#Honouliuli
Hawaiʻi actor Kaipo Dudoit brings island charm to Disney’s live-action ‘Lilo & Stitch’
Several Hawaiʻi-born actors are hitting the big screen in the live-action “Lilo & Stitch” when it opens in theaters this Friday, May 23. Among them is Kaipo Dudoit of Oʻahu who plays the role of David Kawena.
Sen. Schatz’ bill to fund education of Japanese American internment becomes law
The new law will create a $10 million federal grant program to promote education of Japanese American internment.
Hawai‘i Generates $745 Million from 8 National Parks Sites Annually
In Hawaiʻi, 4,929,610 people visited eight national park sites annually, which generate $745,000,000 in revenue for the state per year.
Senate Passes Bill to Fund Hawaiʻi Land Projects
Sen. Brian Schatz voted today to pass public lands legislation that would allocate more federal funding to public land projects throughout Hawaiʻi. The package of bills provides permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which includes Schatz-authored legislation that makes Hawaiʻi eligible for drought management and water conservation grants for the first time […]
Governor Ige Returns from National Governors Meeting in Washington DC
“Visiting the White House and meeting with President Obama, not once but several times, was a highlight,” said Ige. “It was an honor and a privilege to be part of the Oval Office signing ceremony designating the Honouliuli Camp a National Historic Monument.”
Honouliuli Internment Camp Study Among Items in Proposed Bill
The U.S. House passed an Interior Appropriations bill that helps to secure $12.3 million for six Hawaii projects. Congresswoman Mazie Hirono lobbied for the inclusion of the projects that at aimed at enhancing wildlife habitat, combating invasive species, protection island waters, and preserving historical sites. Another highlight of the bill was the inclusion by Senator […]
