“...We need computers now to help us through our own laws,” Kent said. “Another solution… is to just make the laws simpler....” 

"...mitigation projects like the Critical Customer Hubs...."

...There were more total visitors in July 2026, however their average length of stay was shorter at 7.59 days, compared to 8.83 days (-14.1%) in July 2025....

...the policy also explicitly preserves the right of students, faculty and staff to spontaneously assemble and engage in expressive activity in generally accessible OUTDOOR areas without prior approval....

... Souza became visibly angry, stood up, crossed the room to where I was seated, came within inches of my face, and shouted using the 'F'' word and challenging me to go outside so he could teach me a lesson ....

... Will US Supreme Court grant the petition for a writ of certiorari? ....

... The suit follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling Monday ....

...The justices will rule by Friday’s statutory deadline. Whatever the outcome, only two names can appear on the November ballot for the seat: Waters and Ozawa, or Ozawa and Gregory....

...In addition to the payment, Meta must implement a sweeping set of safety features designed to protect children on Instagram and Facebook....

...The state will work with FEMA and other federal agencies to deploy requested resources based on operational needs....

...Lang allegedly produced the images between September 2024 and December 2024 aboard his 52-foot sailboat, the Ishi....

...Given these policies, why would any right-thinking entrepreneur, or growing business, locate in Hawaii? And how did the Wall Street Journal miss this?....

...customers should prepare for a possible extended outage due to extensive pole repairs needed....

... should three justices of the Hawaii Supreme Court be disciplined for bad-mouthing the U.S. Supreme Court? ....

...many state and county laws unintentionally make it extremely difficult for people to rebuild their homes, businesses and places of worship after natural disasters....

... BASF, one of Europe’s largest chemical manufacturers, celebrated the FDA decision ....

... how public school students can benefit from the FTCS ....

... Jason K White most recently served as a Supervisory Special Agent with the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) in Hawaiʻi and previously held several leadership positions with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), including serving as a Unit Chief at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C ....

... the forces of segregation and racism in Congress effectively derailed statehood for more than a decade ....

... Opponents of Statehood were landed aristocracy fearful of being ruled by their employees ....

... Hawaii unemployment rate continues to creep upwards ....

...Vaccination rates among kindergartners in Hawaiʻi were lower for the 2025-2026 school year compared to the previous year, while 'religious' exemptions increased....

...US flag military sealift carrier SLNC York was en route 'under ballast' (ie without cargo) from Pearl Harbor to Okinawa....

"...officials are closely monitoring another tropical disturbance in the Pacific that could bring impacts to Oʻahu early next week...."

... Enviros sue to block 31 million-acre deep-sea mining lease off American Samoa ....

... Prosecutors say members of the sanctioned Tehran-based firm the Mabna Institute compromised emails for more than 100,000 college professors worldwide ....

...Under DPP’s emergency repair provisions....

... On August 15th, Mālama Mākua hosted NODUTDOL at Makua Valley ....

... Rising flood waters have cutoff road access in the community in Kaʻū, and the County has received reports of homes being inundated ....

... Our state does a lot of giving and taking when it comes to energy use ....

... remember 2010, when residents were outraged that construction costs were expected to blow past a mere $5.5 billion? ....

... McDermott and Fevella tied at 1,212 votes each for SD20 and Souza and Medeiros tied at 842 votes each for HD43.  A drawing chose the winner in each race ....

...more than 300 acres of state-owned lands in the Waiākea area of Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island....

...asking the Court to consider disciplinary proceedings under Supreme Court Rule 8 against three justices of the Hawaii Supreme Court....

... effective Monday, Aug. 17 ....

...Q-Anon adjacent cult leader, ex-con and convicted fraudster Liana Shanti, aka Liane Wilson, Inmate #11866-122, has lost again in Federal Court....

... States prioritizing renewables over reliability, affordability see higher costs ....

...National Rifle Association claim Colorado’s capitol city provides no legal pathway for out-of-state residents to carry firearms for self defense....

...Twenty-two states have gone to court to block the Trump administration from accessing a database containing the personal information of roughly 17 million commercial drivers....

... in Waiawa a contractor will be on-site to start clearing the stream from the watercress farm. The footbridge/bike path area was cleared of debris ....

...Proposed Transfers Include 31 Acres at Kalaeloa and 12 Acres at Hoʻolehua....

...Council seeks volunteers for Board of Water Supply, Public Works Commission, other roles; applications due Monday morning....

... Jayaram, who served as Deputy Managing Director since 2022, stepped into the role of Managing Director Designate following Mike Formby’s departure in June ....

... Hawaii is more reliant on fossil fuels than any other state, deriving some 90% of its total energy consumption from oil ....

"Item D-7 does not ask BLNR to award a 30-year water license to Mahi Pono." -- BLNR

...Of those displaced from both their home and West Maui in early 2025, about one in six have returned to West Maui but not yet to their home....

...will be broadcast statewide during the week of October 12, 2026....

... Brothers Axel Camey Chajil and Brandon Camey Chajil were arrested by Maui police last night ....

... If you or a loved one is still waiting in long lines for dialysis, you can blame embattled former state Rep. Ryan Yamane ....

... recovery for commercial and multifamily structures remains bleak ....