February

FIRST Regional Robotics Competition Kicks Off March 27

Governor Lingle and Lt. Governor Aiona will welcome 12 teams from the U.S. mainland and 25 Hawai`i teams to the inaugural FIRST in Hawai`i Regional Robotics Competition on March 27-29.

Turtle Bay Proposal Gains Momentum

The Governor's proposal that the state - in collaboration with private, public and nonprofit partners - acquire the 850-acre Turtle Bay property on O`ahu's North Shore received support through passage of a bill by the Senate Ways and Means Committee.

Governors Gather for Annual Meeting

Governor Lingle was in Washington, D.C. from February 23-25 to participate in the National Governors Association's (NGA) Winter Meeting. The meeting, which was attended by 49 of the 55 governors of our nation's states and territories, focused on creating a clean energy future for America.

President Bush Addresses Governors

Governor Lingle and the nation's governors met with President Bush at the White House to discuss key issues facing the nation, including immigration, initiatives to protect the United States, and community and faith-based initiatives.

Governors Focus On Clean Energy

The opening discussions at the National Governors Association Winter Meeting focused on creating a clean energy future for America.

Turtle Bay Proposal Moves Forward

As part of the Lingle-Aiona Administration's initiative to protect what is special about Hawai`i, the Governor has proposed that the state - in collaboration with private, public and nonprofit partners - purchase the 850-acre Turtle Bay property on O`ahu's North Shore.

Governor Lingle attends NGA meeting

Governor Lingle has joined the nation's governors in Washington, D.C., for the National Governors Association's (NGA) annual winter meeting.

Energy for Tomorrow Webpage Tracks Progress

During her 2008 State of the State Address, Governor Lingle said the pursuit of energy independence and security is as important as anything else the State of Hawai`i does for the next three years.

$5,757,150 for Big Island Library

Governor Lingle released funds for the construction of a new Kohala Public Library. Currently, this area of the Big Island is only served by the Bond Memorial Library, a converted house that is just 1,610 square feet.

Access to Health Care a Focus

Governor Lingle called for increased access to quality health care for Hawai`i residents at the opening of the Kalihi Palama Downtown Family Medical and Dental Center.