#Governor Neil Abercrombie

Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal Challenge to the Appointment of Schatz to Senate

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a Hawai‘i federal court’s dismissal of a challenge to then Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s appointment of then Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz.

UPDATE: Abercrombie Requests Major Disaster Declaration by Obama

Draft request comes nearly two weeks after Iselle made landfall in Hawaii.

Biz Quickies: No Sale At $26.5M, Estate Goes To Auction

An assortment of news briefs about Big Island business.

Gov. Abercrombie to Speak at ‘Cabinet in Your Community’ Event in Kona

Meeting will allow public to interact with several of the governor’s department heads.

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff After Connecticut School Shooting

President Obama and Governor Abercrombie order all federal and state flags be lowered until sunset on December 18th.

State Launches ‘Buy Local, Give Aloha’ Campaign

Hawaii residents are urged to buy and gift locally made products during the “Buy Local Give Aloha” campaign this holiday season.

Governor Releases $91.9 Million for CIP Projects Statewide

Governor Abercrombie released more than $91 million in CIP funds for various projects around the state, including at least $13.9 million for the Big Island.

Governor Releases Funds for Completion of Hilo Airport Cargo Facility

Gov. Neil Abercrombie announced today he will release funds to complete improvements to cargo facilities at Hilo International Airport.