... the Jones Act cost the U.S. economy $11.1 billion ....

... Bills introduced and votes cast in Congress ....

... Another sovereignty scammer busted ....

... DHRD reports that three executive branch employees have been discharged due to non-compliance with the vaccination/testing requirements ....

... In a unanimous 5-0 decision, the Hawai‘i Supreme Court ruled that the Hawai‘i Attorney General was fully authorized to issue a subpoena to obtain the bank records of the non-profit organization KAHEA ....

"... we are in for a period of weakness before growth resumes late in the year. The end to federal fiscal support will weigh on recovery going forward, and a full return to pre-pandemic conditions remains several years down the road ...."

... the $768 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to require stricter inspection and safety standards for the military’s fuel tanks and supporting infrastructure at Red Hill on O’ahu....

... Members from the HDOT, U.S. Army, Congress, Executive Office, Legislature, Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association (AOPA), tenants and community members have been meeting every few weeks for the past nine months as a collaborative effort to help save the airfield ....

... Total statewide percentage of fully vaccinated inmates on September 14 = 66% ....

... Four Months After COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Became Law, Hirono and Meng Ask DOJ for Updates on Implementation ....

... Registered sex offender sentenced to 11 years in prison for attempted sexual enticement of 13 year-old and possession of child pornography ....

..."In recent weeks, our staff has reported individuals blocking the roadway entrance to the plant, starting verbal arguments and jumping on a truck in at least one instance in which police were called."...

... COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations have improved since the initial suspension began Aug. 25, 2021 ....

... Who's who and What with Hu Honua ....

... Saltchuk and Foss transferring expenses to YBs books makes YB seem less profitable, thereby fraudulently ‘justifying’ PUC rate hikes ....

... In August 2021, passengers arriving from out-of-state could bypass the State’s mandatory 10-day self-quarantine if they were fully vaccinated ....

... this is a sales pitch for less tourism ....

... joke candidate Kaniela Ing apparently thinks these ads can launch him towards a 2022 Congressional campaign ....

... In 2020 Wilson was already out on the street after his 2019 sentencing to '10 years' in the State case ....

... an amazing opportunity for Middle and High School keiki to build satellites in their classrooms ....

... People like us are above the law, force others to be immunized, but never us ....

... This is the second fiscal year after the departure of former OHA CEO Kamana’o Crabbe.  Is the cash still flowing to insiders?  See for yourself ....

... I have seen legislature after legislature consider many, many bills to increase taxes ....

... a closer look at the government policies that have contributed to the problem ....

... progress toward economic recovery has been largely due to the distribution of the vaccine and yet highly vaccinated Hawaii still finds a way to lag ....

... The application deadline is Nov. 15, 2021 ....

... Enough electric generating capacity ....

... contact your local Neighborhood Board Chair to volunteer for a vacant seat ....

... If Congress’s new tax hikes come through, successful residents in high-tax states will be placed in a terrible position. ....

... Statewide, 601,800 were employed and 45,550 unemployed in August  ....

... among all Pacific Islander subcategories, the highest incidence of cases, 10,580 per 100,000 people, occurred among Marshallese individuals ....

... conducting a brief 10-minute survey for business managers and owners to understand the impacts of the new COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements on their business ....

... DOH Food Safety Branch has issued a Cease and Desist Order and a red “closed” placard to Doner Shack ....

... What New Trick Does Robin Have Up Her Sleeve? ....

... In addition to the lawsuit, they filed a temporary restraining order against the Police department to stop them from taking away Lance's lawfully owned firearms ....

... Hawaii has low rates of vaccination against many diseases ....

... In Hawaii, the average auto insurance premium comes in at just $1,096 ....

... A common misconception in Hawaii is that the size of a knife is used to determine the legality ....

... Questions include whether the mandates are practical, whether they are supported by data, and whether they are narrowly tailored to achieve a specific goal without violating the freedoms of Maui residents generally ....

... When we got our first look at the tier system that outlined how our lives would be restricted by COVID-19 orders, we didn’t realize that eventually we, the people, would be divided into tiers ....

... the draft is going to the UH Board of Regents for review and possibly further changes before final approval, which is expected in early 2022 ....

... the small print reveals a trail of breadcrumbs leading to your bedroom ....

... How does some bureaucrat sitting in the real property tax office have any idea whether a property is vacant? ....

... Parents in Hawaii may spend the most on bringing up their children with an estimated total cost of $281,597 to support a kid’s basic needs for 18 years ....

... Monoclonal antibodies help the immune system temporarily respond to the immediate infection ....

... Chemical Company Behind Anti-Sunscreen Campaign ....

... an increase of up to 2000% ....

... More than 80 million Americans working in the private sector will soon be federally mandated to either get vaccinated against Covid-19 or get tested weekly ....

... The Order takes effect Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 ....

...the Hāna-Lahainaluna-Duckburg Complex Area is the lowest at 75%....