Sunday, December 23 2012 8:47 PM EST2012-12-24 01:47:10 GMT
By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) - Hawaii residents are bidding a final goodbye to the late Sen. Daniel Inouye. Services are scheduled Sunday morning at Honolulu's National Memorial CemeteryMore >>
About a thousand people, from President Obama and members of Congress to World War II veterans and everyday citizens, gathered at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific...
Friday, December 21 2012 4:08 PM EST2012-12-21 21:08:37 GMT
Here is the transcript of President Obama's speech at the funeral service for Sen. Daniel Inouye at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. THE PRESIDENT: To Irene, Ken, Jennifer, Danny's friendsMore >>
Here is the transcript of President Obama's speech at the funeral service for Sen. Daniel Inouye at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. More >>
Thursday, December 20 2012 4:53 PM EST2012-12-20 21:53:07 GMT
As Hawaii and the nation mourn the loss of Sen. Daniel Inouye, who passed away Monday at the age of 88, he is being memorialized with high honors that are reserved for presidents and eminent historicalMore >>
As Hawaii and the nation continue to mourn the loss of Daniel Inouye, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88, the late senator was remembered during memorial services on Thursday morning at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. More >>
Tuesday, December 18 2012 3:54 PM EST2012-12-18 20:54:55 GMT
BREAKING: Senator Daniel Inouye has passed away at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, his office confirms.More >>
Daniel Inouye, a decorated and inspirational war hero who later became the highest-ranking Asian American politician in United States history, died Monday in Washington. More >>
Thursday, December 27 2012 1:06 PM EST2012-12-27 18:06:50 GMT
WASHINGTON, D.C. (HawaiiNewsNow)- After President Obama departed on Marine One for the White House, a pool reporter spoke with Sen.-designate Brian Schatz of Hawaii on the tarmac at Andrews Air Force Base.More >>
WASHINGTON, D.C. (HawaiiNewsNow)- After President Obama departed on Marine One for the White House, a pool reporter spoke with Sen.-designate Brian Schatz of Hawaii on the tarmac at Andrews Air Force Base.More >>
Wednesday, December 26 2012 4:39 PM EST2012-12-26 21:39:53 GMT
The Hawaii Democratic Party's central committee began a special meeting Wednesday morning to hear from 14 people who are applying to be selected to fill the vacancy in the U.S. Senate left by the deathMore >>
The Hawaii Democratic Party's state central committee Wednesday selected three finalists – U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, Deputy state Land and Natural Resources Director Esther Kiaaina and Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz -- to fill the vacancy in the U.S. Senate left by the death last week of U.S. Sen. Dan Inouye. More >>
Tuesday, December 25 2012 11:41 PM EST2012-12-26 04:41:58 GMT
Hawaii News Now has obtained the list that the Hawaii Democratic Party's state central committee will choose three people from as possible replacements for Sen. Dan Inouye Wednesday. Sources said Lt.More >>
Hawaii News Now has obtained the list that the Hawaii Democratic Party's state central committee will choose three people from as possible replacements for Sen. Dan Inouye Wednesday.More >>
Six pallbearers from the Hawaii National Guard Honor Guard carried Daniel K. Inouye's casket into the State Capitol. It was a long slow walk, a final salute for Hawaii's senior Senator. "Today we bidMore >>
Six pallbearers from the Hawaii National Guard Honor Guard carried Daniel K. Inouye's casket into the State Capitol. It was a long slow walk, a final salute for Hawaii's senior Senator.More >>
Sunday, December 23 2012 3:50 AM EST2012-12-23 08:50:45 GMT
Sen. Daniel Inouye and his family wanted a low-key and brief ceremony for his funeral. And even though Sunday's final services are scheduled to last only one hour and 15 minutes, it's still involving dozensMore >>
Sen. Daniel Inouye and his family wanted a low-key and brief ceremony for his funeral. And even though Sunday's final services are scheduled to last only one hour and 15 minutes...More >>
Saturday, December 22 2012 9:58 PM EST2012-12-23 02:58:54 GMT
Governor Neil Abercrombie Thursday announced details of a special ceremony at the State Capitol to honor U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye. The people of Hawaii are invited to pay their final respects to aMore >>
