New report challenges common claim that 'Jones Act jobs' have been increasing by Grassroot Institute Thursday, December 5, 2024 |
... Jobs in America’s waterborne transportation and related sectors have actually declined in recent decades, federal statistics show ....
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Court: DoE Must Allow Christian Good News Clubs in Schools by News Release Thursday, December 5, 2024 |
... Hawaii State Department of Education denied every Good News Club request submitted over the last three years while approving non-Christian groups ....
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DBEDT: Tax Reform Improves Economic Outlook by News Release Wednesday, December 4, 2024 |
... With the income tax reform and the increase in the supply of affordable housing, we expect that living in Hawaii will be more affordable and our state’s outmigration will be mitigated ....
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Insurance Emergency: Green Extends Proclamation Again by News Release Wednesday, December 4, 2024 |
... Reinsurance rates have increased 20-50% per year for the past few years ....
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Miske’s death may terminate some criminal proceedings by News Release Wednesday, December 4, 2024 |
"Presently, there is no finding of foul play or suicide."
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How to make Hawaii more livable by Grassroot Institute Tuesday, December 3, 2024 |
... we only build in Hawaii on 5% of the land mass — 95% is agriculture or preservation land ....
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Legislators Announce 2025 Session Calendar by News Release Monday, December 2, 2024 |
... calendar for the 2025 Legislative Session, which will convene on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 ....
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Tax and Trade issues top Taiwan Agenda during Hawaii Visit by News Article Monday, December 2, 2024 |
... It will reduce double taxation barriers for further investment by Taiwan into the United States, and vice versa ....
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How Family Got Justice Decades After Outgoing 19-Year-Old Was Killed in Her Hawaii Apartment by Video Video Monday, December 2, 2024 |
... Nancy Anderson's murder — which was Hawaii's oldest cold case — is the focus of the Dec. 2 episode of 'People Magazine Investigates' on ID ....
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SF Judge Rules 'Empty Homes Tax’ Unconstitutional by Andrew Walden Monday, December 2, 2024 |
... the (US) Supreme Court has held that the government cannot “compel a landowner over objection to rent his property” without violating the Takings Clause ....
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‘Empty Homes Tax’ Drives Rent up 37% by Andrew Walden Sunday, December 1, 2024 |
...Even the bill’s supporters don’t pretend rents will come down....
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Taiwan President Lai visits Bishop Museum in Hawaii by News Release Sunday, December 1, 2024 |
... Taiwan President begins first Pacific tour in Hawaii ....
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Deferred Maintenance by Tom Yamachika Sunday, December 1, 2024 |
... it has to stay broken ....
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ALERT: Stop the misguided "empty homes" tax proposal by Grassroot Institute Sunday, December 1, 2024 |
... The Honolulu City Council is considering Bill 46, which would create a tax on all so-called empty homes ....
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Hawaii’s Firearm Laws Challenged in Federal Court by News Article Friday, November 29, 2024 |
... The lawsuit challenges the unconstitutional denial of firearm ownership to law-abiding COFA residents ....
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Eight Names: Who will be the next ICA Chief Judge? by News Release Friday, November 29, 2024 |
... the Judicial Selection Commission announces the applicants applying for the judicial office of Chief Judge in the Intermediate Court of Appeals ....
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Green Approves THC Oils, Gummies and Drinks, calls it 'Hemp' by News Release Thursday, November 28, 2024 |
"...innovation and economic growth...."
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October Tourist Count up 5.4% by News Release Thursday, November 28, 2024 |
... The statewide average daily census was 208,032 visitors in October 2024 ....
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House Committee Assignments and Leadership Announced by News Release Thursday, November 28, 2024 |
... Leadership and committee assignments of the eighteen standing committees are as follows ....
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Senate Announces Leadership and Committee Assignments by News Release Thursday, November 28, 2024 |
... finalized leadership and committee assignments ahead of the Thirty-Third Legislature that opens on January 15, 2025 ....
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Green Appoints Kusch to HD1 Seat (again) by News Release Wednesday, November 27, 2024 |
... Kusch will serve until 2026 before facing election ....
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Hawaii Claims the Highest Median Rent in the U.S. by News Article Wednesday, November 27, 2024 |
... 12 states now have median market rents exceeding $2,000 per month, an increase from nine states last year. Hawaii leads the list with a median rent of $2,909 ....
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UHERO Grudgingly Admits ‘Uncertainties’ in Empty Homes Tax by UH ERO Tuesday, November 26, 2024 |
... there are three major sources of uncertainty ....
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Questions for Tulsi Gabbard about the National Socialists who directed her Syria Trip by Andrew Walden Tuesday, November 26, 2024 |
“We’ll have lots of questions. She met with Bashar Assad. We’ll want to know what the purpose was and what the direction for that was as a member of Congress.”
