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MEDIA RELEASE The state Department of Transportation has begun two improvement projects at Big Island facilities. The Harbors Division has kicked off a $7 million harbor terminal improvement project at Kawaihae Harbor. This harbor modernization project is part of Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s New Day Work Projects. During the groundbreaking ceremony, state DOT Director Glenn Okimoto […]

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Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7 Editor Sen. Josh Green’s ‘talk story’ session Thursday evening in Kona turned into a transportation update session. Green invited state Department of Transportation Director Glenn Okimoto, who addressed about two dozen people at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. Included in the updates were state highways, airports and commercial harbors. Airports […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The state Senate unanimously confirmed two governor nominees — Glenn M. Okimoto as Director of the Department of Transportation and Albert (Alapaki) Nahale-a as Chairperson to the Department of Hawaiian Home Land. Both individuals bring unique experience to their new positions. Glenn M. Okimoto brings many years of public management and skill-based knowledge. […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Gov. Neil Abercrombie has appointed more key Cabinet members to the Abercrombie Administration. “All members of the Abercrombie Administration are already working hard toward implementing our vision of a New Day in Hawaii,” Abercrombie said. “We are making great progress in completing our team of successful and capable leaders who are ready to […]

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