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Hawaii Island Polls to Stay Open Til 7:30 (Updated 5:00 p.m.)

August 11, 2012
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Governor Neil Abercrombie has issued a proclamation to extend polling hours on Hawai’i Island only by an hour and a half today. Polling locations in the Counties of Maui, Kaua’i and Honolulu will close at the 6 p.m.; polling locations in Hawai’i County will close at 7:30 p.m. The Governor’s statement acknowledges that this morning, there were multiple polling stations on Hawai’i Island that opened later than scheduled. The length of the delays varied from a few minutes in some places to more than a half hour in others, and almost an hour and a…

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New Bill to Provide Funds for Hawaii Island Hospitals

July 20, 2012
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New Bill to Provide Funds for Hawaii Island Hospitals

Governor Neil Abercrombie has enacted House Bill 2275, which State Senator Josh Green (D-N and S Kona, N and S Kohala) says will help provide funding for Hawaii Island’s three main hospitals and two critical access hospitals as well as other hospitals in the state.  Green is the only physician in the State Legislature, and head of the Senate Healthcare Committee.  He said this was his committee’s most important bill in 2012.   The bill requires private hospitals, such as North Hawaii Community Hospital, to pay up to 3 percent of their receipts for patient…

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Senator Josh Green Giving Leg Update Tonight, Thursday

May 3, 2012
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Senator Josh Green Giving Leg Update Tonight, Thursday

State Senator Josh Green (D-West Hawaii) will give an update on the 2012 Legislative Session today, Thursday, May 3, at the King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.  The public is invited to hear from Sen. Green and ask questions.  The update will go from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Senator Green will likely talk about some of the appropriations for West Hawaii approved this legislative session, which ended today:   Kawaihae Harbor                                                                   $11.5 million         For design and construction of terminal and navigational improvements including harbor widening, road paving, water system improvements, and utilities Kona International Airport                                                    …

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Chief Justice Selects Kealakehe as Site for New Courts

March 30, 2012
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Chief Justice Selects Kealakehe as Site for New Courts

Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald announced that the site selected for the new Judiciary Complex will be across the street from the West Hawai`i Civic Center in Kona.   The 10-acre Kealakehe parcel is owned by the State and located at the intersection of Kealakehe Parkway and Ane Keohokalole Highway.   The Kona Judiciary Complex, which will be designed to accommodate seven full-time judges and 220 employees, will meet the anticipated needs of West Hawaii’s growing population through 2030 and beyond.  Preliminary plans call for the construction of a 142,000 square-foot facility to…

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Taste of Kalo Coming to North Kohala March 10

March 5, 2012
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The community is invited to the Taste of Kalo 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 10 at the Kohala Intergenerational Center in Kamehameha Park behind the Hisaoka Gym in North Kohala. The Taste of Kalo will feature the Kalo Challenge, where local teams will compete in an Iron Chef style cook off using taro and other surprise ingredients.  Competitors include Eddie O and Rose Ombac from LAVA 105.3 fm, Mayor Billy Kenoi, Senator Josh Green, Chair of the State Department of Labor Dwight Takamine, State Representative Jerry Chang, and a number of local chefs. Prizes…

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No State District Line Vote Yet

March 2, 2012
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The State Reapportionment Commission met Friday, and took no vote on finalizing the lines for the districts for State Senate and State House.  The subcommittee working on the district lines met for four hours, but could not come to agreement.   Their current maps, unveiled a week ago, met with opposition from some Democrats in the State House of Representatives, who accused the Commission of drawing district lines to favor those who support House Chair Calvin Say, but pitting incumbents on Oahu who oppose Say’s chairmanship against each other.  The Commission members deny the charge. Chair…

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Good Budget News: No Property Tax Increase!

March 1, 2012
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Mayor Bill Kenoi released his 2012-2013 budget Thursday, as required by the County Charter.  The budget covers the period from July 1, 2012 through June 30 2013.  In good news for property owners in the County, the proposed balanced budget does not call for any increase in property taxes.   The total budget is $365,293,000, a reduction of just over $2 million from the current budget.   Property taxes, the largest revenue source for the County, are expected to fall by $8.8 million, a reduction of 4.2%, and come in at $198,500,000.  The reduction is due…

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Bill Regulating ATVs Set for Hearing Monday

February 12, 2012
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Representative Linda Ichiyama (D-31 Moanalua Valley, Moanalua, Salt Lake) has introduced a measure that would regulate the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).  The matter will be heard Monday, February 13, at 9 a.m. at the Hawaii State Capitol in room 309.   There are currently no laws in Hawaii that regulate these vehicles although it’s widely acknowledged they have some inherent danger for both adults and children.   Senator Josh Green, D-Kona, who also is the emergency room doctor at Kohala Hospital many weekends, is a strong supporter of requiring helmets for children using ATVs.…

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Senator Green Introduces Coffee Labeling Bill

January 23, 2012
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State Senator Josh Green (D-Kona) has  introduced the Coffee Origin Disclosure Bill.  The Kona Coffee Farmers Association says the bill is designed to provide a  step forward toward truth-in-labeling.  The bill would require disclosure of the origin of all the coffee in the bag.   For labels on packages containing, for example, 10% Kona coffee the measure would require disclosure of the origin of the 90% not grown in Kona. As an illustration, labels would be required to include disclosures such as “Contains: 90% Panamanian Coffee, 10% Kona Coffee.” Under current law such packages are…

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Senator Green Says TAT Safe Next Year (video)

December 22, 2011
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Senator Green Says TAT Safe Next Year (video)

Senator Josh Green, speaking in Kona Thursday night, said the approximately $18 million in Transient Accommodations Tax which Hawaii County has included in its budget, is safe.  In last year’s legislative session, the State Legislature considered keeping those funds in the State coffers—which would have resulted in Hawaii County having to increase taxes and fees or significantly cut its $367 million budget if it lost $18 million. The Transient Accommodation Tax (TAT) is collected on all stays in hotels, condominiums, and bed and breakfasts.  Last year, Mayor Billy Kenoi explained the fund is to help…

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State DOT Director Outlines Hawaii Island Projects

December 22, 2011
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Hawaii State Director of Transportation, Glenn Okimoto, was in Kona Thursday night to provide an update on DOT projects on the island.  He was invited by State Senator Josh Green, as part of a regular “talk story” for the community.  Around 30 people attended the meeting at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. State DOT is responsible for State Highways (such as Highway 130 in Pahoa and Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway in Kona), the airports, and Kawaihae Harbor and Hilo Harbor.  There are other harbors on Hawaii Island  which are under  the jurisdiction of the State Department…

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State DOT Director to Speak in West Hawaii Tonight

December 22, 2011
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The Hawaii State Director of the Department of Transportation, Glenn Okimoto, will provide an update on DOT projects this evening, Thursday, December 22, at 6 p.m. at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.  State Senator Josh Green has arranged for Okimoto to come and speak directly to the public.     State Department of Transportation is responsible for state roads (such as Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway and portions of Kuakini Highway and Mamalahoa Highway), harbors including Kailua Pier and Kawaihae Harbor, and the island’s airports.

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