Archive for February 2009

DBEDT expects Hawaii economy to worsen, turn around in 2010 – Bizjournals.com

Feb 28th, 2009 | By | Category: Around The Islands
DBEDT expects Hawaii economy to worsen, turn around in 2010
Bizjournals.com, NC
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is expecting Hawaii’s economy to slow more in 2009 than previously forecast, but a turnaround is expected in 2010. The department said in its latest quarterly economic report released Friday



Castle & Cooke Hawaii cuts staff – Bizjournals.com

Feb 27th, 2009 | By | Category: Around The Islands
Castle & Cooke Hawaii cuts staff
Bizjournals.com, NC
Castle & Cooke Hawaii has laid off 50 people at its Oahu and Lanai operations over the past six months, citing the slowdown in tourism and the real estate market. About 15 people of a staff of 120 at the company’s Oahu office in Mililani were laid off
Castle and Cooke Lays Off 50 Workers KGMB9
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Hawaii tourism agency turns down Pro Bowl offer – Honolulu Advertiser

Feb 27th, 2009 | By | Category: Around The Islands

FOXSports.com
Hawaii tourism agency turns down Pro Bowl offer
Honolulu Advertiser, HI
By Peter Boylan The Pro Bowl's future in Hawai'i remains uncertain after the Hawai'i Tourism Authority rejected the latest offer from the National Football League that would have brought the game back to Aloha Stadium in 2011 and 2012.
State Board Rejects Pro Bowl Return to Hawaii; Wants Another Chance KHON2
HTA seeks Pro Bowl TV, attendance guarantees Bizjournals.com
HTA scorned for not making Pro Bowl deal Honolulu Star-Bulletin
MSNBC - Yardbarker
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Hawaii rejects NFL's Pro Bowl proposal – The Associated Press

Feb 27th, 2009 | By | Category: Around The Islands

Yardbarker
Hawaii rejects NFL's Pro Bowl proposal
The Associated Press
HONOLULU (AP) — The Hawaii Tourism Authority board Thursday rejected the NFL's second proposal to return the Pro Bowl to the islands in 2011 and '12. The 10-member board, however, approved a motion to renegotiate with the NFL, if the league is willing.
Hawaii tourism agency turns down Pro Bowl offer Honolulu Advertiser
State Board Rejects Pro Bowl Return to Hawaii; Wants Another Chance KHON2
HTA scorned for not making Pro Bowl deal Honolulu Star-Bulletin
SportsBusiness Daily (subscription) - MSNBC
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Hawaii card-check bill clears Senate – Bizjournals.com

Feb 27th, 2009 | By | Category: Around The Islands

KHON2
Hawaii card-check bill clears Senate
Bizjournals.com, NC
The controversial union card-check measure, which would allow Hawaii labor unions to more easily organize workers by having them sign authorization cards, is gaining ground having cleared its initial committee hearings in the state Senate.
Hawaii same-sex civil unions delayed by tie vote Dallas Voice
Committee deadlocks on Hawaii same-sex unions bill The Associated Press
Hawaii Considers Civil Unions CitizenLink
Honolulu Advertiser - Queensland Pride
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Supreme Court Hears Ceded Lands Issue – MSNBC

Feb 26th, 2009 | By | Category: Around The Islands

Radio New Zealand International
Supreme Court Hears Ceded Lands Issue
MSNBC
The state is appealing a decision by the Hawaii Supreme Court banning the sales of land that once belonged to the Hawaiian monarchy. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs fought the appeal and urged Gov. Linda Lingle to withdraw the appeal.
Hawaii takes land dispute to Supreme Court The Associated Press
Oral Arguments on Hawaii's Ceded Lands Case Argued Before the US Hawaii Reporter
US Supreme Court to rule later this year on Hawaii land issue Radio New Zealand International
Legal News Line - KGMB9
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Committee deadlocks on Hawaii same-sex unions bill – The Associated Press

Feb 25th, 2009 | By | Category: Around The Islands

Boston Globe
Committee deadlocks on Hawaii same-sex unions bill
The Associated Press
That is allowed under a rarely used provision of the Hawaii Constitution if more than one-third of senators approve. At least 18 of the 25 senators have said they favor civil unions. The measure already has passed the Hawaii House, but with one vote
Hawaii committee deadlocked on civil union bill 365Gay.com
Hawaii Gay Civil Unions Bill Deadlocked In Committee On Top Magazine
HAWAII STATE SENATE COMMITTEE DEADLOCKS ON CIVIL UNIONS BILL; BUT Out In America
MSNBC - New York Times
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Hawaii Biotech ends 1st West Nile test – Bizjournals.com

Feb 25th, 2009 | By | Category: Around The Islands

Earthtimes (press release)
Hawaii Biotech ends 1st West Nile test
Bizjournals.com, NC
Hawaii Biotech Inc. said on Wednesday it had achieved successful results from clinical trials for its West Nile virus vaccine. The six-month human trial concludes the first of three phases to prove the safety and efficacy of the Aiea firm’s proprietary
Hawaii Biotech Reports Phase 1 Results for West Nile Virus Vaccine Earthtimes (press release)
Hawaii Biotech: Phase I West Nile vax trial a success FierceBiotech
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Hawaii takes land dispute to Supreme Court – The Associated Press

Feb 25th, 2009 | By | Category: Around The Islands

KHON2
Hawaii takes land dispute to Supreme Court
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US Supreme Court is to hear arguments that will determine whether the state of Hawaii has to reach a political settlement with native Hawaiians before it can sell or transfer up to 1.2 million acres of valuable property.
Summary Box: Supreme Court focuses on Hawaii lands MSNBC
Hawaii vs. Office of Hawaiian Affairs World Hum
Hawaii House of Representatives calls on Governor to withdraw appeal Radio New Zealand International
Honolulu Star-Bulletin - The Associated Press
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Protesters Oppose Hawaii Civil Unions Bill – MSNBC

Feb 24th, 2009 | By | Category: Around The Islands

Duluth News Tribune
Protesters Oppose Hawaii Civil Unions Bill
MSNBC
"We had 10 buses that left our church this morning." The Hawaii Family Forum and churches across the state also are buying newspaper ads and radio spots. And they'll be closely watching when the Senate Judiciary Committee meets on Tuesday.
Hawaii Debates Same-Sex Unions New York Times
Hawaii Senate committee voting today on same-sex civil unions Honolulu Advertiser
Hawaii is latest civil unions battleground The Associated Press
Catholic News Agency - On Top Magazine
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