Archive for June 2009

Sightseeing Helicopter Crashes In Hawaii Decrease Following FAA … – Science Daily (press release)

Jun 26th, 2009 | By | Category: Around The Islands
Sightseeing Helicopter Crashes In Hawaii Decrease Following FAA
Science Daily (press release)
Clouds obscuring mountain peaks and passes are particularly common in Hawaii. The Hawaii Helicopter Operators Association appealed the Rule on the basis
Study: Hawaii chopper rules cause deadlier crashesKPUA
Study, FAA disagree over minimum chopper altitudeFresno Bee

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Obama brings taste of Hawaii to White House – The Associated Press

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

FOXNews
Obama brings taste of Hawaii to White House
The Associated Press
I wish I could give you all trips to Hawaii," Obama said in his brief remarks. "But I figured since, given our budget crunch we can't do that,
Obama Hosts Luau For CongressNew York Daily News
Luau at the White HouseFOXNews
Robert Gibbs Gets TankedNew York Times
Honolulu Advertiser -Politico -New York Times
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Obama brings taste of Hawaii to White House – WEAR

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

Washington Post
Obama brings taste of Hawaii to White House
WEAR
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hawaii is seeing its profile raised in Washington now that a native son is living in the White House. And this evening, President Barack
Sasha Obama – and Dad – Sink Rahm EmanuelWashington Post
Robert Gibbs Gets TankedNew York Times
White House Luau Tonight; Presidential Couple ExcitedKGMB9
FOXNews -The Associated Press -Washington Post
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Obama brings taste of Hawaii to White House – The Associated Press

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

The Associated Press
Obama brings taste of Hawaii to White House
The Associated Press
Wong first met Obama several years ago, when the then-senator ate at one of his Hawaii restaurants. Wong said the president is showing his guests great
The White House Luau: President Obama 'Wants his Hawaii Grinds'World Hum
Luau at the White HouseFOXNews
Green & Glover: Obama luauWashington Times
Honolulu Star-Bulletin -KGMB9 -Hawaiimagazine.com
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Hawaii court sets July 2 hearing on state's worker furloughs – Honolulu Advertiser

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

Radio New Zealand International
Hawaii court sets July 2 hearing on state's worker furloughs
Honolulu Advertiser, HI
Lawyers for the Hawaii State Teachers Association and the United Public Workers had asked for an expedited hearing before July 1 on their motion for a restraining order that would block the furloughs, at least temporarily. Following a closed-door
Lingle signs budget for Hawaii state court system KPUA
Unions Look To Gain Public Support Against Furloughs KITV.com
Motion Filed To Stop Furloughs KHON2
Honolulu Star-Bulletin - KPUA
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Hawaii Beat – Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Jun 24th, 2009 | By | Category: Around The Islands
Hawaii Beat
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, HI
Also qualifying for the 64-player match play portion with Hawaii ties were Mari Chun (145), Kristina Merkle (145), Kimberly Kim (147) and Miki Ueoka (150). Failing to qualify were Cyd Okino (155), Reiko Fujii (156), Kalea Heu (169) and Shannon Abarra
Kono earns medalists honors at Women's Publinx by shooting second Newsday
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Hawaii's fabric of life: Vulnerability mixed with a little fatalism – Minneapolis Star Tribune

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

The Associated Press
Hawaii's fabric of life: Vulnerability mixed with a little fatalism
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN
By RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD, New York Times HONOLULU – Hawaii has long lived with the threat of being wiped out, whether by tsunami, volcano or invader. Now, the Obama administration says North Korea could launch a ballistic missile in the state's direction
North Korea Bans Shipping Off East Coast Voice of America
N. Korea threatens US; world anticipates missile The Associated Press
nkorea bans shipping off east coast amid tensions AFP
Channel News Asia - MiamiHerald.com
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A&B Properties Sells Hawaii Business Park – WELT ONLINE

Jun 23rd, 2009 | By | Category: Around The Islands
A&B Properties Sells Hawaii Business Park
WELT ONLINE, Germany
"We were able to achieve a favorable pricing for Hawaii Business Park, particularly in light of current market conditions,” said Norbert M. Buelsing, president of A&B Properties. "During our ownership, we increased the property's net rent by 92% and



Co-Chair Of Hawaii Green Party Dies – KITV.com

Jun 23rd, 2009 | By | Category: Around The Islands
Co-Chair Of Hawaii Green Party Dies
KITV.com, HI
HONOLULU — University of Hawaii at Manoa Political Science professor Ira Rohter passed away Monday after more than 40 years on the job. Rohter earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from Michigan State University in 1967 and joined UH Manoa in 1968,



One night free at Marriott hotels in Hawaii and abroad – Los Angeles Times

Jun 22nd, 2009 | By | Category: Around The Islands

Los Angeles Times
One night free at Marriott hotels in Hawaii and abroad
Los Angeles Times, CA
If you'll be booking with the chain soon on a trip to Hawaii, or to Asia, Europe, the Middle East or elsewhere overseas, read up on this deal alert. Deal: At participating city hotels running the offer, you get a third night free when you book a
Free Nights at Marriotts Worldwide this Summer Concierge
Marriott Announces Free Night Stay Promotion at 300 Marriott PR Newswire (press release)
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