September

Brush Fire Damage Assessed in Moloka`i

Lt. Governor Aiona assessed the damage caused by a relentless brush fire that scorched more than 300 acres of forest reserve on Moloka`i but posed no imminent threat to public safety.

Asia-Pacific Summit Positions Hawai`i as Leader in Clean Energy

Lt. Governor Aiona opened a major international conference by affirming the Administration's commitment to a clean-energy future for Hawai`i.

Lt. Governor Touts Program's Benefits to Juvenile Justice System

Lt. Governor Aiona briefed state-court judges on a program expected to help fill a gap in the services needed in the family-court system on O`ahu, Maui and parts of the Big Island.

Writers Meet for Conference in Hawai`i

Lt. Governor Aiona opened the 2009 Hawai`i Writers Conference, which featured hundreds of authors, screenwriters, journalists, as well as top literary agents, editors and film executives from around the world.

State Promotes Child-Safety Seat Laws

Lt. Governor Aiona and officials from the state Department of Transportation held a news conference to raise awareness about Hawai`i's child-safety seat and booster-seat laws.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.