#Senator Daniel Inouye

Future USS Daniel Inouye to Stop on Maui Before Arrival at Homeport

The future USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) is scheduled to arrive at its new homeport, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 following a two-day voyage around the Hawaiian Islands.

Maui Democrats Host Event in Honor of Inouye

The Maui County Committee of the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi will honor the late US Senator Daniel K. Inouye during a special event planned for Saturday, Sept. 21 in Kīhei.

Maui Part of $12M UH Workforce Development Grant

UH will receive a $12,665,892 to fund workforce development programs, technical training, and job placement programs on Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii.

Hawaii to Receive $366M for Military Construction

The Senate Committee on Appropriations today approved $366,099,000 for military construction projects in Hawaii.

Bill Protects US Fishermen from “Pirate” Operations

Senator Daniel K. Inouye introduced legislation yesterday that would bar ships engaged in pirate fishing operations from entering US ports and offloading their catch.

42 elderly Maui residents get home modifications under $670,613 federal grant

Rennovations are now complete on 42 Maui homes under a $670,613 federal grant for low-income, frail and elderly residents.  The Senior Home Accessibility and Retrofit Program (SHARP) is aimed at promoting safety and accessiblity with the goal of allowing participants to remain in their homes where they will be able to continue to live independently.  […]

Inouye succeeds Byrd as third in line for presidential succession

The passing of U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd means the President pro-tempore post goes to U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii instead.  That means Inouye is thrid in line behind for presidential succession behind Vice President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Byrd of West Virginia, was the longest serving member of […]

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 […]

Maui Matsuri celebrates Japanese culture May 15

The 10th Annual Maui Matsuri, scheduled for May 14-15, honors Japanese cultural traditions with its annual theme of “Kodomo No Tame Ni (for the sake of the children).” The festival features art, entertainment, contests, crafts and food. Schedule of events: Friday, May 14, 6:30 p.m.:  A free Family Movie Night featuring “Only the Brave,” directed […]

HC&S Makes Renewable Energy Plans

(Posted by Wendy Osher) Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Company will announce plans this week related to renewable energy.  The plans involve investments at HC&S concerning Federal Energy Initiatives.  In attendance will be U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye, as well as officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the University of Hawaii, College of Tropical Agriculture. […]

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 […]