HPR Politics

Bush Declares Hawaii a Disaster Area

Administrator — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 22:00:45 +0000

The president has declared Hawaii a major disaster area, following Sunday’s 6.7 magnitude earthquake. Governor Lingle says federal assistance is on its way to the islands. Aired Wednesday, October 18, 2006. Runs 3:45 mins.

Sustainability at UH

Administrator — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 22:00:05 +0000

UH Manoa’s “Campus Sustainability Week” begins Thursday. Professor Mary Tiles, chair of the chancellor’s “Sustainability Council,” talks about efforts to cut UH’s electric bill. Aried Tuesday, October 17, 2006. Runs 4:04 mins.

Hirono, Hogue on Iraq

Administrator — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 01:43:10 +0000

Democrat Mazie Hirono and Republican Bob Hogue shared their views last month on the war in Iraq, at a political debate for the 2nd Congressional District election. Aired Monday, October 16, 2006. Runs 4:20 mins.

Call Girls, Underage Drinking, Surfers

Administrator — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 01:42:51 +0000

Two Honolulu City Council committees considered action yesterday on prostitution in the Downtown-Chinatown area, and issues involving the Honolulu Liquor Commission. Aired Friday, October 13, 2006. Runs 3:48 mins.

Natatorium, Taxes, Shelters

Administrator — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 01:42:42 +0000

The Honolulu City Council’s Budget Committee considered action yesterday on what to do with the Waikiki War Memorial, property taxes, cheap housing and the homeless. Aired Thursday, October 12, 2006. Runs 4:27 mins.

Stryker Activity Halted

Administrator — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 01:42:32 +0000

A federal appeals court ruled last week the U. S. Army’s plan to create a Stryker Brigade in the islands violates environmental laws. Earthjustice attorney David Henkin talks about the case. Aired Wednesday, October 11, 2006. Runs 4:18 mins.

Workers, Hilton Settle

Administrator — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 01:42:21 +0000

Union workers at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and the resort’s management agreed to a new contract Monday. Rod Kane is a food preparer at the Princess Ka’iulani and a member of Local 5. Aired Tuesday, October 10, 2006. Runs 3:11 mins.

Lingle-Iwase Post-Debate Spin

Administrator — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 01:42:11 +0000

Republican Governor Linda Lingle and Democratic challenger Randy Iwase participated in a televised debate Friday. Here’s what they had to say after the show. Aired Monday, October 9, 2006. Runs 3:34 mins.

AARP Candidates Forum

Administrator — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 20:57:26 +0000

U.S. Senate candidate Cynthia Thielen, a Republican, is challenging incumbent Dan Akaka. Republican Noah Hough wants the seat held by U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie. Aired on Thursday, October 5, 2006. Runs 4:35 mins.

Gridiron ‘06 “Raw and Untreated”

Administrator — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 20:57:07 +0000

HPR caught up with Gridiron 2006 artistic director Keoki Kerr while he, other journalists and stage personalities rehearsed chorus numbers for the annual music-and-comedy parody. Aired on Wednesday, October 4, 2006. Runs 4:15 mins.