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DHHL Awards 68 Ag Lots on Big Island by News Release Monday, November 25, 2024 |
... Event Marks the Department’s Largest Agricultural Offering in Nearly 40 Years ....
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Do Marine Protected Areas Really Help Fisheries? by News Release Monday, November 25, 2024 |
... Papahānaumokuākea: Despite being one of the world’s largest MPAs, the PMNM showed no significant fishery benefits for tuna ....
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Permit delays blamed for pervasive ‘pain and regulatory heartache’ by Grassroot Institute Sunday, November 24, 2024 |
... the widespread desire for change, “not only of people who want to get their permits approved, but also the people who are approving the permits.” ....
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VIDEO: NYC Flying Unwanted Migrants to Hawaii by Video Video Sunday, November 24, 2024 |
... An undercover journalist shows how easy it is to get a ticket to Hawaii ....
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Put "empty homes" tax proposal on pause by Kelii Akina Sunday, November 24, 2024 |
... the third time won’t be the charm ....
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Legislative History by Tom Yamachika Sunday, November 24, 2024 |
... a comprehensive, and somewhat intense guide ....
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Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted November 22, 2024 by GovTrack .us Saturday, November 23, 2024 |
... bills introduced and votes cast ....
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JSC Seeking Nominees for Chief Justice of State Supreme Court by News Release Saturday, November 23, 2024 |
... CLUE: 'Vladimir Devens' ....
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Light tunnel and brand-new displays to commemorate 40th anniversary of Honolulu City Lights by News Release Saturday, November 23, 2024 |
... The month-long celebration of the Honolulu City Lights kicks-off ....
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Blangiardi Makes Honolulu Perfect for LGBTQ by News Release Saturday, November 23, 2024 |
... a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) 2024 Municipal Equality Index (MEI), a dramatic improvement from the city’s score of 60 just four years ago ....
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FEMA adjusting Lahaina rental assistance to wind down inflated rental prices by News Article Saturday, November 23, 2024 |
... FEMA will now attempt to wind down the inflated rental prices they have been paying on Maui. Will it work? ....
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Lawsuit Challenges Hawaii Age Limits on Gun Purchase by News Release Friday, November 22, 2024 |
... The case is known as Pinales v. Attorney General for the State of Hawaii ....
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Coast Guard establishes first Hawaii-based JROTC program by News Release Friday, November 22, 2024 |
... Kalani High School in Honolulu ....
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Fishing and Seafood Leaders Urge President Biden to Avoid Marine National Monument Designations in Final Days by News Release Thursday, November 21, 2024 |
... The letter references a March 2021 statement from Chief Justice John Roberts, which raised concerns about the Antiquities Act ....
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Historic Preservation Division Streamlining Lahaina Approvals by News Release Thursday, November 21, 2024 |
“...There isn’t a lot of built environment left. So, the main thing that we’re talking about, is how can we move projects forward quickly while doing our due diligence to keep an eye out for any archaeology, or more importantly, iwi (human remains) that may be revealed during the construction process...”
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Bridging Academia and Defense Innovation at USARPAC by News Release Thursday, November 21, 2024 |
... U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) Academia and Innovation Engagement, held on Nov. 19, 2024, at Fort Shafter ....
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HIDOE holds community meeting to gather feedback on possible new site to rebuild King Kamehameha III Elementary School by News Release Wednesday, November 20, 2024 |
... About 100 staff and community members attended ....
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"Turmoil and Dirty Laundry" -- UH Athletic Director Craig Angelos Suddenly Ousted by News Release Wednesday, November 20, 2024 |
"...There had been some turmoil behind the scenes, it's not my place to air anyone's dirty laundry'" - Hawaii Governor Josh Green....
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2025 Neighborhood Board Elections--Candidate Registration Coming Soon! by News Release Wednesday, November 20, 2024 |
... Friday, December 20, 2024 – Candidate and Voter Registration Begins ....
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HR6062 Passes Senate--creates process to Amend American Samoa Territorial Constitution by News Release Tuesday, November 19, 2024 |
... Interior Secretary can approve American Samoa’s constitutional amendments now and in the future without unnecessary steps in Washington, D.C., that other territories do not have ....
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UH Manoa Ranks 42nd for Free Speech by News Release Tuesday, November 19, 2024 |
... 55% of students find it difficult to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on campus, the highest ever recorded on any issue ....
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The Value of Single-Family Neighborhoods by News Article Tuesday, November 19, 2024 |
... is there really a pent-up demand for high-density housing? ....
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When ending Ukraine war, Trump must not forsake Taiwan by Samuel Wilder King II Monday, November 18, 2024 |
... Appeasement that leaves Russia holding Ukraine territory will embolden China to take Taiwan, raising the risk of nuclear war ....
