Archive for March 2009

Hawaii stocks, Wall Street end down – Bizjournals.com

Mar 27th, 2009 | By | Category: Around The Islands
Hawaii stocks, Wall Street end down
Bizjournals.com, NC
Hawaii stocks were mostly down Friday as Wall Street ended down, but still made sharp gains for the week. • Hawaiian Electric Industries (NYSE: HE), parent company of American Savings Bank and Hawaiian Electric Co., down 1.4 percent to $13.94.



Humana, Hawaii Pacific Health sign agreement – Bizjournals.com

Mar 27th, 2009 | By | Category: Around The Islands
Humana, Hawaii Pacific Health sign agreement
Bizjournals.com, NC
Humana Inc.'s members in Hawaii now can receive medical care at Straub Clinic & Hospital and Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi, Hawaii, through a new agreement with Hawaii Pacific Health. The companies announced that under the terms of the



Humana, Hawaii Pacific Health sign agreement – Bizjournals.com

Mar 27th, 2009 | By | Category: Around The Islands
Humana, Hawaii Pacific Health sign agreement
Bizjournals.com, NC
Humana members now can receive medical care at Straub Clinic & Hospital and Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi through a new agreement with Hawaii Pacific Health. The companies announced Thursday that under the terms of the agreement,
Hawaii Pacific Health, Humana ink pact on contract that gives RTT News
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Tarnished Rainbow: Hawaii Kills Civil Unions Bill – San Francisco Chronicle

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

San Francisco Chronicle
Tarnished Rainbow: Hawaii Kills Civil Unions Bill
San Francisco Chronicle,  USA
Aloha only goes so far when it comes to same-sex couples in Hawaii, where the Democratic-controlled state Senate let a bill to recognize civil unions die in committee yesterday. But will it have an effect on rainbow travelers, who might consider an
Hawaii: Measure on Civil Unions Dies in Senate New York Times
Hawaii Senate fails to bring vote on civil unions The Associated Press
Hawaii Gay Civil Unions Rescue Effort Fails On Top Magazine
Hawaii Reporter - Honolulu Advertiser
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Hawaii: Measure on Civil Unions Dies in Senate – New York Times

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

Fresh News
Hawaii: Measure on Civil Unions Dies in Senate
New York Times, United States
By AP An effort to force a vote on same-sex civil unions failed in the Senate, essentially killing the bill. Only six senators supported the effort, short of the nine votes required for a full Senate vote. About 18 senators have indicated they support
Hawaii Senate fails to bring vote on civil unions The Associated Press
Civil Union Legislation Dies in the Hawaii State Senate Hawaii Reporter
Civil union loses vote in Hawaii Senate Honolulu Advertiser
KHNL-TV/KHBC/KOGG - Tips-Q GLBT News
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Enterprise to expand Hawaii airport service – Bizjournals.com

Mar 25th, 2009 | By | Category: Around The Islands
Enterprise to expand Hawaii airport service
Bizjournals.com, NC
Enterprise Rent-A-Car said Wednesday that it has received airport car rental concession rights on the islands of Hawaii and Kauai. Enterprise, which operates at the Honolulu and Maui airports, will expand its service to Hilo and Kona, and Lihue, Kauai,
Enterprise Rent-A-Car to Expand Hawaii Airport Service in June Business Wire (press release)
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Tourism marketers see ways to turn Hawaii industry around – Pacific Business News

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

KHON2
Tourism marketers see ways to turn Hawaii industry around
Pacific Business News, HI
Opportunities exist to help turn around the state’s top industry, said presenters at the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s spring marketing update this week. They include reductions in airline fuel surcharges, the potential of increased air seats from Asia
Strategies will target pro golf in Hawaii Bizjournals.com
More Korean, Chinese visitors expected in Hawaii Honolulu Advertiser
HTA working to ensure future PGA events in Hawaii Honolulu Star-Bulletin
KHON2 - KHON2
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Hawaii stocks down as Wall St. gives up gains – Bizjournals.com

Mar 24th, 2009 | By | Category: Around The Islands
Hawaii stocks down as Wall St. gives up gains
Bizjournals.com, NC
Hawaii stocks were mostly down Tuesday as Wall Street gave back some of its gains made the day before. • Hawaiian Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: HA), parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, down 2.8 percent to $3.05. • Hawaiian Electric Industries (NYSE: HE),



Strategies will target pro golf in Hawaii – Bizjournals.com

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

KHON2
Strategies will target pro golf in Hawaii
Bizjournals.com, NC
Stung by the recent loss of several professional golf tournaments, the Hawaii Tourism Authority wants a new strategy to attract future events. “All the old assumptions are out the door,” said Lloyd Unebasami, the HTA’s interim president and CEO.
HTA working to ensure future PGA events in Hawaii Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Questions Surrounding the Future of Professional Golf in Hawaii KHON2
HTA Chief Wants to Re-examine Tourism Measures in Hawaii KHON2
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Lingle names replacement to Hawaii tourism board – Bizjournals.com

Mar 23rd, 2009 | By | Category: Around The Islands
Lingle names replacement to Hawaii tourism board
Bizjournals.com, NC
Linda Lingle to the Hawaii Tourism Authority. If approved by the state Senate, Williams would replace John Toner, executive vice president of Ko Olina Resort, who resigned in October. Atlantis Adventures, formerly called Atlantis Submarines Hawaii,