Entries for 'News Release'

...To perpetuate the legacy (Railroad) of the late U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye....

...complete list of candidates for Party leadership....

"...Kaiama, with reckless disregard as to the truth or falsity of the allegation, accused the presiding Judge of committing war crimes under international Conventions, and thereby filed a frivolous document that served no legal or practical purpose...."

...The fine is based on an inspection DOH officials did March 28-29 in response to Democratic Party insiders....

...the 2017 session began with a range of gun bills introduced, but only a few bills saw legislative action this year.  All bills will carry-over to the 2018 legislative session....

Outstanding Community Service Contributions by Military Service Members Recognized....

...the Senate remains open to negotiate an agreement with the House to ensure adequate financing to complete the project, yet minimize the impact on the most vulnerable citizens of the community....

...The May 1, 2017 decision by Judge Jeffrey P. Crabtree has been posted to OIP’s website....

... Four Pacific 'Monuments' are under review ....

"...KIUC could increase its renewable portfolio by ten percent or more with pumped storage hydro...." --DHHL

...we were unable to agree with the Senate on funding to complete Honolulu’s rail system....

Hawaii--Avg Annual Wage for Nurses (adj for cost of living) – 51st

“We are here to stay, we are here for peace, we are here for the prosperity for all our people, and we are proud the American flag flies in American Samoa.”

...Construction employment in Urban Honolulu dropped 4% from 28,400 in March, 2016 to 27,200 in March, 2017 for a net loss of 1,200 jobs....

Congressman Jason Chaffetz of Utah was to be the keynote speaker....

...Look for your password coming in the mail soon for online voting....

...Japan Market Led the Growth in Spending and Arrivals....

The election is slated to begin April 28, 2017 and end May 19, 2017....

Ninety-eight percent of the nearly 8,000 members of HSTA who cast ballots across the state today voted to ratify a new four-year contract....

OHA today named David K. Laeha as the agency’s new Chief Financial Officer and Resource Management Director. He will start on May 16....

The experts at Anderson Economic Group have considered 11 taxes that businesses pay in order to produce the most comprehensive business tax burden ranking to date....

Karen Pence, a champion for art therapy programs, visited the arts and crafts building at Schofield, where she spoke with patients currently enrolled in art therapy programs....

The maximum income for applicants is 50 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI), with rents ranging from $880 to $1,306 per month....

House and Senate conferees met on Monday to approve a final version of HB100 HD1 SD1, the state budget bill covering fiscal years 2018 and 2019....

The hearing will start at 6 p.m. Wednesday April 26 in Council Chambers on the eighth floor of Kalana O Maui at 200 S. High St....

Preparedness Index assesses all 50 states & District of Columbia for health security and preparedness....

The Vice President is concluding his trip with a visit to Honolulu, Hawaii on April 24....

HSTA members are very grateful to Gov. David Ige for personally taking part in negotiations over several days to help us....

...in 2016 26 percent of the electricity used by customers came from renewable resources - up from 23 percent the year before....

“To the visitors already in the Hawaiian Islands or planning a trip here in the coming months, there is no need to be overly concerned. Please patronize our restaurants...."

HTA commentary about House Bill 1471 and Senate Bill 704, as they relate to transient accommodations....

...the Final Environmental Impact Statement concluded that rail would reduce traffic congestion by less than 2% and that “traffic congestion will be worse in the future with rail than what it is today....

...Caldwell introduces bill authorizing city to extend GET surcharge to pay for rail construction....

...June 13, 2017....

...Governor of Hawaii, David Ige, has officially proclaimed May 13th as Children of Fallen Patriots Day....

2015: State Sues Tech Firm for Buying Influence with Abercrombie Administration....

Early agreements include funds for Medicaid increases, telehealth, housing....

The 30-day public comment period begins today, Tuesday, April 18, and will run through Thursday, May 18, 2017....

...after the Legislature finishes raising taxes, Hawaii will be back up to 50th....

The Historic Hawaiʻi Foundation will honor the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Office of Maunakea Management (OMKM) for its outstanding preservation efforts of Maunakea....

...business and education partners including the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) and the Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training Fund....

'Maunakea World Park' Advanced by Hawaii Mayor Kim at ILOA Galaxy Forum Kona....

...an additional $1.2 billion funding package for the City’s financially troubled rail project....

Willes K. Lee of Honolulu was sworn in today as the newest member of the National Rifle Association's board of directors....

...Hawaii has 8 ‘A’ Hospitals out of 12 total hospitals....

Much of the university’s request is not included in either the House or Senate version of the budget....

In 2015, Hawaii had the highest SNAP spending at $222.99, while New Hampshire had the lowest at $103.87—a difference of 115 percent....