... four of the districts have no representation, which could raise questions about fairness over any recommendations the planning body might make ....

... The majority of respondents have homeowners insurance (82%) and hurricane insurance (59%). However, the vast majority are not aware of the gaps in coverage between these insurances and flood insurance ....

... Hawaii voters can expect to receive their Primary Election ballot in the mail by July 23, 2024 ....

... In a deep-blue bastion where seldom is heard a peep of pushback against tax hikes, Hawaii legislators surprised everybody last month by unanimously approving a bill that is being heralded as the biggest tax cut in state history ....

... Between January and April 2024, visitor arrivals by air to Maui County fell 24.0 percent and expenditures decreased 22.6 percent compared to the same four months in 2023 ....

... Unsheltered homelessness fell significantly in two of the three rural counties, with Hawaii down 27 percent and Maui 26 percent. Kauai realized an eight percent increase in unsheltered homelessness ....

... Solar contributed 38.1% of KIUC’s generation in 2023. Almost one-third of the solar production came from members’ rooftop systems. Other renewables contributing in 2023 were hydropower (12%) and biomass (7.8%) ....

... Most of the pain can be traced to home purchases, which cost an astounding 313% more than average ....

... Young families are leaving Hawaii.  Rich retirees are moving in.  The result is a sharp increase in per capita GDP ....

... Candidate filing ended today, Tuesday, June 4, 2024 -- candidates may withdraw tomorrow ....

... the Sixth Proclamation Relating to Affordable Housing—remains in full effect ....

... Innovation Potential: 50th ....

... Akina said HB2404 will incrementally provide Hawaii taxpayers with the biggest income tax cut in state history ....

... Hawaii tops the list with $17,966.04 of unexpected fees on average ....

... It was mostly a good year for Hawaii at the 2024 Legislature, and policy experts from Grassroot will explain how that came to be ....

... premiums are rising at astronomical rates ....

... passing the biggest income tax cut in state history ....

... UPDATE Monday, June 3, 2024:  Republican Sen Brenton Awa pulled and filed today.  Democrats Clayton Hee and Ben Shafer filed their nomination petitions.  .... 

... a new deputy director for the Department of Human Resources Development, and appointed several individuals to various open positions in state boards and commissions ....

... If the Governor intends to veto a bill, the Governor must inform the Legislature by June 25, 2024 ....