of recovering from a two-year slump as visitors to the state spent 22.2 percent more than a year ago in September, pushing total expenditures in the month to $880.2 million. Star-Advertiser. Hawaii hotel occupancy fell below 70% last week, Hospitality Advisors LLC reported Friday, led by a noticeable drop on Maui. Hawaii News Now. Economist Leroy Laney said Thursday that he is standing by his projection that Hawaii's economy will experience sustained recovery next year. Associated Press For vacationers there's more to enjoy than just the sand and seashore at Waikiki Beach. So the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau will encourage tourists in 2011 to get out and explore Hawaii. Hawaii News Now. State Senate Democrats reorganized and chose a new leader late Thursday to replace Senate President Colleen Hanabusa who was elected to Congress. KITV4. State Sen. Shan Tsutsui of Maui will be the new Senate president and Sen. Donna Mercado Kim is the Senate vice president after Senate Democrats agreed on a reorganization plan last night. Star-Advertiser. Neil Abercrombie outlined his plans for transition from the Lingle administration, and weighed in on next steps for the Board of Education. KHON2. Governor-elect Neil Abercrombie is looking for a cabinet and top officials to join his administration. KITV4. Hawaii's next governor, Democrat Neil Abercrombie, is accepting applications to work in his administration. Associated Press. Gov.-elect Neil Abercrombie said yesterday he would not wait for an independent financial analysis to determine whether to sign the environmental impact statement on Honolulu's $5.5 billion rail project. Star-Advertiser. Hawaii's Akaka bill to bring self governance to native Hawaiians appears dead in its tracks with Republicans taking over control of the U.S. House in January. KITV4. Aside from spending more time with his family, Charles Djou says he has not given much thought to his immediate future, particularly to what lies ahead politically. Star-Advertiser. Mayor Billy Kenoi hopes to capitalize on the county's solid bond rating by borrowing $56 million more for capital improvement projects. West Hawaii Today. Those opposed to the appointed Board of Education amendment had momentum on their side in the final days of the election, but it was too little, too late. Civil Beat. A lot has been said over the past 30 years about the need for a centralized West Hawaii judiciary, but the courts are still scattered among three locations in the North and South Kona districts. West Hawaii Today. Since becoming Hawaii’s only daily statewide newspaper, the Honolulu Star Advertiser has raised advertising rates 762 percent for weekday classified ads and 1,373 percent for Sunday classifieds, according to documents posted on a state website. Hawaii Reporter. The former Kulani Correctional Facility has been transformed into a learning center for at-risk youth. Hawaii News Now. When Mayor-elect Alan Arakawa is sworn into office Jan. 3, dozens of new faces - and maybe a handful of old ones - will likely be in the former mayor's new Cabinet. Maui News. A new County Council majority emerging from Tuesday's election is likely to name Hamakua Councilman Dominic Yagong its chairman. West Hawaii Today. Voters' ouster of two County Council members will produce a new West Hawaii-based leadership and reduce Hilo's three lawmakers to minority status, Hilo Councilman Donald Ikeda is predicting. Tribune-Herald. More than half the seats on the Maui County Council will change hands in 2011, opening the door for councilors to reorganize and take a different approach on some of the county's biggest issues. Maui News. An immediate suspension of green coffee imports into Hawaii to prevent further damage by the coffee berry borer is being sought by the Kona Coffee Farmers Association. West Hawaii Today. Nobody should have been in Kalalau Valley except those people working on the rock-mitigation work and state resources-enforcement officers, but there is no guarantee some people did not elude enforcement officers and slip further up the valley. Garden Island. Technicians from the Honolulu Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts will be conducting conservation treatment to the bronze sculpture of King David Kalākaua located at King Kalākaua Park on Tuesday, November 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hawaii Independent. County Council takes action on confusing sign ordinance. Lahaina News. Plans to construct a Stryker Brigade training area at Schofield Barracks ran afoul of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) because the Army has no license to handle the toxic depleted uranium there. Honolulu Weekly. Commercial aquarium fish collecting is an industry that many West Hawai'i residents love to hate. Big Island Weekly.
