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Eoff: ‘It represents a willingness on the part of all stakeholders to share in the stewardship of this very special place’

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie today signed seven bills related to agriculture, a central component of the state’s economic and environmental sustainability. “Part of Hawaii’s history and way of life, our agriculture industry keeps money in the local economy and supports thriving rural communities,” Gov. Abercrombie said. “These bills are important to combat harmful pests […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Waimea Elementary School Thrift Shop is bursting at the seams with generous community donations so will hold a “Dollar-Or-Less Container Clearance Sale” from 8 a.m. to noon, Sat., June 29, 2013. All items have been carefully sorted to be sure they are new or in gently used condition – no spots, no missing […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Each year, approximately one to four sperm whale carcasses drift ashore in Hawaii, particularly in May and August. The state Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) are asking boaters to notify authorities immediately if they see a dead whale […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Queen’s Health Systems, corporate parent of The Queen’s Medical Center, announced it has officially entered into an agreement with North Hawaii Community Hospital. This agreement will allow Queen’s to explore the possibility of a formal affiliation with NHCH, as well as conduct in-depth due diligence into physical and regulatory requirements on next […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Patient advocates celebrated the signing of two bills to improve Hawaii’s 13-year-old medical marijuana program – the first updates to pass the legislature since the program began. Approved Tuesday were measures to move program oversight away from the Department of Public Safety Narcotics Enforcement Division (NED) and to the Department of Health (DOH), […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie has enacted six bills relating to issues that range from regulation of Professional Employer Organizations to the Hawaii State Fire Code. The governor released the following statements regarding these measures passed by the 2013 Hawaii State Legislature: Regarding HB144 (Relating to Professional Employer Organizations): “A result of collaboration involving the […]

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During the week of June 17, 2013, through June 23, 2013, HawaiÊ»i Island police arrested 11 motorists for drunk driving. Two of the drivers were involved in traffic crashes. One was under the age of 21. So far this year, there have been 605 DUI arrests compared with 673 during the same period last year, […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement condemning the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act, a key provision enabling the Department of Justice to protect minority voters: “The Voting Rights Act has been critical to ensuring every American […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems (PISCES) has signed a fully reimbursable Space Act Agreement with NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC). Under the Space Act Agreement, KSC will provide technical support to PISCES in the development of advanced-human robotic systems and other technologies required for space exploration beyond low Earth orbit when […]

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West Hawaii athletes earn 16 gold, six silver, four bronze, and four fourth-place medals at Summer Games

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie has announced the release of more than $134.7 million for capital improvement projects (CIPs), identified by members of the state Legislature, that will improve Hawaii’s public school facilities while enhancing economic conditions. “These priority projects will address many needed repairs and upgrades at our public schools to create environments in […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii County Council member Greggor Ilagan says he voted to support the Mass Transit system with the goal of further development of bus routes in Pahoa. Ilagan was among seven members of the council who approved the bus fare increase discussed in Bill 86. “I can’t ignore the needs of this community. That […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed into law Friday, June 21, 2013, two bills that increase the sustainability of hospitals and nursing facilities in Hawaii. House Bill 879 enacted as Act 141, relating to the Hospital Sustainability Program, and House Bill 880 enacted as Act 142, relating to the Nursing Facility Sustainability Program, will leverage […]

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