 Of all islands of Hawai'i, eight high islands are considered the "main islands" and are located at the southeastern end of the archipelago. These islands are, in order from the northwest to southeast, Ni'ihau, Kaua'i, O'ahu, Moloka'i, Lāna'i, Kaho'olawe, Maui and the Island of Hawai'i. The climate of Hawai'i is atypical for a tropical area. Temperatures and humidity tend to be less extreme, with summer high temperatures seldom reaching above the upper 80s (°F) and winter temperatures (at low elevation) seldom dipping below the mid-60s.(Information provided by Wikipedia .)
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GOVERNOR LINGLE RELEASES $3,340,000 FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS STATEWIDE |
For Immediate Release: July 22, 2008
HONOLULU – Governor Linda Lingle has released $3,340,000 to finance improvement projects at public schools statewide, including health and safety upgrades to remove cesspools, storm water discharge plans, and a pilot study to determine how to make portable classrooms more energy efficient. Last week the Governor also announced the release of $30 million for various classroom renovations statewide.
Cesspool Removal (Statewide) – $200,000: An additional $200,000 released by the Governor will be used to continue the closure and conversion of cesspools at schools statewide to comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Clean Water Act. The work includes installing replacement wastewater treatment systems, as well as cleaning and or replacing wastewater lines.
Storm Water Discharge Plans (O‘ahu) – $200,000: These funds will be used to complete storm water discharge plans for 168 O‘ahu schools, including preparing permit applications to the State Department of Health for regulatory compliance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency storm water discharge guidelines. The Governor previously released $1,388,326 for this project.
Portable Classroom Energy Study (Statewide) – $110,000: Planning funds will be used to perform a pilot study to create a portable classroom prototype that generates as much energy as it consumes. This will help to reduce school energy consumption statewide in the future. The planning project is scheduled to begin in September 2008 and be completed in September 2009. |
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GOVERNOR ORDERS US AND STATE FLAGS LOWERED |
GOVERNOR ORDERS U.S. AND STATE FLAGS LOWERED IN HONOR OF ARMY 1ST LT. JONATHAN P. BROSTROM
For Immediate Release: July 22, 2008
HONOLULU – Governor Linda Lingle has ordered the United States and Hawai‘i state flags at state, county and federal buildings throughout Hawai‘i to fly at half-staff on Thursday, July 24, 2008, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of Army 1st Lt. Jonathan P. Brostrom of ‘Aiea who was killed on July 13, along with eight other U.S. soldiers in an attack by the Taliban in Afghanistan. Funeral services for Brostrom will be held on Thursday in Kāne‘ohe.
Brostrom, a Damien Memorial School and University of Hawai'i graduate, and the eight other soldiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, based in Vicenza, Italy.
“Our hearts are saddened by the loss of one of Hawai‘i’s brave sons,” said Governor Lingle. “1st Lt. Brostrom earned the respect and trust of his platoon. He was a true patriot who fought with honor to defend our country and our freedom. Our state and our nation are grateful for his service, his leadership and his sacrifice, and our condolences go out to his family and friends.”
“We will forever remember Jonathan for giving his life to the cause of freedom,” said Lt. Governor Aiona. “We join the people of Hawai‘i in offering our thoughts and prayers to Jonathan’s family and friends.”
H.R. 692 authorizes the governor of a state to order the U.S. flag to be flown at half staff following the death of a member of the Armed Forces who dies while serving on active duty. Based on this law, which was passed by the U.S. |
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