Yesterday | The Associated Press | Posted by The Associated Press
In multiracial Hawaii, Obama faced discrimination
“I thought it was true. And in many ways it was until it became more personal.”
Growing up as a young man of mixed race, Barack Obama benefited from the spirit of tolerance that defined Hawaii's racial climate.
His childhood in the country's idealized melting pot was far from painless, though.
As part of the islands' small group of black Americans in the 1970s, he encountered racism and struggled to form a black identity.
Obama's experience in Hawaii is echoed by other blacks, including some of his schoolmates, and challenges the state's vaunted image of racial harmony. Read more
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Hawaii Forum & PollsYesterday | KPUA-AM Hilo
Lingle blasts Obama, encourages state Republicans to rally around McCain
Obama is considered the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination. via KPUA-AM Hilo
Sunday | USA Today
Trade winds begin clearing vog
“We wanted to make sure that people saw the whole story”
The volcanic smog that has shrouded the city and made Oahu look like Los Angeles on a bad-traffic day is on its way out. via USA Today
Saturday May 17 | Honolulu Star-Bulletin
TheBuzz: Frozen treats coming to University area
A Yogurtland self-serve frozen treats joint, foretold in this space in November, will open next month at the Manoa site vacated by Volcano Joe's . The Hawaii location, at 1810 University Ave., will be ... via Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Thursday May 15 | TheHawaiiChannel
New Law Allows State To Pay $5 Million In Settlements
Acting Gov. James "Duke" Aiona has signed a bill that will pay more than $5 million worth of claims against the state. via TheHawaiiChannel
Thursday May 15 | MediLexicon
Hawaii Legislature Overrides Gov. Lingle's Veto Of Prescription Drug Importation Program
“Although it's illegal to import drugs that don't comply with the federal government's labeling requirements or haven't been granted federal approval, federal authorities so far haven't gone after I-SaveRx”
Critics of the program said that they were concerned about the safety of drugs from other countries and that they were not sure whether it is legal. via MediLexicon
Wednesday May 14 | Uprisingradio.org
GUEST: Noelani Goodyear-Kaopua, assistant professor of political science, University of Hawaii, Manoa, Ikaika Hussey, convenor of the Movement for Aloha No ka Aina The US Army recently made a final decision to ... via Uprisingradio.org
Sunday May 11 | Fox News
Kilauea Erupts as Tradewinds Clear Hawaiian Skies
Comtex VOLCANO, Hawaii, May 9, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ ----Pele, Hawaii's volcano goddess, must be in a fantastic mood. via Fox News
Saturday May 10 | USA Today
Hawaii community tries to preserve wild North Shore
“We appreciate her reaching out. It's John F. Kennedy saying we're going to put a man on the moon in 10 years”
Far from the bustle of tourist-filled Waikiki, a rare stretch of undeveloped Hawaii beachfront on Oahu's North Shore has long been under dark clouds of economic troubles and fears of irreparable environmental ... via USA Today
Friday May 9 | USA Today
Hawaii's Island Air to fly rural routes out of Kansas City
“As the airline industry evolves, so does Island Air in its decision to diversify.”
The federal government is going to pay Island Air $14 million to fly four rural routes out of Kansas City, Mo., for two years. via USA Today
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