2008 News Releases

NEW LAWS TAKE EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2009

For Immediate Release: December 29, 2008

ALA MOANA BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT REACHES COMPLETION

For Immediate Release: Dec. 19, 2008

HAWAI`I RANKS SECOND IN NATION AS ONE OF AMERICA'S HEALTHIEST STATES

For Immediate Release: December 3, 2008

HAWAI`I TO HOST INAUGURAL VEX ROBOTICS PAN-PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP, DECEMBER 4-6, 2008

Students from Hawai`i, U.S. mainland and countries throughout Asia will unleash their brainpower and STEM skills at the VEX Robotics Pan Pacific Championship

HAWAI`I PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS REPORT SMOKING LESS

For Immediate Release: November 24, 2008

GOVERNOR LINGLE ANNOUNCES COMMITMENT BY CHINA AIRLINES TO MAINTAIN SERVICE AND CONSIDER NEW ROUTE TO HAWAI'I

Lieutenant Governor Aiona also received commitments in Japan and Korea.

HAWAI`I TOURISM INDUSTRY EXPECTS BOOST FROM VISA WAIVER PROGRAM

Lt. Governor Aiona meets with Korean visitor industry abroad.

"ADOPTION MONTH" IN HAWAI`I KICKS OFF WITH MASS ADOPTION OF HAWAI`I KEIKI

Adoptions of 28 foster care children by 24 families finalized.

ASIA TOURISM AND BUSINESS MARKETING TRIP SCHEDULE

For Immediate Release: November 11, 2008

GOVERNOR LINGLE AND LT. GOVERNOR AIONA TO PROMOTE TOURISM, BUSINESS IN KEY ASIAN MARKETS

For Immediate Release: November 6, 2008