Continue reading...Blue Hawaii defies national trends, unseats the GOP. All the day’s election news, all in one place
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
2010 Hawaii General Election Results. Civil Beat. Neil Abercrombie, who evolved from a fiery Vietnam War protester to a respected Democrat in Congress, was elected governor of Hawaii last night on a message of change after eight years of Republican rule at Washington Place. Star-Advertiser. Governor-elect Neil Abercrombie and his soon-to-be second-in-command, Brian Schatz, say they plan to tackle the economy and education first, once they take office. Hawaii News Now. Democrat Neil Abercrombie captured the office of Hawaii governor on Tuesday night, easily beating his Republican opponent, Hawaii Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona. KITV4. A broad spectrum of Hawaii voters lined up behind the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Neil Abercrombie. Associated Press. Hawaii Democrats swept their three congressional races yesterday and now prepare to return to a vastly different landscape in Washington. Star-Advertiser. Incumbent Daniel Inouye defeated four candidates in the race to represent Hawaii in the U.S. Senate. Hawaii News Now. Hanabusa won Hawaii’s 1st District seat on her second attempt, after a three-way special election in May split the Democratic vote, handing victory to Republican Charles J. Djou. CQ Politics . In the 1st Congressional District Race, Colleen Hanabusa beat out her Republican rival, incumbent Charles Djou. Hawaii News Now. Democrat Colleen Hanabusa defeated Republican U.S. Rep. Charles Djou in the race to represent urban Honolulu in the U.S. House. KITV4. Incumbent Mazie Hirono defeated John Willoughby in the race for U.S. Representative for the 2nd Congressional District. Hawaii News Now. Hawaii Republicans were poised last night to see a net gain of two seats in the state Legislature, picking up three seats in the House but losing one in the Senate Star-Advertiser. Voter turnout in the general election appeared to be at about the same low level as the last gubernatorial election four years ago. Star-Advertiser. Frustrated with Furlough Fridays and ready to try something different to help Hawaii's schools, voters gave up their right to select members of the Board of Education and handed that power back to the governor. Star-Advertiser. Hawaii voters have decided to appoint the state Board of Education's members instead of electing them as they have since 1966. Associated Press. The Honolulu City Council will have a new look in January when it convenes. KITV4. Oahu voters approved yesterday the creation of new city government agencies to oversee the $5.5 billion rail transit project and to coordinate public housing programs. Star-Advertiser. Former Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa has won his old office back. KHON2. Former mayor Alan Arakawa has unseated incumbent Mayor Charmaine Tavares. Maui News. Bernard Carvalho defeated sole challenger Diana LaBedz in the race for Kauai County Mayor. Hawaii News Now. With 16 of 17 precinct results tallied, all Kaua‘i County Charter amendment measures passed with the exception of one, County council terms. Garden Island. Democratic candidate Ronald Kouchi of Lihu‘e captured Kaua‘i County’s District 7 Senate seat early with 6,402 votes by 6 p.m. Tuesday when the first wave of results were reported. Garden Island. Outgoing County Councilman Kelly Greenwell walked into 3rd Circuit Court Monday expecting the judge to mete out a sentence of probation after striking a plea deal with the prosecutors. Instead, Greenwell was handed a jail term as the judge made clear the defendant's political standing should not defer just treatment. West Hawaii Today.
Continue reading...Hawaii Gov. Lingle takes ’serious’ look at 2012 Senate seat, feds ban campaign money limits, charter school enrollment up, more on food stamps,…
Friday, October 22, 2010
In a performance worthy of the excruciatingly slow decision-making process of former Mayor Mufi Hannemann, Gov. Linda Lingle is toying with a run for the U.S. Senate in 2012. Star-Advertiser.
