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| Friday, July 12, 2024 |
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Gun Industry Lawsuit Challenges Hawaii 'Public Nuisance' Law
By News Release @ 3:42 AM :: 1975 Views :: Second Amendment
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... will allow frivolous lawsuits against members of the firearm industry for the criminal and negligent misuse of firearms by remote third parties ....
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| Friday, July 12, 2024 |
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‘Enough of the terror’: Prosecutors urge jury to convict accused Hawaii crime boss
By Court House News @ 3:38 AM :: 3501 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Police, Drugs
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... Miske "left a path of battered bodies, shattered lives, traumatized victims and death scattered in his wake,” as part of a decades-long criminal enterprise ....
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| Thursday, July 11, 2024 |
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Hotel Housing for Lahaina Survivors Ends
By News Release @ 11:28 PM :: 2403 Views :: Maui County
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... All remaining Lahaina survivors are evicted from their hotel rooms effective June 30, 2024 ....
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| Thursday, July 11, 2024 |
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HD1 Rep Mark Nakashima Dead at 61
By News Release @ 11:07 PM :: 3411 Views :: Hawaii County , Democratic Party, Office of Elections
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“He was unopposed in this year’s primary and general election for the District 1 seat.”
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| Thursday, July 11, 2024 |
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Ariel Sellers Murder: Family Court Refuses to Release Secret Records “because of the impression of DHS and the family court that it might create”
By Andrew Walden @ 10:47 PM :: 3835 Views :: Family, First Amendment, Judiciary
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"The family court held that the redacted record could not be disclosed because of the impression of DHS and the family court that it might create."
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| Thursday, July 11, 2024 |
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Gay Socialist Teacher sentenced to 30 years for sexual assault of a minor
By News Release @ 5:18 PM :: 2881 Views :: Education K-12, Family
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... "Bunag is not only a sexual predator, but a former intermediate school teacher who preyed on one of his students," said Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm. ...
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| Thursday, July 11, 2024 |
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Under 21? State to be Sued Over Firearms, Ammunition Ban
By News Release @ 5:02 PM :: 2030 Views :: Second Amendment
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... Hawaii is the ONLY state in the nation with a complete ban on firearm ownership for individuals under 21 ....
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| Thursday, July 11, 2024 |
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Kouchi Overthrow Risk in Waianae Senate?
By News Release @ 6:52 AM :: 6302 Views :: Democratic Party, Ethics, Politicians
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... Gov. Josh Green says if he has to pick a new state senator for District 22 before the Aug. 10 primary it will be Cross Makani Crabbe ...
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| Wednesday, July 10, 2024 |
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Green Signs 253 Bills Into Law
By News Release @ 11:59 PM :: 8590 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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... final day of bill signings ....
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| Wednesday, July 10, 2024 |
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Maui Fire, ATF officials 'clarify' process for ATF cause and origin report on Lahaina wildfire
By News Release @ 11:22 PM :: 2700 Views :: Maui County, Ethics
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... Maui County makes excuses for why they are not releasing ATF report yet ....
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| Wednesday, July 10, 2024 |
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Green Vetoes Seven Bills
By News Release @ 4:08 PM :: 1783 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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... Of the 17 bills on his original Intent to Veto List, Governor Green issued seven vetoes. He signed four bills after issuing line-item reductions, and six bills were signed into law ....
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| Wednesday, July 10, 2024 |
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HB1800: Green Signs $19.1B Budget
By News Release @ 3:45 PM :: 2741 Views :: Hawaii State Government
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... HB 1800 represents an increase of more than $480 million in general funds for fiscal year 2025 ....
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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 :: 5512 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 :: 2910 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 :: 2903 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 :: 3208 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 :: 2594 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 :: 2361 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 :: 3118 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 :: 2063 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 :: 2385 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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Biden expected to make decision about future in ‘next couple of days,’ Hawaii governor says
By Selected News Articles @ 2:25 PM :: 3067 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 :: 2072 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 :: 4328 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 :: 3247 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 :: 2818 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 :: 1996 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 :: 2980 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 :: 2628 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 :: 5264 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 :: 3371 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 :: 4615 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 :: 2924 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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| Wednesday, July 3, 2024 |
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Schatz: $6.6M for YIMBY
By News Release @ 11:58 PM :: 2328 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 :: 3118 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 :: 2890 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 :: 2389 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 :: 3159 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 :: 3772 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 :: 2531 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 :: 3371 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 :: 4357 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 :: 2118 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 :: 3329 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 :: 2367 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 :: 2055 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 :: 2005 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 :: 3144 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 :: 2628 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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