June

Hawai`i Remembers Legendary Sportscaster

Sports enthusiasts in Honolulu paused at their regular monthly meeting in June to honor the memory of sportscast legend Les Keiter.

Administration Takes Steps to Reduce Growing Budget Gap

Lt. Governor Aiona will take a pay cut under a new law that takes effect July 1, as part of a broader effort by the state's top officials to lead by example during the ongoing fiscal crisis stemming from the global economic downturn.

Lt. Governor Urges Graduates to Embrace Integrity

Lt. Governor Aiona praised graduating students of Hawai`i's largest public school for outperforming their national peers in competitions that build skills in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) - subjects that are key to the state's economic vitality and competitiveness.

Efforts to Save Babies Put in Sharp Perspective

More than 60 volunteers, armed with a lot of enthusiasm, were recently honored during an event at Washington Place for helping raise funds to prevent premature births in Hawai`i.

Lt. Governor Outlines Administration's Proposals for Agriculture

Lt. Governor Aiona offered livestock farmers a broad look at the Administration's agriculture polices in a recent speech at the Pearl Country Club, where he outlined a series of proposals to increase food self-sufficiency in Hawai`i.

Lt. Governor Gives Aeronautical Commencement Speech

In a commencement speech at the satellite campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Lt. Governor Aiona challenged the 38 graduates to pursue the opportunities available to them in Hawai`i's emerging aviation industry.

Week Puts Focus on Solar Power in Hawai`i

Lt. Governor Aiona last week highlighted the latest steps in the Administration's aggressive efforts to realize a clean-energy future.

State Looks to Hawaiian Steel Guitar for Economic Boost

The Hawaiian steel guitar has thrilled international music audiences for more than a century. Now, its guitar-heavy grooves may provide a boost to the state's economy.

Spreading the Power of Aloha in Hawai`i's Workplace

Lt. Governor Aiona gave a passionate talk to employees of a national drug-testing company about the "Spirit of Aloha" and sharing their goodwill with others.

'Recycling Day' proclaimed in Hawai`i

Dozens of schools and volunteer organizations have earned the limelight for their efforts to renew enthusiasm for recycling in Hawai`i.

Finding Solutions to Transportation Challenges

Lt. Governor Aiona directly addressed Hawai`i's transportation challenges as he appealed to engineers and planners from around the world to find solutions to the traffic issues that are shaping how people structure their days, interact with families and inhabit their neighborhoods.

Lt. Governor Spotlights Gains in Disaster Preparedness

Lt. Governor Aiona opened an international conference on managing natural disasters by highlighting Hawai`i's preparation for earthquakes, tsunamis and other emergencies.

Administration Shines Spotlight on Military Support

Supporting military families has long been a top priority for the Lingle-Aiona Administration, Lt. Governor Aiona said in a speech at a retirement ceremony on a submarine base at Pearl Harbor.