http://www.davidige.org/community/ en-us Copyright 2008 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:49:23 -1000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Lauren Takai Highlands Intermediate School ]]> http://www.davidige.org/community/2008/04/capitol_artist_program_1.html http://www.davidige.org/community/2008/04/capitol_artist_program_1.html Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:49:23 -1000 town meeting [traffic].pdf]]> http://www.davidige.org/community/2008/03/town_meeting_1.html http://www.davidige.org/community/2008/03/town_meeting_1.html Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:49:34 -1000 Brochure HICAC Cyber Bully Surf Safe]]> http://www.davidige.org/community/2008/02/information_and_pamphlets.html http://www.davidige.org/community/2008/02/information_and_pamphlets.html Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:52:22 -1000 Senator Ige with Shaedon Duarte and family King Intermediate Rumalyn Yee Poong and Family King Intermediate Artwork By: Alexis Kawelo-Nakoa King Intermediate Artwork by: Shaylin Villegas-Pada King Intermediate Artwork by: Jessica Suzuki King Intermediate Artwork by: Randy Ines KIng Intermediate Artwork by: Rumalynn Yee Pong King Intermediate Artwork by: Kaeleen Lyman King Intermediate Artwork by: Deisha Iramina King Intermediate Artwork by: Ming Qi Vinci King Intermediate Artwork by: John Chinen King Intermediate Artwork by: Alana Fuller Tanaka King Intermediate Artwork by: Tawnie Skaggs King Intermediate Artwork by: Destinee Nicol King Intermediate Evette Angela Racaza 7th Grade Aiea Intermediate Senator Ige with Evette Angela Racaza and family Kelsie Sasabe 8th Grade Aiea Intermediate Ernest Lo 7th Grade Aiea Intermediate Chelby Onaga 8th grade Aiea Intermediate Margarita Romero Anakalea 8th Grade Aiea Intermediate Jay Leano 8th Grade Aiea Intermediate Sierra Callihan 8th grade Aiea Intermediate Lindsay Sanborn 8th Grade Aiea Intermediate Andrew Cachola 8th Grade Aiea Intermediate Lahela Maxwell 7th Grade Aiea Intermediate Zaneta Woods 8th Grade Aiea Intermediate Takum Kumos 8th Grade Aiea Intermediate Samantha Roberts 8th Grade Aiea Intermediate Rebecca Bolosan 7th Grade Aiea Intermediate Alayna Cantillo 7th Grade Aiea Intermediate Lindsey Reed 8th Grade Aiea Intermediate ]]> http://www.davidige.org/community/2008/02/capitol_artist_program.html http://www.davidige.org/community/2008/02/capitol_artist_program.html News Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:39:37 -1000 American Mathematics Competition Pearl ridge Elementary School Participated in the American Mathematics Competition for middle school mathematics, a national program designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem solving skills. Open to schools with 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, the test consists of 25 word problems which challenged the students to apply knowledge and skill learned in the classroom and go beyond what is normally done in middle school classrooms. Ten of the top scoring sixth graders in the Hawaii State Assessment in mathematics were chosen to participate in the competition. All who participated received a Certificate of Participation and a gift certificate to Romano's Macaroni Grill. Special recognition was given to Jacob Dang, who placed first and won a Gold Award; Talon Choy, who took second and received a Sliver Award; and Tyler Ogawa, who placed third and won the Bronze Award. The others who competed in this very difficult competition were Ariela Bali, Nya Barklage, Chrislin Hearn, Aaron Higuchi, Kauionalani Kekuawela, Devon Miller and Lisa Carlie Procell. http://www.davidige.org/community/2008/02/student_awards.html http://www.davidige.org/community/2008/02/student_awards.html News Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:45:45 -1000 Congratulations to the Pearl City Chargers Girls Soccer team for capturing the OIA Red division championship over the Mililani Torjans. It is the first OIA title for the undefeated Pearl City Chargers (14-0-1) since 2001 and first since the league split into a Red and White subdivisions. Pearl City, Mililani, Kaiser, Kalani, Moanalua, and Kapolei will represent the OIA league at the JA Automotive Division I State Championships from January 30 to February 2 at the Waipi'o Peninsula Soccer Park. Good luck to coach Frank Baumholtz III and the team in the upcoming state tournament. http://www.davidige.org/community/2008/01/congratulations_to_the_lady_ch.html http://www.davidige.org/community/2008/01/congratulations_to_the_lady_ch.html News Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:43:10 -1000 Town Meeting: Pearl City/ Aiea Town Meeting There will be a town meeting with State Legislators from Pearl City and Aiea on Wednesday, February 20, 2008, regarding cyber crime. An informational presentation by the Hawaii Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force will brief residents how to protect themselves from cyber criminals. Senator Ige along with colleagues, Senators Donna Mercado Kim, Clarence Nishihara and Norman Sakamoto along with Representatives Blake Oshiro, K. Mark Takai, and Roy Takumi are sponsoring the event. For more information, please contact the office of Senator Ige at 808-586-6230. http://www.davidige.org/community/2008/01/town_meeting.html http://www.davidige.org/community/2008/01/town_meeting.html Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:32:03 -1000 Ms. Lynne Ajifu, Kelli Kimura, Risa Anne Lam, Krissen Lee, Aubrey Bento Be sure to catch their entries as they play throughout the month on Olelo Television! Click Here for view the programming schedule!]]