Hawaii Trump campaign chair outlines vision, hope for next administration by Video Video Wednesday, November 6, 2024 |
... Shirlene Ostrov also talks about how she hope to bridge the gap between political rivals ....
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UPDATE: Territorial Shareholders Vote to Accept Hope Merger by News Release Wednesday, November 6, 2024 |
... results from November 6 special meeting of Territorial stockholders ....
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2024 General Election Results --THIRD READ by Andrew Walden Wednesday, November 6, 2024 |
... Republicans may gain 1 Senate Seat and 3 House seats while possibly losing 1 House seat ....
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Hawaiian Electric Still Pretending it has Wildfire Settlement by News Release Wednesday, November 6, 2024 |
"...The Settlement Agreements do not resolve claims with insurers ...."
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WSJ: How Democrats Made a Trump Comeback Possible by Video Video Wednesday, November 6, 2024 |
... If punishing the Democratic Party means rewarding Donald Trump, that’s a bargain the voters may prove willing to strike ....
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ACLU Challenges HPD Drugged-Driving Arrests by News Release Tuesday, November 5, 2024 |
... Fepuleai—who does not drink or do drugs—blew a 0.000. But officers said they now suspected he was on drugs. Officers then arrested Mr. Fepuleai for DUI ....
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376,635 Early Votes cast in General Election by Andrew Walden Monday, November 4, 2024 |
... numbers obtained from County Election Commissions all valid as of Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 ....
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Exploring China's Efforts to Spy in Hawaii by News Article Monday, November 4, 2024 |
... serving as a mole for China’s Ministry of State Security ....
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Election Day November 5 -- Drop Box and Voter Service Center Locations by News Release Sunday, November 3, 2024 |
... it is too late to mail in your ballot ....
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The Cato Report Cards by Tom Yamachika Sunday, November 3, 2024 |
... This year, 2024, is the first report card for the Green administration ....
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How ADU growth can help ‘keep the country country’ by Grassroot Institute Sunday, November 3, 2024 |
... Act 39 of 2024 mandates the state’s four counties allow at least two accessory dwelling units per residential lot ....
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33% of elections in Hawaii are uncontested by News Article Saturday, November 2, 2024 |
... Of 90 regular elections in Hawaii—30 are uncontested ....
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Aloha Stadium Contractor Selected from list of ... one by News Release Saturday, November 2, 2024 |
... Department of Accounting and General Services and the Stadium Authority announced the approval of Aloha Halawa District Partners (AHDP) as the preferred offeror for the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District (NASED) ....
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September Tourist Count 96.1% of Pre-Pandemic Numbers by News Release Friday, November 1, 2024 |
... the best recovery rate since the Maui wildfires ....
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South Korea Refuses Visa to Honolulu-Based North Korean 'Collaborator' by News Article Friday, November 1, 2024 |
... Christine Ahn allegedly 'collaborated' with North Korean agents ....
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4-3 Vote: OHA Trustees Decide not to seek Exemption from Sunshine Law by Kelii Akina Friday, November 1, 2024 |
... The Board of Trustees voted not to pursue the exemption ....
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Blangiardi goes full DEI -- signs City’s updated non-discrimination legislation into law by News Release Friday, November 1, 2024 |
... Blangiardi hosted city officials and community groups focused on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) on Wednesday to sign Bill 32 ....
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In Hawaii, parasites and viruses team up in the battle against fruit flies by News Article Thursday, October 31, 2024 |
... entomologist explains the implication for global pest control ....
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How Oily Profiteer Manipulated Maui Sunscreen Legislation for Personal Gain by News Article Thursday, October 31, 2024 |
... Maui Council candidate Kelly King's secret sunscreen empire ....
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Will SCOTUS Hear Hawaii Second Amendment Appeal? by News Article Wednesday, October 30, 2024 |
... A decision on whether to take up or turn down the case could come at any time ....
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Enrollment up at UH’s 10 campuses, surpasses 50K by News Release Wednesday, October 30, 2024 |
... enrollment at the 10 campuses of the University of Hawaiʻi surpassed 50,000 students for the first time since 2018 ....
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Green Appoints Water Commissioner, Salary Commissioners by News Release Wednesday, October 30, 2024 |
... appointment of V.R. Hinano Rodrigues to the Commission on Water Resource Management -- enviros call for Senate to reject nomination ....
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Small Business Regulatory Review Board Elects Officers by News Release Wednesday, October 30, 2024 |
“...The SBRRB oversees rules and regulations for Hawai‘i small businesses promulgated by both state and county agencies....”
