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The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 07/18/2008
KAILUA-KONA, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- A Hawaiian-style blessing of a solar array precisely tilted to take full advantage of the sun officially welcomed SolFocus, a Mountain View, California-based solar technology company, to Hawa...
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
HONOLULU -- More than $3 million will be spent by the state on traffic and safety improvements at two spots along Hana Highway.
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
HONOLULU -- Four companies announced Tuesday that they have joined together to develop a microalgae facility on Maui to produce oil for conversion to biodiesel, animal feed and other products.
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EDD Blog Online (Free subscription) | 07/15/2008
Laws in all but a handful of states give the public access to government e-mail. But what if that e-mail was intentionally deleted or routinely purged? In Hawaii, Gov. Linda Lingle's office allowed e-mails of her top aide to be purged. In North Carolina, Gov. Mike Easley's administration allegedly ordered state workers to delete their e-mail correspondence with his office. And in Missouri, lawsuits...
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The Pacific Business News (Free subscription) | 07/14/2008
Gov. Linda Lingle has signed an anti-rail petition to give Oahu voters the choice of whether or not they want a rail transit system.
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www.OSIR.org.in (Free subscription) | 07/12/2008
Taking a tour of the exhibits at the 8th ASEAN Science and Technology Week can make you think, hey, maybe science and technology can save the world but only if we humans use it properly. It s unfortunate that the only science and technology Source: www.abs-cbnnews.com Hawaii [...]
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YubaNet.com (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
For months, both houses of the Hawaiian legislature have wrangled over two bills that would make it possible to hang out your clothes on the tropical islands of the State of Hawaii. On Tuesday, Governor Linda Lingle vetoed the legislation and while Senate acted to overturn this veto, the House leadership stood by.
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
HONOLULU -- Gov. Linda Lingle says she will probably sign a petition pushed by rail transit opponents to put Honolulu's planned rail system on the ballot.
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Apartment Therapy LA (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
Sign of the times: Hawaii is now requiring all new homes to be outfitted with solar water heaters. The new law passed by Republican Governor Linda Lingle prohibits issuing building permits for single-
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
HONOLULU -- A measure protecting Hawaii journalists from having to reveal their sources is now law.
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Science Pal (Free subscription) | 07/02/2008
Hawaii has become the first state to require solar water heaters in new homes. The bill was signed into law by Governor Linda Lingle, a Republican. It requires the energy-saving systems in homes starting in 2010. It prohibits issuing building permits for single-family homes that do not have solar water heaters. Hawaii relies on imported fossil fuels more than any other state, with about 90 percent...
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The Pacific Business News (Free subscription) | 07/02/2008
Gov. Linda Lingle signed three bills into law Tuesday to increase renewable energy and reduce Hawaii's dependence on oil.
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The Pacific Business News (Free subscription) | 07/01/2008
The president of Hawaii's largest printing company has been named one of the recipients of Gov. Linda Lingle's new innovation awards.
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Treehugger (Free subscription) | 06/30/2008
Given the current price of oil, and the fact that over 90% of its energy is imported from outside the island chain, it’s not surprising that Hawaii would want to take action to diversify its energy supply and reduce demand. To that end, with the signature of Governor Linda Lingle on Friday, Hawaii has become the first state in the US to mandate the installation of solar water heaters in new residential...
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The Huffington Post (Free subscription) | 06/30/2008
HONOLULU — With a heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels, Hawaii has become the first state to require solar water heaters in new homes, pleasing environmentalists but leading opponents to note the island chain's already high home prices. Republican Gov. Linda Lingle signed a bill Thursday requiring the energy-saving systems starting in 2010. She said the law is "another important step in our long-term...
