Kubo Confirmed to First Circuit
Friday, February 5, 2010

Former U.S. Attorney Ed Kubo was confirmed as Hawaii's newest First Circuit Court Judge yesterday in the State Senate. The vote was 24 to 1 in favor of Kubo, with 8 of the 24 Senators voting with "reservations". Senator Les Ihara was the lone "no" vote. Links: Near Unanimous Vote Gives Kubo Judgesh.. .. read more..

Ed Kubo Confirmation Vote Today
Thursday, February 4, 2010

Last Friday, Third Circuit Court nominee Ed Kubo (left) engaged in a short conversation with Senator Brian Taniguchi , chair of the Judiciary committee during a break in that day's floor session, which saw the postponement of the vote until today. Early news reports indicate that Taniguchi who was .. .. read more..

Hawaii Political Platter
Monday, February 1, 2010

It was a standing ovation at the end of the House session last week after HB 444 was "postponed indefinitely". Funny how the news media only focused on the loss by the civil rights supporters... i.e. no photos in the paper of these people. Former U.S. Attorney Ed Kubo's confirmation as the state's .. .. read more..

How Senators Voted on HB 444
Tuesday, January 26, 2010

As most people know by now the State Senate passed HB 444 out on Friday, January 22. The bill if it becomes law, will allow for "civil unions". The version passed out of the Senate was amended late last year and is subject to further House action. Representatives at the State House can either agree.. .. read more..

HMS Corp Superferry Photos
Monday, January 25, 2010

The Hawaii Superferries are in good hands with the HMS Corporations as shown in this Flickr.com slide show series. The two ships, Alakai and Huakai are on assignment to Haiti for earthquake relief work. Take a look at the slides. The Huakai has its own vehicle ramp. Otherwise it looks remarkably si.. .. read more..