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Hawaiʻi Academy of Recording Arts Hosts Lifetime Achievement Awards

The Hawaiʻi Academy of Recording Arts hosts the 2021 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Lifetime Achievement Awards today from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the The Royal Hawaiian Monarch Room.

74 Businesses Showcased in 2018 Hawaiʻi on the Hill

The Hawai‘i Congressional delegation, local government officials, small business owners, and educators participated in the 5th Annual Hawai‘i on the Hill events on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.

Maui’s Nā Kamehameha Parade Honors Inouye and Akaka

The upcoming Nā Kamehameha Commemorative Pāʻū Parade & Hoʻolauleʻa celebrates recently retired US Senator Daniel Akaka, and the late US Senator Daniel Inouye.

ANALYSIS: What Inouye’s Death Means for Hawaii

Hawaii stares down the prospect of losing hundreds of millions of dollars in federal spending that the late senator typically secured.

Akaka Says Aloha to Senate in Farewell Remarks

US Senator Daniel Akaka stood before fellow colleagues on Wednesday as he delivered his farewell speech in preparation for retirement.

Akaka Weighs in on Reclaiming Native Identity

As the hearing drew to a close, Chairman Akaka said, “Though I am retiring soon, I know Indian Country is in good hands because of the leaders here today, the hundreds that have participated in the committee’s events over the last two years, and many more that are doing tireless work in their communities.”

Akaka to Speak at Native Hawaiian Convention

This will be his final address to the convention as a sitting US Senator, as he retires in January. Akaka is the first Native Hawaiian ever in the US Senate and third to serve in Congress.

Lingle vs Hirono: An Historically Rare, Important Election

An examination of the differences between the two US Senate candidates. It is a rare election that will have national attention, and possibly tip the balance of power in the US for decades.

Ed and Mufi’s Not-So-Excellent Election

How they lost, and where they go from here.

Haleakalā to get $2 Million for Parking Lot Improvements

“Haleakalā is like nowhere else in the world and the National Park helps to draw over two million visitors a year to Maui, but the park’s parking lots are due for renovation. This grant will help keep the Haleakalā the world class destination that it is while making visits easier and safer for our disabled guests,” said Sen. Akaka.

Tribal Bill Passes, Eliminates Blood Quantum Requirement

The bill amends an act allowing the tribe to determine its own membership requirements.

Hawaii to Receive $366M for Military Construction

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

Akaka Awarded Honorary Theodore Roosevelt Award

US Senator Daniel K. Akaka of Hawai’i was recognized yesterday with an Honorary Theodore Roosevelt Award for his dedication and lasting contributions to the federal merit system and federal workforce.

Kalaupapa Post Office Saved From Closure

The US Postal Service clearly acknowledges the geographic isolation and unique needs of the Kalaupapa community, said Rep. Hirono in response to the news. So far, the Postal Service has only made a decision about Kalaupapa, and not the others that were being considered for closure.

Wailuku Attorney Takitani on Commission Choosing Ezra Replacement

Wailuku attorney, Tony Takitani is among the nine-member Judicial Selection Commission that will be tasked with filling the US District Court seat being vacated by the retirement of Judge David Ezra in June.

VIDEO: Maui Ceremony for Medal of Honor Recipient Kaho’ohanohano

“It is almost like a final closure for the family. We have the proper recognition, we have the proper head stone, and I believe we can put this to rest finally from our family’s point of view.”

Akaka Supports Study of Backscatter X-ray Airport Scanners

The study would be aimed at identifying potential health effects of the x-ray radiation emitted by some of the scanning machines in airports. It would also give airline passengers a notice of the ability to choose another screening option.

Hawaii Delegation Responds to Deficit Reduction Impasse

US Senator Daniel Akaka said disagreements over budgetary and policy issues have prevented compromise and have once again divided the 112th Congress. Rep. Hirono called for a balanced approach to reducing the deficit that focuses on job creation.

US Senate Passes Veterans’ Jobs Bill

The US Senate approved a Jobs Bill for Veterans that encourages businesses to hire unemployed veterans and wounded warriors.

442nd to Receive Congressional Gold Medal

Members of the famed 100th Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team will be honored collectively with a Congressional Gold Medal at the nation’s capitol.
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