Governor Neil Abercrombie Thursday announced details of a special ceremony at the State Capitol to honor U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye.More >>
Saturday, December 22 2012 7:48 PM EST2012-12-23 00:48:59 GMT
In 40 years as the state's protocol officer, Francis Lum coordinated five lying in state ceremonies at the State Capitol, including the somber ceremony for Gov. John A. Burns, the man who hired him. "HeMore >>
In 40 years as the state's protocol officer, Francis Lum coordinated five lying in state ceremonies at the State Capitol, including the somber ceremony for Gov. John A. Burns, the man who hired him.More >>
Saturday, December 22 2012 7:14 PM EST2012-12-23 00:14:38 GMT
Hawaii Stage and Lighting started at Nine o'clock sharp, piecing together the main stage and other platforms for Senator Inouye's lying in state ceremony. "We're also doing some press media platformsMore >>
Hawaii Stage and Lighting started at nine o'clock sharp, piecing together the main stage and other platforms for Senator Inouye's lying in state ceremony.More >>
Friday, December 21 2012 11:48 PM EST2012-12-22 04:48:04 GMT
The list to people seeking to replace the late Sen. Daniel Inouye is getting longer and the lobbying is getting more intense. State Sen. Donna Mercado Kim today joined a crowded field that includes U.S.More >>
The list to people seeking to replace the late Sen. Daniel Inouye is getting longer and the lobbying is getting more intense. State Sen. Donna Mercado Kim today joined a crowded field that includes U.S.More >>
Friday, December 21 2012 8:02 PM EST2012-12-22 01:02:57 GMT
Several fellow members of the Army's historic 442nd Regimental Combat Team traveled to the U.S. Capitol for Thursday's tribute to the late Sen. Dan Inouye (D-Hawaii), their Army buddy. "I remember himMore >>
Several fellow members of the Army's historic 442nd Regimental Combat Team traveled to the U.S. Capitol for Thursday's tribute to the late Sen. Dan Inouye (D-Hawaii), their Army buddy.More >>
Friday, December 21 2012 12:12 AM EST2012-12-21 05:12:26 GMT
While many powerful politicians paid their respects to the late Sen. Dan Inouye (D-Hawaii) at a rare ceremony in the U.S. Capitol rotunda in Washington, D.C. Thursday, others who didn't know him well personallyMore >>
While many powerful politicians paid their respects to the late Sen. Dan Inouye (D-Hawaii) at a rare ceremony in the U.S. Capitol rotunda in Washington, D.C. Thursday, others who didn't know him well personally also showed up because they felt a connection to him and his legacy.More >>
Thursday, December 20 2012 7:21 PM EST2012-12-21 00:21:40 GMT
By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) - Retiring Hawaii Sen. Daniel Akaka is urging his colleagues to pass legislation that would federally recognize Native Hawaiians in honor of the late-Sen.More >>
Retiring Hawaii Sen. Daniel Akaka is urging his colleagues to pass legislation that would federally recognize Native Hawaiians in honor of the late-Sen. Daniel Inouye.More >>
Thursday, December 20 2012 5:03 AM EST2012-12-20 10:03:05 GMT
Irene Inouye, widow of the late Sen. Dan Inouye, thanked the people of Hawaii and elsewhere for the outpouring of support for his family following his death on Monday. Just two days after her husbandMore >>
Irene Inouye, widow of the late Sen. Dan Inouye, thanked the people of Hawaii and elsewhere for the outpouring of support for his family following his death on Monday.More >>
Thursday, December 20 2012 4:36 AM EST2012-12-20 09:36:48 GMT
PUNCHBOWL (HawaiiNewsNow) - More than 1,000 people, including at 20 member of Congress, are expected to attend a public memorial service for Senator Daniel Inouye on Sunday at 10 a.m. at the National MemorialMore >>
More than 1,000 people, including at 20 member of Congress, are expected to attend a public memorial service ...More >>
Wednesday, December 19 2012 11:55 PM EST2012-12-20 04:55:37 GMT
Back in September, Senator Daniel Inouye gave me a tour of his private office on Capitol Hill. He sat down with our crew - in what was likely his last, lengthy sit-down interview in Washington with a HawaiiMore >>
Back in September, Senator Daniel Inouye gave me a tour of his private office on Capitol Hill. He sat down with our crew - in what was likely his last, lengthy sit-down interview in Washington with a HawaiiMore >>
Wednesday, December 19 2012 11:43 PM EST2012-12-20 04:43:48 GMT
