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Wednesday, July 10, 2024 |
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Michaels CEO Indicted: 12-year racketeering conspiracy
By News Release @ 5:12 AM :: 3012 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Development
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... Read the indictment and visualize how Michaels execs would run the same scheme in Hawaii ....
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Tuesday, July 9, 2024 |
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Hawaii Assisted Suicide Up 50%
By News Release @ 2:43 PM :: 1534 Views :: Health Care, Life
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... Last year, 91 patients received aid-in-dying prescriptions, which is 31 more than the 2022 total ....
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Monday, July 8, 2024 |
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City, ACLU Settle Homeless Lawsuit
By News Release @ 6:20 PM :: 1397 Views :: Honolulu County, Homelessness
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“I’m extremely pleased with this outcome,” said Mayor Rick Blangiardi. “It completely strengthens our ability to enforce these laws to protect our residents and visitors."
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Monday, July 8, 2024 |
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Koko Head Shooting Complex resuming weekday schedule
By News Release @ 6:17 PM :: 1533 Views :: Honolulu County, Second Amendment
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... Ranges open for public use Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays, 12 noon to 4 p.m., beginning July 10 ....
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Sunday, July 7, 2024 |
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Proposed Hawaii County STR rules fraught with potential economic, legal pitfalls
By Grassroot Institute @ 10:34 PM :: 1495 Views :: Small Business, Tourism
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... the effect this measure might have on existing STR operators, small businesses and the broader Hawaii Island economy ....
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Sunday, July 7, 2024 |
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New law creates opportunities for Hawaii food entrepreneurs
By Grassroot Institute @ 10:28 PM :: 1218 Views :: Agriculture, Small Business
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... The governor signs a Grassroot-backed bill that lets home cooks sell their products online, by mail and through third parties ....
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Sunday, July 7, 2024 |
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Hawaii County proposal -- good direction for Oahu beekeeping
By Grassroot Institute @ 10:18 PM :: 1462 Views :: Hawaii County , Honolulu County, Agriculture, Small Business
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... Hawaii Island lawmakers consider more liberal beekeeping rules while Honolulu County lawmakers ponder making them tougher ....
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Sunday, July 7, 2024 |
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Governor signs bill to allow temporary licenses to nurses
By Grassroot Institute @ 10:12 PM :: 1116 Views :: Health Care
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... another victory for greater healthcare freedom in Hawaii ....
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Sunday, July 7, 2024 |
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Hawaii's chance to expand housing freedom
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 8:55 PM :: 1238 Views :: Development, Cost of Living
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... severe restrictions on homebuilding have resulted in too few homes and some of the nation’s highest housing prices ....
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Sunday, July 7, 2024 |
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July 7, 1935: Moscow orders first Communists to Hawaii
By Andrew Walden @ 2:32 PM :: 51163 Views :: Democratic Party, Hawaii History, Labor
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...When the USSR collapsed in 1991, long-secret archives of the Communist International were thrown open to western researchers for the first time. Many previously unknown details of communist history have been revealed--including the 1935 Comintern orders directing Communists to begin work in Hawaii....
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Sunday, July 7, 2024 |
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Biden expected to make decision about future in ‘next couple of days,’ Hawaii governor says
By Selected News Articles @ 2:25 PM :: 1735 Views :: Democratic Party, Politicians
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... The entire world is anxiously awaiting whether Biden decides to stay in the 2024 presidential race ....
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Sunday, July 7, 2024 |
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The Importance of Conformity
By Tom Yamachika @ 6:00 AM :: 1106 Views :: Taxes
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... Recently, Governor Green, without much fanfare, signed into law a number of bills that had been proposed by the Department of Taxation ....
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Sunday, July 7, 2024 |
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Three Hawaii Governors Call on Biden to Quit Race
By News Release @ 4:06 AM :: 2740 Views :: Democratic Party, Politicians
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... we witnessed and listened to a frail and seemingly muddled President Biden agonizingly take us to the brink of electoral wipeout ....
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Saturday, July 6, 2024 |
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Tokuda Finds Way to Strip Name of Captain Cook from Post Office
By News Release @ 2:56 PM :: 2086 Views :: Hawaii County , Hawaii History, Military
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... the goal is to remove all references to Captain Cook from Hawaii ....
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Saturday, July 6, 2024 |
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After Veto Threat, Green Signs Sara Yara Bill into law
By News Release @ 2:47 PM :: 1535 Views :: Education K-12, Law Enforcement
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... bill motivated by charges against a man who had no driver’s license and 164 traffic citations when he was arrested in the hit-and-run death of a 16-year-old McKinley High School student ....
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Saturday, July 6, 2024 |
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Potential $85M from NASA for UH Hilo management of Maunakea telescope
By News Release @ 2:36 PM :: 1078 Views :: Higher Education
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"... a primary asset in NASA’s planetary defense system ...."
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Saturday, July 6, 2024 |
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Former Tokai University Building Becomes Homeless 'Kauhale'
By News Release @ 2:13 PM :: 1513 Views :: Higher Education, Homelessness
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... Former college in Waikiki will soon house 120 homeless families as part of city program ....
