May

Lt. Governor Calls for Caution on Swine Flu

In a televised panel discussion Wednesday on KHNL-TV 8, Lt. Governor Aiona sought to ease fears on H1N1, or swine flu, as the World Health Organization signaled that a pandemic could be imminent.

Lt. Governor Helps Support Kids' Day

More than 40,000 O`ahu residents on Wednesday held out a $1 to purchase a newspaper as part of a fundraiser for one of Hawai`i's leading private nonprofit family service agencies.

Administration Helps Recognize Federal Employees

In the latest step in an ongoing collaboration between the Administration and federal officials, Lt. Governor Aiona on Wednesday helped recognize the hard work of employees from the highest level of government.

Safe House for Boys Comes to O`ahu

Lt. Governor Aiona helped unveil a program recently that caters to troubled teenagers who are vulnerable to such risky behaviors as running away from home and skipping school.

Schools Honored for Protecting Students From Flu

For their respective roles in countering the spread of seasonal flu among their students, six schools earned recognition Monday at the State Capitol from Lt. Governor Aiona and other state officials.

Shaping Hawai`i's Workforce of the Future

In looking ahead to the future of the workplace in Hawai`i, Lt. Governor Aiona offered his support to a video competition that helped intensify a statewide focus on cultivating science and technology skills among elementary to high school students.

Hawai`i Salutes Its War Veterans on Memorial Day

Standing among war veterans and their families, Lt. Governor Aiona paid formal respects on Memorial Day to those who, as he said, "gave their lives to the cause of freedom."

Lantern-Floating Ceremony Attracts Thousands

The Lt. Governor and Mrs. Aiona were among the thousands of people who turned out at Ala Moana Beach Park in Honolulu recently to pay tribute to loved ones who have died.

Hawai`i Tourism to Get Boost From Writers

Lt. Governor Aiona voiced strong support for a conference that is bringing top authors from around the world to Waikiki over the Labor Day weekend in September, when the event is expected to provide a key boost to the local tourism industry.

Hospital Enters New Phase in Treating Hawai`i Children

Lt. Governor Aiona helped Shriners Hospitals for Children-Honolulu, which has provided free care since before the Great Despression, enter a new phase in treating children across the state.

State Selects Poster Contest Winners

The 16 winners of a poster contest for children from elementary schools statewide have been selected from 500 entries.

Arthritis Walk Puts Hope in Motion

Lt. Governor Aiona joined an estimated 1,500 Hawai`i residents, many with arthritis, in a walk around Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park in Kapolei, as part of an annual effort to help improve the quality of life for those across the state affected by the nation's most common cause of disability.