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Thursday, November 21, 2024
Fishing and Seafood Leaders Urge President Biden to Avoid Marine National Monument Designations in Final Days
By News Release @ 11:41 PM :: 63 Views :: Environment, Small Business

... The letter references a March 2021 statement from Chief Justice John Roberts, which raised concerns about the Antiquities Act ....

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Thursday, November 21, 2024
Historic Preservation Division Streamlining Lahaina Approvals
By News Release @ 11:23 PM :: 73 Views :: Maui County, Development, Hawaii History

“...There isn’t a lot of built environment left. So, the main thing that we’re talking about, is how can we move projects forward quickly while doing our due diligence to keep an eye out for any archaeology, or more importantly, iwi (human remains) that may be revealed during the construction process...”

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Thursday, November 21, 2024
Bridging Academia and Defense Innovation at USARPAC
By News Release @ 12:13 AM :: 173 Views :: Higher Education, Military

... U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) Academia and Innovation Engagement, held on Nov. 19, 2024, at Fort Shafter ....

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
HIDOE holds community meeting to gather feedback on possible new site to rebuild King Kamehameha III Elementary School
By News Release @ 8:30 PM :: 194 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

... About 100 staff and community members attended ....

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
"Turmoil and Dirty Laundry" -- UH Athletic Director Craig Angelos Suddenly Ousted
By News Release @ 1:12 AM :: 459 Views :: Higher Education, Tourism

"...There had been some turmoil behind the scenes, it's not my place to air anyone's dirty laundry'" - Hawaii Governor Josh Green....

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
2025 Neighborhood Board Elections--Candidate Registration Coming Soon!
By News Release @ 12:40 AM :: 209 Views :: Honolulu County

... Friday, December 20, 2024 – Candidate and Voter Registration Begins ....

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024
HR6062 Passes Senate--creates process to Amend American Samoa Territorial Constitution
By News Release @ 4:16 PM :: 241 Views :: National News, Congressional Delegation

... Interior Secretary can approve American Samoa’s constitutional amendments now and in the future without unnecessary steps in Washington, D.C., that other territories do not have ....

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024
UH Manoa Ranks 42nd for Free Speech
By News Release @ 3:23 PM :: 262 Views :: First Amendment, Higher Education

... 55% of students find it difficult to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on campus, the highest ever recorded on any issue ....

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024
The Value of Single-Family Neighborhoods
By Selected News Articles @ 2:19 AM :: 337 Views :: Development, Land Use

... is there really is a pent-up demand for high-density housing? ....

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Monday, November 18, 2024
When ending Ukraine war, Trump must not forsake Taiwan
By Samuel Wilder King II @ 11:58 PM :: 323 Views :: World News, Military

... Appeasement that leaves Russia holding Ukraine territory will embolden China to take Taiwan, raising the risk of nuclear war ....

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Sunday, November 17, 2024
A Student's 3 Good Questions About Honolulu Rail
By Panos Prevedouros PhD @ 5:35 PM :: 997 Views :: Hawaii History, Rail

... Now that the rail has opened, what are the top three indicators that proved you were right? ....

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Sunday, November 17, 2024
$553 Million a Mile for Elevated Rail
By Selected News Articles @ 5:03 PM :: 600 Views :: Honolulu County, Rail

... This is the biggest contract for the Honolulu rail project let to date, but as expensive as it is, this doesn’t include all of the costs of planning, engineering, and design of the line ....

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Sunday, November 17, 2024
Grassroot-backed proposals make headway at Hawaii's county councils
By Grassroot Institute @ 4:37 PM :: 341 Views :: Hawaii County , Maui County, Development

... testimonies Grassroot submitted to Hawaii's county councils during the past two weeks ....

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Sunday, November 17, 2024
Bill 212 could speed up permitting process on Hawaii Island
By Grassroot Institute @ 4:17 PM :: 367 Views :: Hawaii County , Development, Small Business

... Bill 212 would increase the permit threshold for maintenance projects to $25,000 ....

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Sunday, November 17, 2024
Charging Convenience Fees for Our Kids
By Tom Yamachika @ 5:00 AM :: 446 Views :: Education K-12

... when money goes into the account, the folks providing the online account pinch a little ....

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Saturday, November 16, 2024
I see people leaving
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 11:56 PM :: 1233 Views :: Development, Cost of Living

... it could get worse ....

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Saturday, November 16, 2024
Grassroot events shine spotlight on Hawaii’s permitting problems
By News Release @ 6:36 PM :: 391 Views :: Development, Small Business

... Building a home or even completing minor repairs in Hawaii can quickly turn into a bureaucratic nightmare due to the notorious delays in county permitting departments. ...

