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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Study: More Housing Units Built-But Fewer Available for Residents
By News Release @ 8:38 PM :: 2660 Views :: Development, Hawaii Statistics, Land Use, Cost of Living

... 64,490 additional units are needed through 2027 but only 13,471 units are currently in development pipelines and anticipated to be available by 2027 .... 

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Sunday, May 18, 2025
Rules Vote a Self-Serving Scam to Take Over Hawaii Republican Party
By News Release @ 5:24 PM :: 2470 Views :: Republican Party

... Delegates should vote NO on all proposed party rules changes ....

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
14 Years Later--City Settles Wrongful Prosecution Suit for $2.1M
By News Release @ 9:37 PM :: 2174 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Police

... 14 years after the wrongful arrest ....

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
House Passes South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act
By News Release @ 9:11 PM :: 3003 Views :: Environment, Congressional Delegation, Small Business

... The bipartisan legislation provides congressional direction to fully implement the South Pacific Tuna Treaty, which has been diplomatically negotiated among the U.S. and 16 Pacific Islands nations ....

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Disasters? Hawaii Still not Ready
By News Release @ 3:50 PM :: 2124 Views :: Maui County, Hawaii Statistics

... Hawaii among 13 states ranked low for emergency readiness ....

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Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Pacific Partnership Act to Counter China
By News Release @ 5:15 PM :: 2222 Views :: Congressional Delegation, Military

... Bill to Strengthen Strategic Relationships with Pacific Islands, and Counter Chinese Aggression in the Region ....

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Tuesday, May 13, 2025
BWS Approves Kalaeloa Desalination Plant
By News Release @ 3:51 PM :: 2569 Views :: Honolulu County, Energy

... $204 million project to design, construct, operate and maintain a 1.7 million gallon per day seawater desalination plant ....

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Sunday, May 11, 2025
Judicial Nominees Sought for ICA and First Circuit
By News Release @ 3:21 AM :: 1393 Views :: Judiciary

... nomination deadline is June 23, 2025 ....

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Sunday, May 11, 2025
Neighborhood Board Elections--Voting Ends May 16
By News Release @ 2:39 AM :: 1612 Views :: Honolulu County

... Only residents living in contested areas are able to vote ....

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Saturday, May 10, 2025
BLNR Rejects Army Pohakuloa EIS
By News Release @ 1:06 AM :: 2980 Views :: Hawaii County , Environment, Military

... The Army’s current lease for 23,000 acres of state-owned land at PTA is set to expire in 2029 ....

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Thursday, May 8, 2025
DLE Upgrades License Plate Readers
By News Release @ 6:01 PM :: 1783 Views :: Law Enforcement, Police

... If a license plate is deemed actionable, it can be added to a hotlist—triggering real-time alerts the moment the vehicle is detected by a Cloudrunner camera ....

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Monday, May 5, 2025
Guam: Ex-Cop Gets 5 years for Jury Rigging
By News Release @ 2:05 PM :: 1856 Views :: Ethics, Judiciary, Police

... in the criminal case of United States v. Raymond Martinez and Juanita Moser, 15-CR-00031 ....

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Monday, May 5, 2025
Mayor establishes new Department of Housing and Land Management with City Council’s blessing
By News Release @ 1:28 PM :: 2459 Views :: Honolulu County, Development

... strategic reorganization to centralize and accelerate the City’s housing initiatives ....

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Friday, May 2, 2025
Feds Bust Honolulu Massage School Owner in $9.1M VA Scam
By News Release @ 4:26 PM :: 4109 Views :: National News, Ethics

... to obtain tuition assistance payments from the VA for ghost students ....

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Friday, May 2, 2025
HB1422: Nonprofits Exempt from Motor Carrier Law
By News Release @ 3:21 PM :: 1689 Views :: Kauai County, Small Business

“This bill recognizes that programs like the Hā‘ena State Park access and entry management program, which reinvests its proceeds into environmental and community benefits, shouldn’t be treated like traditional, for-profit carriers,”

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Friday, May 2, 2025
Visitor Industry Expanded in March 2025
By News Release @ 12:00 PM :: 2645 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Tourism

... There were 903,891 visitors to the Hawaiian Islands in March 2025, up 3.0 percent from the same month last year ....

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Friday, May 2, 2025
Complete Debunk: Hawaii AG Files Climate Change Lawsuit in State Court
By News Release @ 12:47 AM :: 5830 Views :: Energy, Environment

"... The federal lawsuit filed by the Justice Department attempts to block Hawaiʻi from holding the fossil fuel industry responsible ....”

