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Families could pay more for child care

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:31:56 GMT

Starting the first of the year, 1,600 low- to moderate-income families may have to dig into their own pockets for more of their child care tab.
Source: The Honolulu Advertiser

'Gap' in HSTA talks remains

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:38:52 GMT

The Lingle administration and the Hawaii State Teachers Association will meet privately again today on teacher furloughs, following talks yesterday that were described as productive but fell short of closing the gap between the two sides. Gov.
Source: The Honolulu Advertiser

Lingle frees $36.9M for the first major terminal concourse expansion in 15 years

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:42:31 GMT

The state is moving forward on its first major concourse expansion in 15 years as it seeks to bolster tourism and position Honolulu Airport as a world-class destination. Gov.
Source: Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Hawaii vies for Chinese tourists

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:42:31 GMT

Hawaii is competing with California, Nevada — particularly Las Vegas — and other U.S. tourist destinations for a vast and largely untapped new market segment: Chinese travelers.
Source: Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Rail transit: Elevated train promises Honolulu a better future

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:53:23 GMT

Now that the federal government has allowed the Honolulu rail transit project to enter preliminary design, long-suffering Ewa-side residents know that construction will start in just months.
Source: Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Furloughs further blasted

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:44:18 GMT

A top federal education official is touring the isles and region to hear concerns about school reform A top aide to U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said Hawaii is the only state to furlough teachers and cut instructional days as a...
Source: Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Newswatch

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:54:42 GMT

The 2009 hurricane season blows quietly into history today with no tropical storms on the horizon. Meanwhile yesterday, strong gusts battered parts of Oahu, and sections of Maui were getting 2 inches of rain per hour.
Source: Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Beach ownership is still in question

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:54:42 GMT

An appeals court will decide who owns new natural land above a high-water mark The Intermediate Court of Appeals is scrutinizing a Hawaii law passed in 2003 that declares that new, naturally formed beach land above the high-water mark should belong to...
Source: Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Quoted in 'Auditor Calls For DBEDT Director's Firing'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:30:17 GMT

Linda Lingle said in HawaiiChannel.com:

The legislative auditors report of DBEDT offers erroneous findings and demonstrates a lack of understanding and appreciation of the critical role Hawaiis overseas offices in Beijing and Taipei play in the economic future of our state

Quoted in 'Hawaii Anticipates Tourism Boost From APEC'

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:33:42 GMT

Linda Lingle said in ABC News:

We appreciate President Obama selecting Hawaii for this important meeting and recognizing the significant role Hawaii plays as America's most diverse and strategically located state

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Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:14:00 GMT

Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko (C) attend a dinner in their honour with Hawaii's Governor Linda Lingle (R) in Honolulu, Hawaii on July 15, 2009.

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Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:14:00 GMT

Hawaii's Governor Linda Lingle (R) gestures as she chats to visiting Japanese Emperor Akihito (2nd L) and Empress Michiko (3rd L) during a private meeting in the Blue Room of the historic home of Queen Lili�uokalani in Honolulu, Hawaii on July 15, 2009.