Entries for August 2026

... If you or a loved one is still waiting in long lines for dialysis, you can blame embattled former state Rep. Ryan Yamane ....

... recovery for commercial and multifamily structures remains bleak ....

"In the past year, we have made historic strides, from securing new farming leases and forging vital industry partnerships to finalizing the acquisition of the Wahiawa Irrigation System and advancing the Hawaii Department of Education regional kitchen in Whitmore Village."

...This is an important change for Hawaii CCW holders....

"...Goldklang had experienced mental health issues and had previously escaped from a mental institution where he had been involuntarily committed...."

... PILF is suing the county clerks of Maui and Kauaʻi, alleging that the counties violated the National Voter Registration Act ....

... Since March, a Jones Act waiver for energy and fertilizer shipments has acted as a real-time experiment in what the country might look like without the law’s shipping restrictions ....

...If you have been notified that your mail-in ballot was rejected by the County Election Office due to a missing or invalid signature or other deficiency, you must act immediately....

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

...helping survivors prepare for the February 2027 conclusion of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA’s) Temporary Housing Assistance program....

... Bass was a legislative manager for former Rep. Ryan Yamane before being hired under Asuncion ....

... proposals on the ballot in Honolulu that have been put forward by the Honolulu Charter Commission ....

... Three races may go to a recount ....

... Between 2020 and 2026, OER managed approximately $408 million in federal pandemic relief and other private and competitive federal grants ....

... so far only about 220 houses have been restored, and the status of non-residential rebuilds is even more bleak ....

...Hawaii's Supreme Court said a plaintiff's own negligence can't reduce damages for a defendant's intentional fraud....

... In-person voting on Primary Election Day runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8.  Anybody in line at 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote ....

... A new Hawaii law reclassifies corporate political speech as a "power" the state can revoke at will ....

... and permit delays are largely to blame .... 

... updating the City’s rules for repairing older, nonconforming homes that conflict with current zoning codes ....

... The statutory definition of the "aloha spirit" seems very much like any other progressive non-deist religion ....

"I was pleased with the judge’s affirmation that trustees retain the right to voice differing views in matters affecting the agency and its beneficiaries."

...The document also incorporated plans to withhold some information from the public surrounding the lawsuits....

...The Honolulu Star-Advertiser has corrected an Aug. 6 story that inaccurately described an action by Hawaiian Electric related to the procurement of new generation resources....

... Vaituulala aspired to become the “Larry Mehau” of Maui ....

...Four seats are open in Hawaii’s state legislative elections this year, meaning no incumbents filed.  That is the second-fewest since 2010....

August 6 and 9 have been made into International Days of Anti-American historical revisionism.  So here is a look at reality as seen from first-hand sources instead of whining activists.

... Public Input Invited Through an Online Survey and Public Hearing ....

... DPP will require applicants to utilize the CivCheck Guided AI pre-application process before submitting their permit application ....

... A coalition of 24 states and Washington, D.C. sued the Trump administration on Monday, challenging a decision authorizing the disclosure of personal information for individuals participating in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program ....

... another lawsuit against the Trump administration over tariffs ....

... Verification recognizes Kona Community Hospital’s commitment to providing optimal care for injured patients. ...

... a 'resilient' and 'sustainable' slush fund ....

...the DHHL is set to award a record number of leases in 2026 – nearly 3,000 across the pae ‘āina....

... A watchdog organization filed a complaint Monday accusing the University of Hawaii of unlawfully withholding public records that reveal whether climate activists and legal advocates influence climate lawsuits ....

...The first person to ask whether I would ever consider becoming an OHA trustee was Oswald Stender....

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

"...we are seeking a leader who shares our commitment...." said OHA Board Chair Kaialiʻi Kahele

... Fuchigami has quietly spent the better part of fifteen years moving through some of the most influential positions in Hawaiʻi government ....

... Hawai‘i Millionaire Tax:  Why the New 13% Bracket Won’t Be the Last ....

... Tommy Waters has appealed decision ....

... Hawaii and California differ greatly in many ways, but they have plenty in common — including great weather and notoriously bad permitting systems ....

...Nānākuli High & Intermediate School will join the program this year with three assigned SROs....

"...June visitors generally took shorter trips, with all markets – except Japan – reporting shorter average lengths of stay compared to last June, continuing a trend that began in April 2026.... "