... The revised rules require proof of a booster shot to confirm patrons are “up to date” with their COVID-19 vaccinations if they want to dine indoors at a restaurant or bar, or exercise inside of a gym ....

... businesses cut hours, turn to technology or even cut jobs in order to mitigate the higher costs ....

... the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for December was 5.7 percent compared to 6.0 percent in November. Statewide, 610,350 were employed and 37,050 unemployed ....

... Governor David Y. Ige to the Thirty-First State Legislature meeting in joint session, January 24, 2022 .... 

... This revision results in the current percentage of the population that has received a booster dose increasing from 31.4% last Friday to 33.1% today ....

... attorney Mike Green indicated in the Sunday paper, President Lassner and AD Matlin’s actions may cause legal jeopardy for the State of Hawaii ....

... In a 2019 poll by Pacific Resource Partnership, 45% of the island residents surveyed said they were leaving the state or considering a move. Of those contemplating leaving, 47% named the cost of living as the most important reason ....  

... Their recommendation:  “Tax pension and other retirement income...."

... Based on how short-term vacation rentals are so often portrayed, I wouldn’t blame you if you thought their owners were all terrible people ....

... Free needles.  Lots of free needles ....

... the amount of money that individuals and families require to meet their basic needs without government and/or other subsidies ....

... 2022’s Best & Worst States to Drive in ....

... The word now is that leaders are reconsidering ....

... Somebody needs to tell ex-Rep Kaniela Ing the left doesn't like Russia anymore ....

... The Honolulu Rate Commission will be taking public testimony on proposed fare policy changes affecting TheBus and TheHandi-Van at its January 24th and February 8th meetings ....

... on the Opening Day of the 30th Session of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature, Kahele implores state leaders to act decisively and execute a multi-year statewide strategy to mitigate the pandemic and save lives ....

... The plan’s strategies include broadening Native Hawaiian and community participation in planning and programming ....

... As School Disruptions Continue, Families Call Attention to Educational Flexibility, Opportunity During Twelfth Annual Public Awareness Week ....

... House Speaker Scott Saiki announced plans in an unusually specific, brief speech ....

... 60 percent of businesses have been devastated by the pandemic ....