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

... Bill 17 would allow the city’s Department of Planning and Permitting to record liens against property and then to foreclose on the liens....

... the vaccination rate among the Native Hawaiian community may be as low as 35% ....

... Hawaii is more than happy to tax the golden goose of tourism. But when it comes to feeding, caring for and cleaning up after it, we can’t seem to get on the same page ....

... DoE reports 105 COVID cases this week but 78 'have no DoE facility impact' ....

... Consequently, the UIPA and all its deadlines are back in full effect.  As OIP has advised agencies all along, it will be disinclined to grant any further extensions in pending UIPA and Sunshine Law appeals filed with OIP ....

... The CDC’s Eviction Order only applies to “covered persons.” To be eligible, tenants/renters must attest that they have used best efforts to obtain all available governmental assistance for housing ....

... McCullen has served in her role as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for a combined 11 years, most recently in the Appellate Division ....

"... and call for Governor Ige’s impeachment ...."

... Confrontations are rare on the high seas near Hawaii, where the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command is based and the U.S. Coast Guard maintains a strong presence ....

“Our priorities are centered around our efforts to safely begin the new school year with in-person learning...."

... Beginning Aug. 16, 2021, all State and county employees must provide their vaccination status to their department ....

"... we are planning a vaccination and testing program to require that all employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or undergo testing on a regular basis ...."

... Hawaii’s finances are in worse shape than our state and county officials would have us believe ....

"...For decades, infrastructure in Hawaii has suffered from a systemic lack of investment...."

... MKWG is to present recommendations for a new governance and management structure for Mauna Kea to the Legislature by December 31, 2021 ....

... Due to state’s high positivity rate, fall athletic season delayed until all student-athletes and adults working in athletics are vaccinated ....

... The Department is seeking feedback through Aug. 31 regarding its waiver request for flexibilities afforded under the CARES Act ....

... Learn how forcible mental health care got one very lucky Hawaii homeless moved off our streets and onto a 10 ac farm in Vermont ....

... Our policy allows Active members of UHPA to object to the $5.00 per month allocation to the Political Action Fund ....

... “Requiring students ages 12 and older and employees to be vaccinated is a new and important addition to our health and safety protocols” ....

... we have now submitted our bid in the RFP process, set up recently by DOT Harbours Dept of Honolulu, for the removal of the Falls of Clyde ....

... "[i]n the case before us, the government is not merely restricting what Genpro may do with its dried mangoes, it is compelling the physical surrender of the mangoes to WSTCO." ....

... the line is costing about $15,000 per resident ....

... many Hawaii residents were disappointed by the failure of the Legislature to approve HB103, which would have placed limits on the governor’s emergency powers ....

"...in-person learning is, for most students, critical for their academic and social success, as well as their overall wellbeing...."

"... parents still have the option to keep their children at home until they feel it is safe ...."

“The previously announced requirement that all employees return to campus August 3 is rescinded and the COVID-19 Telework leave option will remain in place.”

... the repairs took several hours and occurred during state business hours and on state property ....

... The Energy Innovation Act will put a price on so-called carbon pollution and allegedly allocate some of that revenue to Americans as a monthly dividend or “carbon cash back” payment to make you feel better about high fuel and electric costs ....

... Almost 2,000 recipients, the most ever, received Hawai‘i Promise scholarship aid from the University of Hawai‘i’s seven community colleges for the 2020-21 academic year ....

... Hawaii public schools stand ready to reopen classrooms for the new school year on Tuesday, August 3, even though the Hawaii Department of Health reports the state’s COVID positivity rate has climbed 163% over the past two weeks ....

... I do not believe OHA Administration’s implementation plan satisfies the directive given to OHA via Act 29 ....

... property may be forfeited without a court hearing, without compensation, and at times, without even a criminal charge filed against the property owner. ...

... we are witnessing the breakdown in trust that occurs when there is not enough transparency in government decision-making ....

... the shipping restrictions were due to the new power consumption regulations -- the Alienware Aurora R10 and R12 have been affected ....

... We hear almost every day from Hawaii residents who are thinking of leaving, or from former Hawaii residents who already have left ....

... More than 11,000 viewers from around the nation, including many from Puerto Rico, somehow heard about the Jones Act video posted by "Oahu Joe" ....

... Both platforms will now require host-provided tax map key numbers to appear on online listings ....

... allowing the military spouse to keep their home domicile for state income tax purposes ....

"... Opponents of my appointment, particularly members of the Bar, were courageous...through this process our legislators have indicated their unwavering support for social justice...."

... Blaisdell Center was recently awarded $3,056,261.58 ....

“...All FSM citizens residing in the FSM are required to undergo COVID-19 vaccination subject to the protocol of the Task Force....”

... Compared to June 2019, visitor spending decreased 11.9 percent from $1.63 billion ....

... The Grassroot Institute has produced a handy guide addressing five key arguments that Jones Act defenders just won't let die ....

... up to 5 percent of the home purchase price, not to exceed $30,000 ....

... a subscription to a generation facility on their island in exchange for credit applied to their electricity bill ....

... A key component of this affiliation agreement is the creation of a combined physician group to be named The Queen’s University Medical Group (QUMG). ...

... the Senate Committee on Judiciary voted 3-4 today at it’s decision-making meeting to not recommend that the Senate consent to the appointment of Gluck to the ICA ....