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A Student's 3 Good Questions About Honolulu Rail by Panos Prevedouros PhD Sunday, November 17, 2024 |
... Now that the rail has opened, what are the top three indicators that proved you were right? ....
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$553 Million a Mile for Elevated Rail by News Article Sunday, November 17, 2024 |
... This is the biggest contract for the Honolulu rail project let to date, but as expensive as it is, this doesn’t include all of the costs of planning, engineering, and design of the line ....
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Grassroot-backed proposals make headway at Hawaii's county councils by Grassroot Institute Sunday, November 17, 2024 |
... testimonies Grassroot submitted to Hawaii's county councils during the past two weeks ....
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Bill 212 could speed up permitting process on Hawaii Island by Grassroot Institute Sunday, November 17, 2024 |
... Bill 212 would increase the permit threshold for maintenance projects to $25,000 ....
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Charging Convenience Fees for Our Kids by Tom Yamachika Sunday, November 17, 2024 |
... when money goes into the account, the folks providing the online account pinch a little ....
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I see people leaving by Kelii Akina Saturday, November 16, 2024 |
... it could get worse ....
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Grassroot events shine spotlight on Hawaii’s permitting problems by News Release Saturday, November 16, 2024 |
... Building a home or even completing minor repairs in Hawaii can quickly turn into a bureaucratic nightmare due to the notorious delays in county permitting departments. ...
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Hawaii Congressional Delegation--How they Voted November 15, 2024 by GovTrack .us Saturday, November 16, 2024 |
... Lame Duck Session Begins ....
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Hawaii has no state-funded shooting facilities by News Release Saturday, November 16, 2024 |
... The Hawaii legislative session starts in January and it's important that you get involved now ....
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Oahu: Avian Influenza Confirmed in Backyard Flock of Birds by News Release Saturday, November 16, 2024 |
... avian influenza was detected in a backyard flock of various birds in Central O‘ahu. The property involved is within the area served by the Wahiawā Wastewater Treatment Plant, where a recent detection was reported ....
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Day 2: Red Flag Warning May Lead to Power Shutoffs Today by News Release Saturday, November 16, 2024 |
... The Red Flag Warning will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, for wind and low relative humidity in leeward areas of all Hawaiian Islands ....
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Hirono Claims SCOTUS Created Ability to Own Guns in 2008 by Video Video Friday, November 15, 2024 |
"Heller was pretty much an astounding decision to me when suddenly, individual could, under the Second Amendment, individuals could own firearms.”
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Open Enrollment: Only 20,000 Sign up for Obamacare in Hawaii by News Release Friday, November 15, 2024 |
... Over 20,000 Hawaiʻi residents purchased plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace in 2024, and more than 17,000 received subsidies. ....
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DoD IG Rips Navy Red Hill Management by News Release Thursday, November 14, 2024 |
“...It is imperative that the Navy address ongoing challenges with the management of fuel and water systems at Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam....”
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DoH Issues Cesspool Guidance for Kula Burn Area by News Release Wednesday, November 13, 2024 |
... neither the County of Maui nor private wastewater collection systems have plans for building wastewater treatment works for the Kula area ....
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HSTA--Corrupt or Incompetent? -- 1,000 teachers shortchanged by Video Video Wednesday, November 13, 2024 |
... HSTA did not challenge HIDOE’s decision to exclude prior experience for the “compression fix” -- 1,000 Teachers May be Shortchanged on Pay ....
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Hawaiian Electric Signs Bird Agreement by News Release Wednesday, November 13, 2024 |
... commitments to address potential threats to seabirds from power lines on Maui and Lāna‘i, while pursuing permits under the federal Endangered Species Act and state law ....
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Dramatic Decrease in Tourism Spending in Hawaii Affecting Small Businesses by News Release Tuesday, November 12, 2024 |
... Real visitor spending as of today is actually below where we were in the late 1980s ....
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Hawaiian Electric Reports on First Year of Wildfire Safety Efforts by News Release Monday, November 11, 2024 |
... Operational changes, new technology and Public Safety Power Shutoff lead to estimated 60% reduction in wildfire risk from utility equipment ....
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Backyard cottages one way to meet Maui housing needs by Grassroot Institute Monday, November 11, 2024 |
... let homeowners build more backyard cottages ....
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Washington Monument Strategy by Tom Yamachika Sunday, November 10, 2024 |
... see how this strategy plays out in real life ....
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HD39: Rep Pierick ahead 20 votes with 75 ballots to 'cure' by News Release Saturday, November 9, 2024 |
... does your ballot need to be cured? ....
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Hawaii's permitting headaches: 'stories of anger and frustration' by Kelii Akina Saturday, November 9, 2024 |
... these roadblocks hinder homebuilding, which fuels the ongoing housing crisis that impacts us all ....
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