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Monday, May 4, 2026
State Transfers $89M More GE Tax Revenues to Pay for Rail
By News Release @ 7:07 PM :: 476 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Rail, Taxes

“Since January 2018, we have verified approximately $3.0 billion in invoices and withheld approximately $23.5 million”

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Sunday, April 26, 2026
Will ‘Kona Low’ rebuild be as slow as Lahaina?
By Grassroot Institute @ 4:42 PM :: 2075 Views :: Honolulu County, Maui County, Development

“there has not been a single commercial rebuild permit approved in almost two and a half years since the fires.”

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Saturday, April 25, 2026
Feds say Hawaii crime boss orchestrated his own death to shield millions in assets
By Court House News @ 12:19 AM :: 2414 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Law Enforcement, Drugs

...A federal judge signaled he would allow some civil discovery to proceed in the government's bid to seize the late crime boss Michael Miske's $20 million fortune....

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
DPP releases Annual Report on the Status of Land Use
By News Release @ 2:37 AM :: 2672 Views :: Honolulu County, Hawaii Statistics, Land Use

... O'ahu population trends, housing construction activities, land use approvals, and other trends ....

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Ninth Circuit revives lawsuit over deadly Hawaii helicopter crash
By Court House News @ 2:10 PM :: 2826 Views :: Honolulu County, Judiciary, Tourism

... A Ninth Circuit panel said a federal judge misinterpreted a key aviation liability law when tossing claims against an aircraft manufacturer named in a wrongful death lawsuit ....

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Judge approves settlements for Hawaii children sickened by Navy jet fuel spill
By Court House News @ 7:05 PM :: 2971 Views :: Honolulu County, Environment, Military

... A federal judge signed off on payouts for 119 minors ....

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Friday, April 17, 2026
SNAP -- Buy Hot Food with EBT Card for One Month Only
By News Release @ 11:59 PM :: 6960 Views :: Honolulu County, Hawaii State Government, Small Business

... DHS has received federal approval for a temporary waiver allowing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households to purchase hot foods using their benefits at authorized retailers statewide, from April 17 through May 16, 2026 ....

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Thursday, April 16, 2026
State Agribusiness Development Corporation Takes Next Steps on Wahiawā Dam Acquisition
By News Release @ 6:58 PM :: 3809 Views :: Honolulu County, Agriculture

...the board to proceed with a final vote before the June 30, 2026 deadline in Act 218....

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Green Appoints Amemiya, Laderta to UH Board of Regents
By News Release @ 8:00 PM :: 8164 Views :: Honolulu County, Higher Education

... Green fills two Honolulu County seats for 5-year appointments, beginning July 1, 2026 ....

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
FEMA Affirms Kona Low Disaster Declaration
By News Release @ 7:01 PM :: 5188 Views :: Honolulu County, Maui County, Military

... Being recognized as a major disaster is significant because it opens the door for additional federal resources and establishes a shared responsibility between the state and federal government to support our communities ....

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Friday, April 10, 2026
Otake Camp Evacuation Ordered Again
By News Release @ 7:55 PM :: 4810 Views :: Hawaii County , Honolulu County, Kauai County, Maui County

... flash flooding ....

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Friday, April 10, 2026
Military families argue injuries from Hawaii jet fuel water crisis weren't service-related
By Court House News @ 2:10 AM :: 4087 Views :: Honolulu County, Energy, Environment, Military

... A 1950 Supreme Court ruling prohibits service members from suing the federal government for injuries arising from military service ....

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
Senate Approves Nominees for Three District Judgeships
By News Release @ 10:08 PM :: 5455 Views :: Hawaii County , Honolulu County, Judiciary

... two on Oahu, one on Big Island ....

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Saturday, April 4, 2026
Following the golden rule … of budgeting
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 4:43 PM :: 4631 Views :: Hawaii County , Honolulu County, Kauai County, Maui County, Taxes

...All of Hawaii’s county mayors have released their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year, and most appear to be fiscally responsible....

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
Honolulu DMV Recalls '4-MAGA' License Plate
By Video @ 8:20 PM :: 5109 Views :: Honolulu County, First Amendment

... too Trumpy for Hawaii roads? ....

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
In Hawaii trial, Navy fights claim of ongoing fuel spill risk
By Court House News @ 1:55 AM :: 4533 Views :: Honolulu County, Environment, Military

... officials say past spills ended and sweeping fixes have made recurrence unlikely ....

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
EPA Concludes Drinking Water Has Been Free of Fuel Contamination Since 2022, in Wake of Red Hill Release
By News Release @ 11:59 PM :: 4437 Views :: Honolulu County, Environment, Military

... Following rigorous assessment of public water systems impacted by 2021 Red Hill fuel release, EPA issues final drinking water report ....