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Thursday, May 1, 2025
​State Launches Operation Hire Hawai‘i to Fill Vacant Positions
By News Release @ 6:00 PM :: 2241 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Labor

... More than 900 interested job seekers attended ....

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Thursday, May 1, 2025
Health Measures up for Final Passage
By News Release @ 12:44 PM :: 1551 Views :: Health Care

... A series of health-related measures is up for final reading today on the House floor ....

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Thursday, May 1, 2025
Senate Confirms Eight Judges
By News Release @ 10:59 AM :: 1907 Views :: Judiciary

... Hawai‘i State Senate’s confirmation of eight judges across the state — including Judge Karen T. Nakasone as Chief Judge of the Intermediate Court of Appeals (ICA) ....

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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Hawaii Child Support Hearings Now Virtual
By News Release @ 2:32 PM :: 1379 Views :: Family, Judiciary

... Attorney General Office of Child Support Hearings has successfully transitioned to conducting administrative hearings almost exclusively by video conference ....

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Saturday, April 26, 2025
Judicial Vacancy Kauai Fifth Circuit--Deadline Extended
By News Release @ 8:31 PM :: 3032 Views :: Kauai County, Judiciary

... the Judicial Selection Commission is accepting applications and nominations to fill the following anticipated judicial vacancy ....

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Friday, April 25, 2025
Lahaina sewer system 100% restored
By News Release @ 2:14 PM :: 1235 Views :: Maui County

... When County crews began work on sewer repairs in April 2024, approximately 1,822 lots had inactive sewer service ....

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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
SB295: Tougher Penalties for TRO Violations
By News Release @ 7:41 PM :: 1917 Views :: Family, Judiciary, Law Enforcement

... The bill increases penalties for individuals who violate temporary restraining orders (TROs) and orders for protection (OFPs) ....

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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
FULL TEXT: Conference Commitee Approves State Budget Bill
By News Release @ 2:21 AM :: 2381 Views :: Hawaii State Government

... finalized in a joint conference committee after both chambers initially passed different versions. The bill will now be up for final reading in both chambers before heading to the Governor's desk ....

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Saturday, April 19, 2025
Hawaii Egg Prices Increase Even More
By News Release @ 1:35 PM :: 2600 Views :: Agriculture, Cost of Living

... The price of locally produced organic eggs increased sharply by 18.8%, to $12.07 per dozen ....

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Friday, April 18, 2025
Mayor Calls for Lawyers to Step Up--Needed to Commit Mentally Ill Homeless
By News Release @ 12:00 PM :: 1584 Views :: Honolulu County, Homelessness

... Local experts estimate that 300 – 400 individuals could benefit from ACT on Oʻahu ....

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Friday, April 18, 2025
Trump Re-Opens Fisheries within Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument
By News Release @ 1:24 AM :: 3224 Views :: Environment, Small Business

... The proclamation lifts the prohibition on commercial fishing in areas of the PRIMNM that are between 50 to 200 nautical miles from land and within the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) ....

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Friday, April 18, 2025
Second Measles Case Found on Oahu
By News Release @ 1:00 AM :: 3899 Views :: Honolulu County, Health Care

... Vaccination is the best way to protect loved ones and prevent an outbreak ....

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Thursday, April 17, 2025
Hawaii Coral Reef Insurance Policy Renewed
By News Release @ 11:01 PM :: 2652 Views :: Environment, Tourism

... The Nature Conservancy (TNC) renewed Hawai‘i’s coral reef insurance policy for 2025 with Munich Re Group. TNC initially purchased the policy in 2022, the first in the U.S., to fund rapid coral reef repair and restoration ....

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Thursday, April 17, 2025
Representative Gene Ward's Celebration of Life
By News Release @ 1:16 PM :: 1915 Views :: Politicians, Republican Party

... The celebration of life for Representative Gene R. Ward is scheduled for Monday May 5th 10am at King's Chapel East Oahu ....

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Thursday, April 17, 2025
American Samoa 125th Anniversary Flag Day
By News Release @ 12:01 AM :: 2551 Views :: National News, Hawaii History

... The American Flag was raised for the first time above the islands of American Samoa on April 17, 1900 ....

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
DLNR Attempts to Clarify Ocean Commercial Use Permitting Status
By News Release @ 4:33 AM :: 2119 Views :: Maui County, Small Business, Tourism

... At this time, no new CUPs will be issued ....

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
139,000 small businesses in Hawaii could face significantly higher taxes
By News Release @ 4:13 AM :: 2603 Views :: Congressional Delegation, Small Business, Taxes

... 139,000+ small businesses in Hawaii could face significantly higher taxes if Congress does not make the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction permanent this year ....

