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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 […]
Proposal to reduce mail delivery raises concerns in Hawaii
U.S. Senators Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) and Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) joined colleagues today in urging the Postal Regulatory Commission to hold field hearings in Hawaii and Alaska on a Postal Service proposal to reduce mail delivery to five days a week. Concerns raised include effects on timely delivery of medication, food, water and other necessities. The […]
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. […]
Maui Memorial Gets Federal Funds for Simulation Training Lab
Maui Memorial Medical Center (MMMC) is the recipient of a $188,100 Federal Grant from the Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) for the development of a simulation and robotics laboratory. The grant was facilitated through Sen. Daniel Inouye’s office and will allow MMMC to develop a simulation lab for team training of high-risk clinical scenarios. […]
Mayor Tavares Meets with Obama and Economic Advisory Team
Mayor Charmaine Tavares is scheduled to meet with President Obama and members of his economic advisory team today, Thursday, January 21, 2010. The discussion is part of the 78th meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors that is focusing on economic conditions, unemployment, transportation and jobs. The conference runs through Friday, January 22, 2010 in […]
AUDIO: Maui Bus Fleet Grows to Meet Projected 2 Million Ridership
By Wendy Osher The County of Maui dedicated two new high capacity buses today bringing the Maui fleet to 35. County Transportation Director Don Medeiros said the new additions will help to meet an increased demand in rider-ship. Click here to listen to Wendy Osher’s interview with County Transportation Director Don Medeiros as Maui welcomes […]
Honolulu Rail Transit Project Enters Engineering Phase
Honolulu’s Rail Transit Project reached what is being called a “critical federal milestone” today. The Federal Transit Administration (“FTA”) approved the project application to enter Preliminary Engineering. U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye, who made the announcement said, “The competition for Preliminary Engineering among our nation’s cities is fierce. This approval is, in large part, a […]
Nakakuni On Track To Become Hawaii’s First Female U.S. Attorney
The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously reported Assistant U.S. Attorney Florence “Flo” Nakakuni to the full Senate to be the next U.S. Attorney for the District of Hawaii. If confirmed by the full Senate, Nakakuni would be Hawaii’s first female U.S. Attorney. U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye who joined in making the announcement today said, “There is […]
INOUYE ANNOUNCES $7.6 MILLION FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN EDUCATION
Hawaii is set to receive more than $7.6 million for Native Hawaiian education initiatives including cultural programs, curriculum expansion, tutoring, and resource development. In announcing the funds, U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye said the money will come through a series of 14 grants from the U.S. Department of Education. The largest appropriation of $1,016,255 goes […]
INOUYE TESTIFIES ON AKAKA BILL & STATUS OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN RECOGNITION
U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye offered testimony today in support of the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act, also known as the Akaka Bill. In his address during today’s hearing, Inouye said that reconciliation is long overdue. “As one who has served the citizens of Hawaii for over 50 years, as a member of the Territorial Legislature, […]
WAIOHULI FLOOD CONTROL AMONG PROJECTS IN FEDERAL BILL
Four Maui projects are among a list of renewable energy and water preservation initiatives included in a $34 million federal appropriations bill that passed in the Senate last night. A total of $752,000 in funding is proposed for projects at ‘Iao Stream, Maalaea Harbor, Waiohuli, and the West Maui Watershed. The largest Maui allocation of […]
STEM EDUCATION FOCUS OF MEDB FUNDRAISER
A fundraiser will be held in August to benefit Maui Economic Development Board’s Ke Alahele Education Fund for students and educators involved or interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields. The fund was established in 2006 to stimulate community investment to broaden career pathways for residents of Maui County. To date, more than […]
LINGLE AND INOUYE EXCHANGE BARBS OVER POTENTIAL LAYOFFS
Governor Linda Lingle and U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye exchanged barbs over a notice issued by the governor yesterday, calling for a possible reduction of 1100 jobs. Inouye called the situation unfortunate and voiced his support for the program proposed by labor unions saying it saves money and assures the continuance of state services. Governor Lingle […]
HECO GETS $750,000 FOR NEW WIND ENERGY PROJECTS
Hawaiian Electric Company is the recipient of $750,000 in federal funds for the development of new wind energy projects in Hawaii. The award, from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), funded primarily by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, will support HECO’s Hawaii Utility Integration Initiatives. Currently, HECO operates the Kaheawa Wind Power Farm on […]
FIRST FEMALE NOMINATED TO FILL HAWAII’S U.S. ATTORNEY POST
President Barack Obama today announced his intent to nominate Florence T. Nakakuni as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Hawaii. Nakakuni becomes the first female to be nominated for the post. The 57-year-old federal prosecutor has been an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the past 24 years. She presently serves as Chief of the Drug […]
MAUI AIDS FOUNDATION AWARDED $1.3 M FEDERAL GRANT
The Maui AIDS Foundation in Wailuku will receive a $1,381,163 supportive housing renewal grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The announcement was made today by Senate Appropriations Chairman Daniel K. Inouye and Senator Daniel K. Akaka. The funding will allow the Maui AIDS Foundation to continue serving 60 households on […]
HAWAII DELEGATION REINTRODUCES VERSION OF ‘AKAKA BILL’ APPROVED IN 2007
The Hawaii Congressional Delegation today reintroduced a version of the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act which passed the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, the House Natural Resources Committee, and the full House of Representatives in 2007. Senators Daniel K. Akaka and Daniel K. Inouye introduced the bill in the Senate, and Representatives Neil Abercrombie and Mazie […]