President Barack Obama is expected to arrive in Hawaii tonight to begin his Christmas vacation. A vacation that was put on hold while he continued to deal with issues in Washington. The White House announced the president’s departure plans shortly after the House and the Senate signed off on a deal to extend payroll tax cuts […]
Politics
Akaka Bill is Not Included in New Spending Bill
The Akaka Bill was not included in a $1 trillion-plus spending bill, despite the efforts of U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye. However, Ino-uye vows to continue pursuing other avenues toward gaining federal recognition for Native Hawaiians. The loosely worded provision would have recognized Native Hawaiians as an indigenous people of the United States, allowing them to […]
Disney’s Aulani Resort Will Host Fundraiser Dinner for President Obama
President Barack Obama is expected to appear at a fundraiser for his re-election campaign at Disney’s Aulani Resort & Spa at Ko Olina on Nov. 14, sources say. A 9 a.m. brunch for as many as 300 people is being planned. Obama will already be in Hawaii next week for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference. […]
Texas Governor Rick Perry Says He is Unsure if Obama’s Birth Certificate is Real
It looks like the issue of Barack Obama’s birth certificate being real has hit the mainstream again. This time, current Texas Governor Rick Perry said in a new interview that he isn’t sure that President Barack Obama’s birth certificate is real. That was the answer he gave Parade Magazine when they asked him the touchy […]
Governor Abercrombie’s Approval Rating at Lowest Level of Any U.S. Governor
Governor Abercrombie continues to falter badly in the roll of Hawaii’s Governor. With the controversy of several members of his staff quitting his administration still fresh, now the numbers are coming out to prove it. According to a new survey, Neil Abercrombie’s job approval rating has plummeted since March. The Hawaii Democrat’s job approval is […]
APEC Bus Detours and Suggested Routes
APEC Descends on Hawaii this November and with it comes a number of security and route restrictions. You can view all suggested routes and bus detours below. You can also download and share if needed. APEC Suggested Routes APEC Daytime Bus Detours – November 8-11 APEC All Day Bus Route Detours – November 11-13 APEC […]
APEC Security and Parking Restrictions
APEC will be descending on Hawaii in November and with it will come a number of security restrictions. You can view all APEC security restrictions below, and also download and share the information if needed. APEC Hale Koa Security Zone APEC Ko Olina Security Zone APEC Hale Koa Parking Restrictions APEC Ala Wai Boat Harbor […]
APEC Hawaii Convention Center Restrictions
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation will hold its conference in Hawaii November 7th – 13th. There will be some pretty tight security and restrictions, all of which can be viewed below. You may also download and share the content if needed. APEC Hawaii Convention Center Restrictions View APEC Suggested Routes and Bus Detours View […]