But signs in the media, the Legislature and the governor’s office all point to a special session this summer where the tax hikes are likely to materialize....

“During the time that Ember served as managing director, she oversaw the city’s capital budget and program – billions of dollars of construction projects...."

“There is a limit to how much energy you can extract from a moving fluid, the Betz limit, and wind turbines are already close to it ….

...Not everyone in the solar industry agrees increased tariffs would be a good thing....

...Hawaii's elected officials have been pursuing the same economic policies which led Puerto Rico, Detroit and Greece to become economic basket cases....

...sometimes you just have to stop and laugh....

“When the Supreme Court rejected Texas’ abortion safety standards, abortion advocates celebrated, but they ignored the fine print....”

We're the Hawaii expats....

...other kinds of diversity, ranked....

...a breakdown of the most and least expensive states to call home....

Hawaii's AG joins other states asking the federal government for a policy change that would allow the states greater flexibility to investigate Medicaid fraud....

It's easier than ever before to rent space in your house, but a movement to crack down on home-sharing may threaten this new and evolving industry....

...40% of the organic food sold in America tested positive for prohibited pesticide residue....

...those in the U.S. maritime industry (or, the “Jones Act industry”) demand conformity from their fellows in support of the protectionist policies, and how difficult it’s to speak-out against them....

Voters may use their unique passcodes to cast ballots online via their computers or mobile devices through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 19....

Hawai‘i County saw the largest decrease at 32 percent, Maui County saw a 22 percent decline and Kaua‘i County a seven percent drop compared to 2016. O‘ahu saw a half percent increase in homeless ....

Someone Wants To Stack The Deck Against You ....

...OHA Gets An F Grade For Not Telling You How It Spends Your Money....

For this week’s map, we look at state cigarette tax rates across the country....

Kalbert Young, UH vice president for budget and finance and chief financial officer, shares his analysis of the 2017 legislative session....

U.S. federal laws and regulations impacting waterborne shipping increased approximately 200% from 1970 to 2014....

...To perpetuate the legacy (Railroad) of the late U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye....

Today's Star-Adv Labels what many consider a sensible decision as an “Epic Fail” in screaming all-caps....

...complete list of candidates for Party leadership....

Today, the U.S. has fewer shipyards than any time in the recent past. Between 2006 and 2011, the Jones Act-eligible fleet shrank by over 17 percent....

...Shut up or we’ll make you pay for rail too....

Multiple procurement violations underlie a secret $435,000 contract between the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) and a company owned by UH Law Professor Kamana Beamer.....

"...Kaiama, with reckless disregard as to the truth or falsity of the allegation, accused the presiding Judge of committing war crimes under international Conventions, and thereby filed a frivolous document that served no legal or practical purpose...."

...The fine is based on an inspection DOH officials did March 28-29 in response to Democratic Party insiders....

...Presented jointly with PRI’s The World & WGBH News....

...the economic outlook for Hawaiʻi, which remains favorable, despite tremendous uncertainty about future U.S. policy....

...the 2017 session began with a range of gun bills introduced, but only a few bills saw legislative action this year.  All bills will carry-over to the 2018 legislative session....

Outstanding Community Service Contributions by Military Service Members Recognized....

...the Senate remains open to negotiate an agreement with the House to ensure adequate financing to complete the project, yet minimize the impact on the most vulnerable citizens of the community....

...The May 1, 2017 decision by Judge Jeffrey P. Crabtree has been posted to OIP’s website....

... Four Pacific 'Monuments' are under review ....

...the lack of dissent allows tax-and-spend policies to move smoothly through the Hawaii Legislature...until....

"...KIUC could increase its renewable portfolio by ten percent or more with pumped storage hydro...." --DHHL

...we were unable to agree with the Senate on funding to complete Honolulu’s rail system....

229 Bills have been passed by the Legislature.  15 have been signed into law as of May 4.  Another 214 are awaiting Gubernatorial action....

... Hawaii ranks 31st at 21.5% of collections ....

What is done by executive power can be undone by executive power....

That’s because when government salaries increase, so do pension promises....

State Senate asks OHA to convene a group of Hawaiian leaders, legal scholars, and Hawaiian community members to review whether it’d be better to appoint OHA Trustees rather than elect them....

...this audit seeks to identify areas of “waste, abuse and fraud...”

... SB501 Mandatory Abortion Promotion -- How They Voted ....

“McDew testified that the U.S. military cargo ship fleet is "aging out" and asked Congress to approve the purchase of used commercial vessels....