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Saturday, November 16, 2024
Hawaii Congressional Delegation--How they Voted November 15, 2024
By GovTrack .us @ 6:21 PM :: 319 Views :: Congressional Delegation

... Lame Duck Session Begins ....

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Saturday, November 16, 2024
Hawaii has no state-funded shooting facilities
By News Release @ 6:09 PM :: 596 Views :: Second Amendment

... The Hawaii legislative session starts in January and it's important that you get involved now ....

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Saturday, November 16, 2024
Oahu: Avian Influenza Confirmed in Backyard Flock of Birds
By News Release @ 5:07 PM :: 418 Views :: Honolulu County, Agriculture, Health Care

... avian influenza was detected in a backyard flock of various birds in Central O‘ahu. The property involved is within the area served by the Wahiawā Wastewater Treatment Plant, where a recent detection was reported ....

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Saturday, November 16, 2024
Day 2: Red Flag Warning May Lead to Power Shutoffs Today
By News Release @ 6:21 AM :: 553 Views :: Energy

... The Red Flag Warning will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, for wind and low relative humidity in leeward areas of all Hawaiian Islands ....

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Friday, November 15, 2024
Hirono Claims SCOTUS Created Ability to Own Guns in 2008
By Video @ 5:46 AM :: 763 Views :: Congressional Delegation, Second Amendment

"Heller was pretty much an astounding decision to me when suddenly, individual could, under the Second Amendment, individuals could own firearms.”

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Friday, November 15, 2024
Open Enrollment: Only 20,000 Sign up for Obamacare in Hawaii
By News Release @ 12:03 AM :: 476 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Health Care, Obama

... Over 20,000 Hawaiʻi residents purchased plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace in 2024, and more than 17,000 received subsidies. ....

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Thursday, November 14, 2024
DoD IG Rips Navy Red Hill Management
By News Release @ 2:54 PM :: 414 Views :: Honolulu County, Environment, Military

“...It is imperative that the Navy address ongoing challenges with the management of fuel and water systems at Joint Base Pearl Harbor–­­Hickam....”

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
DoH Issues Cesspool Guidance for Kula Burn Area
By News Release @ 4:26 PM :: 492 Views :: Maui County, Development

... neither the County of Maui nor private wastewater collection systems have plans for building wastewater treatment works for the Kula area ....

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
HSTA--Corrupt or Incompetent? -- 1,000 teachers shortchanged
By Video @ 12:01 PM :: 1825 Views :: Education K-12, Labor

... HSTA did not challenge HIDOE’s decision to exclude prior experience for the “compression fix” -- 1,000 Teachers May be Shortchanged on Pay ....

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Hawaiian Electric Signs Bird Agreement
By News Release @ 11:00 AM :: 395 Views :: Maui County, Energy, Environment

... commitments to address potential threats to seabirds from power lines on Maui and Lāna‘i, while pursuing permits under the federal Endangered Species Act and state law ....

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Dramatic Decrease in Tourism Spending in Hawaii Affecting Small Businesses
By News Release @ 1:15 AM :: 864 Views :: Economy, Hawaii Statistics, Small Business, Tourism

... Real visitor spending as of today is actually below where we were in the late 1980s ....

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Monday, November 11, 2024
Hawaiian Electric Reports on First Year of Wildfire Safety Efforts
By News Release @ 7:29 PM :: 380 Views :: Maui County, Energy

... Operational changes, new technology and Public Safety Power Shutoff lead to estimated 60% reduction in wildfire risk from utility equipment ....

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Monday, November 11, 2024
Backyard cottages one way to meet Maui housing needs
By Grassroot Institute @ 1:14 AM :: 460 Views :: Maui County, Development

... let homeowners build more backyard cottages ....

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Sunday, November 10, 2024
Washington Monument Strategy
By Tom Yamachika @ 5:00 AM :: 708 Views :: Education K-12, Hawaii State Government

... see how this strategy plays out in real life ....

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Saturday, November 9, 2024
HD39: Rep Pierick ahead 20 votes with 75 ballots to 'cure'
By News Release @ 10:18 PM :: 845 Views :: Office of Elections, Republican Party

... does your ballot need to be cured? ....

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Saturday, November 9, 2024
Hawaii's permitting headaches: 'stories of anger and frustration'
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 2:50 PM :: 857 Views :: Development, Cost of Living

... these roadblocks hinder homebuilding, which fuels the ongoing housing crisis that impacts us all ....