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Saturday, March 28, 2026
State, County Open Temporary Housing for Flood Victims
By News Release @ 7:15 AM :: 4714 Views :: Honolulu County, Military

... the state has secured 80 rooms through April 30, 2026 at the Inn at Schofield ....

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Friday, March 27, 2026
Hawaiʻi Land Board Approves Acquiring Wahiawa Dam and Reservoir as Upgrade Cost Magically Triples
By News Release @ 9:22 PM :: 4352 Views :: Honolulu County, Environment, Agriculture

... upgrade cost jumps from $20M to $67M ....

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Green Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration
By News Release @ 12:48 PM :: 4825 Views :: Hawaii County , Honolulu County, Maui County, National News, Hawaii State Government

... the declaration would unlock critical federal support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency ....

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Feds Seize 44 Guns in Kalihi Raid
By News Release @ 12:06 PM :: 5137 Views :: Honolulu County, Law Enforcement, Second Amendment

...an Uzi Submachine gun, a pistol with an installed machinegun conversion device, at least two firearms with obliterated serial numbers, two short-barreled rifles, an AR-style pistol with an installed suppressor/silencer, and one firearm suppressor/silencer....

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
FEMA says shutdown not affecting response to Hawaii
By Selected News Articles @ 2:00 AM :: 4736 Views :: Hawaii County , Honolulu County, Maui County, Hawaii State Government

“FEMA remains fully prepared to provide support as needed.  While the shutdown impacts some routine operations, immediate response needs are not affected.”

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Monday, March 23, 2026
Rate Hike Coming: PUC Approves Dirty Expensive System for Waiau HECO Plant
By News Release @ 8:57 PM :: 4987 Views :: Honolulu County, Energy, Environment, Cost of Living

... to increase the bill of a typical residential customer on Oʻahu by about $3.62 per month ....

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Friday, March 20, 2026
VIDEO: Coast Guard Overflight of Flood Zone
By News Release @ 3:22 PM :: 8543 Views :: Honolulu County

... Aircrews assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point in Kapolei, Hawaii, conduct overflights and assess flash flooding impacts in Waialua and Haleiwa on the north shore of Oahu March 20, 2026 ....

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Sand Island EIS Available for Public Review
By News Release @ 2:08 AM :: 3767 Views :: Honolulu County

... Environmental Impact Statement Preparation Notice for the Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Secondary Treatment Phase 2 ....

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Monday, March 16, 2026
Miske Forfeiture After Death: "Never seen anything like it"
By Selected News Articles @ 5:41 AM :: 3645 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Law Enforcement

“Forfeiture-land is a place where the normal rules don’t work.”

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Sunday, March 15, 2026
Reducing the Cost of Living: Grassroot Testimony
By Grassroot Institute @ 6:21 PM :: 3468 Views :: Honolulu County, Kauai County, Maui County, Hawaii State Government, Cost of Living

... state and county testimonies submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii in the first half of March 2026 ....

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Friday, March 13, 2026
Lake Wilson Dam Failure Fear Eases--Evacuation Warning Lifted for Waialua, Haleiwa
By News Release @ 11:34 PM :: 6059 Views :: Honolulu County, Agriculture

... Failure of the dam could result in catastrophic flooding ....

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Friday, March 13, 2026
Acting Chief Justice Appoints District Court Judges on Oahu, Big Island
By News Release @ 2:12 AM :: 2391 Views :: Hawaii County , Honolulu County, Judiciary

... McKenna today appointed two individuals to serve in the District Court of the First Circuit (island of Oʻahu), and one individual to serve in the District Court of the Third Circuit (island of Hawaiʻi) ....

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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Feds: Miske Suicide a $20M Fraud
By News Release @ 10:26 PM :: 1835 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Police, Drugs

...Miske and others conspired to obstruct an earlier criminal forfeiture proceeding by smuggling fentanyl into prison so that Miske could die by overdose and thereby thwart the forfeiture of his criminal proceeds, estimated at over $20 million....

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Saturday, February 28, 2026
61-Time Loser Finally Catches Federal Case--Gets 14 Years
By News Release @ 12:30 AM :: 2376 Views :: Honolulu County, Drugs

... Manago has 61 cases going back to year 2000 on ECourtKokua ....

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Job Posting up for Honolulu Police Chief
By News Release @ 3:08 PM :: 857 Views :: Honolulu County, Police

"Honolulu seeks a forward-thinking leader capable of modernizing operations and advancing a fully integrated, community-centered policing model."

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Blangiardi announces 2026 town hall meeting schedule
By News Release @ 3:53 AM :: 910 Views :: Honolulu County

... April 9 thru May 21, 2026 ....

