Archive for September, 2006

Watada on Watada

Friday, September 29th, 2006

The court martial trial for Army Lieutenant Ehren Watada could begin as early as November. His father, Bob, is on a Mainland tour to speak about his son’s refusal to deploy to Iraq. Aired on Friday, September 29, 2006. Runs 4:13 mins.

 

Elder Abuse Law Examined

Thursday, September 28th, 2006

The Legislature’s Kupuna Caucus is considering modifying state law concerning abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elders. (Call Adult Protective Services or the Dept of Human Svcs for help.) Aired on Thursday, September 28, 2006. Runs 4:11 mins.

 

Women and Drug Use

Wednesday, September 27th, 2006

State lawmakers have made fighting the crystal meth epidemic a priority in recent years. A national expert on drug use says treatment works better than more incarceration. Aired on Wednesday, September 27, 2006. Runs 3:48 mins.

 

Running for Congress in Hawaii

Tuesday, September 19th, 2006

HPR has interviewed 8 of the 10 Democrats and the 2 Republicans seeking the 2nd Congressional District Seat. Here, 2 other Dems talk about the challenge of running for Congress. Aired Tuesday, September 19, 2006. Runs 3:39 mins.

 

Solomon for Lieutenant Governor

Monday, September 18th, 2006

Former state lawmaker Malama Solomon is seeking the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. Three other Dems, three independents, and the incumbent Republican are also running. Aired Monday, September 18, 2006. Runs 4:09 mins.

 

Ariyoshi Criticizes Case

Friday, September 15th, 2006

Former Hawaii Governor George Ariyoshi is complaining the Ed Case campaign for U.S. Senate is mis-using excerpts from his memoirs concerning leadership and change. Aired Friday, September 15, 2006. Runs 3:34 mins.

 

A Mighty Wind (Farm)

Thursday, September 14th, 2006

State lawmakers and energy company officials announced plans for a state-of-the-art wind-power farm at South Point on the Big Island. The announcement was made at the Capitol. Aired Thursday, September 14, 2006. Runs 3:42 mins.

 

Kauai Nurses Still Striking

Wednesday, September 13th, 2006

Nurses at Kauai’s Wilcox Hospital are entering their 82nd day of a strike. The Hawaii Nurses Association and Hawaii Pacific Health remain at the negotiating table. Aired Wednesday, September 13, 2006. Runs 4:20 mins.

 

Henkin for Lieutenant Governor

Tuesday, September 12th, 2006

David Henkin, an environmental attorney, is seeking the Democratic nod for lieutenant governor. Three other Dems, three independents, and the incumbent Republican are also running. Aired Tuesday, September 12, 2006. Runs 3:35 mins.

 

Honolulu Remembers, Never Forget

Monday, September 11th, 2006

Local government leaders led hundreds of people in a “Walk of Remembrance” in Honolulu last night, to honor the lives of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Aired Monday, September 11, 2006. Runs 4:37 mins.