Saturday Briefing

Saturday Briefing

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Time for Change in Hawaii’s Public Education; The Governors – All of Them – Are on to Something

Posted: February 6, 2010

By David Carey
(Dr. Richard Kelley is traveling. His column will return on February 13.)

David Carey

David Carey

Three former governors of Hawaii – George Ariyoshi, John Waihee, and Ben Cayetano – have jointly issued a manifesto calling for major changes in the way public education is run in our state. Governor Linda Lingle, in her annual State of the State address to the Legislature, has also called for major change. Read the rest of this entry

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Year of the Tiger Celebrations

Posted: February 6, 2010

By Conchita Malaqui, Ethan Chang, and Gay Shinbara

Chinese New Year is celebrated around the world and even more so, here in Hawaii.  Its purpose is to honor Heaven and Earth, family ancestors and gods, and to bring good luck for the coming year. This year, there will be a variety of events happening at the Outrigger Reef, Wyndham Waikiki Beach Walk, Embassy Suites® - Waikiki Beach Walk®, Waikiki Beach Walk®, and the Outrigger Waikiki, to welcome Year of the Tiger. Read the rest of this entry

Employee of the Quarter Honored Fourth Quarter 2009

Posted: February 6, 2010

By The Human Resources Service Center

David Carey, Barry Wallace, Ruthann Yamanaka, Dr. Chuck Kelley, and Department Heads gathered Tuesday, February 19, to honor and recognize an Employee of the Quarter for the Fourth Quarter. They extended their congratulations and offered words of praise. Read the rest of this entry