Some cast members, production team and network executives were at the State Capitol yesterday (March 31) to receive congratulatory certificates from both the Senate and House recognizing a successful first season for the hit CBS TV show, “Hawaii Five-0″.
Cast members Alex O’Loughlin and Daniel Dae Kim were joined by original series actor Al Harrington as well as an executive from CBS TV on the Senate floor. Members of the production team as well officials from the state and city film offices met with legislators after the floor presentation.
CBS is expected to renew “Hawaii Five-0″ for a second season this coming May.
Al Harrington, Daniel Dae Kim and Alex O’Loughlin seated on the Senate floor.
Senator Slom attended various hearings and meetings last week at the State Capitol. He was interviewed by University of Hawaii Ka Leo reporter Sam King (photo above) for an upcoming news article. On January 7, Senator Slom held a blessing at his new Senate office in Capitol Room #214. Phil Grunenberg, of Phil’s Tux Shop did the honors of blessing the new office location. Video below.
This week Senator Slom will be meeting with a number of cabinet appointees (the Senate does cabinet appointee confirmations) and attend more Senate Ways & Means committee hearings. On January 12, Senator Slom will be hosting the Smart Business Hawaii conference at the Ala Moana Hotel Hibsicus Ballroom.
UH FOOTBALL FINAL SCORE – U.H. Warriors 7 | Boise State 42 (Final)
Today’s the big day for University of Hawaii Warrior Football. This is it. The huge UH Warriors vs. Boise State WAC Championship Game. University of Hawaii Warriors are playing in Boise Idaho this morning starting at 9:30 AM Hawaii Time. All Oceanic Digital Cable TV customers can catch the live broadcast of this exciting football game on Digital Channel 219.
Don’t have digital cable? Go to your nearest sports bar or listen to the game live on KKEA ESPN Sports Radio 1420 AM. The game is also live streamed on the ESPN 1420 website as well as on your cellular phone at 1-712-432-6626. The phone number even works on SKYPE. Go Bows!
SENATE MAJORITY ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP
State Senator Shan S. Tsutsui has been named the new Senate President. In a press release issued yesterday, the new Senate President stated “I’m humbled by the confidence my colleagues have bestowed upon me. We are excited to work with the new Governor on moving Hawaii forward and improving the quality of life of our residents, now and in the future.”
State Senator Donna Mercado Kim remains as Vice-President. Senator David Ige is the new Ways & Means chair. Senator Clayton Hee is Senate Judiciary & Labor committee chair and Senator Rosalyn Baker is chair of the Commerce & Consumer Protection Committee. There are 15 Senate Committees.
Senator Slom looks forward to working with the new Senate President. He and Senator Tsutsui are scheduled to meet next week. Senator Slom is the only member of the Senate Minority. The news article is also posted at the Senate Minority website blog.
If Neil Abercrombie Becomes Governor - Senator Slom writes a compelling new editorial regarding the Governor’s race. He states, “If Neil Abercrombie is elected Hawaii’s Governor next Tuesday, November 2, he will have James Duke Aiona‘s lackluster campaign to thank. At this writing, polls reflect a close race with Abercrombie pulling ahead. Aiona should win this race.” The text of the entire commentary appears at HawaiiReporter.com and Smart Business Hawaii’s websites. Sam is a supporter of the Aiona-Finnegan campaignfor Governor and would like to see them take a more aggressive stance on the campaign trail.
SIGN WAVING: Meet us today at the corner of Kalanianaole Highway and Waikui Street for another afternoon of sign waving. 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
ABSENTEE WALK IN VOTING: Only two days remain for absentee walk in voting… today and tomorrow. Polls at the absentee balloting locations (the nearest to East Honolulu is in Downtown at Honolulu Hale) are open from 8AM to 4PM today and tomorrow, October 30. Vote for Sam.
Otherwise Election Day is coming, November 2. You must vote by then. Don’t know where to vote? Check out your polling place location by going to this very handy link at the Hawaii State Office of Elections website.
We’re in the last days of the campaign. Be sure that you call, fax, email, text, twitter or Facebook all of your friends and relatives in the 8th Senatorial District and make sure they get out to vote for Sam!
Top Photo: Some of Senator Slom’s most ardent supporters. Mahalo for the help and support. Let’s get out the vote!
SIGN WAVING! Campaign chair Matt Balkin announces: “I will be sign-waving for Sam this week on Wednesday (today) from 3:30 to 5:00 pm and Thursday and Friday from 4 to 6pm at the corner of Kalanianiole Highway and Waikui Street. All supporters are invited to come out for the last big push before Tuesday’s vote.”
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE FUNDRAISER TONIGHT! Last reminder from Senator Slom: “25 for $25! Final Fundraiser before the November 2nd Election! Please help me in my campaign to remain your Senator. Outback Steakhouse Weds the 27th. Please join me – limited to first 25 to respond and $25 a ticket. Heavy pupus and great company. Please RSVP with your name, phone number, and address, to: abhispring@gmail.com” Seating limited. Starts at 6:00 pm and goes to 9:00 pm. Hurry!
Sam Slom Fundraiser October 27 Outback Steakhouse
ELECTION: Last day for early absentee walk-in voting at Honolulu Hale is Saturday, October 30. The polling place is open 8 am to 4 pm today through Saturday. November 2 is election day and polling places will be open from 7am to 6pm. Vote for Sam!
