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Finally, a biography about Maui-born, trailblazing legislator and Title IX champion Patsy T. Mink
The first biography of Maui-born, trailblazing legislator Patsy T. Mink – Fierce and Fearless – will be published by NYU Press on May 3.
A Return of Jazz to the MACC with the Aaron Goldberg Trio, Feb. 18
Hailed by DownBeat Magazine for his “quick-witted harmonic reflexes, fluid command of line and cut-to-the-chase sense of narrative logic,” Aaron Goldberg is considered one of jazz’s most compelling pianists. He has produced five trio albums and over 80 others as a co-leader and collaborator.
Bill Seeks to Honor Former President Obama with Historical Land Markers at Significant Hawai‘i Sites
A bill has been introduced seeking the placement of historical markers, honoring significant Hawai‘i sites in the life of former President Barack Obama.
Former President Obama Announces Asia-Pacific Leaders Program
Former President Barack Obama announced late Sunday that the Obama Foundation will formally launch an Asia-Pacific Leaders program in 2019…
Rep. Gabbard Visits Maui, Honors Vietnam Veterans
Rep. Gabbard met with organizers of the Kaʻehu Project, delivered the keynote at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Service and hosted a Congress On Your Corner
Obama’s Visit to Pearl Harbor “Testament to Reconciliation” with Japan
President Barack Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made joint remarks on Tuesday during a visit to the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor.
Maui Reflects on 15th Anniversary of 9/11
President Barack Obama delivered remarks today at the 9/11 Memorial Observance Ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA in remembrance of the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.
Puʻu Kukui Elementary Teacher Earns Presidential Award
Maui math teacher, Eliza Akana Yoshida is one of four teachers in Hawaiʻi who were recognized today with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Sen. Hirono Comments on State of Union Address
The president emphasized that quality education is a key part in the continued success of our country.
Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Meet with President Obama at National Summit
The Hawaiʻi lawmakers were in Washington, DC to participate in discussions on how the states can address issues including raising the minimum wage, paid family leave and sick days for workers, expanding pre-Kindergarten education, college affordability, and reforming licensing laws to allow more people to get jobs.
Chicago Selected as Home for Future Obama Library
The Barack Obama Foundation has selected Chicago’s South Side as the future home of the “Barack Obama Presidential Center.” The Foundation also intends to have a presence in Hawai‘i which was a finalist as potential partner institution.
Ige to Attend White House State Dinner in Honor of Japan Prime Minister
Governor David Ige and Mrs. Ige will represent the State of Hawaiʻi during a White House State Dinner honoring the Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in Washington, DC.
Hawaiʻi Proposes an Action-Oriented Obama Presidential Center
The University of Hawaiʻi today submitted a final written proposal to host the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Honolulu.
President Declares Disaster for Hawaii’s March Storm
The funding specifically covers emergency work and repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms, flooding, and landslides in Kauai County. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
Hawai’i Delegation Votes in Support of Compromise Bill, Default Averted
The U.S. Senate today voted 74 to 26 in favor of raising the debt ceiling, in an effort to meet the nation’s deadline to pay its bills on time. Under the compromise legislation, the nation’s borrowing cap is raised, and more than $2 trillion in budget cuts is in store over the next 10 years.
Akaka’s Decades of Service Praised, Successor Speculation Begins
The announcement quickly drew comment from colleagues who praised his service and speculation over who will succeed him.
Congressional bill honors 442nd Combat Team and WWII Nisei Veterans
President Barack Obama signed the Congressional Gold Medal for Japanese American Veterans Act into law yesterday, honoring 100th Infantry Battalion, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the Military Intelligence Service for their heroic service and sacrifice during World War II. “This well-deserved Congressional Gold Medal honors the Nisei veterans and demonstrates the greatness of our […]
Governor appoints McGregor as new Kahoolawe Commissioner
Longtime Protect Kahoolawe Ohana organizer and spokesperson, Davianna Pomaikai McGregor was appointed to serve on the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission. Governor Linda Lingle made the appointment, which is still subject to state Senate confirmation. McGregor, who is a professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, has participated as a consultant in numerous studies and […]
Inouye becomes second longest serving U.S. Senator
U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye was honored on the floor of the U.S. Senate yesterday as one of the longest serving senators in U.S. History. He passed former Senator Strom Thurmond to become the second longest serving Senator in the nation. Inouye took the oath of office in 1963, just a few years after Hawaii […]
National Reporter Teri Okita returns to Hawaii TV
National reporter and KGMB alum, Teri Okita returns to Hawaii as a reporter later this summer with Hawaii News Now. The longtime Hawaii resident left the islands 14 years ago and has been working for the past 10 as a correspondent for the CBS affiliate Newspath—first out of Washington, D.C. and then, Los Angeles. “I […]