Continue reading...No money for trafficked workers, poll shows Abercrombie, Aiona neck and neck, Honolulu ditches nonresident homeowner tax, congressional candidates…
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Drunken driving claimed the lives of at least 171 people on Big Island roads between 2000 and 2009, giving Hawaii Island the highest DUI fatality rate in the state, said North Hawaii Outcomes Project Director Dr. Sharon Vitousek. West Hawaii Today. Hawaii property owners who install solar power panels on their rooftops will get paid for their excess homegrown electricity. Associated Press. Paid not to fish. Honolulu Weekly. The Honolulu City Council voted today to repeal the non-resident homeowners class that was signed into law by former mayor Mufi Hannemann.
Continue reading...More qualify for food stamps, Molokai utilities too cheap, Hawaiian airlines Japan flights picking up, judge refuses to disqualify candidate, while…
Friday, September 24, 2010
A study of erosion hazards at city beach parks on Oahu found crumbling seawalls, disappearing beaches and parks facilities threatened with destruction. KITV. Kyo-Ya Hotels and Resorts -- the parent company of Sheraton and Starwood in Hawaii -- wants to spend 700 million dollars rebuilding portions of the Princess Kaiulani and Moana Surfrider hotels. KHON2. Enrollment dipped at the University of Hawaii's flagship Manoa campus this fall but increased at the nine other UH campuses, pushing overall fall enrollment to a record high of 60,231 students, for a 3.6 percent increase over last year's previous record. Star-Advertiser. l Hawaiian Airlines has received authorization from Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to operate new international service to Japan. Associated Press Castle & Cooke Homes won state approval yesterday for the bulk of its proposed Koa Ridge community, concluding a more than decade-long effort for the contentious project between Mililani and Waipio. Star-Advertiser. A developer wants to buy unused city park land from the city in Haleiwa and build a replica of the turn-of-the-century Haleiwa Hotel. KITV. They don't have a lot of money but nearly 200 people at a low-income housing complex in Liliha are facing a rent hike. Hawaii News Now. The Hawaii state government is being honored for supporting its employees who also serve in the National Guard and Reserve. Associated Press. Hawaii delegation splits over small business credit bill. Associated Press. The income limit for people qualifying for the state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will rise from 130 percent of the federal poverty level to 200 percent, the maximum allowable under federal guidelines. West Hawaii Today. The state Public Utilities Commission has approved an annual revenue increase of $548,682, or 126.5 percent, for Molokai Public Utilities Inc. Associated Press. A Big Island company that plans to put macadamia nut shells to good use is getting a federal boost. KHON2. It has been three years in the planning and now it is finally in place. The vertical axis wind turbine is close to being operational. KITV. Maui Land & Pineapple Co. will sell its Bay Course at Kapalua to TY Management Corp. for $23.6 million and lease it back to continue to operate the links until March 31. Maui News. The county Department of Water has more system-improvement projects happening now than all the other counties combined, said David Craddick, DOW manager and chief engineer. Garden Island. Republican gubernatorial candidate James "Duke" Aiona promised supporters Wednesday evening in Kailua-Kona that his administration, if elected Nov. 2, will not raise taxes for Hawaii residents. West Hawaii Today. Despite the efforts of conservative Christian groups to defeat candidates who support Hawaii civil unions, top opponents of House Bill 444 suffered losses in Saturday's primary. Civil Beat. A second-place finish in Saturday's primary election and demands from constituents have prompted Ka'u Councilman Guy Enriques to end his months-long media silence. Tribune-Herald. Two downtown voters are suing to disqualify David S.Y. Chang, the Republican candidate for the state House's 28th District, from the upcoming general election. Star-Advertiser. A Second Circuit Court judge threw out the challenge to Maui County Council Chairman Danny Mateo’s candidacy last week, saying he didn’t have authority to rule on the case. Molokai Dispatch.
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