Entries for 'News Release'

Insurance Division Releases Annual Premium Comparison Guide to Help Residents Shop and Compare....

Hawaii's Effective 13.4% rate of taxation on the poorest 20% is second only to Washington State....

Top concerns include the state economy, education, the Hawaii Health Connector, oversight of the Public Utilities Commission in light of the Hawaiian Electric Industries/NextEra merger, and positively affecting the cost of living for Hawaii residents....

Saturday, January 31, 2015 @ Kewalo Basin Park- check in 6:30 am- start @ 7:00 am....

OHA's promised 'neutrality' regarding any choice between State recognition, Federal recognition or International recognition is gone....

...Caldwell announced that the rehabilitation of Kamehameha IV Road in Kalihi Valley will include a “road diet”....

Students were given a letter to take home to their parents as a reminder ....

...To date, the ILWU and PMA have reached tentative agreements on health care and increases to pay guarantees....

She previously told PBN that she would like to continue as chair....

Thursday, February 19 at the Ko`olau Ballrooms in Kaneohe....

The board of directors and management of NEE became more familiar with HEI through NEE’s involvement with energy projects in Hawaii in 2011....

Those served include many seniors who have been homeless for over 10 years (41%)....

From Opening Day to Sine Die....

“Serving on your Neighborhood Board presents the opportunity to create real change in your community, build a legacy, and network with other leaders....”

...placing a lien for unpaid civil fines on agricultural property where sludge from the Hawaii Kai Marina was illegally dumped....

The 2015 edition of Education Week’s Quality Counts report—Preparing to Launch: Early Childhood’s Academic Countdown....

The Chief's comments that caused a recent mistrial and the initial decision not to file reports as noted above with HPD indicate to us some questionable decision-making....

HHSC Maui Region Enters Partnership Discussion with Hawai‘i Pacific Health....

...It is projected that 2,470 will lose their lives this year in Hawaii because of cancer....

“In response to a joint request for assistance from the parties, collective bargaining...will continue as soon as possible under the auspices of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service...."

...Ige today announced that Elizabeth Kim will serve as the Director for the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and Cindy McMillan as Director of Communications....

...780-foot container ship Horizon Pacific ran aground in the channel as it exited Honolulu Harbor.  The ship was able to “self-extract” and returned to port....

AP: Insurer reports ongoing problems with Hawaii health exchange....

MONDAY thru ALOHA FRIDAY 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM on AM940 KKNE....

In Hawaii during this period, 1,039 eligible PCPs received an aggregate increased payment of approximately $44 million for services provided to Medicaid beneficiaries....

Candidacy is open to O‘ahu residents who will be at least 18 years of age by February 20, 2015....

Budget Hearings begin January 6 ....

Adjutant General, DPS, DoT, DLNR, DHRD, Budget.... 

"I look forward to working to unify our diverse and passionate team...."

Total expenditures by visitors who came to the Hawaiian Islands in November 2014 increased 3.4 percent to $1.1 billion, compared to last November....

Hawaii State Auditor rejects proposals for unnecessary regulation of professionals....

The deadline to apply is February 20, 2015....

This report presents annual statistics on social, business and economic trends for the State and each of its four counties, from 1990 to 2013....

“Serving on your Neighborhood Board presents the opportunity to create real change in your community, build a legacy, and network with other leaders.”

Jobie Masagatani will be retained at DHHL, William Aila will be her Deputy....

Given the intrinsic benefits of open government, we ask that you begin your Administration by facilitating public access to government records....

City streetlights consume approximately $6 million in electricity annually and the switch to LED is projected to save roughly $3 million in energy costs each year....

WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 2014’s Best & Worst College Cities & Towns in America....

“Serving on your Neighborhood Board presents the opportunity to create real change in your community, build a legacy, and network with other leaders.”

...these units would account for up to 25 percent of Hawai‘i’s total lodging inventory. In comparison, hotels units make up approximately 50 percent of visitor accommodations....

Despite being unemployed and residing in a homeless shelter, Mr. Rios applied to be a foster parent, and was deemed fit to serve as one by DHS....

"We will spend public funds wisely to avoid raising taxes."

ILWU slowdown tactics have reduced productivity at Pacific Northwest ports for more than a month and a half....

West Loch, Waipahu Transit Center and Leeward Community College stations....

...how many workers commute in and out of the area on a typical workday? ....

Monday, December 29, 2014, 9:00 AM, Conference Room 329, State Capitol....

“Serving on your Neighborhood Board presents the opportunity to create real change in your community, build a legacy, and network with other leaders.” 

This report does not make any substantive recommendations to the Legislature related to innovations that should be included in a waiver proposal....

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) announced several steps to explore new revenue sources in an effort to worsen your financial challenges....