The Hawaii State Archives celebrates 100 years of service. The archives building sits on the grounds of Iolani Palace, and holds government records, maps, photos, and other documents. Aired Thursday, August 31 2006 and Friday, September 1, 2006. Runs 3:29 mins.
Hawaii’s first governor, Bill Quinn, passed away Monday in Honolulu. Former Congresswoman Pat Saiki recalls the legacy of Quinn, a fellow Republican. Aired Wednesday, August 30 2006 and Thursday, August 31, 2006. Runs 2:53 mins.
Karen Hughes, a U.S. Undersecretary of State, was one of the keynote speakers at the third-annual conference, held in Waikiki and hosted by Hawaii’s governor. Aired Tuesday, August 29 2006 and Wednesday, August 30, 2006. Runs 3:57 mins.
With news reports covering the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf Coast, Hawaii’s Kokua Council sponsored a panel talk on local civil defense preparedness. Aired Monday, August 28 2006 and Tuesday, August 29, 2006. Runs 3:19 mins.
Angelito Nayan, now with the foreign service in the Philippines, was held hostage by Afghan militants two years ago. He shared his experiences and observations with an EWC audience Thursday. Aired Friday, August 25 2006 and Monday, August 28, 2006. Runs 3:30 mins.
An advisory commission has selected five themes for consideration to be Hawaii’s commemorative quarter. As the 50th state, Hawaii is the last in the national series. Aired Wednesday, August 23, 2006 and Thursday, August 24, 2006. Runs 4:04 mins.
A fleet of new, hybrid buses and Handi-Vans are headed to Honolulu. The federal government is picking up 80 percent of the tab for the “smart,” computer-enhanced vehicles. Aired Thursday, August 24 2006 and Friday, August 25, 2006. Runs 3:19 mins.
A Honolulu City Council committee passed resolutions asking city officials about potential development sites along a proposed rail system. The city said the council was acting too fast. Aired Wednesday, August 23, 2006. RUns 3:48 mins.
HPR previously interviewed Congressman Ed Case about his campaign for the U.S. Senate. Dan Akaka is running for reelection. At least five Republicans are also seeking the seat. Aired Tuesday, August 22, 2006. Runs 4:09 mins.
William Aila and Randy Iwase are competiting in the Democratic primary for governor. (Another Dem, four Repubs including Governor Lingle, a Green, and three nonparitisans are also running.) Aired Monday, August 21, 2006. Runs 3:53 mins.