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Entries for 'News Release'
| Tuesday, November 4, 2025 |
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Matson Partners with WhaleSpotter to Commercialize Breakthrough Whale Detection Technology
By News Release @ 2:23 PM :: 1053 Views :: Environment, Jones Act
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... monitoring to reliably detect whales up to three nautical miles away, day or night ....
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| Tuesday, November 4, 2025 |
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County of Maui seeking volunteers to serve on Boards and Commissions
By News Release @ 2:06 AM :: 870 Views :: Maui County
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... need volunteers for more than 30 panels, including Liquor Control Commission, Maui Planning Commission, Police Commission, Salary Commission, Urban Design Review Board, Fire and Public Safety Commission and others ....
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| Monday, November 3, 2025 |
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Convicted Felon Arrested and Charged After Stealing Multiple Firearms from a Storage Locker
By News Release @ 6:36 PM :: 1083 Views :: Law Enforcement
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... Campbell was previously convicted of burglary in the first degree in 2001 and has six prior felony convictions in the State of Hawaii ....
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| Sunday, November 2, 2025 |
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Easing farmworker housing rules crucial to Hawaii’s agriculture future
By News Release @ 5:45 PM :: 1689 Views :: Agriculture, Development
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... having clear standards and not a bunch of hoops to jump through ....
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| Sunday, November 2, 2025 |
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Ohana Voices: Artificial Intelligence-powered civic-engagement platform
By News Release @ 5:35 PM :: 1042 Views :: First Amendment, Hawaii State Government
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... to revolutionize how Hawaii residents communicate with legislators ....
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| Sunday, November 2, 2025 |
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Halloween is over, but spooky creatures still haunt us
By News Release @ 1:28 AM :: 954 Views :: Jones Act, Rail
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... the Jones Act goblin, the budget banshee and the grasping rail ....
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| Friday, October 31, 2025 |
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After 500,000 Warnings, Speed Cams Begin Issuing Real Tickets
By News Release @ 11:27 PM :: 1501 Views :: Honolulu County, Law Enforcement
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... Since March, HDOT has sent over 500,000 warnings ....
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| Friday, October 31, 2025 |
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Tourist Count Drops 2.5%
By News Release @ 4:30 PM :: 2003 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Tourism
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... there were 690,858 total visitors to the Hawaiian Islands in September 2025, a 2.5 percent decline compared to September 2024 ....
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| Thursday, October 30, 2025 |
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$250 per person: State Opens up Welfare Spigots to Make up for Loss of SNAP
By News Release @ 11:54 PM :: 1962 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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... Applications for the $250 Hawaiʻi Relief Program will be accepted beginning today, Wednesday, October 29, 2025 ....
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| Thursday, October 30, 2025 |
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Petition: Investigate Legislator who took $35K Bribe
By News Release @ 2:51 PM :: 3085 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government, Law Enforcement
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... A Hawaii lawmaker who allegedly pocketed $35,000 in exchange for political favors remains unnamed and uncharged, despite federal court records confirming the transaction ....
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| Thursday, October 30, 2025 |
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Koko Head Shooting Complex Back at 100%
By News Release @ 12:46 AM :: 1145 Views :: Honolulu County, Second Amendment
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... The opening of the metallic silhouette range represents the final range to be reopened at the Koko Head Shooting Complex since its initial closure in September 2022 ....
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| Thursday, October 30, 2025 |
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| Wednesday, October 29, 2025 |
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Hawaii is Failing in Affordability and Homebuilding: Can Gov. Green Change That?
By News Release @ 6:13 PM :: 1613 Views :: Development, Hawaii Statistics, Land Use, Cost of Living
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... Green became the first governor in the nation to declare their state’s housing crisis a statewide public emergency in summer 2023 ....
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| Wednesday, October 29, 2025 |
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Maui Council to Meet November 3 to Establish Process to Fill Vacancy
By News Release @ 3:54 PM :: 1323 Views :: Maui County, Politicians
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... The process would closely follow steps taken by the council in 2002 to replace Council Chair Patrick Kawano, who passed away while in office ....
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| Wednesday, October 29, 2025 |
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HART Board of Directors Elects New Chair and Vice Chair
By News Release @ 4:33 AM :: 1307 Views :: Rail
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... following the resignation of Chair Colleen Hanabusa on September 26, 2025 ....
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| Tuesday, October 28, 2025 |
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Final request: Kama asks Council to name Kauanoe Batagan as her successor
By News Release @ 2:29 PM :: 1783 Views :: Maui County, Politicians
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... Kauanoe Batagan is Executive Director of the Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization ....