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Honolulu Deputy Prosecutor Indicted for Witness Tampering
By News Release @ 1:04 AM :: 1628 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Law Enforcement

... She accused Moon of forcing her to have sex with other men for his “pleasure,” starting in April 2024 and continuing until September 2025 ....

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026
VIDEO: Drone Footage Shows Extent of Flooding in Waialua, Haleiwa
By Video @ 1:07 AM :: 1491 Views :: Honolulu County

... drone video from Waialua, Haleiwa Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 ....

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
UPDATE: HPD List of Firearms Instructors
By Selected News Articles @ 9:56 AM :: 2361 Views :: Honolulu County, Second Amendment

... Taking a class from an unapproved or expired instructor could delay your permit process and create unnecessary complications ....

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Sunday, February 15, 2026
Hawaiʻi County: Former department director beats rap
By News Release @ 3:04 PM :: 1280 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics

... The lawsuit, filed in 2023, centered on allegations of discrimination during the recruitment for a Film Commissioner position ....

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
DAGS’ Hawaiʻi State Archives Digitizing KSSK Perry & Price Shows
By News Release @ 10:43 AM :: 981 Views :: Honolulu County, Hawaii History

“...Never fear, The Posse is here!....”

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Monday, February 9, 2026
Rail: HART Alleges ‘Core Systems Contractor’ is Criminal Organization
By Andrew Walden @ 4:15 PM :: 2810 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Rail

... HART’s counter suit includes a detailed analysis of how large-project government contractors manipulate the system to jack up costs ....

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Sunday, February 1, 2026
Honolulu’s economic revitalization office has revitalized very little
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 4:54 AM :: 965 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Economy

... Despite evidence to the contrary, politicians continue to believe they can boost the economy through spending programs ....

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Friday, January 30, 2026
Kaneshiro-Mitsunaga Conspiracy: Judge Allows Lawsuit to Proceed
By Court House News @ 12:38 AM :: 1553 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Law Enforcement

... Federal prosecutors couldn't make criminal bribery charges stick for a former Honolulu prosecutor and engineering firm executives, but civil versions of the claims may live to see another trial ....

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Saturday, January 24, 2026
Auditor: Not Much to Show for $324.3M Burned by City Office of Economic Revitalization
By News Release @ 12:48 PM :: 1763 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Economy, Small Business

"OER’s priority was to create staffing capacity over economic recovery and revitalization."

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Saturday, January 24, 2026
Notice of Judicial Vacancy – Oahu District Judge
By News Release @ 10:14 AM :: 769 Views :: Honolulu County, Judiciary

... The Judicial Selection Commission is accepting applications and nominations ....

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Saturday, January 24, 2026
Eight Missing Children Found
By News Release @ 12:14 AM :: 1417 Views :: Honolulu County, Family, Law Enforcement

... resulting in the safe location and recovery of eight children between the ages of 13 and 17. Two children recovered in the operation had been reported as runaways over one year ago ....

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Sunday, January 18, 2026
'Cost of Government' -- Honolulu Charter Commission OKs Grassroot ballot proposal
By Grassroot Institute @ 6:01 PM :: 762 Views :: Honolulu County

... P065 proposes setting up a volunteer Cost of Government Commission to help identify inefficiencies and waste in city operations. Honolulu is the only county in the state without such a commission ....

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Saturday, January 17, 2026
Another CWS Disaster: Carfentanil Dealer Gets 6.5 years
By News Release @ 1:42 PM :: 984 Views :: Honolulu County, Family, Drugs

... another product of Hawaii CWS foster care system ....

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Friday, January 16, 2026
Public Invited to Take 2026 Red Hill Survey
By News Release @ 3:36 PM :: 957 Views :: Honolulu County, Environment, Military

Those who used the Navy water system around the time of the 2021 fuel release, regardless of their current residence, are encouraged to take the survey.

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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Top DoD Officials Evaluate Oahu Military Housing
By Selected News Articles @ 12:50 AM :: 1194 Views :: Honolulu County, Development, Military

... the installation is managing a sustained strain on barracks capacity that will continue for several years as the Army modernizes its infrastructure in Hawaii ....

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Saturday, January 10, 2026
Waipahu Pedo Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison
By News Release @ 12:12 PM :: 1047 Views :: Honolulu County, Law Enforcement

... Waipahu Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Paying Adults to Sexually Abuse Children During Livestreamed Internet Videos ....

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Monday, December 29, 2025
Climate activists v. the U.S. energy industry: Cases to watch in 2026
By Selected News Articles @ 11:59 AM :: 1183 Views :: Honolulu County, Energy

... "woke lawfare" ....

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