Hawaii Independent Staff

Elena Kagan confirmed to U.S. Supreme Court Republican ads go up as Hawaii Democrats battle for governor’s seat Media oversimplifying the job requirements for Hawaii’s next Chief Justice Two more sewage related spills in Honolulu on Wednesday Ruling against Prop. 8 could lead to federal precedent on gay marriage Navy to hear comments on proposed sonar and explosives testing in Hawaii waters
Marine animals like the humpback whale, pictured above, are affected by sonar used in military training.
Na Wai Eha: Wailuku Water Company and HC&S to release water on August 9 Honolulu City-wide sewer work in August expected to cause traffic Sewage overflow leads to leads to Wailupe Beach Park Auto repair shop owner sentenced on felony tax violations Countdown to Senate’s decision on Chief Justice nomination has begun

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Military kawaii: Manga promotes U.S.-Japan alliance following Okinawa base decision City begins new alternative emergency communications service Craigslist’s shame: Child sex ads Hannemann leads money race for Hawaii governor Hawaii marine park granted World Heritage status Honolulu City signs will be more resistant to graffiti and stickers Mosque near 9/11 site likely to go ahead despite rightwing fury Kaneohe’s revenge of the gamers goes viral $6.6 million to be spent on piers at Keehi Small Boat Harbor DLNR to award grants for land conservation Department of Health cites former Love’s Bakery owner for storage tank violations August 3: Authors showcase pioneering Hawaii architect Hart Wood Non-profits can apply for Honolulu City Lights exhibition lottery Blue Planet seeks nominees for Annual Honua Award Public encouraged to attend Transportation Improvement Program info briefings

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Space & Sound art and music collective at The ARTS at Marks Garage Final tsunami evacuation workshops through August 5 Documents indicate heavy use of dispersants in Gulf oil spill One million flooded as Pakistan awaits more rain August 7: Halawa Xeriscape Garden opens its doors for family fun, plant sale Sewer overflows at Kuhio Park Terrace, 5,200 gallons enters Kalihi Stream Army: Chemical weapons off Hawaii should stay put Visitors to Hawaii up for seventh straight month UH coach Greg McMackin needs a Hawaii Bowl appearance Group formed to coordinate APEC summit in Hawaii, and tourism that comes with it Tribe blocks Hawaii trash from being dumped in Washington July 30: Art After Dark runs with the bulls to ‘La Plaza de Toros’ Sewer overflows, public advised to stay out of Wailupe Beach August 1: Rally to support Hakipuu Learning Center Grant helps migrant families on Hawaii Island through literacy programs Civil unions: Lambda Legal and ACLU file lawsuit against State
State Capitol security separated both sides of the civil unions bill during Gov. Linda Lingle's veto announcement on July 7 -- those in opposition of HB444 were allowed on the fifth floor outside the governor's office, and supporters set up on the ground floor.
Donavan Dela Cruz drops out of mayor’s race
Councilman Donavan Dela Cruz, right, speaks with supporters at his mayoral campaign celebration at Kuhio Park Terrace on July 24.
Break spews raw sewage onto Pearl City work site Hawaii not left behind

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Imi Ho‘ola Post-Baccalaureate Program expanded to meet physician shortage
Students of the Imi Ho’ola Post-Baccalaureate Program. Kneeling, from left, are Genia Taitano of Rota, Joel Sabugo of Wahiawa, and Aldrich Ricalde of Ewa Beach. Standing in front row, from left, are Chace Moleta of Maui, Darrah Kauhane-Floerke of Honolulu, Kaimana Chow of Moloka‘i, and Emmanuel de Jesus of Honolulu. In back, from left, are Kyle Watanabe of Mililani, Steven Gonsalves of Maui, Kaiwiola Coakley of the Big Island, Daniel Lee of Guam, and Chino Cabalteja of Kaua‘i.
Castle Medical Center classes available for new and expecting parents Redefining racism in the Tea Party era UH says military munitions sea disposal site not hurting ecological health U.S. Energy Secretary secures $117 million loan for Kahuku wind farm Hawai‘i Conservation Week highlights Pacific action Info briefings on Tsunami Evacuation Zone Maps available for Oahu residents Lingle appoints Caroline S. Wong to Board of Education Public comment sought for Kaena Point management and restoration 92,000 classified Afghanistan War documents leaked 2010 Hawaii State Farm Fair happening now at Bishop Museum Honolulu’s mayor and prosecutor special elections set for September 18 City to use enhanced geographic information system to manage projects Hawaii Superferry shorted the State in payments Fired USDA official receives apologies from White House, Vilsack At the U.N., a hard-fought win for an LGBT leader City announces plans for a shuttle bus service to assist houseless people

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July 24: Honolulu Woodturners demonstration at Nohea Gallery Colleen Hanabusa: National Dems had ‘bum information’ on Hawaii special election More than 700 dead in Chinese floods Democrats beat filibuster, Senate advances jobless benefits Mississippi school district settles lesbian prom-date case Mufi’s out, Caldwell’s in Beat the heat: Cool tips for hot days

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Petroleum provides nearly nine-tenths of all the energy consumed in Hawaii. The Hawaiian Electric Company recommends finding smarter ways to stay cool, like enjoying the islands' natural trade breeze.
Another earthquake hits near Papua New Guinea, no tsunami warnings July 24: Second Annual Papio Tournament benefits Lanakila Meals on Wheels July 23: Doris Duke Theatre screening of ‘Ingredients’ to support Hawaii film Organization honors Native Hawaiians making a difference Families, children evicted from their home, ‘Guardrails’ beach UH data breach echoes 2009 incident at KCC Drought: All four Hawaii counties designated as agriculture disaster areas
Hawaii Island agriculture has been among the hardest hit by this year's droughts.
July 29: Castle Medical Center Wellness Cuisine cooking class heats up Hawaii students take top honors in robotics competitions
Waialua High School’s FIRST Robotics team won the excusive Indianapolis Robotics Invitational. Waialua completed a successful 2010 FIRST Robotics season, winning the San Diego, Arizona, and Hawaii Regional Competitions.
Is the Defense of Marriage Act valid? A federal court judge says ‘no’ UH’s largest ever class of medical students begins studies this week Equal is Equal campaign counters calls for Hawaii boycotts Honolulu looks to upgrade parking meters Honolulu City and County sewage contracts awarded, road paving methods updated UH Board of Regents approves interim deans at Manoa campus Hawaii Publishers Association to host Abercrombie, Hannemann debate Earthquakes hit Hawaii, Papua New Guinea, and Alaska: No tsunami warnings issued for Hawaii More than half of Hawaii carpenters unemployed 6.7 magnitude quake strikes Alaska, no tsunami warnings in effect No damage reported in wake of D.C. area earthquake July 18: Hawaii Ukulele Festival takes the bandstand at Kapiolani Park July 18: Final weekend of KIDS FIRST! Film Festival at UH July 17: Hawaii celebrates 33rd Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival Checks in the mail: Delayed tax refunds on their way Moderate physical activity may lower Alzheimer’s disease risk UH Board of Regents approves student athletic fee increase E. coli: California produce company recalls salads sent to Hawaii twice in two months
Fresh Express Romaine-based ready-to-eat salads with the expired use-by dates of July 9 through July 12 and an “S” in the product code have been recalled.
Congress passes stiffest restrictions on Wallstreet since the Great Depression Lingle submits nominations for three Circuit Court judges July 21: Expressions of Experience brings global dances to UH July 22: Fresh Café mixes art, music, and flea market