> http://www.davidige.org/community/2007/05/youth_xchange_finalists_and_wi.html http://www.davidige.org/community/2007/05/youth_xchange_finalists_and_wi.html Commendations Olelo TV Pearl Ridge Elementary School Youth Xchange Tue, 15 May 2007 16:35:16 -1000 hiyouthsymphony.org or call 941-9706.]]> http://www.davidige.org/community/2007/05/hawaii_youth_symphony_performa.html http://www.davidige.org/community/2007/05/hawaii_youth_symphony_performa.html Events Hawaii Youth Symphony Michael Nakasone Susan Ochi-Onishi Wed, 02 May 2007 14:40:38 -1000 Pearl City High School Judo Team was featured in the April 25th edition of the West Oahu Islander's West Oahu Sports section. According to the article, the success of the PCHS Judo Team is attributed to the strong leadership of alumnus returning as assistant coaches. Among these alumni who regularly volunteer are Robin Puahala, John Lum, Steven Nohara, Darren Iwamoto and Jason Punkett.]]> http://www.davidige.org/community/2007/05/alumnus_named_as_key_to_pearl.html http://www.davidige.org/community/2007/05/alumnus_named_as_key_to_pearl.html Commendations alumnus Judo Team Pearl City High School Wed, 02 May 2007 14:38:01 -1000 First Place

• Alex Johnson
• Stephanie Leverett
• Keolani Naeole

Second Place

• Jose Aviles
• Drago Krakovic
• Robert Toguchi

]]> http://www.davidige.org/community/2007/05/leeward_community_college_stud.html http://www.davidige.org/community/2007/05/leeward_community_college_stud.html Commendations Leeward Community College WorldQuest Wed, 02 May 2007 14:33:23 -1000 Sonya Mendez, Aiea High School graduate (class of 1972) will release her latest album, entitled Back to the Islands on May 8th 5:30pm at Aloha Tower Marketplace. Mendez was recently awarded the Hawaii Music Foundation Female Vocalist Legacy Award, and performed with her band at the 1996 Olympics. For more information, visit her official website, sonyamendez.com.]]> http://www.davidige.org/community/2007/05/aiea_high_school_alumnus_sonya.html http://www.davidige.org/community/2007/05/aiea_high_school_alumnus_sonya.html Commendations Aiea High School alumnus album Hawaii Music Foundation Female Vocalist Legacy Award Olympics Sonya Mendez Wed, 02 May 2007 14:28:27 -1000 Barry Fukunaga introduced as the newly elected State Department of Transportation Director During his opening comments, Representative K. Mark Takai introduced Barry Fukunaga as the newest member of the Kamehameha Highway Task Force. Fukunaga is a gubernatorial nominee who recently was confirmed by the State Senate to serve as the DOT director. After a brief recap of the Task Force's past developments, Representative Takai gave the floor to City and State officials responsible for the updates. Traffic safety for Pearlridge Shopping Center and Kam Swap Meet area First on the agenda was a presenation of City officials. Mark Kikuchi, a City Project Manager, informed the attendees of several improvements. More turn lanes were added to the Moanalua Road and Kaonohi Street crosswalk between Pearlridge Shopping Center and the Kam Swap Meet. Responding to numerous complaints of congestion, especially on the weekends, the City changed the flow of traffic to allow more cars to turn left at that intersection. Kikuchi also pointed out that the fences were put there to discourage jay walkers from parking at Pearlridge and illegally crossing the road to the Kam Swap Meet. Overall safety and flow of traffic were improved as a result of these changes. Kaahumanu Street improvements - tow away zones, additional lanes, legalized bus stops Kikuchi proceeded with a brief discussion of the Kaahumanu Street improvements. Tow away zones, painted turn arrows and an addition of a legalized bus stop are in the making in order to alleviate sever congestion around the right turn lane onto Kamehameha Highway. Kikuchi pointed out that although parking spaces along Kaahumanu would be reduced as a result of these improvements, the overall flow of traffic would become smoother, thus increasing safety for motorists and pedestrians alike. Further mauka into the residential area, the shoulder lanes along Kaahumanu (Buzz's Steakhouse area) will be converted into traffic lanes. Motorists are known to drive in the shoulder lane and contribute to the queuing of traffic, so the City decided to alleviate traffic concerns by making these into regular lanes. Kaahele Street restripping will also commence, adding turn and acceleration lanes that will cater to morning and afternoon traffic. City Department of Design and Construction's 4 Point Road Program Next on the agenda was an overthrow of the Localized Rehabilitation of Streets Phase 1 and 2. Representing the City Department of Desgin and Construction, Eugene Lee outlined the 4 Point Road Program, designed to maintain the City roads throughout the state. The four points include:

