Entries for 'News Release'

... the Attorney General is the first to bring charges under the enhanced penalty provisions of Act 212, a law targeting habitual offenders who repeatedly drive without a valid license ....

... Nadia Alves, Ernest Caravalho, and Michael “Cov” Ratcliffe ....

...As the 2026 Elections approach, we know your social media feeds will be filled with election related updates....

...CLUE:  This is one of the 'justifications' for Green's $1.8B tax hike....

... Frate admitted that on January 6, 2024, Frate repeatedly tased an arrestee, even though the arrestee was not resisting or posing any threat ....

... Manago has 61 cases going back to year 2000 on ECourtKokua ....

"Typical Residential Bill Stable in 2025."

... spending by visitors in January 2026 was $2.26 billion up 19.0 percent compared to January 2025. A 10.4 percent growth in total arrivals to 874,358 visitors ....

... EOEL’s Public Pre-K Program provides free, high-quality prekindergarten to eligible children who are 3 or 4 years old and in the two years prior to entering kindergarten ....

"Honolulu seeks a forward-thinking leader capable of modernizing operations and advancing a fully integrated, community-centered policing model."

... HB206, SB2575 ....

... Long-Range Land Transportation Plan -- Public Meetings Begin Tuesday March 10 ....

... April 9 thru May 21, 2026 ....

... Currently, the UH president also holds UH Mānoa chancellor responsibilities, while academic affairs, research, enrollment management and student affairs are led by the UH Mānoa provost ....

"...Should Hilo Circuit Judge Henry Nakamoto grant deferred acceptance of Kenolio’s no-contest plea, the conviction will be erased from his record if he stays out of further trouble with the law for a year...."

... travel rewards earned through official state travel, such as frequent flyer miles and similar promotional benefits, may be retained by state officers and employees ....

"...the County's existing controls are not adequate to mitigate likely fraud risks because they do not cover significant areas of fraud exposure...."

... She accused Moon of forcing her to have sex with other men for his “pleasure,” starting in April 2024 and continuing until September 2025 ....

... Noon at University of Hawaii at Manoa – Campus Center Courtyard ...

... USACE Honolulu District highlights potential to strengthen pacific Navigation mission ....

... Hawaii Water Service is moving forward with a feasibility study for a decentralized wastewater treatment plant in Kapalua that would produce recycled water and give the community a drought-resistant supply of irrigation water ....

...manipulated computer records that tracked her time and attendance between October 1, 2021 and June 20, 2024, in order to receive more than $64,000 in unearned compensation....

... due to the ongoing partial federal government shutdown ....

... State Senators, July 29, 2021, rejected the nomination by a 6-17 vote after critics openly complained about Gluck’s ethnicity and gender.  ....

... 145,000 workers in Hawaii are union members ....

... The Hawaii Democratic Party now has 30 days to give Gov. Josh Green a list of potential candidates to replace Holt in the House. Green will then have 60 days to select Holt’s replacement ....

... FEMA recently approved $33.4 million in funding to support recovery for past disasters in Hawaii ....

...The 10-year contract totaling approximately $160 million will expand the current program from 17 sites to 187 dual-enforcement cameras across each of the state's major islands....

... The field just narrowed ....

... Deadline Extended to Submit Applications for State Ethics Commission ....

... We demand you crush the TVRs ....

... The lawsuit, filed in 2023, centered on allegations of discrimination during the recruitment for a Film Commissioner position ....

...Arnold v. County of Hawaiʻi alleges the County has routinely delayed issuing Permits to Acquire firearms well beyond the 40-day deadline established under Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes....

"...vision for addressing housing affordability...."

...Hawaii DoE compels students to use certain pronouns when the students address their self-described “transgender” peers....

... When Gov Green leaves the state, Lt Gov Luke becomes acting Governor.  Maybe she might pardon herself ....

... two on Oahu, one on Big Island ....

"Experience from other states shows that when insurers and care providers merge, costs rise, access narrows, and the community ultimately loses."

“...Never fear, The Posse is here!....”

... Under Hawai‘i Revised Statutes § 28-8.5, Attorney General Ann Lopez has the discretion to appoint a special assistant ....

...All Senate and House committee hearings scheduled for February 9 will be postponed, and floor sessions in both chambers for Session Day #12 will not be convened....

... indefinitely deferred by the Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs committee ....

"She now has a helper who guides her around the Capitol and accompanies her to hearings"

... Hawai‘i is one of only four states that still taxes groceries at the full rate ....

... Born and raised on O‘ahu, Chief Tai brings more than 35 years of law-enforcement experience with the San Diego Police Department ....

...Char served as a deputy public defender on Oʻahu and Kauaʻi and later as supervising deputy public defender for the Kauaʻi office....

... with unanimous support ....

... every bill that could impact firearm ownership, carry, storage, penalties, and related rights here in Hawaiʻi ....

"Around April 2019, Respondent acquired employment with AMR, while continuing to work in his state capacity at the EMS Branch"

"...Requester made two requests to the Department of Transportation, Airports Division (DOT) for copies of records concerning a two-year contract and an emergency Wiki Wiki contract...."