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Jewish Republican says she is running against ‘Hamas Squad member’ in Hawaii state House by News Article Tuesday, October 29, 2024 |
HD20: Grandinetti Celebrates Terrorism Against Indigenous Hebrews of Israel on 'Indigenous Peoples Day'
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Seven low-cost ways to speed up permitting in Hawaii by Grassroot Institute Tuesday, October 29, 2024 |
... The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii proposals are intended to help speed up permitting and relieve the Aloha State’s housing crisis ....
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Hawaii Childcare Cost: 20% of Family Income by News Article Monday, October 28, 2024 |
... The analysis found that New Mexico, Hawaii and New York are the least affordable states for full-time center-based infant care ....
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Self-Insurance Is No Insurance by Tom Yamachika Sunday, October 27, 2024 |
... One of our newer lawmakers recently penned a piece, “Consumer-Centered Property Insurance Can Help Condo Owners” ....
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‘Guest House’ bill accords with Kauai General Plan by Grassroot Institute Sunday, October 27, 2024 |
“How to facilitate more homebuilding in Hawaii”
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Restoring old Lahaina won’t be possible without zoning changes by Grassroot Institute Sunday, October 27, 2024 |
... Grassroot Institute of Hawaii supports Bill 105 (2024), which would modify how nonconforming structures and uses can be rebuilt or restored after being destroyed by a natural disaster ....
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Hawaii's historic tax cut must be protected not because we want it, but because we need it by Kelii Akina Sunday, October 27, 2024 |
... Hawaii’s lawmakers listened to the people and did the most effective thing they could to significantly lower our incredibly high cost of living ....
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Discussion: How to reduce permit delays by Grassroot Institute Saturday, October 26, 2024 |
... In Hilo and Honolulu, experts will discuss Grassroot’s upcoming report detailing ways to speed up permitting and homebuilding ....
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Lahaina: FEMA Is Working To Place Temporary Housing Units on Privately Owned Vacant Lots by News Release Saturday, October 26, 2024 |
... FEMA is seeking to lease vacant lots from property owners who do not intend to rebuild on them within the next two to three years ....
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Renewable Energy Does Nothing to Reduce Hawaii Electric Rates by News Release Friday, October 25, 2024 |
... Hawaii #1 in Nation With Highest Electricity Costs (33.89 Cents per kWh), Despite 2.4x More Renewable Energy Than U.S. Average ....
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OIP Issues Eight New Opinions by News Release Friday, October 25, 2024 |
... OIP issued eight informal opinions since the start of fiscal year 2025 ....
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Maui County Nurses Plan Three Day Strike by News Release Friday, October 25, 2024 |
... Union representing most of the staff at Maui’s only acute care hospital delivered 10-day notice of Unfair Labor Practice strike during bargaining today ....
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Sewer Fees to go up 224% by News Release Thursday, October 24, 2024 |
... the average family bill will go up from $110 to $248 per month ....
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Hawaii Bar: 'Property Rights & Regulatory Takings' by Robert Thomas Wednesday, October 23, 2024 |
... Links And Materials From Hawaii Bar Association Takings Program ....
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Mental Health Waiver: Another Second Amendment Win on Big Island by News Release Wednesday, October 23, 2024 |
... most doctors will not sign that form due to liability reasons ....
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Legislature Begins Hiring Staffers for 2025 Session by News Release Wednesday, October 23, 2024 |
... Explore the Legislative Process and Gain Valuable Experience as a Session Staff Member ....
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OHA to Take Control of Kahana Valley Living Park? by Andrew Walden Tuesday, October 22, 2024 |
... Will OHA transfer control of Kahana Valley to one of its LLCs? ....
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Hawaii 2nd Fewest Job Openings in USA by News Article Tuesday, October 22, 2024 |
... WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on the rate of job openings for the latest month and the last 12 months ....
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Honolulu 2nd-Lowest Mortgage Delinquency Rate in USA by News Article Tuesday, October 22, 2024 |
... Hawaii's high cost of housing looks very different if you already own your own home ....
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Mainland Drug Gang Busted Quickly After Foolishly Coming to Hawaii by News Release Tuesday, October 22, 2024 |
... from October 2019 to June 30, 2021, Eberhardt, a/k/a “Stacks,” co-led a drug trafficking organization (DTO) in Honolulu ....
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‘Green energy transition’ is a myth by News Article Tuesday, October 22, 2024 |
... fossil fuel use has grown during this period ....
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Honolulu Airport 'Achieves Carbon Accreditation' by News Release Tuesday, October 22, 2024 |
"...implemented sustainability strategies that have significantly reduced our carbon footprint and saved millions of dollars...."
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UH Faculty Approve Contract by News Release Monday, October 21, 2024 |
... University of Hawai‘i Professional Assembly Holds Ratification Vote ....
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Maui County Releases Draft of Lahaina Long-Term Recovery Plan by News Release Monday, October 21, 2024 |
... open houses to be held Oct. 23 and 26 ....