• First-air resurfacing (inhouse)
• Pothole patching (inhouse
• Major rehabilitation (contract)
• Local rehabilitation (contract)

Currently, the highest priority is given to the rehabilitation projects occurring between Waipio Crestview and Pearl City. Major rehabilitation construction to being in summer Pearl City/Aiea residents should be aware of a major rehabilitation project that will commence this summer (estimated at June). The project will take place Kamehameha Highway east of Waimano Home Road and west of Kaahumanu. The contractor will distribute flyers in advance to residents who will be affected by the construction. Motorists are advised to drive with caution along these roads because their vehicle may be splattered with asphalt. There will be no parking along Kaahumanu during the construction period, though roads should remain open. The construction will take place in June on weekdays 8:30am - 3:30pm, excluding holidays (some exceptions), and is estimated to last forty days. City Pothole Hotline - 768-8480 Parsons Brinkerhoff's Honolulu High Capacity Corridor Project Parsons Brinkerhoff, the private contractor partially responsible for the Task Force developments announced its Oahu Regional Transportation Plan. Among PB's main priorities is traffic congestion relief in high traffic areas, including those covered by the Task Force. The project is in the planning phases, and interested individuals can call 566-2299 to receive regular mailings. Additional information can be found at http://www.honolulutransit.org . For pothole patching on State roads, please call 831-6714, or the 24-hour Hotline 536-PUKA. ]]> http://www.davidige.org/community/2007/05/april_aieapearl_city_town_meet.html http://www.davidige.org/community/2007/05/april_aieapearl_city_town_meet.html Events Aiea/Pearl City Town Meeting Honolulu High Capacity Corridor Project potholes traffic transporation Tue, 01 May 2007 11:05:44 -1000 COMMUNITY TOWN MEETING TO FOCUS ON STATE AND CITY TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS IMPACTING AIEA AND PEARL CITY Kamehameha Highway Improvements Project and Transit Route to be discussed Elected officials from Aiea and Pearl City will be hosting a community meeting on transportation issues. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 25, 2007 from 7:00 to 8:30PM at the Waimalu Elementary School Cafeteria. The Kamehameha Highway Improvements Project is a project that the Department of Transportation, elected officials and members of the community has been working on for the past few years. The project focuses on the highway from Center Drive to Waihona Street. "This is one of the most heavily traveled roads on Oahu," Representative K. Mark Takai stated. "The goal of the project is to make traffic, safety, and aesthetic improvements while still maintaining a sense of culture and place." In 2005, a task force was established to identify short-, mid-, and long-term projects that will improve and enhance this stretch of the freeway. Another concern of the community is the Honolulu High Capacity Corridor Project that is planned to go through Aiea and Pearl City. "Now that the City is moving forward with its plans for transit, it is important to talk about how it will impact out communtiy," Takai stated. In addition to these two projects, the community can also expect to hear about upcoming and on-going projects in the community from the City's Department of Transportation Services and the State Department of Transportation. The Kamehameha Highway Improvements Project Task Force and area legislators will unveil display boards shown at Pearlridge Center earlier this month. Sponsoring legislators include Senator David Ige, Senator Donna Mercado Kim, Senator Norman Sakamoto, Representative Blake Oshiro, Representative Roy Takumi and Takai. ]]> http://www.davidige.org/community/2007/04/aieapearl_city_town_meeting_ka.html http://www.davidige.org/community/2007/04/aieapearl_city_town_meeting_ka.html Events Aiea/Pearl City Town Meeting Honolulu High Capacity Corridor Project Kamehameha Highway Improvement Project Task Force Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:44:31 -1000 Kamehameha Highway Improvements Project. Hosted quarterly, this was the sixth task force meeting held by local area legislators in conjunction with the State Department of Transportations (DOT), the City Department of Transportation Services (DTS), and Parsons Brinckerhoff. Mel Kaku declared Task Force Co-chair First on the agenda was a presentation bt Michael Oshiro, representing Mel Kaku of DTS, on country projects improving Kamehameha Highway and Kaahumanu Street. Signal improvements on Kamehameha Highway are being made to curb the backlog of traffic to Moanalua Road, especially during morning and after work hours. Along Kaahumanu Street, project developments will gradually be made, thus eliminating traffic along the area from Gyotaku Restaurant to Times Supermarket. In order to support the State's efforts, Mel Kaku will serve as an additional co-chair of this task force