2008
Promoting Healthy Living
Lt. Governor Aiona intensified his efforts to help improve the health of residents across the state, stressing everything from taking part in more physical activity to getting more nutritious food every day – at school, in restaurants and at home.
Preparing Hawai`i Students for the Workforce
Lt. Governor Aiona continued throughout 2008 to build buzz in Hawai`i schools for a statewide effort intended to help prepare tech-savvy, achievement-oriented students for the workforce, as they develop marketable skills in science, technology, engineering and math – subjects that are key to economic competitiveness.
Making Headway on Modernizing the State's Infrastructure
With the Administration focused on public infrastructure improvements, Lt. Governor Aiona provided energetic support for an ambitious plan to invest in building projects that will stimulate the economy and create jobs in Hawai`i.
Efforts to Diversify the Economy Continue
Lt. Governor Aiona continued to take leadership in urging businesses and homeowners to embrace environmental initiatives that promise to steer Hawai`i toward an economy based on innovation and renewable energy.
Strengthening Families Remained a Key Focus in 2008
Lt. Governor Aiona remained committed throughout 2008 to helping shape policies intended to strengthen families in Hawai`i, where his assistance efforts ranged from signing laws that protect children from online predators to rolling out after-school programs for students who are vulnerable to risky behaviors caused by a lack of adequate supervision once the school bell rings.
Waikiki Entrance Gets Face-Lift
Lt. Governor Aiona and officials from the state Department of Transportation, Hilton Hawaiian Village and the Waikiki Improvement Association joined together recently to dedicate the Ala Moana Boulevard Improvement Project.
Lt. Governor Marks Renewable Milestone in Hawai`i
Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) recently celebrated 15 years of producing renewable geothermal electricity on Hawai`i Island as the state seeks to tap greater levels of clean, renewable energy resources.
Hawai`i Braces for Switch to Digital TV
Hawai`i will be the first state in the U.S. to make the switch to digital TV, Lt. Governor Aiona announced Tuesday at a joint news conference with a top official of the Federal Communications Commission and the head of local broadcasters.
Golf Industry Playing Through Economic Swings
Lt. Governor Aiona turned his attention Tuesday to the economic impact of golf in Hawai`i, telling industry leaders that the sporting event continues to play a critical role in developing tourism for the state.
Hawai`i Marks Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Attack
The state paused Sunday to mark the 67th anniversary of the Dec. 7 attack on Pearl Harbor with heartfelt remembrances at the historic naval station site.
