'Most hilarious pro-Jones Act argument' by Grassroot Institute Sunday, July 14, 2024 |
"...Ships can't crash into bridges if there aren't any ships...."
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Honolulu Council acts to repeal outdated city transit ordinances by Grassroot Institute Sunday, July 14, 2024 |
... Grassroot says the two laws are no longer relevant, and they hope the Council will continue to target outdated laws ....
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Governor surprises broadcasters by dropping censorship power by Grassroot Institute Sunday, July 14, 2024 |
... Gov. Josh Green signs a bill prohibiting the governor or mayors from suspending electronic transmissions during emergencies ....
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Housing: "You gotta let the private sector do it" by Grassroot Institute Sunday, July 14, 2024 |
"...if you really want things to change substantially, you gotta let the private sector do it, not the county be a developer, not the state be a developer....”
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Tax Cuts: We Need to Keep What We’ve Won by Tom Yamachika Sunday, July 14, 2024 |
... the largest tax cut in Hawaii’s history ....
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Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted July 13, 2024 by GovTrack .us Saturday, July 13, 2024 |
... votes cast and bills introduced ....
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VIDEO: Trump Assassination Attempt at PA Rally by Video Video Saturday, July 13, 2024 |
... Trump said a bullet “pierced the upper part of my right ear.” ....
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Why Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Guam aren’t covered in NATO’s defense pact by News Article Saturday, July 13, 2024 |
... Article Five is only applicable if the attack occurs at a location north of the Tropic of Cancer ....
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JSC Seeking Five Nominees for Circuit/Family Court by News Release Saturday, July 13, 2024 |
... one position is triple-extended ....
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DEADLINE EXTENDED AGAIN: Judicial Vacancy – Chief Judge, Intermediate Court of Appeals by News Release Saturday, July 13, 2024 |
... Chief Judge, Intermediate Court of Appeals, State of Hawaiʻi ....
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BLNR Destroys Kayak Business-Denies Hearing by News Release Saturday, July 13, 2024 |
... Jensen and Ohana Kayak Rentals are responsible for a $35,000 fine in addition to the prohibition of permits for 24 months ....
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Outsider Foolishly Buys N. Shore Oceanfront Lot--BLNR Steals It by News Release Saturday, July 13, 2024 |
... the proposed fines totaled more than $3.2 million after some genius threw a rock at an albatross ....
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Miske Lawyers Blame Wayne Miller for Everything by Court House News Saturday, July 13, 2024 |
... racketeering, fraud and attempted kidnapping ....
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Ed Case Calls on Biden to Quit Race by Ed Case Friday, July 12, 2024 |
"As to who that candidate should be, there are various paths to that decision. They are difficult and uncertain."
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US Senators Call for Hawaii to Join NATO by News Release Friday, July 12, 2024 |
... senators raised concerns about the omission of Hawai‘i under Article 6 of the NATO Treaty ....
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Officials Write Second Amendment Out of Hawaii by News Article Friday, July 12, 2024 |
... there’s a troubling trend by state officials to write Second Amendment freedoms out of the island state ....
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Green says major budget reform begins next year by News Article Friday, July 12, 2024 |
... Hawaii lawmakers enacted a large income tax cut this year, and major budget reform will begin next year to ensure it stays in place, Gov. Josh Green said ....
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Gun Industry Lawsuit Challenges Hawaii 'Public Nuisance' Law by News Release Friday, July 12, 2024 |
... will allow frivolous lawsuits against members of the firearm industry for the criminal and negligent misuse of firearms by remote third parties ....
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‘Enough of the terror’: Prosecutors urge jury to convict accused Hawaii crime boss by Court House News Friday, July 12, 2024 |
... Miske "left a path of battered bodies, shattered lives, traumatized victims and death scattered in his wake,” as part of a decades-long criminal enterprise ....
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Hotel Housing for Lahaina Survivors Ends by News Release Thursday, July 11, 2024 |
... All remaining Lahaina survivors are evicted from their hotel rooms effective June 30, 2024 ....
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HD1 Rep Mark Nakashima Dead at 61 by News Release Thursday, July 11, 2024 |
“He was unopposed in this year’s primary and general election for the District 1 seat.”
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Ariel Sellers Murder: Family Court Refuses to Release Secret Records “because of the impression of DHS and the family court that it might create” by Andrew Walden Thursday, July 11, 2024 |
"The family court held that the redacted record could not be disclosed because of the impression of DHS and the family court that it might create."
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Gay Socialist Teacher sentenced to 30 years for sexual assault of a minor by News Release Thursday, July 11, 2024 |
... "Bunag is not only a sexual predator, but a former intermediate school teacher who preyed on one of his students," said Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm. ...
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Under 21? State to be Sued Over Firearms, Ammunition Ban by News Release Thursday, July 11, 2024 |
... Hawaii is the ONLY state in the nation with a complete ban on firearm ownership for individuals under 21 ....
