SCR198: Screwed out of Subrogation, Insurers Urged to Serve Legislature's Agenda by Suing Big Oil by Andrew Walden Wednesday, April 30, 2025 |
"...We kicked your butt and took your subrogation money. Now you work for us and serve our agenda by wasting your time on yet another bogus climate change lawsuit filed by Sher-Edling, of course...."
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Honolulu 3rd-Worst City to Start a Business by News Article Tuesday, April 29, 2025 |
... only San Jose and Washington, DC are worse ....
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Best States for Nurses? Hawaii Ranks 47th by News Article Tuesday, April 29, 2025 |
... WalletHub compared the relative attractiveness of the 50 states across 20 key metrics ....
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Hawaii Child Support Hearings Now Virtual by News Release Tuesday, April 29, 2025 |
... Attorney General Office of Child Support Hearings has successfully transitioned to conducting administrative hearings almost exclusively by video conference ....
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‘Empty Homes Tax’ Drives Rent up 37% by Andrew Walden Monday, April 28, 2025 |
... Even the bill’s supporters don’t pretend rents will come down ....
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HB1175: Small Victory Over Procedural Trap by Tom Yamachika Sunday, April 27, 2025 |
... It’s a genuine procedural trap ....
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Resolutions a sign that legislators are listening by Kelii Akina Saturday, April 26, 2025 |
... fiscal notes and building codes ....
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Judicial Vacancy Kauai Fifth Circuit--Deadline Extended by News Release Saturday, April 26, 2025 |
... the Judicial Selection Commission is accepting applications and nominations to fill the following anticipated judicial vacancy ....
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Schatz to Replace Durbin as Whip? by News Article Saturday, April 26, 2025 |
... Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Patty Murray of Washington are also seen by some Senate insiders as potential candidates ....
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Hawaii lawmakers reject bill to legalize sports gambling by Court House News Saturday, April 26, 2025 |
... Hawaii lawmakers failed to reconcile House and Senate versions of a sports betting bill, leaving the state without legal wagering ....
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Matson Moves to Intervene in Jones Act Lawsuit by Grassroot Institute Friday, April 25, 2025 |
... A recently filed lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Jones Act has not surprisingly caught the eye of Hawaii-based shipping giant Matson, which filed a motion on April 11 to intervene in the case ....
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Focus should be on job growth and progress, not more and more taxes by Kelii Akina Friday, April 25, 2025 |
... Hawaii continues to suffer anemic economic growth — the second slowest in the country ....
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Lahaina sewer system 100% restored by News Release Friday, April 25, 2025 |
... When County crews began work on sewer repairs in April 2024, approximately 1,822 lots had inactive sewer service ....
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Former death row inmate convicted of sex trafficking in Hawaii by Court House News Thursday, April 24, 2025 |
... McCoy faces a minimum penalty of 15 years in prison and a maximum penalty of life imprisonment, as well as mandatory restitution. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for Aug. 18 ....
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Republicans Give Josh Green Opportunity to Appoint his Former Office Manager as State Rep by Andrew Walden Thursday, April 24, 2025 |
... It is not clear what low-budget legislative shenanigans caused Republicans to give Green this chance ....
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Hawaii Housing Costs 53.47% of Median Income by News Article Thursday, April 24, 2025 |
... Hawaii Residents Spend the Highest Percentage of Income on Housing ....
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SB295: Tougher Penalties for TRO Violations by News Release Tuesday, April 22, 2025 |
... The bill increases penalties for individuals who violate temporary restraining orders (TROs) and orders for protection (OFPs) ....
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Operator Syndrome: Hidden toll on first responder life by News Article Tuesday, April 22, 2025 |
... years of trauma can lead to a complex set of injuries: sleep disorders, PTSD, hormonal imbalances, pain, depression and more ....
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FULL TEXT: Conference Commitee Approves State Budget Bill by News Release Tuesday, April 22, 2025 |
... finalized in a joint conference committee after both chambers initially passed different versions. The bill will now be up for final reading in both chambers before heading to the Governor's desk ....
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Crichton: Environmentalism is a religion by News Article Tuesday, April 22, 2025 |
There's an initial Eden, a paradise, a state of grace and unity with nature, there's a fall from grace into a state of pollution as a result of eating from the tree of knowledge....
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Ira Einhorn, Earth Day's Dirty Secret by News Article Tuesday, April 22, 2025 |

Ira Einhorn, Master of Ceremonies, Earth Day Rally on Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park, Phila, PA, Apr. 22, 1970.
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SB1296: Apply rebuilding waivers to all Lahaina fire victims by Kelii Akina Monday, April 21, 2025 |
... SB1296 seeks to exempt buildings anywhere in Hawaii destroyed by a disaster from needing a Special Management Area permit to rebuild ....
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Town Hall: What to do about Illegal Fireworks? by Joni Kamiya Monday, April 21, 2025 |
... We walked over to the offenders and called them over to talk and asked them to stop shooting their aerials over our home and shed. Thankfully, they obliged ....
