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Register Today: 50th Anniversary of Statehood Commission to Host Commemorative Conference

To culminate the year-long commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Hawai`i's statehood, the 50th Anniversary of Statehood Commission will host a commemorative conference on Admission Day, August 21, 2009 at the Hawai`i Convention Center.

Governor Addresses Kaua`i Business Leaders

Governor Lingle delivered keynote remarks at the Kaua`i Chamber of Commerce luncheon and updated business leaders on steps her Administration is taking to address the state's fiscal and economic challenges by creating jobs, investing in capital improvement projects and focusing on Hawai`i's long-term economic future.

DLNR Begins Lookout and Parking Improvements at `Opaeka`a Falls Lookout

As part of the Lingle-Aiona Administration's ongoing efforts to upgrade state parks statewide, the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will begin construction on improvements to the popular `Opaeka`a Falls lookout in Wailua River State Park, starting Monday, July 13, 2009.

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UH Magoon Research Station Showcases Innovation

Governor Lingle and Board of Agriculture Chair Sandra Lee Kunimoto visited the University of Hawai`i College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources' Magoon Research Station as part of the Administration's focus on food self-sufficiency and economic development.

Governor, Military Leaders Honor Service of Major General Miyagi

On behalf of a grateful state, Governor Lingle honored Major General Vern Miyagi, who retired on Wednesday following 38 years of dedicated service to the Hawai`i Army National Guard.

Governor to Celebrate Arrival of USS Hawai`i

Governor Lingle will welcome USS Hawai`i (SSN 776), the first Virginia-class submarine to be homeported in the Pacific, in a ceremony on July 23 at Pearl Harbor. The submarine will make Hawai`i its home during the 50th Anniversary of Statehood Commemoration activities.

Queen's Medical Center Celebrates 150 Years

Governor Lingle joined Queen's Medical Center doctors, administrators and staff at a ceremony to observe the hospital's 150th anniversary.

Leading by Example: Governor Orders Two Furlough Days Per Month for Herself, Cabinet

Governor Lingle issued an executive order to furlough herself, the Lt. Governor, her chief of staff, and all executive branch directors and the deputies or assistants to the directors. It is expected that the furloughs, along with a legislatively mandated pay cut, will result in more than $1.2 million in salary savings over the next two years.

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Celebrating Diversity at the 8th Annual Korean Festival

Governor Lingle joined thousands of Hawai`i residents in recognizing the contributions and of Koreans in Hawai`i at the eighth annual Korean Festival.

Governor Accepts Inaugural Navigator Award

In recognition of the state's contributions to the tourism industry, Governor Lingle accepted Conde Nast Traveler's inaugural "Navigator Award."

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Big Island Students Helping Develop Lunar Micro Rover

While Americans across the country celebrated the 40th anniversary of man's first walk on the moon this week, two Hawai`i students are participating in a NASA summer internship program, where they are developing technology that will be used on the Lunar Micro Rover.

DHHL Lessees Getting Long-Awaited Infrastructure

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) this month fulfilled a commitment made more than 23 years ago to provide basic infrastructure of roads, potable water, electrical and telecommunications service to 66 homestead lessees for their farm lots in Upcountry Maui.

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Hawai`i Welcomes Namesake Submarine

During a historic ceremony at Pearl Harbor, Governor Lingle, on behalf of the people of Hawai`i, celebrated the arrival of the state's namesake submarine, the USS Hawai`i (SSN 776). As the ship's sponsor, Governor Lingle has been present for all the major milestones throughout the life of the ship, including the keel-laying, christening, commissioning, and now arrival ceremonies.

Governor Nominates Craig Nakamura as Chief Judge of Intermediate Court of Appeals

Governor Lingle named Craig H. Nakamura to serve as the chief judge of the Hawai`i Intermediate Court of Appeals. Nakamura has served as an associate judge on the Intermediate Court of Appeals since April 2004.

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Closure of Kulani Saves $2.8M Annually; Facility to Help At-Risk Youth

The Hawai`i Department of Public Safety announced that it is closing the Kulani Correctional Facility on the Big Island because of the state's unprecedented $2.8 billion budget shortfall as a result of the global economic downturn.

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Tea Ceremony Commemorates 50 Years of Statehood

In commemoration of Hawai`i's 50th anniversary of statehood, a tea ceremony for world peace was held at the Hawai`i State Capitol. The ceremony was conducted by Great Grand Tea Master Genshitsu Sen and organized by the Urasenke Foundation of Hawai`i, a school devoted to the Japanese tea ceremony.

Emergency Shelter Programs Highlight Preparedness

Governor Lingle and State Civil Defense Director Major General Robert Lee emphasized the importance of emergency preparedness by showcasing the State's ongoing emergency shelter programs for people with special health needs and pet-friendly shelters.

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Governor Dedicates Affordable Housing Project in West O`ahu

Reflecting her commitment to provide affordable housing opportunities for Hawai`i residents, Governor Lingle participated in a dedication ceremony for a new 72-unit family rental housing project in Kapolei.

Register Today to Experience "New Horizons for the Next 50 Years"

The 50th Anniversary of Statehood Commission invites Hawai`i residents to register for a conference to culminate the year-long commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Hawai`i's statehood.

Hainan Airlines Poised to Offer First Nonstop Service Between China, Hawai`i

Hainan Airlines, China's largest non-state owned airline, has applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation and Hawai`i Department of Transportation to operate the first nonstop scheduled service from The People's Republic of China to the State of Hawai`i.

State to Host Asia-Pacific Clean Energy Summit and Expo

The State of Hawai`i, in cooperation with the Defense Energy Support Center and the U.S. Pacific Command, will host the Asia-Pacific Clean Energy Summit and Expo from August 31 - September 3. Governor Lingle is scheduled to speak during the summit, which will focus on various renewable energy initiatives and policies throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Indonesian, U.S. team Keep Water Flowing for Village

Senior Airman Henry Benitez measures a water distribution pipe that will connect between a well and water pump in Naioni, Indonsesia. Once installed, the pump will transfer water more than 900 feet to a water storage tank.

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Freeway Service Patrol Pilot Program Assists Over 1,300 Motorists

The new Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) pilot program, launched on June 16, 2009 by the state Department of Transportation (DOT), has already assisted more than 1,300 motorists.

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