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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Hensel: How Trump is Affecting UH
By News Release @ 3:38 PM :: 1690 Views :: Higher Education

... impacts of recent changes in federal policy across our 10-campus system ....

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Monday, April 14, 2025
367 Guns Turned in at 'Buyback' Event
By News Release @ 9:40 PM :: 1752 Views :: Honolulu County, Second Amendment

... O‘ahu residents turned in an estimated 367 firearms of all types in exchange for $37,900 in Foodland gift cards ....

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Monday, April 14, 2025
Community input is sought to guide state wildlife action plan
By News Release @ 2:33 PM :: 2165 Views :: Environment

... Updated every 10 years, the SWAP identifies “Species of Greatest Conservation Need” and outlines voluntary, proactive strategies for protection and restoration ....

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Monday, April 14, 2025
Waianae Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Methamphetamine Distribution and Operating Illegal Chicken Fights
By News Release @ 3:52 AM :: 1868 Views :: Honolulu County, Gambling, Drugs

... Caspino is the first to be sentenced among the six illegal gambling business conspirators ....

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Thursday, April 10, 2025
Hawaii County Honokohau Sewage 'Sue-n-Settle'
By News Release @ 4:19 PM :: 2561 Views :: Hawaii County , Environment

... The settlement resolves a Clean Water Act lawsuit filed in 2023 by Earthjustice ....

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Thursday, April 10, 2025
AG: 2,200 Concealed Gun Permits in Hawaii
By News Release @ 3:42 PM :: 1806 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Second Amendment

... 2,456 licenses were issued (some licensees hold multiple licenses in order to select between different carry guns), 119 were denied, and six were revoked ....

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Lahaina Ferry Pier Rebuild Named Best of 2024
By News Release @ 2:46 PM :: 1938 Views :: Maui County, Development

... Maui’s Lahaina Small Boat Harbor Ferry Pier Improvements was named one of the most significant construction projects of 2024 ....

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Kouchi, Nakamura Agree: Legislators will not have to vote on Massive Pay Hike
By News Release @ 12:37 AM :: 1561 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government

... pay raises ranging from 35% to 48% over the next six years for top state executives, lawmakers and judges ....

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Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Hawaii Homes More than Double US Average
By News Release @ 11:58 PM :: 1836 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Cost of Living

... Hawaii ranks as the least affordable state, with a median home price of $840,256 and a relatively high cost of living ....

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Monday, April 7, 2025
Deadline for Real ID Hawai‘i driver’s license is coming soon
By News Release @ 11:55 PM :: 2316 Views :: Honolulu County, Law Enforcement, Tourism

... Beginning May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older must have a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or state-issued identification card to board domestic flights and enter some federal buildings ....

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Monday, April 7, 2025
Young Bros Wants ANOTHER Massive Rate Hike--Hearings Set
By News Release @ 3:45 AM :: 2330 Views :: Jones Act, Cost of Living

... Young Brothers filed an application requesting Commission approval of a total revenue increase of $26,368,923 (27.06%) ....

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Saturday, April 5, 2025
​Mexican National Sentenced to Over 12 Years in Federal Prison for Narcotics, Firearm, and Immigration Charges
By News Release @ 6:46 PM :: 1569 Views :: Hawaii County , Drugs

... possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and heroin, being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and illegal reentry ....

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Saturday, April 5, 2025
Armed Drug Dealer Who Sold Fatal Dose of Cocaine to U.S. Marine Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison
By News Release @ 6:41 PM :: 1866 Views :: Honolulu County, Military, Drugs

... Ducos admitted he sold cocaine to a 25-yearold active-duty United States Marine, who later fatally overdosed on it ....

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Saturday, April 5, 2025
Armed Drug Dealer From Oahu Sentenced to 170 Months in Federal Prison
By News Release @ 6:28 PM :: 1439 Views :: Honolulu County, Drugs

... Guzman admitted that on March 13, 2023, he distributed one pound of methamphetamine to a third party at Magic Island ....

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Saturday, April 5, 2025
UH Mānoa launches national search for athletic director
By News Release @ 2:52 AM :: 1186 Views :: Higher Education, Tourism

"...Parker Executive Search, the national firm assisting UH Mānoa with the search, is actively recruiting top candidates from across the country...."

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Friday, April 4, 2025
Chief Justice Names Three Oahu Family Court Judges
By News Release @ 11:59 PM :: 4560 Views :: Honolulu County, Judiciary

... The appointments are subject to Senate confirmation, and if confirmed, each will serve a term of six-years ....

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