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Grassroot Wrap-up: How Legislature handled housing, taxes, rebuilding Lahaina and more by Grassroot Institute Sunday, April 20, 2025 |
... Registration open for Grassroot’s legislative wrap-up luncheons ....
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HB1369: Category Killer by Tom Yamachika Sunday, April 20, 2025 |
"...all of the negotiations and conversations take place behind closed doors...."
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Will Trump Reform Jones Act Shipbuild Requirement? by News Article Saturday, April 19, 2025 |
... Trump has signaled interest in some kind of reforms and floated working with Congress to pass legislation authorizing the purchase of ships from foreign countries ....
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Hawaii Egg Prices Increase Even More by News Release Saturday, April 19, 2025 |
... The price of locally produced organic eggs increased sharply by 18.8%, to $12.07 per dozen ....
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Debating Jones Act defenders is like playing whack-a-mole by Grassroot Institute Saturday, April 19, 2025 |
... No matter how many times the law’s supposed benefits are debunked, the same old arguments pop up again and again ....
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SB1166: Hawaii Democrats Cooking Up Another Climate Lawfare Scheme by News Article Friday, April 18, 2025 |
“...provide a new, specific cause of action...."
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Mayor Calls for Lawyers to Step Up--Needed to Commit Mentally Ill Homeless by News Release Friday, April 18, 2025 |
... Local experts estimate that 300 – 400 individuals could benefit from ACT on Oʻahu ....
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Trump Re-Opens Fisheries within Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument by News Release Friday, April 18, 2025 |
... The proclamation lifts the prohibition on commercial fishing in areas of the PRIMNM that are between 50 to 200 nautical miles from land and within the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) ....
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Second Measles Case Found on Oahu by News Release Friday, April 18, 2025 |
... Vaccination is the best way to protect loved ones and prevent an outbreak ....
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Hawaii's Good Friday Holiday - What's Up With That? by Robert Thomas Friday, April 18, 2025 |
If you ask how "a religious holiday observed primarily by Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary" squares with the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, let us explain ....
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Hawaii Coral Reef Insurance Policy Renewed by News Release Thursday, April 17, 2025 |
... The Nature Conservancy (TNC) renewed Hawai‘i’s coral reef insurance policy for 2025 with Munich Re Group. TNC initially purchased the policy in 2022, the first in the U.S., to fund rapid coral reef repair and restoration ....
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Daughter-in-law in Hawaii crime syndicate sentenced to 7 years by Court House News Thursday, April 17, 2025 |
... Delia Fabro-Miske gets seven years ....
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Representative Gene Ward's Celebration of Life by News Release Thursday, April 17, 2025 |
... The celebration of life for Representative Gene R. Ward is scheduled for Monday May 15th 10am at King's Chapel East Oahu ....
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American Samoa 125th Anniversary Flag Day by News Release Thursday, April 17, 2025 |
... The American Flag was raised for the first time above the islands of American Samoa on April 17, 1900 ....
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How many people are receiving substance use treatment in Hawaii? by News Article Wednesday, April 16, 2025 |
... Hawaii ranks #50 among states for the share of its population seeking treatment ....
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DLNR Attempts to Clarify Ocean Commercial Use Permitting Status by News Release Wednesday, April 16, 2025 |
... At this time, no new CUPs will be issued ....
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139,000 small businesses in Hawaii could face significantly higher taxes by News Release Wednesday, April 16, 2025 |
... 139,000+ small businesses in Hawaii could face significantly higher taxes if Congress does not make the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction permanent this year ....
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Court backs mosquito suppression plan to save Hawaii’s rare birds by Court House News Wednesday, April 16, 2025 |
... mosquito “birth control” in Maui forests ....
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Hensel: How Trump is Affecting UH by News Release Tuesday, April 15, 2025 |
... impacts of recent changes in federal policy across our 10-campus system ....
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367 Guns Turned in at 'Buyback' Event by News Release Monday, April 14, 2025 |
... O‘ahu residents turned in an estimated 367 firearms of all types in exchange for $37,900 in Foodland gift cards ....
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Former death row inmate on trial for sex trafficking charges in Hawaii by Court House News Monday, April 14, 2025 |
... running a sex trafficking ring involving four women and one minor ....
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Community input is sought to guide state wildlife action plan by News Release Monday, April 14, 2025 |
... Updated every 10 years, the SWAP identifies “Species of Greatest Conservation Need” and outlines voluntary, proactive strategies for protection and restoration ....
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Waianae Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Methamphetamine Distribution and Operating Illegal Chicken Fights by News Release Monday, April 14, 2025 |
... Caspino is the first to be sentenced among the six illegal gambling business conspirators ....
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Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted April 11, 2025 by GovTrack .us Sunday, April 13, 2025 |
... votes cast and bills introduced ....
