... The coronavirus crisis understandably is front and center for most Hawaii residents, but other big issues still are mentioned in a new survey ....

... Hawaii is still in a state of emergency, tourism has slowed, businesses are closing and unemployment is high. The economy will take years to recover ....

... Monthly fees for A+ programming will be increasing from $120 to $200 ....

... Math proficiency decreased 11 percentage points to 32% in 2021 ....

... Guinn had tricked the couple into signing over the deed to their property ....

... Anti-vaxxer antics are a key argument for continuing to exclude direct public testimony ....

... How to build affordable housing?  Impose a $1.169 billion tax on housing.  Clue: 'Boondoggle' ....

... the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for September was 6.6 percent compared to 7.0 percent in August ....

... When compared to September 2019, statewide ADR was higher in September 2021 but RevPAR was lower due to less occupancy ....

... 100+ substitute positions are unfilled daily with others diverted to fill-in ....

... Eminem is an 'investor' ....

... Why are some businesses treated differently than others? When will we be able to return to normal? Are any of these restrictions really saving lives? ....

... Hawaii is the only state in the nation that has a judicial procedure in place to ensure the legal rights of our most vulnerable population are protected; a little-known 2014 Family Court Tort Protocol mandated by Judge Mark Browning ....

... a parent complained to school officials about a sketch N.B. and other students had drawn in response to another student bullying N.B. The parent unreasonably insisted that school officials call the police ....

"...We only found out about the exposure because of a social media post....”

... Honolulu Zoo bids aloha to Ekundu the African lion ....

"...The suspension of Chapter 89 sets a dangerous precedent...."

... In just 13 seconds, Joe Kent of the Grassroot Institute explains why relatively modest homes in Hawaii are so darn expensive ....

... Panorama’s ‘Social Emotional Learning Survey’ is a veritable roadmap to manipulate their minds via social media ....

... The fall 2021 systemwide headcount credit enrollment of 49,773 students is a 0.4% increase compared to fall 2020 ....

... DOE told HSTA the Governor’s Emergency Proclamation suspends Hawaii law governing collective bargaining in public employment ....

... All active-duty Navy personnel must be vaccinated by Nov. 28 or face separation, according to a Navy administrative message released Wednesday ....

... High School Students --  16.4% Obesity Rate 15 of 51 Hawaii state rank ....

... two key Supreme Court decisions speak to the authority of state and local officials to issue vaccine mandates ....

... bills introduced and votes cast in Congress ....

... all connected to Keanu Sai collaborator Rose Dradi .... 

... PBS video: Will Hawaiʻi Become an Open-Carry State? ....

... The Judicial Selection Commission is accepting applications and nominations ....

... a difficult obstacle stands in the way of achieving the HTA action plans:  “HTA lacks authority over state and county agencies.” ....

... an economic, medical, and legal perrspective ....

... Signe Godfrey, chairman of the Hawaii Republican Party, today announced she was resigning the post and endorsed First Vice Chair Lynn Finnegan to assume the role of Interim Chair ....

... Former Hawaii Public Official Pleads Guilty to Embezzling from AmeriCorps and Offering a Bribe in Return for CARES Act Grants ....

... A professional poll of almost 1,000 people throughout the islands suggests lawmakers are ignoring what their constituents really want ....

... If there is one thing more powerful than COVID-19, apparently it’s a winning football team ....

... an additional 8% of employees were estimated to have been vaccinated as a result of the mandates. We also observed that 5.9% of employees elected regular COVID-19 testing, while 1.7% were either dismissed or resigned ....

... Sandwich Isles Communications has Publicly Stated that the Dispute with Hawaiian Tel will Affect Services ....

... deadline 2 p.m. Hawaiʻi Standard Time on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 ....

"... event planners have recently requested that the event include food, live music and tents on County property ...."

... Hawaii officials have not been transparent about the data and reasoning behind the multitude of government proclamations, mandates and shifting rules ....

... conclusions of a presentation to the Board of Land and Natural Resources ....

... all UH employees, including those who are teleworking, will be required to be fully vaccinated ....

... the county can no longer use a blanket denial process for those with harassment or disorderly conduct convictions but MUST show that the charge actually included a "crime of violence" ....

... Evaluation paused this school year for effective teachers ... Probationary teachers will still be evaluated, but with fewer observations ....

... judicial vacancies on the Circuit Court of the First Circuit (Oʻahu), Circuit Court of the Second Circuit (Maui), Circuit Court of the Third Circuit (Hawaiʻi – Kona), and the District Court of the Third Circuit, island of Hawaii ....

... The memo concludes that the State did not have the power under the Hawaii Constitution to provide for four extra HART board members.  Thus, we can basically ignore the extra folks and conduct business as if they weren’t around ....

... bills introduced and votes cast in Congress ....

... Hu Honua on the Big Island and AES on Oahu are both proposing to burn wood to generate electricity.  NRDC explains that wood burners actually produce more CO2 than coal.... 

... Speakers: Professors Avi Soifer and Eugene Kontorovich ....

"Manufactured attacks on critical race theory aim to dismantle ongoing efforts to provide an equitable education for all keiki" -- HSTA

... Six board members voted to deny the FEIS, and one abstained ....

... 50% capacity or a maximum of 1,000 attendees (whichever is smaller) ....

... Everyone attending UH home athletic events will need to comply with UH’s COVID-19 vaccination policy. This includes uploading proof of vaccination to the UH LumiSight app, receiving approval (may take up to 24 hours), passing the daily health check-in on the app and showing the green “You may report to campus” status with the current date to be allowed into the stadium on gameday ....

... cargo freight rates, Eastbound and Trans-Pacific, have gone from around $2,000-$2,500 up to $4,500 for a 40-foot dry standard box ....

... there already are foreign-owned ships transporting goods along inland waterways such as the Mississippi and Delaware rivers ....

... About 55 questions were submitted and answered during the two hour livestream hosted by Marisa Yamane ....

... Indictment Returned After Investigation Involving Seizure of 16.4 Kilograms of Methamphetamine, 3.14 Kilograms of Pills Containing Fentanyl, $400,000 in Cash ....

... Judge Otake described Kapoi’s conduct as “injecting poison” into communities that lack the resources to deal with methamphetamine addictions ....

... HSTA immediately files demands for arbitration ....

... Hawaii 46th, Nevada 14th ....

"If you’re in the wrong place at the wrong time you might suffer the scorn of residents, you could get cited, and there are 'other things' that can go wrong.”

"...The RFP’s scope of services has been modified to include destination management services, in alignment with HTA’s new vision of Malama Kuu Home (caring for my beloved home) through the principles of regenerative tourism. HTA’s objective is to help empower the community to have a greater voice in tourism’s future, with a focus on regenerating the environment, perpetuating the Hawaiian culture, recognizing Hawaii’s multiethnic cultures, and supporting responsible economic outcomes...."

... COVID cases reduced by 3,000 on Oahu ....

... the vote was unanimous for Las Vegas PD Cap't John Pelletier ....

... Utility president and CEO Scott Seu to lead parent company...Shelee Kimura appointed Hawaiian Electric president and CEO ....

“When combined with their share of the state debt, Honolulu taxpayers each owe $61,300.”

... In recent months, the United States has increased the frequency of its transits through the Taiwan Strait as a demonstration of its commitment to the island ....

... Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald has issued a first extension of an order postponing jury trials across the state through November 16, 2021 ....

... A criminal may be cutting off 911 service for some Hawaii telephone lines according to US Bankruptcy Court documents filed by attorneys for Hawaiian Tel ....

... “Growing the Good Life Begins Here” ....

... We all need to make sure that our personal health choices do not harm others ....