Thursday, May 3, 2012

Bills would allow state to make money from private developers

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Queen Liliuokalani School in Kaimuki ceased to be a school this past year, when the Board of Education decided to close it. Education officials said the campus and its buildings would be used for a teacher resource center and storage. Read the article and see the news segment on Hawaii News Now.




Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Lawmakers Listen

"Lawmakers Listen" provides a unique opportunity for our community to have a face-to-face discussion with district legislators, House leadership and Chairs of key House Committees. Please join them on Thursday night (April 12, 2012) starting from 6 p.m. at Salt Lake Elementary School Cafeteria. Click here for more details.




Thursday, April 5, 2012

Farrington High School at Top of List to Receive Funding

(KITV News) - You don't need to look far to find what needs fixing on Farrington High School's campus. "You've got bottle caps up there," said Department of Education Public Works Administrator Duane Kashiwai as he peered up at the ceiling.

Granted the campus is old -- it celebrated its 75th birthday this year. Read more on KITV.com




Thursday, April 5, 2012

Educators Show Need for 'Invest in Hawaii' Construction Money

(HawaiiNewsNow) - Half a billion dollars could start pumping into Hawaii's economy within months. The money from a state bond sale would pay for renovations at nearly every public school in Hawaii along with scores of other properties. Read more on HawaiiNewsNow.com




Thursday, April 5, 2012

Star Advertiser Photo Gallery: Farrington High School

(Honolulu Star-Advertiser) - To illustrate the impact of the bill and show how the DOE will benefit, we are holding a press tour and q & a session at Farrington High School. Principal Al Carganilla (left), Vice Principal Daryl Ishihara (in charge of facilities, not in picture) and Duane Kashiwai of the DOE (right, Public Works Administrator) conduct the tour of the Fariingtonton High School campus. Visit StarAdvertiser.com to view the photos.




Friday, March 30, 2012

Fill Your Stomach and Fill Your Mind

Please join Senator Wakai and Representative Johanson at Foster Village/Aliamanu/Aiea Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, starting from 6 p.m. at Radford High School Cafeteria. Click here to view more details.




Monday, February 6, 2012

Lawmakers tackle future of Aloha Stadium

(Hawaii News Now) "With the site of next year's Pro Bowl still up in the air, lawmakers are tackling future plans for Aloha Stadium again. Ideas include building a brand new facility or creating a development around the existing one." Read more on HawaiiNewsNow.com