...According to CNBC, Hawaii has the second-highest tax burden in the country, just behind New York....

...The proposal is sponsored by Sen. Brian Schatz, Hawaii Democrat, and Sen. John Thune, South Dakota....

...WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 14 key indicators of youth risk....

...Voting In The August 11 OHA Election....

...The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) has created a profile for Hawaii....

"...under both state and federal fair housing laws, a person with a disability has the right to request ... use of an assistance animal that works, assists, provides emotional support...."

...Honolulu 132rd most stresed....

...Also named in the lawsuit is Maui-based artist and sculptor Spar Street, who the SEC says received investor money as commissions for indentifying and recruiting new investors....

...Remember that case from earlier this year where the Hawaii Supreme Court held that for purposes of Hawaii's Due Process Clause, the Sierra Club has a property right in a "clean and healthful environment?"....

...A few minutes later, she came back and took a slice and ate it to the skin....

... Propose revisions to shoreline rules and regulations to incorporate sea level rise ....

...At least 22 people on a Lava Ocean Tours vessel were injured this morning after an explosion sent lava through the roof of the boat’s passenger cabin....

...In 2017, 38% of all U.S. single-family home purchases were made by first-time buyers....

...Are these people really running for office?....

...Andria Tupola surges from behind to take big lead in GOP race....

... $200 million, or most of it, is headed out the door with no visible means of getting it back.....

...This provision would block (preempt) county governments in Hawaii from passing their own laws to reduce tobacco use, including measures addressing the sale of candy-flavored tobacco products and menthol cigarettes that attract kids....

...“To avoid any constitutional concerns, the department will not retroactively administer Act 41....” 

Government employee unions around the country are grappling with the implications of the recent Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME....

...“Instead of putting more restrictions on ride-hailing customers, Hawaii should explore ways to relieve taxi drivers of over-burdensome regulations,” Akina said....