...older adults are over-represented among pedestrian deaths....

It will be the largest solar-plus-utility-scale-battery system in the state of Hawaiʻi and one of the biggest storage systems in the world....

State lawmakers were in shock this week as Hawaii’s pension debt increased from $8 billion to $12 billion....

Case on appeal to Supreme Court challenges "chilling effect" of campaign finance law....

...states that rely heavily on federal assistance tend to have modest tax collections and a relatively large low-income population....

Heads Are Starting To Roll At The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs....

Robel was (allegedly) originally identified as a finalist (but not publicly identified) and invited to campus at the same time as finalists John V. White and Sonny Ramaswamy, (who were identified as the only two finalists) but was unable to accept the invitation at that time.  (Whatever that means.)....

From April 1, 2010 through April 30, 2014, Ponce, also known as Mary Jane Dalumpinis, was overpaid $3,723.00 in food stamp benefits....

...the OR&L ROW, a 40-foot wide stretch from Central Waipahu to Piliokahe Gulch in Nanakuli, owned by HDOT....

...the State’s first interagency and comprehensive biosecurity plan to protect Hawai‘i’s agriculture, environment, economy and health....

According to Deputy Attorney General Diane Tiara, the Hawaii Kai Homeless Map poses no legal or constitutional issues....

“Hawaii policymakers have long been warned that without a long-term plan to manage the growth of incarceration, the state could revert to conditions that led to class-action lawsuits and federal oversight."

The deadline to apply as a candidate is February 17, 2017....

The tiny anti-GMO movement in Hawaii grew into a sizable force in 2013-14, thanks largely to funding and directional support from organizations on the US mainland....

Hawaii ranks 44th in "equality and integration" of healthcare....

The bill eliminates “safeguards” from current doctor-prescribed suicide laws and proposals....

According to its attorney, a private company controlled by OHA CEO Kamana’o Crabbe now possesses sole title to the 1,875 acres comprising Waimea Valley....

“I see Maunakea as a special place that allows us to understand and study our origins....”

... legislators are considering a special, higher GET rate for marijuana, but haven’t decided upon that rate yet ....

The bill gives insurance programs the opportunity to cut costs by denying payment of more expensive treatments while approving payment for the less costly prescription for a lethal drug overdose....

The purpose of this announcement is to show that insufficient wind projects are proposed for Oahu thus justifying an inter-island cable ....

The sole purpose of the taskforce was to help the 675 workers who were laid off last year....

...Kealoha was not at today’s closed-door meeting....

Previously, Wadsworth was of counsel to Alston Hunt Floyd & Ing in Honolulu....

"Our membership will live two to three years longer, which means we’ll have to pay...."

The Judicial Council is seeking applicants to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Hawai`i State Ethics Commission. The council is also seeking nominees to fill vacancies on the Campaign Spending Commission....

...so many kids never get the chance to see a real working farm....

Last year nearly one in three U.S. travelers stayed in home-based accommodation units compared to one in ten in 2011....

...close to where the same pipe broke in November, 2016....

Why should Ige Campaign Chair Keith Hiraoka be bothered with District Court when he can go straight to ICA?....

He held several positions at the Suisan Fish Market before becoming distribution manager for Hawai‘i Paper Products last year....

Nishina previously served in the role from December 2009 to January 2011....

...1 special fund, 1 revolving fund, and 1 trust fund did not meet criteria and should be closed....

Upcoming projects this year include the repaving of N. King Street and Kalākaua and Nu‘uanu avenues in town, and across O‘ahu projects in Mākaha, Makakilo/Kapolei, Waialua and St. Louis Heights....

...splints that have cracks... tendons that aren’t working properly... the railcars....

“Today was a productive day. The will of the voters who elected me was upheld,” Trustee Akina said....

...Free Obamafones --but only for the homeless who actively refuse shelter....

Hawaii’s 2017 Highlights Report includes summarized results based on each of the nearly 40 indicators that make up Quality Counts’ overall grading rubric....

Will be dead when Obama leaves office January 20....

During the debate, Crabbe cronies--now in the minority on the Board--revealed that they had gifted Crabbe with a $450K golden parachute just before the Nov 8 elections changed the Board majority....

Nationally, Orkin's bed bug revenue is up more than 10 percent over last year....

This is an interesting and useful result of an unofficial public-private partnership....

The first two wharfage increases of 17% and 15% on February 1st and October 1st respectively will result in a 34.5% increase in 2017 on a compound basis....

...teachers may continue to plan trips and serve as chaperones with private tour companies....

The 28th Hawaii State Legislature ended on May 5, 2016, with some important victories for small business. The 29th session commences Jan. 18, 2017....

Act 200 of 2016 requires significant changes to moped registration throughout the State of Hawaii....