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Saturday, November 9, 2024
Down Again: HIDOE releases 2024-25 enrollment figures for public schools
By News Release @ 2:24 AM :: 680 Views :: Education K-12, Hawaii Statistics

... Enrollment at Hawaiʻi's public schools is 165,340 at the beginning of School Year 2024-25, a decline of 1.4% from the previous school year ....

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Saturday, November 9, 2024
Hawaiian Electric Reports 3Q Results--'Bankruptcy Threat Mitigated'
By News Release @ 1:39 AM :: 722 Views :: Maui County, Energy

... management has determined that the conditions that led to the substantial doubt regarding HEI’s ability to continue as a going concern have been mitigated ....

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Friday, November 8, 2024
Massive Political Realignment Beats Back Woke Witch Hunt
By Video @ 2:33 AM :: 1710 Views :: Democratic Party, First Amendment

... they're guilty of having participated in a witch hunt in which they falsely accused their fellow Americans, and even their friends & family, of fascism & racism ....

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Friday, November 8, 2024
Watch Duty Launches in Hawai'i to Provide Real-Time Wildfire Map and Alert System
By News Release @ 2:21 AM :: 580 Views :: Environment

... popular non-profit app expands its coverage to Hawai'i to deliver more timely critical information about wildfires as they develop ....

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Friday, November 8, 2024
Nakamura to be Speaker, Announces Leadership Team
By News Release @ 2:07 AM :: 1153 Views :: Hawaii State Government

... Nakamura assumed the role of Speaker of the House effective November 6, 2024 ....

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Thursday, November 7, 2024
Senate Holds Hearing on HECO Wildfire Plan
By News Release @ 11:31 PM :: 419 Views :: Maui County, Energy

... Friday, November 8, 2024 at 830am ....

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Kouchi Announces Senate Committee Chairs, Leadership
By News Release @ 11:06 PM :: 1401 Views :: Hawaii State Government

... Senate leadership and committee chairs for the upcoming Thirty-Third Legislative Biennium 2025 through 2026 ....

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Hawaii Trump campaign chair outlines vision, hope for next administration
By Video @ 3:32 PM :: 918 Views :: Republican Party

... Shirlene Ostrov also talks about how she hope to bridge the gap between political rivals ....

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
UPDATE: Territorial Shareholders Vote to Accept Hope Merger
By News Release @ 3:00 PM :: 1610 Views :: Small Business

... results from November 6 special meeting of Territorial stockholders ....

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
2024 General Election Results --FOURTH READ
By Andrew Walden @ 5:17 AM :: 1598 Views :: Office of Elections

... Republicans gain 1 Senate Seat and 3 House seats -- REP PIERICK PULLS AHEAD BY 20 VOTES -- to defeat Rosenlee again ....

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Hawaiian Electric Still Pretending it has Wildfire Settlement
By News Release @ 2:59 AM :: 995 Views :: Maui County, Energy

"...The Settlement Agreements do not resolve claims with insurers ...."

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
WSJ: How Democrats Made a Trump Comeback Possible
By Video @ 1:40 AM :: 2276 Views :: Democratic Party, Family, First Amendment, Politicians, Republican Party

... If punishing the Democratic Party means rewarding Donald Trump, that’s a bargain the voters may prove willing to strike ....

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Tuesday, November 5, 2024
ACLU Challenges HPD Drugged-Driving Arrests
By News Release @ 12:42 PM :: 954 Views :: Honolulu County, Law Enforcement, Police, Drugs

... Fepuleai—who does not drink or do drugs—blew a 0.000. But officers said they now suspected he was on drugs. Officers then arrested Mr. Fepuleai for DUI ....

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Monday, November 4, 2024
376,635 Early Votes cast in General Election
By Andrew Walden @ 2:27 PM :: 436 Views :: Office of Elections

... numbers obtained from County Election Commissions all valid as of Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 ....

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Monday, November 4, 2024
Exploring China's Efforts to Spy in Hawaii
By Selected News Articles @ 1:56 PM :: 1198 Views :: Military

... serving as a mole for China’s Ministry of State Security ....

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Sunday, November 3, 2024
Election Day November 5 -- Drop Box and Voter Service Center Locations
By News Release @ 3:23 PM :: 1198 Views :: Office of Elections

... it is too late to mail in your ballot ....

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Sunday, November 3, 2024
The Cato Report Cards
By Tom Yamachika @ 5:00 AM :: 533 Views :: Taxes

... This year, 2024, is the first report card for the Green administration ....

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