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Kouchi Overthrow Risk in Waianae Senate? by News Release Thursday, July 11, 2024 |
... Gov. Josh Green says if he has to pick a new state senator for District 22 before the Aug. 10 primary it will be Cross Makani Crabbe ...
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Green Signs 253 Bills Into Law by News Release Wednesday, July 10, 2024 |
... final day of bill signings ....
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Maui Fire, ATF officials 'clarify' process for ATF cause and origin report on Lahaina wildfire by News Release Wednesday, July 10, 2024 |
... Maui County makes excuses for why they are not releasing ATF report yet ....
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Green Vetoes Seven Bills by News Release Wednesday, July 10, 2024 |
... Of the 17 bills on his original Intent to Veto List, Governor Green issued seven vetoes. He signed four bills after issuing line-item reductions, and six bills were signed into law ....
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HB1800: Green Signs $19.1B Budget by News Release Wednesday, July 10, 2024 |
... HB 1800 represents an increase of more than $480 million in general funds for fiscal year 2025 ....
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Michaels CEO Indicted: 12-year racketeering conspiracy by News Release Wednesday, July 10, 2024 |
... Read the indictment and visualize how Michaels execs would run the same scheme in Hawaii ....
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Hawaii Assisted Suicide Up 50% by News Release Tuesday, July 9, 2024 |
... Last year, 91 patients received aid-in-dying prescriptions, which is 31 more than the 2022 total ....
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City, ACLU Settle Homeless Lawsuit by News Release Monday, July 8, 2024 |
“I’m extremely pleased with this outcome,” said Mayor Rick Blangiardi. “It completely strengthens our ability to enforce these laws to protect our residents and visitors."
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Koko Head Shooting Complex resuming weekday schedule by News Release Monday, July 8, 2024 |
... Ranges open for public use Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays, 12 noon to 4 p.m., beginning July 10 ....
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Proposed Hawaii County STR rules fraught with potential economic, legal pitfalls by Grassroot Institute Sunday, July 7, 2024 |
... the effect this measure might have on existing STR operators, small businesses and the broader Hawaii Island economy ....
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New law creates opportunities for Hawaii food entrepreneurs by Grassroot Institute Sunday, July 7, 2024 |
... The governor signs a Grassroot-backed bill that lets home cooks sell their products online, by mail and through third parties ....
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Hawaii County proposal -- good direction for Oahu beekeeping by Grassroot Institute Sunday, July 7, 2024 |
... Hawaii Island lawmakers consider more liberal beekeeping rules while Honolulu County lawmakers ponder making them tougher ....
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Governor signs bill to allow temporary licenses to nurses by Grassroot Institute Sunday, July 7, 2024 |
... another victory for greater healthcare freedom in Hawaii ....
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Hawaii's chance to expand housing freedom by Kelii Akina Sunday, July 7, 2024 |
... severe restrictions on homebuilding have resulted in too few homes and some of the nation’s highest housing prices ....
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July 7, 1935: Moscow orders first Communists to Hawaii by Andrew Walden Sunday, July 7, 2024 |
...When the USSR collapsed in 1991, long-secret archives of the Communist International were thrown open to western researchers for the first time. Many previously unknown details of communist history have been revealed--including the 1935 Comintern orders directing Communists to begin work in Hawaii....
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Biden expected to make decision about future in ‘next couple of days,’ Hawaii governor says by News Article Sunday, July 7, 2024 |
... The entire world is anxiously awaiting whether Biden decides to stay in the 2024 presidential race ....
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The Importance of Conformity by Tom Yamachika Sunday, July 7, 2024 |
... Recently, Governor Green, without much fanfare, signed into law a number of bills that had been proposed by the Department of Taxation ....
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Three Hawaii Governors Call on Biden to Quit Race by News Release Sunday, July 7, 2024 |
... we witnessed and listened to a frail and seemingly muddled President Biden agonizingly take us to the brink of electoral wipeout ....
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Tokuda Finds Way to Strip Name of Captain Cook from Post Office by News Release Saturday, July 6, 2024 |
... the goal is to remove all references to Captain Cook from Hawaii ....
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After Veto Threat, Green Signs Sara Yara Bill into law by News Release Saturday, July 6, 2024 |
... bill motivated by charges against a man who had no driver’s license and 164 traffic citations when he was arrested in the hit-and-run death of a 16-year-old McKinley High School student ....
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Potential $85M from NASA for UH Hilo management of Maunakea telescope by News Release Saturday, July 6, 2024 |
"... a primary asset in NASA’s planetary defense system ...."
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Former Tokai University Building Becomes Homeless 'Kauhale' by News Release Saturday, July 6, 2024 |
... Former college in Waikiki will soon house 120 homeless families as part of city program ....
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Dillingham Airfield Saved by 50-Year Lease by News Release Saturday, July 6, 2024 |
... The new lease will go into effect July 6, 2024, at which time airfield operations will continue normal operations, including uninterrupted water service to the tenants ....