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Grassroot 'legislative wrap-up' tour starts May 13 by Grassroot Institute Sunday, April 13, 2025 |
... dates, times and locations ....
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WSJ: Lahaina's Lessons for Los Angeles by Kelii Akina Sunday, April 13, 2025 |
... how intractable regulations have delayed rebuilding in Lahaina ....
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Supporting Government’s Central Services—the Grand Skim of Things by Tom Yamachika Sunday, April 13, 2025 |
... “The Grand Skim of Things” ....
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Hawaii Family Forum Legislative Week in Review by Hawaii Family Forum Saturday, April 12, 2025 |
... status of sports betting ....
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Why are "blankety blank" tax-hike bills even allowed? by Kelii Akina Saturday, April 12, 2025 |
... In addition to the TAT-related bills — HB504 and SB1396 — our state legislators also are considering a big tax increase — via HB202 — on all Hawaii businesses through a stealthy redefining of what is considered an adequate reserve fund of the state's unemployment insurance program ....
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Kauai, Maui zoning changes would help farmers, food trucks by Grassroot Institute Friday, April 11, 2025 |
... Lawmakers on Kaua‘i and Maui are considering bills that would increase income opportunities for farmers and other small businesses ....
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History Repeated Leads to Suffering by Joni Kamiya Thursday, April 10, 2025 |
... the age of pseudoscience ....
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Hawaii County Honokohau Sewage 'Sue-n-Settle' by News Release Thursday, April 10, 2025 |
... The settlement resolves a Clean Water Act lawsuit filed in 2023 by Earthjustice ....
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AG: 2,200 Concealed Gun Permits in Hawaii by News Release Thursday, April 10, 2025 |
... 2,456 licenses were issued (some licensees hold multiple licenses in order to select between different carry guns), 119 were denied, and six were revoked ....
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CNN: Tulsi Gabbard declared her residency in Texas. Then she voted in Hawaii by News Article Wednesday, April 9, 2025 |
... Gabbard could face a challenge to her registration or an investigation into her vote in the 2024 election ....
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Lahaina Ferry Pier Rebuild Named Best of 2024 by News Release Wednesday, April 9, 2025 |
... Maui’s Lahaina Small Boat Harbor Ferry Pier Improvements was named one of the most significant construction projects of 2024 ....
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Kouchi, Nakamura Agree: Legislators will not have to vote on Massive Pay Hike by News Release Wednesday, April 9, 2025 |
... pay raises ranging from 35% to 48% over the next six years for top state executives, lawmakers and judges ....
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Testimony: Grassroot Bills on the Move by Grassroot Institute Tuesday, April 8, 2025 |
... state and county testimonies the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii submitted for consideration by the respective lawmakers in late March and early April 2025 ....
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Hawaii Homes More than Double US Average by News Release Tuesday, April 8, 2025 |
... Hawaii ranks as the least affordable state, with a median home price of $840,256 and a relatively high cost of living ....
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Hawaii Taxes: $145K salary needed to take home $100K by News Article Tuesday, April 8, 2025 |
... you need a gross salary of roughly $145,000 in order to actually take home $100,000 in Hawaii. This is the third-worst in USA ....
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10 reasons Lahaina rebuilding has been so depressingly slow by Grassroot Institute Tuesday, April 8, 2025 |
... only 341 permits to rebuild have been issued as of the end of March 2025, and only eight homes have been completed ....
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SB401: House Approves Gut-n-Replace Gun Ban Bill by NRA ILA Monday, April 7, 2025 |
... SB 401, as amended, is now over 2,600 words long and will ban semi-automatic rifles with a detachable magazine, “assault shotguns”, and standard capacity magazines ....
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Deadline for Real ID Hawai‘i driver’s license is coming soon by News Release Monday, April 7, 2025 |
... Beginning May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older must have a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or state-issued identification card to board domestic flights and enter some federal buildings ....
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Hawaii most expensive state to raise a child by News Article Monday, April 7, 2025 |
... Hawaii has the highest annual costs associated with raising a small child, at $36,472 ....
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Young Bros Wants ANOTHER Massive Rate Hike--Hearings Set by News Release Monday, April 7, 2025 |
... Young Brothers filed an application requesting Commission approval of a total revenue increase of $26,368,923 (27.06%) ....
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Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted April 5, 2025 by GovTrack .us Sunday, April 6, 2025 |
... votes cast and bills introduced in Congress ....
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Taxing Capital Gains by Tom Yamachika Sunday, April 6, 2025 |
... If Auntie’s kids sell her house for a $500,000 gain to provide money for her to go to a nursing home, for example, the tax will fall on her the same as anyone who earns $500,000 in one year ....
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Turns out you can fight city hall — and win! by Kelii Akina Saturday, April 5, 2025 |
... Ausman sued Hawai‘i County’s Board of Appeals after finding himself in the strange position of owning a beach house in Milolii that he couldn’t live in or renovate ....
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