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Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission: Republicans OK as long as they don’t spend any money defeating Hawaii Democrats by Andrew Walden Sunday, October 20, 2024 |
... Hawaii Republicans can do anything they want with their $546,381.14--derived from selling the Party headquarters—as long as they don’t spend it on winning state or county elections ....
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Autocorrect, Now Pay Up! by Tom Yamachika Sunday, October 20, 2024 |
... Department of Taxation computers don't necessarily tell you when they change some of the information that’s been input ....
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Emergency: Stop Amending Building Codes by Kelii Akina Sunday, October 20, 2024 |
... Gov. Green steps in where Legislature faltered ....
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Has Statehood Benefited Native Hawaiians? Sam King debates sovereignty activists at UH Law School by Video Video Saturday, October 19, 2024 |
... Sam King debates Williamson Chang and Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu ....
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Hawai‘i County Council approves vending, permitting reform bills by Grassroot Institute Saturday, October 19, 2024 |
... County regulatory reform bills on the move ....
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Just Build More Homes by Grassroot Institute Saturday, October 19, 2024 |
... the key to resolving Hawaii’s housing crisis -- build more homes ....
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How old plumbing rules hinder homebuilding on Maui by Grassroot Institute Saturday, October 19, 2024 |
... Maui county’s onerous water-meter regulations ....
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Justice Department Appoints US Attorney to Oversee Hawaii Election Complaints by News Release Friday, October 18, 2024 |
... for overseeing the District’s handling of election day complaints of voting rights concerns, threats of violence to election officials or staff, and election fraud ....
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DBEDT, HHFDC navigate transition following SMS collapse by News Article Friday, October 18, 2024 |
... state contracts previously held by SMS Research & Marketing Services have been transferred to other entities ....
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FEMA unveils updated Flood Risk Maps for Oʻahu by News Release Friday, October 18, 2024 |
... A formal appeal process is scheduled for spring 2025, with the updated maps expected to be finalized in 2026 ....
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New AG Website: Help Getting the Insane Committed by News Release Friday, October 18, 2024 |
... Webpage is Designed to Help Practitioners and Loved Ones with Assisted Community Treatment Legal Process ....
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Federal jobs in Hawaii and Alaska—Sounds like a dream. So why are they so hard to fill? by News Article Friday, October 18, 2024 |
... the federal government has struggled to find workers with the skills it needs to fill jobs in these more remote parts of the United States ....
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Sen Mercado Kim co-authors NCSL Report on Higher Education by News Release Friday, October 18, 2024 |
... Idea: Use this report against her in Senate hearings ....
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UH regents unanimously select Wendy Hensel as next UH President by News Release Thursday, October 17, 2024 |
... The appointment is effective January 2025 ....
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HD20: Grandinetti Celebrates Terrorism Against Indigenous Hebrews of Israel on 'Indigenous Peoples Day' by Andrew Walden Thursday, October 17, 2024 |
... “Strike a pose, there’s nothing to it” ....
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‘Empty homes’ tax fraught with pitfalls and unlikely to work by Grassroot Institute Thursday, October 17, 2024 |
... this proposed empty homes tax would leave it to the Honolulu Department of Budget and Fiscal Services to determine whether a property was truly vacant ....
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Hawaii County Council Votes to permit roadside vending by Grassroot Institute Thursday, October 17, 2024 |
... Bill 184, Draft 3, which would set up a special activity permit for businesses that want to sell food or sell, rent or lease merchandise on or beside county streets ....
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Fixing Hawai`iʻs Housing Crisis - A Visit With Peter Savio by Video Video Thursday, October 17, 2024 |
... Hawai`i homes are unaffordable, many Hawaiians and others have moved away and the ones still here are renters who work multiple jobs just to make ends meet ....
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Fact-Check: Hawaii Shipping--Unpacking Hawaii’s Maritime Supply Chain by Michael Hansen Thursday, October 17, 2024 |
... errors that detract from the video’s effectiveness ....
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Red Flag: Hawaiian Electric avoids power shut-off to West Maui by News Release Wednesday, October 16, 2024 |
... "The company monitored weather conditions throughout the day and saw a steady drop of wind speeds in the afternoon." ....
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CATO: Josh Green Ranks 7th in Fiscal Policy by Cato Foundation Wednesday, October 16, 2024 |
... Green is the highest-scoring Democrat in this study ....
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Public Input Sought for Hawaiʻi Gas Rate Increase by News Release Tuesday, October 15, 2024 |
... 17% rate hike proposed ....
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Meth poisoning leading cause for fatal overdoses in older Hawaiʻi residents by News Release Tuesday, October 15, 2024 |
... Between July 2020 and December 2021, 263 drug-related deaths were recorded across the state. Of these, 58.2% involved individuals aged 50 to 79 ....
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