... OHA CEO statement expresses concern on State protection of iwi kupuna ....

... Honolulu’s financial problems stem mostly from unfunded retirement obligations that have accumulated over the years ....

... monthly demand was 251,300 unit nights (-59.9%), resulting in an average monthly unit occupancy of 40.5% (-34.9%) ...

... "@Styx666Official has an edgy name and frequently uses profanity - his commentary and analysis is generally high quality," the Hawaii GOP tweeted ....

... all Legislative employees working in the Hawaiʻi State Capitol will be able to be vaccinated as members of its prioritized vaccination system's Phase 1b (i.e., individuals essential for government operations), on January 28, 2021 ....

... The deaths occurred in August through December, 2020 with 51 deaths reported on O‘ahu, six on Hawai‘i, and three on Maui ....

... This is made possible with the issuance of a “no action message” by DFI, which will not take any action against these companies during the two-year period of the program ....

... House speaker calls Ige’s State of the State address ‘risk averse’ ....

... Bill Tracking at the Legislature Begins ....

... votes in Congress and bills introduced ....

... “What is the truth?” the Hawaii GOP said, and asserted that followers of QAnon “don’t deserve mockery” and that they “were largely motivated by a sincere and deep love for America.” ....

... a proposed measure to combat domestic terrorism could be used to undermine civil liberties .... 

... Ige’s Chief of Staff and former Director of Taxation Linda Chu Takayama told the House Finance Committee a little more about the revenue enhancement measures (tax hikes) that the Administration is going to propose ....

... Pete Buttigieg: ‘I support the Jones Act’ ....

... in the PASH case the Hawaii Supreme Court concluded that subject to certain qualifications, the Hawaii Constitution allows native Hawaiians to exercise traditional practices, even on private property ....

... a perpetual emergency status ....

... ADC’s emphasis on land acquisition has made it a costly, disorganized and ineffective program while the state and counties have failed to fulfill their promises to landowners participating in the IAL program ....

... UHERO second quarterly survey of rental property owners and managers ....

... but he can get back to being a shyster in 5 years ....

... Hawaii vs Alaska Safest COVID States ....