#Senator Inouye
Maui Tree-Planting in Honor of Senator Daniel K. Inouye
The Maui ceremony will feature the planting of a Kamani tree, symbolic of Senator Inouye’s strong and long-lasting commitment to the people of Maui County.
Rep. Takai Will Not Seek Re-Election Due to Health
“When I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year, my family and I resolved to fight it head-on… Today, we find ourselves at a crossroads,” said Takai.
BRIEF: Senator Inouye Recovering Under Hospital Care
US Senator Daniel Inouye is under observation as doctors regulate his oxygen intake. The orders came after the 88-year-old senator reportedly fainted at his office on Thursday.
Ocean and Atmospheric Agency Funds UH Marine Projects
Hawaii’s congressional delegation announced the award of $2,275,356 to the University of Hawai’i for the conservation, protection and monitoring of Hawaii’s marine environment.
Asia-Pacific Business Symposium Starts Wednesday
The Hawaii business community will have an unprecedented opportunity to learn from APEC global leaders at the Asia-Pacific Business Symposium in Waikiki, starting Wednesday, November 9.
Rural Development Program Receives Extention With $4.3M Federal Grant
Senator Inouye announced today that University of Hawaii Maui College will receive $4,300,000 to continue a 14-year old program that provides job training and educational opportunities to more than 800 residents each year who live in underserved, rural communities throughout the state.
$5.5 Million Grant Keeps Maalaea Algae Plant On Track for 2014
Cellana LLC, a subsidiary of Hawaii-based HR BioPetroleum, will receive a $5.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, according to a joint statement released by Hawaii Senators Inouye, Senator Akaka, and Conresswoman Hirono today.
$250,000 Grant To Help Business Prepare for APEC Summit
In a joint written statement released earlier this week, Senators Daniel K. Inouye and Daniel K. Akaka announced that Hawaii will receive a $250,000 grant to prepare small business for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
Agreement reached on Akaka Bill
An agreement has been reached on the Akaka Bill, also known as the Native Hawaiian government Reorganization Act (NHGRA). Today U.S. Senators Daniel K. Akaka and Daniel K. Inouye announced that they have reached an agreement with Governor Linda Lingle that will secure the Governor’s full support for the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act. Senator […]
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 […]
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 […]