Some of the people who knew Senator Inouye best were his fellow veterans, comrades who were part of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team who shared a bond with the Senator, who was just one of the guys. "TalkingMore >>
Some of the people who knew Senator Inouye best were his fellow veterans, comrades who were part of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team who shared a bond with the Senator, who was just one of the guys.More >>
Wednesday, December 19 2012 11:19 PM EST2012-12-20 04:19:47 GMT
In 2005, the threat of closure loomed over the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. "We were stunned. We were shocked," said Ben Toyama of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers. TheMore >>
In 2005, the threat of closure loomed over the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. "We were stunned. We were shocked," said Ben Toyama of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers. TheMore >>
Wednesday, December 19 2012 9:35 PM EST2012-12-20 02:35:21 GMT
Tentative plans call for Hawaii Senator Daniel Inouye to be remembered in a ceremony Friday in Washington, D.C. and laid to rest Sunday at Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu. SpecificMore >>
Memorial services will be held in Washington D.C. and Hawaii for Senator Daniel Inouye.More >>
Wednesday, December 19 2012 5:33 PM EST2012-12-19 22:33:19 GMT
By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) - Rep. Colleen Hanabusa intends to apply for the Senate vacancy created by the death of Daniel Inouye. A Hanabusa spokesman has confirmed the Hawaii congresswoman'sMore >>
Rep. Colleen Hanabusa intends to apply for the Senate vacancy created by the death of Daniel Inouye.More >>
Wednesday, December 19 2012 12:03 AM EST2012-12-19 05:03:36 GMT
The Zippy's Restaurant in McCully on S. King Street is said to be a favorite of Senator Daniel Inouye. In fact, he grew up in the surrounding area, and it was here this morning, that many residents wereMore >>
The Zippy's Restaurant in McCully on S. King Street is said to be a favorite of Senator Daniel Inouye.More >>
Tuesday, December 18 2012 11:57 PM EST2012-12-19 04:57:11 GMT
The task to find Hawaii's next Senator to replace Daniel Inouye is already underway. The final list of three candidates should be at Governor Neil Abercrombie's office in 10 days. The official call hasMore >>
The task to find Hawaii's next Senator to replace Daniel Inouye is already underway. The final list of three candidates should be at Governor Neil Abercrombie's office in 10 days.More >>
Tuesday, December 18 2012 9:21 PM EST2012-12-19 02:21:12 GMT
In a letter to Gov. Neil Abercrombie that was delivered at 11 a.m. on Monday, just hours before his death, Senator Daniel Inouye apologized for his inability to fulfill his term and made a request forMore >>
In a letter to Gov. Neil Abercrombie that was delivered at 11 a.m. on Monday, just hours before his death, Senator Daniel Inouye apologized for his inability to fulfill his term and made a request for his successor to the United States Senate, according to his office.More >>
Tuesday, December 18 2012 5:02 PM EST2012-12-18 22:02:49 GMT
Governor Neil Abercrombie has presented a letter to the Democratic Party of Hawaii requesting its list of three nominees to fill Hawaii's seat in the U.S. Senate left vacant with the passing of SenatorMore >>
Governor Neil Abercrombie has presented a letter to the Democratic Party of Hawaii requesting its list of three nominees to fill Hawaii's seat in the U.S. Senate left vacant with the passing of Senator Daniel Inouye. More >>
Tuesday, December 18 2012 4:25 PM EST2012-12-18 21:25:38 GMT
The following was released by The White House to Hawaii News Now on Tuesday, following the death of Senator Daniel Inouye. BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As a mark ofMore >>
The following was released by The White House to Hawaii News Now on Tuesday, following the death of Senator Daniel Inouye.More >>
Tuesday, December 18 2012 2:04 PM EST2012-12-18 19:04:59 GMT
Daniel Inouye, a decorated and inspirational war hero who later became the highest-ranking Asian American politician in United States history by serving as the President pro tempore of the Senate and ChairmanMore >>
Daniel Inouye, a decorated and inspirational war hero who later became the highest-ranking Asian American politician in United States history, has died at 88. The following are statements and reaction from fellow politicians, members of Congress, and community leaders from across Hawaii and the United States.