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| Saturday, October 25, 2025 |
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Statewide Traffic Deaths Top Last Year's Total
By News Release @ 4:58 PM :: 1466 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Law Enforcement
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... The 106 were a combination of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, motorcyclists, scooter riders, bicyclists and people on non-traditional conveyances like skateboards, foot scooters and Utility Task Vehicles ....
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| Friday, October 24, 2025 |
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Pohoiki Boat Ramp Opens--Blocked by Shifting Shoreline within week
By News Release @ 5:01 AM :: 1452 Views :: Hawaii County
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... From October 16 – 19, 2025, the entrance channel filled with black sand, cobbles, and larger lava rocks carried by ocean swells ....
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| Thursday, October 23, 2025 |
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Armed Felon Arrested After Shooting Federal Officer During Execution of Search Warrant and Sixteen-Hour Armed Standoff
By News Release @ 11:59 PM :: 559 Views :: Law Enforcement, Drugs
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... Morris refused to exit the residence and engaged in a standoff with law enforcement, while broadcasting a Facebook Live stream from inside the residence ....
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| Thursday, October 23, 2025 |
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Red Flag Could Lead to Blackouts
By News Release @ 6:54 PM :: 1444 Views :: Energy, Environment
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... Strong winds, low humidity could lead to Public Safety Power Shutoff ....
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| Thursday, October 23, 2025 |
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Too Many Blackouts? HECO will buy you a Generator
By News Release @ 6:42 PM :: 1989 Views :: Energy
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... Qualified Hawaiian Electric customers in wildfire risk areas who are subject to preemptive power shutoffs would be eligible to receive a rebate for the purchase of backup power equipment ....
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| Thursday, October 23, 2025 |
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New report shows how outdated parking mandates inflate Hawaiʻi housing costs
By News Release @ 2:48 PM :: 2410 Views :: Honolulu County, Development, Land Use, Cost of Living
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... parking mandates are adding tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of construction of new homes on Oʻahu ....
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| Thursday, October 23, 2025 |
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Japanese Archery Range Coming to Honolulu
By News Release @ 2:34 PM :: 1786 Views :: Honolulu County, Second Amendment
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... kyudojo facility planned in the undeveloped area of Mau‘umae Nature Park in Kaimukī ....
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| Wednesday, October 22, 2025 |
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Green in DC to Meet with Army
By News Release @ 11:13 PM :: 2834 Views :: Environment, Land Use, Military
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... Governor Green and Secretary Driscoll anticipate working toward a Memorandum of Understanding by the end of this year, with the goal of outlining clear parameters for a suitable land arrangement and addressing the issues most important for Hawaiʻi’s communities ....
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| Wednesday, October 22, 2025 |
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| Wednesday, October 22, 2025 |
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Even on Fare-Free Weekend, Rail Ridership falls short of Blangiardi's 25,000
By News Release @ 3:36 AM :: 2906 Views :: Rail
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... DTS announces ridership numbers for Skyline Segment 2 ....
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| Tuesday, October 21, 2025 |
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Hawaii's Only Oil Refinery $100M 'Renewable' Fuels Deal
By News Release @ 11:27 PM :: 6111 Views :: Energy, Environment
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... Par Pacific, Mitsubishi, and ENEOS to Establish Joint Venture for Renewable Fuels in Hawaii ....
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| Tuesday, October 21, 2025 |
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100th Pre-K Classroom Opens
By News Release @ 5:15 AM :: 1121 Views :: Education K-12, Family
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... Ready Keiki initiative marks major step toward statewide preschool for all ....
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| Monday, October 20, 2025 |
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Milk Recall: Children Sickened at More Elementary Schools
By News Release @ 11:56 PM :: 2898 Views :: Education K-12, Health Care
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... 31 illnesses potentially linked to the product ....
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| Sunday, October 19, 2025 |
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SD19 Dems Send Three Names to Governor
By News Release @ 10:54 AM :: 5006 Views :: Honolulu County, Democratic Party, Ethics
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... On Sep 25, 2025, SD19 Senator Aquino announced he would quit Senate to join lobbying firm ....
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| Friday, October 17, 2025 |
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Profitable Nonprofits: Four Legislators Oversee $50M Cash Giveaway
By News Release @ 2:06 PM :: 1231 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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... Rep Daniel Holt, House Finance Committee Vice Chair Jenna Takenouchi, Senate Ways and Means Chair Donovan Dela Cruz and Senate Majority Leader Dru Kanuha ...
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| Thursday, October 16, 2025 |
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| Thursday, October 16, 2025 |
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Falls of Clyde removed from Honolulu Harbor
By News Release @ 2:18 AM :: 1347 Views :: Hawaii History, Tourism
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... the disposal site is approximately 25 miles south of Honolulu Harbor ....