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Saturday, July 6, 2024 |
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Dillingham Airfield Saved by 50-Year Lease
By News Release @ 2:03 PM :: 1384 Views :: Honolulu County, Small Business, Tourism
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... The new lease will go into effect July 6, 2024, at which time airfield operations will continue normal operations, including uninterrupted water service to the tenants ....
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Saturday, July 6, 2024 |
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'Sun Bucks' -- $177 per kid Boost on EBT Cards
By News Release @ 2:29 AM :: 2909 Views :: Education K-12, Family, Cost of Living
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... Most eligible families will get SUN Bucks automatically without the need for an application ....
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Friday, July 5, 2024 |
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Ethics: Hawaii Socialists Illegally Lobbied for Gaza ‘Ceasefire’ Resolution on Taxpayer Dime
By News Release @ 3:40 AM :: 1948 Views :: Democratic Party, Ethics, Hawaii State Government
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"... Respondent Coffield explained that he was so distressed by Chair Tam’s text message and email that he left work, went to a coffee shop, and then drafted and sent the email from the coffee shop. Respondent Coffield did not return to work that day and neglected to take leave ...."
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Thursday, July 4, 2024 |
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Operation 'Shine the Light' Rescues 11 Missing Children on Oahu
By News Release @ 4:33 PM :: 2732 Views :: Honolulu County, Family, Law Enforcement
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“...This operation required quick action and decisions and DHS is thankful for all involved with the successful location of these 11 children and youth....”
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Thursday, July 4, 2024 |
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'Shift and Save' -- 16,000 Hawaiian Electric Customers Can Escape --if they act now
By News Release @ 12:22 AM :: 1696 Views :: Energy, Cost of Living
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... Customers urged to review bills, take action if they choose not to continue ....
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Thursday, July 4, 2024 |
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The 1840 Hawaiian Constitution and the Fourth of July
By Grassroot Institute @ 12:02 AM :: 21515 Views :: Hawaii History
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In 1840 the Kingdom of Hawaii adopted a constitution with strong parallels to the Constitution of the United States....
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Thursday, July 4, 2024 |
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The Verified Complaint In Equity: The Declaration Of Independence
By Robert Thomas @ 12:01 AM :: 25267 Views :: National News, Hawaii History
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...the structure and style of the Declaration follows a form familiar to most modern lawyers: a complaint initiating a lawsuit....
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Wednesday, July 3, 2024 |
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Schatz: $6.6M for YIMBY
By News Release @ 11:58 PM :: 1332 Views :: Congressional Delegation, Development
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... Grant Program Heading To Hawai‘i To Build More Housing ....
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Wednesday, July 3, 2024 |
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City: Towing Contractor Ripped off 782 Customers
By News Release @ 9:31 PM :: 1671 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics
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... invoices revealed the mishandling of a $900 fee ....
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Wednesday, July 3, 2024 |
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Mayor signs bill limiting gifts to City employees
By News Release @ 1:40 AM :: 1367 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics
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... prohibiting gifts to City officers and employees valued at more than $50 ....
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Wednesday, July 3, 2024 |
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Blangiardi: Be Prepared for Blackouts
By News Release @ 1:33 AM :: 1557 Views :: Energy
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... Residents should prepare for extended outages that could last several hours to days by having emergency supplies such as food, water, and medications ....
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024 |
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UHERO: Where can Hawaiʻi diversify its economy?
By UHERO @ 10:26 PM :: 1382 Views :: Agriculture, Economy, Tourism
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... industries with significant growth potential that are currently facing obstacles such as inadequate infrastructure, skills shortages, and market and government failures ....
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024 |
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Second observatory removed from Maunakea summit
By News Release @ 10:10 PM :: 1671 Views :: Hawaii County , Greenmail, Higher Education, OHA
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... All site work for the decommissioning of the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory (CSO) was completed in June 2024 ....
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024 |
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Makawao meth trafficker gets nine years in federal prison
By Selected News Articles @ 11:59 AM :: 1409 Views :: Maui County, Drugs
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... Kitashima's associates helped him buy, ship, and transport methamphetamine between California, Oregon, and Hawaii ....
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Monday, July 1, 2024 |
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Christian Good News Clubs Win Equal Access in Hawaii Schools
By News Release @ 9:02 PM :: 1821 Views :: Education K-12, First Amendment, Religion
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... after school Bible clubs must be given equal access ....
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Monday, July 1, 2024 |
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‘You’re Nothing!’: Hawaii Black Cop Was Belittled and Racially Bullied By Colleagues, Leading to Four Officers Arrested, Nine Others Placed on Paid Leave
By Selected News Articles @ 8:58 PM :: 2336 Views :: Ethics, Police
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... put Horton’s life at risk by ordering the man to rush into traffic at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to stop a moving vehicle while on foot ....