Tuesday, December 18 2012 4:32 AM EST2012-12-18 09:32:20 GMT
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Despite his busy schedule on Capitol Hill, Senator Daniel Inouye found time to keep in touch with his childhood pals. His former classmates shared fond memories of their famousMore >>
Despite his busy schedule on Capitol Hill, Senator Daniel Inouye found time to keep in touch with his childhood ...More >>
Tuesday, December 18 2012 1:55 AM EST2012-12-18 06:55:42 GMT
The following statement was released Monday by Sen. Daniel Inouye's office, following his passing. United States Senator Daniel K. Inouye, World War II veteran, Medal of Honor recipient and Hawaii's seniorMore >>
When asked in recent days how he wanted to be remembered, Dan said, very simply, "I represented the people of Hawaii and this nation honestly and to the best of my ability. I think I did OK."More >>
Tuesday, December 18 2012 1:12 AM EST2012-12-18 06:12:07 GMT
Governor Neil Abercrombie learned Sunday night that the Senator Daniel Inouye's health was turning for the worst. Monday the Governor got emotional when talking about the loss. "While we may have knownMore >>
Governor Neil Abercrombie learned on Sunday night that Senator Daniel Inouye's health was turning for the worst. On Monday, the Governor became emotional while talking about the loss of a friend and colleague. More >>
Tuesday, December 18 2012 1:11 AM EST2012-12-18 06:11:45 GMT
Before his death, U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye wrote a letter to Gov. Neil Abercrombie, recommending U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa succeed him. He said it would be a seamless transition. Hawaii's DemocraticMore >>
Before his death, U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye wrote a letter to Gov. Neil Abercrombie, recommending U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa succeed him. He said it would be a seamless transition. Hawaii's DemocraticMore >>
Monday, December 17 2012 9:43 PM EST2012-12-18 02:43:49 GMT
Members of the Hawaii congressional delegation in Washington are reacting to the death of Senator Daniel Inouye. U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka said: It is very difficult for me to bid aloha to my goodMore >>
Members of the Hawaii congressional delegation in Washington are reacting to the death of Senator Daniel Inouye.More >>
Monday, December 17 2012 7:35 PM EST2012-12-18 00:35:49 GMT
President Barack Obama has issued a statement on the passing of Hawaii Senator Daniel Inouye: Tonight, our country has lost a true American hero with the passing of Senator Daniel Inouye. The second-longestMore >>
President Barack Obama has issued a statement on the passing of Hawaii Senator Daniel Inouye:More >>
Daniel K. Inouye, the most senior member of the U.S. Senate and the President Pro-Tempore, is known for his distinguished record as a legislative leader, and as a World War II combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor.More >>
Senator Daniel Inouye, a decorated and inspirational war hero who later became the highest-ranking Asian American politician in United States history, has passed away, his office confirms.More >>
Senator Daniel Inouye, a decorated and inspirational war hero who later became the highest-ranking Asian American politician in United States history, has passed away, his office confirms.More >>
Hawaii law requires three names of possible successors to Sen. Daniel Inouye be submitted to the governor, who will then make the final decision.More >>
Hawaii law requires three names of possible successors to Sen. Daniel Inouye be submitted to the governor, who will then make the final decision.More >>
Friday, December 21 2012 11:11 PM EST2012-12-22 04:11:47 GMT
People traveled across the country to attend Friday's memorial service at Washington National Cathedral for the late Sen. Dan Inouye (D-Hawaii), and said they were touched by tributes from President BarackMore >>
People traveled across the country to attend Friday's memorial service at Washington National Cathedral for the late Sen. Dan Inouye (D-Hawaii), and said they were touched by tributes from President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton as well as Hawaiian music during the service.More >>
Friday, December 21 2012 8:30 PM EST2012-12-22 01:30:23 GMT
The public is invited to attend a memorial service and pay their respects to Senator Daniel K. Inouye on Friday, Dec. 28 at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall. Public visitation is set for 4 p.m.More >>
The public is invited to attend a memorial service and pay their respects to Senator Daniel K. Inouye on Friday, Dec. 28 at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall. More >>
Friday, December 21 2012 4:07 PM EST2012-12-21 21:07:45 GMT
Michael W. Perry has thanked Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka several times, but for an act he and his family haven't made public until now. Perry is well-known in Hawaii as half of the top-rated "PerryMore >>
Michael W. Perry has thanked Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka several times, but for an act he and his family haven't made public until now.More >>
Thursday, December 20 2012 9:22 PM EST2012-12-21 02:22:54 GMT
HONOLULU (AP) - Hawaii Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz is applying for the U.S. Senate vacancy left by the death this week of Daniel Inouye. Schatz, in a statement, says no one can take Inouye's place. But he saysMore >>
Hawaii Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz is applying for the U.S. Senate vacancy left by the death this week of Daniel Inouye.More >>
Daniel K. Inouye, the most senior member of the U.S. Senate and the President Pro-Tempore, is known for his distinguished record as a legislative leader, and as a World War II combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor.More >>