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| Tuesday, October 14, 2025 |
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National Republicans Sue Hawaii over Election Rolls
By News Release @ 10:32 PM :: 1512 Views :: Office of Elections, Republican Party
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... The RNC filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Hawaii’s chief election officer for allegedly violating the law by refusing to provide public voter roll maintenance ....
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| Monday, October 13, 2025 |
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Green Signs Energy Deal with Japanese Company
By News Release @ 11:34 PM :: 2308 Views :: Energy, World News, Tourism
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... Could Hawaii be Supplied with Canadian LNG from JERA? ....
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| Monday, October 13, 2025 |
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Direct2UH streamlines admission to UH for Hawaiʻi public high school seniors
By News Release @ 11:16 PM :: 1095 Views :: Education K-12, Higher Education
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... a new initiative that simplifies the college admissions process and removes barriers to higher education for Hawaiʻi’s public high school seniors ....
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| Monday, October 13, 2025 |
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DTRIC Insurance to Quit Hawaii
By News Release @ 2:13 AM :: 1353 Views :: Small Business, Cost of Living
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... However, DTRIC will continue to administer all active policies, manage claims and meet its contractual and statutory obligations, over the next several years ....
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| Saturday, October 11, 2025 |
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Get a Job: DHS Announces Changes to SNAP under 'Big Beautiful Bill'
By News Release @ 10:07 PM :: 1925 Views :: Family, Hawaii State Government
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... One key change that will go into effect November 1, 2025, relates to work-requirements for Able-Bodied Adults ....
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| Saturday, October 11, 2025 |
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Bill 9 Compromise: Maybe we will steal only some of the Minatoya List Properties?
By News Release @ 1:45 PM :: 1932 Views :: Maui County, Development, Tourism
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... The Bill 9 TIG—which is being dissolved after presentation of its report—included Councilmembers Tamara Paltin, Tom Cook and Shane M. Sinenci ....
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| Friday, October 10, 2025 |
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DoE: Teacher Salaries 'Competitive'
By News Release @ 3:20 PM :: 1981 Views :: Education K-12, Labor, Cost of Living
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... All of these gains came from outside the collective bargaining system. Why do teachers need the HSTA? ....
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| Friday, October 10, 2025 |
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House Now Accepting Staff Applications for 2026 Session
By News Release @ 2:34 AM :: 871 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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... Explore the Legislative Process and Gain Valuable Experience as a Session Staff Member ....
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| Wednesday, October 8, 2025 |
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City: Sewer Bill too high? Don't use so much water Brushing Your Teeth
By News Release @ 4:48 PM :: 1182 Views :: Honolulu County, Cost of Living
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... City unveils new online tool to help residents save on upcoming sewer rate increases ....
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| Wednesday, October 8, 2025 |
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First Homeless Kauhale Opening on Maui
By News Release @ 12:20 AM :: 1347 Views :: Maui County, Homelessness
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... DO THE MATH: $10M / 64 = $156,250 per unit ....
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| Tuesday, October 7, 2025 |
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Coast Guard Cutter Midgett returns to Hawaii following 79-day counterdrug patrol, $156M worth of cocaine seized
By News Release @ 6:25 PM :: 1066 Views :: Drugs
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... Midgett’s crew apprehended 19 suspected drug smugglers and interdicted four suspected drug smuggling vessels, preventing 21,126 pounds of cocaine, with an estimated value of more than $156.4 million, from reaching U.S. shores ....
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| Tuesday, October 7, 2025 |
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'The Wall That Heals' Coming to Oahu
By News Release @ 6:14 PM :: 1264 Views :: Military
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...Oʻahu will soon host The Wall That Heals, a traveling three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., along with its mobile Education Center....
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| Monday, October 6, 2025 |
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Lawsuit Challenges Hawaii Youth Gun Ban
By News Release @ 4:22 PM :: 1009 Views :: Second Amendment
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... a federal lawsuit challenging Hawaii’s ban on the acquisition and possession of firearms and ammunition for adults 18-20 years old ....
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| Monday, October 6, 2025 |
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Hawaii Mixed Scores on Mental Health
By News Release @ 2:01 PM :: 1679 Views :: Education K-12, Hawaii Statistics, Health Care, Homelessness, Drugs
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... Hawaiʻi ranked No. 37 for identifying students with emotional disturbance (ED) for individualized education programs (IEPs) ....
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| Monday, October 6, 2025 |
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Hawaii Homeowners Pay Some of the Highest Insurance Costs in the Country
By News Release @ 2:13 AM :: 1920 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Cost of Living
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... at the upper end, the Census data also shows households reporting costs of $4,000 or more, making Hawaii one of the few states in that category ....
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