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Monday, July 1, 2024 |
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Veto? Hawaii governor under fire over authority to suspend electronic media transmission
By Selected News Articles @ 8:34 PM :: 1264 Views :: First Amendment
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... a ‘blank check’ to shut down all electronic media ....
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Monday, July 1, 2024 |
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Five candidates are running for Hawaii’s two U.S. House districts—the fewest in the last 10 years
By Selected News Articles @ 8:28 PM :: 1657 Views :: Hawaii History, Office of Elections, Politicians
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... This is the only election cycle in the last 10 years in which a district is not open ....
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Monday, July 1, 2024 |
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RIMPAC 2024 Kicks off in Hawaii
By News Release @ 8:21 PM :: 1100 Views :: Military
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... Approximately 29 nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, over 150 aircraft and more than 25,000 personnel will train and operate in and around the Hawaiian Islands ....
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Monday, July 1, 2024 |
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Federal Court Whittles Down Hawaii Voter Roll Lawsuit
By Selected News Articles @ 8:02 PM :: 1107 Views :: Office of Elections
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... NVRA requires statewide voter rolls to be accessible to the general public ....
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Sunday, June 30, 2024 |
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Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted June 29, 2024
By GovTrack .us @ 9:09 PM :: 1136 Views :: Congressional Delegation
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... bills introduced and votes cast in Congress ....
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Sunday, June 30, 2024 |
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Green Announces Appointments, Creates Insurance Task Force
By News Release @ 8:39 PM :: 1722 Views :: Maui County, Hawaii State Government, Cost of Living
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... The positions and appointees are listed below; House and Senate appointees also are included ....
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Sunday, June 30, 2024 |
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Update development standards to allow more apartment housing
By Grassroot Institute @ 7:54 PM :: 1318 Views :: Honolulu County, Development, Land Use
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... if Honolulu were to revise upward all the other development standards as well — the minimum setbacks, the height limits, the maximum lot coverage and minimum lot widths and depths — the number of newly legal units could skyrocket ....
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Sunday, June 30, 2024 |
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Intent to Veto: Budget Drama Continues
By Tom Yamachika @ 6:00 AM :: 1388 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Labor
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... Intent to Veto: HB 1800, which is the state’s budget bill, and HB 40, which is the bill that puts $300 million into our rainy day fund and $135 million into the pension accumulation fund ....
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Sunday, June 30, 2024 |
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Supreme Court overrules landmark 'Chevron' precedent on government authority
By Court House News @ 3:39 AM :: 1895 Views :: Environment, Health Care, Labor, Land Use, Law Enforcement, Small Business
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... For 40 years, the Chevron precedent has been the backbone of administrative law, limiting judicial decision-making in favor of agency 'expertise' ....
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Sunday, June 30, 2024 |
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Freedom in Hawaii is having a moment
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 3:24 AM :: 1553 Views :: Development, Health Care, Small Business, Taxes
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... This year our freedoms were expanded with the passage by our state lawmakers of important legislation. Those expansions covered taxes, housing and healthcare ....
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Saturday, June 29, 2024 |
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Biki Bikeshare abandoned by owners, operation handed over to City
By News Release @ 5:40 PM :: 2190 Views :: Honolulu County, Rail, Tourism, Drugs
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... as of Monday, July 1, 2024, Bikeshare Hawaiʻi has turned over its oversight role of the Biki bikeshare system to DTS ....
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Saturday, June 29, 2024 |
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Scheme to Remake Lahaina as Touristy Water Park Advances in Congress
By Andrew Walden @ 5:12 PM :: 3756 Views :: Maui County, Environment, Development, Hawaii History, Land Use, Tourism
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... The remade Lahaina will be a tourist-oriented animation of the pre-plantation era when the economy was based on slaughtering lots of whales ....
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Saturday, June 29, 2024 |
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Criminal Alleges Ariel Sellers Buried at Bumpy Kanahele’s Waimanalo Compound
By Andrew Walden @ 5:55 AM :: 5296 Views :: Akaka Bill, Honolulu County, Family, OHA
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“HPD is taking this seriously and attempting to determine whether Branco may have indeed been able to contact Kalua while in jail.”
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Saturday, June 29, 2024 |
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Can Hawaii afford climate change lawsuit settlement?
By Selected News Articles @ 4:33 AM :: 1667 Views :: Energy, Environment, Taxes, Cost of Living
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"...There's going to be some pain...."
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Friday, June 28, 2024 |
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How Mexican cartels target Hawaii with meth, fentanyl
By Selected News Articles @ 7:04 PM :: 1989 Views :: Law Enforcement, Drugs
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... Sinaloa and its rival, the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación, known as CJNG — run drug pipelines through California and Nevada to flood Oahu with meth and other drugs, including fentanyl ....
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Friday, June 28, 2024 |
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Did Hawaii just pave the way for court enforcement of California's climate promises?
By Selected News Articles @ 6:12 PM :: 1238 Views :: Environment, Cost of Living
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... The settlement provides benchmarks for a greenhouse gas reduction plan that will be overseen and enforced by a court through 2045 ....
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