"The premeditated murder of Charlie Kirk ... is about whether democracy as we’ve dreamed and largely known it can still work."

"In the vacuum left by the Trump Administration’s chaos and politicization of science, the West Coast Health Alliance today issued unified, science-based vaccine recommendations ahead of the winter virus season."

“hate speech is any speech I hate”

... REALITY:  West Maui Stage 2 Water Shortage--Bissen Dumps Water Down Streambed ....

... rates among boys in general were lower overall ....

... Pilot Will Collect Data on Noise Levels and Origin for Two Years; Will Not Issue Tickets ....

• 50th – Avg. Starting Salary for Teachers (Adjusted for Cost of Living)
• 51st – Avg. Salary for Teachers (Adjusted for Cost of Living)

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

"...a significant boost to the standard deduction...."

"UH Mānoa could improve its climate by reforming restrictive policies and making a stronger commitment to expressive rights."

... Judge Kim described HMSA physician contracts as, “oppressive, unconscionable, and unenforceable.” ....

... “I just tried to file an open records request for the final deal, and they denied it, saying that the deal’s not done yet,” ....

... SB935, “Relating to Government,” went from being an essentially blank document to a 36-page bill about pension benefits for judges that was ultimately signed into law ....

“...MLP has said it is navigating a historic West Maui drought by adhering to the guidance from the Commission on Water Resources Management to prioritize stream flow and traditional and customary uses, followed by delivery to the County of Maui to provide drinking water for Lahaina….”

... Laanui’s allegations were explosive, including a group sex incident on campus involving football players and a female student. He said the alumni association was violating ILH rules by paying cash scholarships to star football players, and he accused coaches Anthony Tuitele and Ron Dalmacio of taking money from the school ....

... Dangerous individuals are released all the time because there is nowhere to house them. The Hilo Jail & State Mental Hospital are full ....

"The state is going to have to pay"

... The employee has been assigned to administrative duties until this blows over ....

"... the first five (of 15) emergency proclamations’ measures addressing affordable housing exceed the governor’s emergency powers ...."

... Awa and Garcia decided to find him in person ....

“President Trump is the first president in history not to have a single nominee confirmed by voice vote or unanimous consent”

... Firefighters were dispatched to a report of batteries bursting on Hekili Road in Kapa‘a ....

" ... the Department will no longer award Minority-Serving Institution grants that discriminate by restricting eligibility to institutions that meet government-mandated racial quotas .... ”

... Governor Green has ordered that the the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol and at all state offices and agencies, as well as the Hawaiʻi National Guard in the state of Hawaiʻi effective immediately through sunset on Sunday, September 14, in memory of Charlie Kirk ....

... Co-conspirators stole funds from at least four victims between September 2022 and February 2025 ....

... Educational innovation plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of jobs and communities ....

... The department aims to award more than 6,000 project leases in the next two years ....

...The ruling ensures that applicants with decades-old non-domestic misdemeanor convictions are not categorically barred from obtaining firearm permits in Hawaii County ....

... Over the years, very little detail has been brought to light as to the cause of the fire ....

... This year, the state Legislature actually did something ....

"...RFK's antagonism towards vaccination programs will leave us vulnerable and children will die...."

... The rebuilding of Lahaina could be a lot more expensive than anyone is expecting if Maui County officials do not waive an obscure infrastructure rule ....

... feds again doing the job the state cannot ....

... This seems to me to be a departure from past practice ....

... votes cast and bills introduced ....

"...going after scapegoats such as empty homes and short-term rentals is not a viable way to increase the housing supply...."

... Acting Governor Sylvia Luke today at 1:10 p.m. issued an emergency proclamation declaring a state of emergency across the entire state of Hawai‘i due to the possible inclement weather posed by Hurricane Kiko ....

... list of applicants applying to fill the vacancy for the judicial office of Associate Judge in the Intermediate Court of Appeals ....

... SIPD conducted the investigation in concert with the U.S. Department of Labor Office of the Inspector General and Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Homeland Security Investigations, and the Hawai‘i County Police Department ....

... providing unified recommendations on immunizations to residents ....

... Hawaii’s economy to expand by 1.3 percent in 2025, a small upward revision from its previous forecast ....

... Is your child barred from Kamehameha Schools based on ancestry? .... 

"... The Affordable Clean Cars Coalition builds on past multistate efforts ...."

... the dream of owning a home began with quiet sacrifices – late nights balancing budgets and teaching their children the value of patience ....

... Otani is alleged to have intentionally or knowingly contributed to a candidate or candidate committee in a name other than hers ....

... Jane Poe, the Plaintiff in the case, is a nine-year-old transgender student (boy) who has lived openly as (been manipulated into pretending to be) a girl since age five ....

... Affected individuals may seek relief in civil court, including injunctions, damages, punitive damages, coverage of attorneys’ fees and costs ....

"The Army’s current leases expire in 2029 and while federal leaders have emphasized national security concerns, they’ve also indicated they could act through eminent domain, which would leave Hawai‘i with nothing in return."

... DHRD began accepting applicants who are on track to obtain their bachelor’s degree within three months for entry-level professional classes of work ....

... unbudgeted equipment purchases without council oversight or approval ....

... Desal is an energy hog and Hawaii has the most expensive electricity in the USA ....

... Where the conflict is clear ....

... On Aug. 1, Rep. Ed Case introduced HR4839, which would establish the Merchant Marine Allies Partnership Act ....

... Turning Hawaiian’s story into a morality play might make for easy headlines, but it does little justice to the reality ....

... Notice of Anticipated Judicial Vacancy – Circuit Judge, Circuit Court of the Second Circuit (island of Maui) ....

An individual who receives tips can exclude up to $25,000 of those tips from his or her gross income....

“...For the second time in this case, a federal court has held that the President’s so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs are unlawful....”

... a tax refund fraud scheme ....

... He used his access to proprietary police databases to research his victims and monitor police investigations into his criminal activities ....

... The state judiciary makes this guy a multi-millionaire.  The federal judiciary locks him up ....

... funeral services held for Maui Police Department Officer Suzanne O who was shot and killed by a criminal suspect in the line of duty ....

... The County of Maui Board of Ethics is postponing its Sept. 10 meeting to focus on restructuring and hiring efforts ....

“If you haven’t already, please take a moment to review this important plan and share your feedback,” said Representative Darius K. Kila, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation.

... The Trump administration directed 46 states and territories to remove gender ideology from their sex ed materials or else face possible termination of federal Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) funding ....

... glimmer of hope ....

... Total visitor spending measured in nominal dollars was $1.95 billion, a 4.3 percent decrease from July 2024 ....

... two for BLNR, one for Stadium Authority ....

... Mainland Lawyers, Local Leaders, and the People Left Behind ....

... The 11% surcharge violates the US Constitution’s Tonnage Clause, which prohibits states from imposing taxes on vessels for entering and docking at ports ....

... A reminder for Non-Profit Organizations to submit applications by September 15, 2025 ....