#Neil Abercrombie
Former Gov. Neil Abercrombie among interim appointees to the UH Board of Regents
Former Governor Neil Abercrombie, Attorney Lauren Akitake (born and raised on Maui), and Global Resiliency Hub CEO Alapaki Nahale-a will fill seats for the term beginning July 1, 2023 for five-year appointments, subject to confirmation by the Hawai‘i State Senate.
Finalists named for 3 seats on UH Board of Regents, including 3 nominees on Maui
The finalists for the Maui County seat include: Lauren Akitake, a private practice attorney and per diem District Court Judge who taught business law at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College; Sheri Daniels Chief Executive Officer at Papa Ola Lōkahi; and Beverly Stanich, retired longtime principal of Wailuku Elementary School on Maui.
Abercrombie’s Official Portrait by Maui Artist Unveiled
The official portrait of former Gov. Neil Abercrombie, by Maui artist Kirk Kurokawa, was unveiled at a dedication ceremony in the Hawai‘i State Art Museum.
Construction to Begin at Central Maui Regional Sports Complex
Construction is slated to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 2, and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2015, according to an updated announcement released today.
$3.99M Released for Hāna and Haleakalā Highway Improvements
An estimated $3.99 million was released today for slope stabilization work on the Hāna Highway, and intersection upgrades on the Haleakalā Highway on Maui, Governor Neil Abercrombie announced.
Groundbreaking Held for Central Maui Regional Sports Complex
Construction on Phase 1 is slated for completion in October 2015.
$87 Million Released for Public School Improvements
The funding includes nearly $11 million to meet the needs of schools nearing enrollment capacity, including an allocation to fund a classroom building at Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary School on Maui.
Abercrombie, Tsutsui, Schatz, Waiheʻe to Speak at Lūʻau
Governor Neil Abercrombie and former governor John Waiheʻe will headline a Democrat lūʻau fundraiser hosted by the Maui County Democratic Party at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at the Pu’u Kukui Elementary School Dining Room in Wailuku.
Schatz Hopes Proposed Deal Will End Shutdown
“This shutdown caused terrible, unnecessary pain for Hawaiʻi families, and we are all relieved that it is nearly over,” said US Senator Brian Schatz.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Kawamoto
Kawamoto served in the state Legislature from 1994 to 2004, where he held a leadership role as the chair of the Senate Transportation and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee.
VIDEO: Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Gains Exemption
The new law provides the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission with flexibility to contract with food and fuel vendors in making procurement exemptions permanent.
VIDEO: Hawaiian Canoes Get Victory at Small Boat Harbors
The new law requires the state to accommodate mooring of native Hawaiian canoes owned or leased by nonprofit entities and used for educational purposes in small boat harbors.
UH President Greenwood Announces Retirement
According to a press release issued by the university, Greenwood plans to step down in September saying her decision was “personal, health-related, and family oriented.”
Speakers Announced for Upcoming Maui Democrat Convention
Governor Neil Abercrombie, US Senator Brian Schatz, and State Senator Gil Keith-Agaran will be the featured speakers at the upcoming annual Convention for the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi on Maui.
Governor Hosts ‘Cabinet in Your Community’ on Maui
Officials say the event provides an opportunity for members of the Maui community to meet members of the Governor’s Cabinet and share information vital to the island.
Gomes Nominated to Board of Land and Natural Resources
James Gomes is being appointed to a four year term that is scheduled to take effect on July 1st, pending state Senate confirmation.
ANALYSIS: Raising Hawaii’s Minimum Wage
Will hiking the minimum wage to $9.25 lead to lay-offs? We look at who wins and who loses in Hawaii under the proposed change.
Governor to Address Looming Sequestration Impacts on Hawai’i
As federal sequestration measures are scheduled to take affect by midnight, Gov. Neil Abercrombie and state Finance Director Kalbert Young will hold a news conference regarding Hawaii’s response to the automatic nationwide spending reductions.
Hawaii Task Force to Assess Impacts of Tesoro Closure
The purpose of the task force is to identify strategies and actions that the state should consider to promote a smooth and stable transition to meet Hawaii’s energy needs as our fuels market evolves.
BRIEF: Hawaii Teen Obesity Prevention Campaign Launched
The state campaign is part of a comprehensive strategy to reverse increasing obesity rates among Hawaii youth.
