2005 Top Stories

State gets national award for diversity

"Gov. Linda Lingle accepted a national award for the Hawai'i state government's emphasis on promoting diversity and advancing minorities and women in the workplace."

Money released for new prison, drug treatment

"Governor Lingle released more than $1.4 million to state prison authorities so they can begin planning a replacement facility for the aging and crowded O'ahu Community Correctional Center in Kalihi and another $1 million to finance the planning of substance abuse treatment facilities for inmates."

Bird flu fight has $15 million tag

"Governor Lingle will ask the Legislature for $15 million to help the state prepare for a possible flu pandemic."

Hawai`i on steady economic course

"Another dose of strong economic forecasts is revealed in the new quarterly state figures on jobs, income and tourism, and the state's top economist sees years of island prosperity ahead."

Saving the other Hawai`i

"Given the size of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands archipelago and the magnitude of wildlife that it contains, Governor Lingle's request to ban commercial fishing in the area is one of the most important steps that any U.S. governor has taken to protect the nation's marine environment."

Momentum panel takes feedback

"The state Economic Momentum Commission took questions and comments from citizens Tuesday night and invited more."

Advocates for homeless encouraged by progress

"Hawaii will make further strides toward ending homelessness by better pinpointing the scope of the population and its needs, homelessness service providers said yesterday during a statewide forum."

Stronger efforts needed to boost pedestrian safety

"Governor Lingle is asking legislators to consider strengthening the state's new pedestrian safety law."

Lingle to receive award for diversity in government

"Gov. Linda Lingle will be honored this week at the Diversity and Women Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C."

Pedestrians' deaths raise alarm

"Communities and the Governor call for more attention to safety."