... so far only about 220 houses have been restored, and the status of non-residential rebuilds is even more bleak ....

...Hawaii's Supreme Court said a plaintiff's own negligence can't reduce damages for a defendant's intentional fraud....

... In-person voting on Primary Election Day runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8.  Anybody in line at 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote ....

... A new Hawaii law reclassifies corporate political speech as a "power" the state can revoke at will ....

... and permit delays are largely to blame .... 

... updating the City’s rules for repairing older, nonconforming homes that conflict with current zoning codes ....

... The statutory definition of the "aloha spirit" seems very much like any other progressive non-deist religion ....

"I was pleased with the judge’s affirmation that trustees retain the right to voice differing views in matters affecting the agency and its beneficiaries."

...The document also incorporated plans to withhold some information from the public surrounding the lawsuits....

...The Honolulu Star-Advertiser has corrected an Aug. 6 story that inaccurately described an action by Hawaiian Electric related to the procurement of new generation resources....

... Vaituulala aspired to become the “Larry Mehau” of Maui ....

...Four seats are open in Hawaii’s state legislative elections this year, meaning no incumbents filed.  That is the second-fewest since 2010....

August 6 and 9 have been made into International Days of Anti-American historical revisionism.  So here is a look at reality as seen from first-hand sources instead of whining activists.

... Public Input Invited Through an Online Survey and Public Hearing ....

... DPP will require applicants to utilize the CivCheck Guided AI pre-application process before submitting their permit application ....

... A coalition of 24 states and Washington, D.C. sued the Trump administration on Monday, challenging a decision authorizing the disclosure of personal information for individuals participating in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program ....

... another lawsuit against the Trump administration over tariffs ....

... Verification recognizes Kona Community Hospital’s commitment to providing optimal care for injured patients. ...

... a 'resilient' and 'sustainable' slush fund ....

...the DHHL is set to award a record number of leases in 2026 – nearly 3,000 across the pae ‘āina....