August
- Preserving Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument
- Governor Lingle welcomed officials from the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to Hawai`i as part of the process to evaluate the nomination of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument as a World Heritage site.
- State Breaks Ground on New Early Childhood Education Facility
- Governor Lingle highlighted the importance of early childhood education at a groundbreaking ceremony for Seagull Schools' new childcare facility at Ko Olina.


