... Independent Grand Jury Counsels (Hilo and Kona) ....

Generally, the higher the level of education one attains, the more income potential grows and the lower chances of unemployment become....

3,600 words full of spending proposals and sunny guarantees about the future....

Four homeless individuals who collectively had more than 50 pending citations and/or warrants appeared before The Honorable Clarence A. Pacarro.....

...unaffordable housing is almost everywhere and every time caused by the same factor: housing supply restrictions....

...Bills that could increase the regulatory and financial burdens on Hawaii farmers....

We congratulate the Senate Republican Conference for its vote on January 10th to keep the ban on earmarks....

"... the 2016 presidential and congressional elections ... outcome is unacceptable to the people of Hawai’i and contrary to the core values of our society...."

Hawaii lawmakers want to make unlicensed short-term rentals a class C felony....

The link between corruption and debt is particularly prominent for private projects, such as stadiums....

And a whopping 9.8% of Hawaii K-12 students were referred to law enforcement, by far the highest in USA....

...Waste Chief Reason Medicare Predicted to be Bankrupt by 2028....

...courts are helping to address the underlying problems that affect our community through programs like the Veterans Treatment Court, Mental Health Court, Drug Court, HOPE Probation, and the Steps to Avoid Eviction program....

...They Kept It A Secret From Everyone Until After The Election....

Amends the definition of provider agency for homelessness services to include nonprofits that accept funds without a contract. Requires annual reports of providers' effectiveness....

"Too much want-a-bees getting caught up in the hype of being N(ative) H(awaiian) cultural experts...."

...non-government workers in Hawaii make, on average, $43,544 in annual pay and benefits (adjusted for cost of living) which ranks as the lowest compensation in in the nation....

A few weeks ago, Hawaii homeowners received their 2017 property tax assessments. It was not a pleasant way to end the holidays or start the new year....

The document obtained by the Star proposes funding the projects as public-private partnerships, with half the money coming from private investment....

"The State of Hawaii owns about 50% of the land along the rail corridor between Kapolei and downtown Honolulu and can raise millions of dollars through the sale of development rights...."

Okay, the same guys who brought us 42 air conditioners are going to solve the housing crisis....

A bill introduced in the Hawaii House would legalize raw milk sales in the state, taking an important step toward nullifying a federal prohibition scheme....

...Baylen Linnekin is the author of Biting the Hand that Feeds Us....

"...we march, not out of fear and anger, but out of confidence in the direction we must take...."

If retirement is still a big question mark for you because of finances, consider relocating to a state that lets you keep more money in your pocket....

The Hawaii State Judiciary now has more court documents available for online viewing....

There are 79 events planned in the Aloha State to raise awareness about K-12 school choice....

In early 2016 I received a call from a friend who asked me to meet someone who needed help....

... LLCs hide some of the fattest salaries in OHA--and much, much more ....

...our state government paid half a million dollars in pension payments to people who were already dead. Well, then, what do you think of budgeting many times that amount for people who don’t even exist?....

Rape is a felony.  If you have been raped, call the police—not a University administrator....

The report identifies environmental priorities for the State and makes important recommendations on measuring sustainability.....

2008 conviction of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime....

Here are some resources for you....

Projects Not Started or Suspended....

How many lost jobs, shuttered businesses and lost earnings in Hawaii? ....

...we will issue a subpoena under Section 6-1606( e), Revised Charter of the City and County of Honolulu, requiring production of complete un-redacted copies of the following....

Mercatus Center Healthcare Openness and Access Project – Hawaii Ranks 29th....

...will give homeless who commit perpetual misdemeanor crimes the option to go before a judge to choose either jail or rehabilitation/taking of their meds/getting off drugs, or getting job training....

And what was the most memorable part of his remarks? The introductions of Rep. Kouchi's campaign manager and of the highest paid lobbyist....

January 20th 2017, will be remembered as the day the people became the rulers of this nation again.....

This is an excellent opportunity to gain a higher profile in your districts, meet voters, and learn about the most pressing issues of concern to voters in your districts....

The deadline to apply as a candidate is February 17, 2017....

Every year, local, state and federal law enforcement agencies across the United States seize and keep billions of dollars in cash, cars, homes and other property using a legal tool called forfeiture....

...over federal Clean Water Act violations relating to a September 2013 molasses spill into Honolulu Harbor....

...the State’s proposed regulation of Certified Professional Midwives, who comprise just a small segment of the midwifery profession, is insufficient and inconsistent with the State’s regulatory policies....

Ekins-Coward worked for the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute....