"If you’re in the wrong place at the wrong time you might suffer the scorn of residents, you could get cited, and there are 'other things' that can go wrong.”

"...The RFP’s scope of services has been modified to include destination management services, in alignment with HTA’s new vision of Malama Kuu Home (caring for my beloved home) through the principles of regenerative tourism. HTA’s objective is to help empower the community to have a greater voice in tourism’s future, with a focus on regenerating the environment, perpetuating the Hawaiian culture, recognizing Hawaii’s multiethnic cultures, and supporting responsible economic outcomes...."

... COVID cases reduced by 3,000 on Oahu ....

... the vote was unanimous for Las Vegas PD Cap't John Pelletier ....

... Utility president and CEO Scott Seu to lead parent company...Shelee Kimura appointed Hawaiian Electric president and CEO ....

“When combined with their share of the state debt, Honolulu taxpayers each owe $61,300.”

... In recent months, the United States has increased the frequency of its transits through the Taiwan Strait as a demonstration of its commitment to the island ....

... Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald has issued a first extension of an order postponing jury trials across the state through November 16, 2021 ....

... A criminal may be cutting off 911 service for some Hawaii telephone lines according to US Bankruptcy Court documents filed by attorneys for Hawaiian Tel ....

... “Growing the Good Life Begins Here” ....

... We all need to make sure that our personal health choices do not harm others ....

... how could we be in this situation again? .... 

... 300 U.S. shipyards closed between 1983 and 2013, with only four shipyards remaining as of July 2021 that build large oceangoing ships for the commercial market ....

... In anticipation of the new tax, the council also passed on first reading today a bill to increase anticipated revenue for the Open Space Fund ....

... OHA announces commercial acquisition of two properties next to Nā Lama Kukui ....

... For example, in November 2020, they had to move almost 400 cars and 700 tires from Makuu, in Puna District ....

... refrigerators have the highest share of the total household energy (21.4%), followed by electric devices (18.6%) and water heating (17.9%) ....

... Restores civil service recruitment requirements which were previously suspended ....

... the real unemployment rate in August might be around 6% higher than reported ....

... A total of 722,393 visitors arrived by air service to the Hawaiian Islands in August 2021 vs 926,417 visitors in August 2019.....

... MidWeek profiles Keli'i Akina ....

"... to issue interim rules which shall be exempt from the public notice, public hearing, and gubernatorial approval requirements of Chapter 91...."

... Hawaii is the nation’s leading petroleum-guzzler ... No state has solar as its main source of electricity ....

... In August 2021, the total monthly supply of statewide vacation rentals was 616,900 unit nights (+73.0% vs. 2020, -32.7% vs. 2019) ....

... 2021's Best & Worst Cities for People with Disabilities ....

... the Jones Act helps China dominate international trade ....

... Aquaculture projects with Hawaiian sea cucumbers and goatfish could benefit ancient fishponds and commercial aquaculture operators .... 

... A final rule prohibits swimming with, approaching, or remaining within 50 yards of spinner dolphins. A proposed rule may establish time-area closures of select nearshore resting areas ....

... Financial State of the States 2021 ....

... The Ninth Circuit agreed with military service member families ....

... As AG, Connors did zero for the manifold corruption and mafia cases rocking Hawaii’s political establishment.  That's why Schatz and Hirono recommended her .... 

... Food Distributor Condoned Racial Harassment and Retaliated Against African American Employee for Complaining, Federal Agency Charges ....

... Hawaii government bureaucracy often it serves itself instead of the public ....

... Since legalization, a total of 59 people have died after taking advantage of the Our Care Our Choice Act ....

... the city’s Landfill Advisory Committee (LAC) will hold its first virtual meeting October 4 from 2-4 p.m ....

... Hawaii to Sue over Global Warming? UH Law School Debunked ....

... the fact that a SWD employee was allowed to moonlight in another county job was a reason for this audit ....

... State Public Charter School Commission Employee: Gifts; Gifts Disclosure Statements; Fair Treatment ....

... The Requirement to Bring Firearms to Police station and Register Firearms in Person is no longer Hawaii law ....

... “Those people have at their disposal so many ways to flummox the tax authorities if they want to. Panamanian bearer shares corporations. Dutch sandwiches. Entities from the Isle of Man, the Caymans, or Bermuda perhaps.” ....

... compare the 50 states across six key diversity categories ....

... Earlier in 2021, teachers in many schools across the U.S. had to provide online-only instruction to students...a massive number of students experienced significant learning loss ....

... 100M trees / 7M acres in Hawaii = 14 trees per acre ....

... Learn how to draw your own maps for the 2 House of Representatives, all 76 State legislative seats, and 9 Hawaii County Council seats on the very software used by the commissions! ....

... 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 ...."