http://hawaii.gov/ltgov Lt. Governor's Daily Blog daily 1 2009-01-20T19:49:04Z http://hawaii.gov/ltgov/blog/2009-november/construction-hours-revised-after-public-input-on-the-kalaniana2018ole-highway-project.html Based on community feedback on the upcoming Kalaniana`ole Highway Retaining Wall Project near Makapu`u, the state Department of Transportation (DOT) has modified its original construction schedule. No publisher travis 2009-11-20T22:27:37Z Page http://hawaii.gov/ltgov/blog/2009-november/preventing-suicide-in-hawai-i.html Lt. Governor Aiona today discussed suicide prevention at a conference sponsored by the State Department of Health's Injury Prevention and Control Program. Every three days in Hawai`i, one person dies by suicide and seven people are seen in the hospital for attempting suicide. Furthermore, there is a tremendous emotional toll in communities and in the lives of family members and friends from the devastating trauma, loss and suffering. No publisher travis 2009-11-20T03:00:17Z Page http://hawaii.gov/ltgov/blog/2009-november/community-forum-for-maui-residents.html Lt. Governor Aiona on Thursday discusses high profile issues affecting Maui on his monthly call-in radio show with KAOI 1110 AM hosts Jack Gist and Don Couch. The hour-long show starts at 7 a.m. No publisher travis 2009-11-19T01:48:52Z Page http://hawaii.gov/ltgov/blog/2009-november/community-input-sought-for-kalaniana-ole-highway-improvements.html The State Department of Transportation (DOT) is inviting the public to attend an informational meeting to discuss the upcoming Kalaniana`ole Highway Retaining Wall Project near Makapu`u. The meeting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Hawai`i Army National Guard Training Auditorium at Bellows Air Force Station. DOT officials will provide an overview of the proposed project and welcome public feedback. No publisher travis 2009-11-19T05:50:22Z Page http://hawaii.gov/ltgov/blog/2009-november/promoting-reading-in-the-classroom-and-at-home.html Lt. Governor Aiona today travels to Kahului Elementary School on Maui to discuss the importance of reading to children as part of his third Read Aloud Program (RAP) event in as many weeks. The Lt. Governor has been actively involved with the literacy program since 2004, which promotes family reading in the classroom and at home on a regular basis to increase prospects for success in school and life. No publisher travis 2009-11-19T01:08:30Z Page http://hawaii.gov/ltgov/blog/2009-november/community-forum-for-hilo-residents.html Lt. Governor Aiona on Tuesday will discuss high profile issues affecting the Big Island on his monthly radio show with KPUA 670 AM host Ken Hupp in Hilo. No publisher travis 2009-11-16T20:43:43Z Page http://hawaii.gov/ltgov/blog/2009-november/schools-start-to-roll-out-h1n1-clinics.html Moanalua Middle School on O`ahu today conducted Hawai`i's first school H1N1 flu vaccination clinic, inoculating 371 students, as part of the State's effort to protect Hawai`i's keiki against the virus. Thousands of Hawai`i elementary and middle school students whose parents signed and returned consent forms will receive their free H1N1 flu vaccine during the coming weeks through this program. In all, 333 public, private and charter school clinics are scheduled across the state during the next few months. No publisher travis 2009-11-14T03:19:18Z Page http://hawaii.gov/ltgov/blog/2009-november/prevent-suicide-survivors-and-community-partners-in-action.html Lt. Governor Aiona will discuss suicide prevention at the State Department of Health's (DOH) third annual Survivors of Suicide conference, "Prevent Suicide: Survivors and Community Partners in Action," on Nov. 19 at the Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio Hotel. The conference is part of an ongoing collaborative effort to address a major public health challenge in Hawai`i. The Lt. Governor will highlight his experiences with suicide prevention with being on the advisory board of the national Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. No publisher travis 2009-11-12T22:53:28Z Page http://hawaii.gov/ltgov/blog/2009-november/honoring-our-service-men-and-women.html Lt. Governor Aiona today participates in the O`ahu Veterans Council (OVC) Veterans Day Ceremony to honor the distinguished service of Hawai`i's men and women in uniform, as well as those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of freedom. "Americans owe a tremendous amount of gratitude to our veterans who have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to safeguarding the principles upon which our nation was founded," Lt. Governor Aiona said. No publisher travis 2009-11-11T19:42:53Z Page http://hawaii.gov/ltgov/blog/2009-november/promoting-family-literacy.html As part of his second Read Aloud Program (RAP) event in as many weeks, Lt. Governor Aiona today travels to Wailuku Elementary School on Maui to discuss the importance of reading to children – in the classroom and at home – on a regular basis to increase their prospects for success in school and life. No publisher travis 2009-11-10T22:17:56Z Page http://hawaii.gov/ltgov/blog/2009-november/talk-story-with-lt.-governor-aiona.html On his monthly radio call-in show, Lt. Governor Aiona today will discuss high-profile state issues on Honolulu's KHVH 830 AM, with host Mike Buck. The hour-long show starts at 5 p.m. To participate, listeners can call (808) 521-8383 from O`ahu. No publisher travis 2009-11-09T21:56:19Z Page http://hawaii.gov/ltgov/blog/2009-november/families-move-into-new-green-homes.html The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) has turned over the keys to the first home in the 172-unit Pi`ilani Mai Ke Kai affordable residential subdivision in Anahola, Kaua`i. The housing project provides jobs and affordable homes at a time when housing is out of reach for many residents. The homes are part of the first increment of 36 units that were awarded earlier of this year. No publisher travis 2009-11-08T17:42:45Z Page http://hawaii.gov/ltgov/blog/2009-november/promoting-active-living-and-healthy-aging.html In recognition of National Home Care Month in November, Lt. Governor Aiona on Saturday will discuss physical activity, nutrition and preventative care at the Senior Health Day Fair. The event is designed to promote health awareness, safety, education and offer resources and services that are available to the community. No publisher travis 2009-11-07T04:03:54Z Page http://hawaii.gov/ltgov/blog/2009-november/lt.-governor-aiona-orders-state-flags-to-fly-at-half-staff.html To honor the brave men and women who lost their lives in Fort Hood, Texas, acting Governor James R. "Duke" Aiona, Jr., on behalf of Governor Linda Lingle, has ordered the Hawai`i state flag at all state and county buildings throughout Hawai`i to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. "We must always honor our service men and women, who risk their lives every day to protect the liberty and freedom we have as American citizens," said Lt. Governor Aiona. "This senseless act of violence saddens us all, and our hearts go out to the family and friends of the victims." The proclamation also encourages Hawai`i residents to display the state flag at half-staff at their homes and businesses in honor of all those who gave their lives in service to our great nation. The Lingle-Aiona Administration's action is in conjunction with President Barack Obama's order to lower the U.S. flag. No publisher travis 2009-11-06T21:47:02Z Page http://hawaii.gov/ltgov/blog/2009-november/association-of-hawaiian-civic-clubs.html Lt. Governor Aiona on Friday will participate in the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs' (AHCC) 50th Annual Convention on Maui. Comprised of 55 organizations, AHCC unifies and provides a platform for native Hawaiians to address issues at city, state and federal levels. In addition, the organization preserves and perpetuates the rich Hawaiian culture through dance, music and Hawaiian language and history education. No publisher travis 2009-11-06T01:22:02Z Page