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'Sun Bucks' -- $177 per kid Boost on EBT Cards by News Release Saturday, July 6, 2024 |
... Most eligible families will get SUN Bucks automatically without the need for an application ....
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Ethics: Hawaii Socialists Illegally Lobbied for Gaza ‘Ceasefire’ Resolution on Taxpayer Dime by News Release Friday, July 5, 2024 |
"... Respondent Coffield explained that he was so distressed by Chair Tam’s text message and email that he left work, went to a coffee shop, and then drafted and sent the email from the coffee shop. Respondent Coffield did not return to work that day and neglected to take leave ...."
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Operation 'Shine the Light' Rescues 11 Missing Children on Oahu by News Release Thursday, July 4, 2024 |
“...This operation required quick action and decisions and DHS is thankful for all involved with the successful location of these 11 children and youth....”
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'Shift and Save' -- 16,000 Hawaiian Electric Customers Can Escape --if they act now by News Release Thursday, July 4, 2024 |
... Customers urged to review bills, take action if they choose not to continue ....
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The 1840 Hawaiian Constitution and the Fourth of July by Grassroot Institute Thursday, July 4, 2024 |
In 1840 the Kingdom of Hawaii adopted a constitution with strong parallels to the Constitution of the United States....
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The Verified Complaint In Equity: The Declaration Of Independence by Robert Thomas Thursday, July 4, 2024 |
...the structure and style of the Declaration follows a form familiar to most modern lawyers: a complaint initiating a lawsuit....
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Schatz: $6.6M for YIMBY by News Release Wednesday, July 3, 2024 |
... Grant Program Heading To Hawai‘i To Build More Housing ....
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City: Towing Contractor Ripped off 782 Customers by News Release Wednesday, July 3, 2024 |
... invoices revealed the mishandling of a $900 fee ....
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Mayor signs bill limiting gifts to City employees by News Release Wednesday, July 3, 2024 |
... prohibiting gifts to City officers and employees valued at more than $50 ....
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Blangiardi: Be Prepared for Blackouts by News Release Wednesday, July 3, 2024 |
... Residents should prepare for extended outages that could last several hours to days by having emergency supplies such as food, water, and medications ....
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UHERO: Where can Hawaiʻi diversify its economy? by UH ERO Tuesday, July 2, 2024 |
... industries with significant growth potential that are currently facing obstacles such as inadequate infrastructure, skills shortages, and market and government failures ....
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Second observatory removed from Maunakea summit by News Release Tuesday, July 2, 2024 |
... All site work for the decommissioning of the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory (CSO) was completed in June 2024 ....
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Makawao meth trafficker gets nine years in federal prison by News Article Tuesday, July 2, 2024 |
... Kitashima's associates helped him buy, ship, and transport methamphetamine between California, Oregon, and Hawaii ....
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Christian Good News Clubs Win Equal Access in Hawaii Schools by News Release Monday, July 1, 2024 |
... after school Bible clubs must be given equal access ....
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‘You’re Nothing!’: Hawaii Black Cop Was Belittled and Racially Bullied By Colleagues, Leading to Four Officers Arrested, Nine Others Placed on Paid Leave by News Article Monday, July 1, 2024 |
... put Horton’s life at risk by ordering the man to rush into traffic at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to stop a moving vehicle while on foot ....
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Veto? Hawaii governor under fire over authority to suspend electronic media transmission by News Article Monday, July 1, 2024 |
... a ‘blank check’ to shut down all electronic media ....
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Five candidates are running for Hawaii’s two U.S. House districts—the fewest in the last 10 years by News Article Monday, July 1, 2024 |
... This is the only election cycle in the last 10 years in which a district is not open ....
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RIMPAC 2024 Kicks off in Hawaii by News Release Monday, July 1, 2024 |
... Approximately 29 nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, over 150 aircraft and more than 25,000 personnel will train and operate in and around the Hawaiian Islands ....
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Federal Court Whittles Down Hawaii Voter Roll Lawsuit by News Article Monday, July 1, 2024 |
... NVRA requires statewide voter rolls to be accessible to the general public ....
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Supreme Court rules for broad presidential immunity in Donald Trump election subversion case by Court House News Monday, July 1, 2024 |
... but no immunity for unofficial acts ....
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Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted June 29, 2024 by GovTrack .us Sunday, June 30, 2024 |
... bills introduced and votes cast in Congress ....
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Green Announces Appointments, Creates Insurance Task Force by News Release Sunday, June 30, 2024 |
... The positions and appointees are listed below; House and Senate appointees also are included ....
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Update development standards to allow more apartment housing by Grassroot Institute Sunday, June 30, 2024 |
... if Honolulu were to revise upward all the other development standards as well — the minimum setbacks, the height limits, the maximum lot coverage and minimum lot widths and depths — the number of newly legal units could skyrocket ....
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