to create more dialogs between the City and State, alongside DOT representative Brendan Morioka and State Representative K. Mark Takai. Unveiling of Project Display Boards at Pearlridge Shopping Center Upon finalizing project boards detailing improvements along Kamehameha Highway and Kaahumanu Street, the task force announced its unveiling on Saturday, March 24th at 10:30AM at Pearlridge Shopping Center Uptown, in front of Satellite City Hall. (For those unable to view the boards on display, click here to view the boards in PDF format (3.8MB)) Department of Transportation Repaving Project Due to constant weathering, roads spanning across the islands are known to be prone to potholes that can often damage car tires and alignment and sometimes pose as safety hazards to motorists. The roads alongside Kamehameha Highway in the Sam's Club area have been weathered beyond the surface level, requiring a complete overhaul, hoped to be completed by the end of this year. To address this issue, DOT announced a road maintenance project to provide swifter response to patching up damaged roads. Budget requests were made to the Legislature to find ongoing maintenance projects, including the $30 million estimated to cover the costs of repavement and reconstruction of the foundational infrastructure underlying Kamehameha Highway. Status of Navy funding for Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Gateway Improvements The meeting proceeded with a discussion led by the representatives of the USS Memorial with an update of the Halawa Street Bridgework Status. An army main utility line was uncovered, bringing work on this project to a halt. Work is scheduled to restart by the end of March and be completeted at the end of 2007, just in time for a January 2008 re-opening date. Naval base freeway overlay signs are also being placed over Pearl Harbor signs to assist drivers who are traveling to Pearl Harbor Naval Base and Pearl Harbor Historic Sites. Scott Ishikawa of DOT delivered to Hawaii Congressional Delegation a request of $1.82 million for the project, enlisting the support of Senator Daniel Inouye and Senator Daniel Akaka in appropriating federal funds. As part of the next course of action, the task force must figure out how to get Pearl Harbor Historic Trail as a part of the PHHS Gateway project. In order to do this, the task force is in the process of finding a representative to assist Robyn Blanpied and Navy Captain Skardon in trying to re-route the trail's path. Senator David Ige and Representative Lynn Finnegan have worked in the past with the Aiea Community Association to lead these efforts to gather support for re-routing the trail. Douglas Lentz gave a brief update of the progress of the USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center. Currently, efforts with PHHS are being made to establish a joint ticketing area. Groundbreaking for this project is anticipated to improve access to food, bag storage and shaded areas for visitors. Also, a task force was set up by the Navy to address the placement of the Marine monument. Lentz concluded by sharing a conceptual drawing of the PHHS Gateway. Interim Median Fencing to Prevent Illegal Crossings In response to the exceptionally high number of pedestrian fatalities since the start of the year, interim median fencing along the corridor was installed to prevent illegal street crossing. The area surrounding bus stops are being targeted as protective zones, with hopes that pedestrians will start to use crosswalks for their own safety. Although the task force is not part of the discussion involving mid-intersection crosswalks, it was given the opportunity to see designs of proposed solutions as part of the display boards on display at Pearlridge Shopping Center. Area legislators responded to several constituents' concerns regarding highly congested and potentially dangerous traffic and pedestrian situations at the intersection of Kaonohi Street and Moanalua Road, particularly during times when the swap meet is open. Responding to these issues DTS Director Mel Kaku and HPD Chief Boisse Correa proposted a revision to the Kaonohi Street widening project as part of the Aiea-Pearl City Livable Communities plan. A public meeting to discuss the DOT's plan to make traffic safety improvements along Kamehameha Highway from Center Drive to Waihona Street, as well as other ongoing and upcoming City and State projects in the community, is scheduled for Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at Waimalu Elementary School Cafeteria from 7:00-8:30PM. For photos from this task force meeting, visit the DavidIge.org gallery under Session 2007. Scroll down to view the "Kam Hwy Task Force Meeting - 03.24.07" folder.]]> http://www.davidige.org/community/2007/04/kamehameha_highway_improvement_1.html http://www.davidige.org/community/2007/04/kamehameha_highway_improvement_1.html News Department of Transportation Department of Transportation Services Kaahumanu Street Kamehameha Highway Kamehameha Highway Improvement Project Task Force Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Gateway Project Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:55:16 -1000