Community Events
Lt. Governor Aiona's latest community events.
Providing Congestion Relief for West Maui
Lt. Governor Aiona and State Department of Transportation officials today broke ground on the Honoapi`ilani Highway Widening Project from the Lahainaluna Road to Aholo Road.
Tribute to Saint Damien
Lt. Governor Aiona last week participated in a mass and procession at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace and tribute at `Iolani Palace to celebrate the life and canonization of Saint Damien.
Worksite Wellness is Good Business
The Lt. Governor discussed the obesity epidemic and how worksite wellness programs can positively affect Hawai`i's quality of life at the State Department of Health Healthy Hawai`i Initiative's 2nd Physical Activity and Nutrition Summit.
Improving Visitor Service
Lt. Governor Aiona today presented Edmund "Buster" Civerolo with a commendation for being honored with the 2009 Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year Award by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
Lt. Governor to Attend Canonization in Rome
Lt. Governor Aiona announced at a news conference that he and his wife, Vivian, will travel to Rome for the canonization of Blessed Damien de Veuster, the Catholic priest who will be declared a saint.
Nine Inducted in Restaurant Hall of Fame
Lt. Governor Aiona participated in an industry-wide salute to nine restaurants that have made major contributions to Hawai`i's economy and way of life.
Festival Spotlights Portuguese Culture
Lt. Governor and Mrs. Aiona were credited with providing enthusiastic support for an annual fundraiser organized by Hawai`i Council on Portuguese Heritage.
Volunteers Step In to Make Repairs at Correctional Facility
Lt. Governor Aiona and Hawai`i corrections officials have announced the completion of a community-led roofing project at Waiawa Correctional Facility that saved state taxpayers more than $200,000.
Lt. Governor Helps Wrap Up Rodeo Season in Hawai`i
Another rodeo season in Hawai`i came to an end Saturday with Lt. Governor Aiona offering his support to cowgirls statewide who demonstrated their riding skills in the annual All-Girls Rodeo.
New Gym Opens in Windward O`ahu
In a victory for the Windward Oahu community, Le Jardin Academy unveiled a new gymnasium that Lt. Governor said offers new opportunities for the school's students.
