May
Arthritis Walk Draws Community Support
The Lt. Governor and Mrs. Aiona joined an estimated 1,000 community volunteers to lead the 2008 Honolulu Arthritis Walk and raise awareness to improve the lives of Hawai`i residents who are suffering from arthritis.
Native Hawaiian Kupuna Honored
Lt. Governor Aiona helped the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce recognize kupuna who have been able to balance success in business with their Hawaiian values.
Chaminade University Unveils New Library
Lt. Governor Aiona recently helped open Chaminade University's Sullivan Family Library, the most ambitious project in the university's history.
Lt. Governor Promotes Wellness At Work
Lt. Governor Aiona helped launch the 2008 Fittest Executives competition to encourage worksite wellness programs and healthier living in Hawai`i.
Lt. Governor to Lead Con Con Task Force
Lt. Governor Aiona is forming an 11-member task force to examine the costs of convening a constitutional convention, or con con, to modernize the Hawai`i State Constitution.
Lt. Governor Helps Raise Funds for Hawai`i Families
The Lt. Governor joined KSSK's Sweetie Pacarro in selling special edition "Kids Day" Honolulu Advertiser newspapers on Wednesday to benefit Parents and Children Together (PACT), a non-profit family service agency.
Kaua`i Honors Seniors for Community Service
Lt. Governor Aiona helped honor 16 senior citizens during the 42nd annual Older American Awards Recognition Ceremony on Kaua`i last Thursday for what he described as "redefining the experience of aging" through their volunteer service to the community.
Creative Talents Highlighted at Video Competition
Lt. Governor Aiona helped to promote the creative skills of Hawai`i students Friday at the 5th Annual Youth Xchange Video Competition, designed to focus attention on important statewide issues.
Lt. Governor and Mrs. Aiona Show Off Dance Moves
The Lt. Governor and Mrs. Aiona participated in the 2nd Annual Dancing with Celebrities event organized by the Hawai`i Ballroom Dance Association.
Ground Broken on East-West Road Project
The Lt. Governor joined with officials from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, state lawmakers and community leaders last week to break ground on a $17.3 million road project in Kapolei that is expected to dramatically improve the quality of life for area residents.
Lt. Governor Unveils School Wellness Guidelines
The Lt. Governor announced Wednesday new wellness guidelines for Hawai`i's public schools that are among the most comprehensive in the nation. The guidelines include standards for food sold or provided on campus, nutrition education and physical education.
State Celebrates Naval Shipyard Centennial
Lt. Governor Aiona participated in two events last week to celebrate the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard's 100th anniversary, recognizing its importance to Hawai`i's social, cultural and economic history.
Lt. Governor Urges Hurricane Preparedness
Lt. Governor Aiona joined Jim Weyman, director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Central Pacific Hurricane Center on Monday, to announce the forecast for the 2008 central Pacific hurricane season and help residents prepare for a hurricane.
Lt. Governor Signs Child Safety Bills
Lt. Governor James R. "Duke" Aiona, Jr. signed into law two bills as acting governor last week to toughen penalties against online child predators and adults who expose children to dangerous drugs.
Lt. Governor Promotes Cycling to Work
Lt. Governor Aiona recently rode his bike from Waipahu to Tamarind Park in downtown Honolulu as part of a national effort to promote cycling as an option for commuting to work.
Drug Control Efforts Credited for Drop in Crime
A decline in the crime rate on Maui and O`ahu prompted Lt. Governor Aiona to suggest to police commissioners in Hawai`i that the state's battle against illegal drugs such as crystal methamphetamine is working.
Creative Skills of High School Students Recognized
As part of the Administration's ongoing emphasis on developing technology and innovation skills of Hawai`i students, Lt. Governor recently helped recognize aspiring youth filmmakers across the state.
Lt. Governor and Mrs. Aiona Observe Memorial Day
The Lt. Governor and Mrs. Aiona celebrated Memorial Day at two separate events honoring military veterans and loved ones who have passed away.
Lt. Governor Names Con Con Cost Task Force
Lt. Governor Aiona named 10 members on Tuesday who will serve with him on the task force created to study the costs of convening a convention to update the Hawai`i State Constitution.
Schools Honored for Protecting Students from Flu
For their roles in countering the spread of seasonal flu among their students, five schools were honored Wednesday at the State Capitol by Lt. Governor Aiona and other state officials.
Hawai`i Football Players Draw Spotlight
Lt. Governor Aiona led a news conference at the State Capitol recently to announce the names of four high school football players who have been nominated to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
Con Con Cost Task Force Meetings Underway
Lt. Governor Aiona is leading an 11-member task force, established to study the costs of convening a convention to update the Hawai`i State Constitution, through its first steps toward issuing its public report.
Aerospace Efforts Get Boost From Students
With the Lingle-Aiona Administration focused on developing Hawai`i's aerospace industry, Lt. Governor Aiona recently helped recognize a team from St. Andrew's Priory that reached the final round of the world's largest rocket competition held outside of Washington, D.C.
Lt. Governor Delivers Commencement Speech
Lt. Governor Aiona challenged the 2008 graduating class of Myron B. Thompson Academy to pursue the impossible and to never let anyone dictate the measure of their worth or capabilities.
