... between fiscal years 2023 and 2026, an average of $188.2 million annually ....

... Looking beyond good intentions to the real-world consequences of public policy decisions ....

...In September 2026, total visitors’ average length of stay was shorter at 7.39 days, compared to September 2025 (8.25 days). The statewide average daily census in September 2026 was 165,770 visitors, compared to 191,994 visitors (-13.7%) in September 2025....

...The settlement requires GM to obtain affirmative, express consent from consumers before collecting or disclosing consumer driving and location data....

... Hawaii residential rate rose from $0.3853 to $0.4718, a 22.5% jump, or roughly 6.6 times the national pace ....

...Hawaii state debt is $19,553 per capita....

...The Navy says it has already isolated the offending pipelines, spent tens of millions of dollars improving operations, and now runs a materially different facility than it did in 2021....

...Families in Hawaii and 15 other states face state taxes and penalties for using what's called a "529 education savings plan" to pay for expenses approved under federal law....

... Co-conspirator Amanda Joy Opoku-Boachie, aka Amanda Joy Glum, aka Amanda Joy Kessei Bierman, 53, of Kula, Hawaii, pleaded guilty Oct. 20, 2026 ....

...The County’s budget has roughly doubled in six years, from about $823 million in fiscal year 2021 to more than $1.6 billion today....

“What’s really taking place is that four trustees have attempted to fulfill their fiduciary duties by speaking truthfully to the court to report and stop potentially illegal and unethical behavior,” Akina stated....

... Hawai‘i is one of the most expensive states in the country, yet also more equal than most states in how income is distributed ....

...Explore the Legislative Process and Gain Valuable Experience as a Session Staff Member....

...State=Deferred Acceptance and Anger Management, Feds=15 years prison....

"...an untested legal theory using an unprecedentedly dangerous mechanism...."

...Mahi Pono has waited two years for USDA approval to sell fruit from its 3,000 acres of Tahitian limes to the Mainland...

...Bissen's job approval has deteriorated sharply, shifting from positive territory in August to eight points underwater in October....

... Hawaii is the least-free state in USA, according to a Cato Institute study ....

... voters across Hawaii have the opportunity to approve or reject amendments to the state Constitution and county charters ....

...A federal waiver of the century-old Jones Act has opened up shipping opportunities that would otherwise not exist....

... the proposals to amend the Honolulu Charter that the city Charter Commission rejected earlier this year represent some of the biggest missed policy opportunities in recent memory ....

... votes cast so far--broken down by precinct statewide ....

... 80 new propaganda cells across 30 universities had popped up using different names ....

... a desperate too-little, too-late move to save Keoni Souza from electoral oblivion ....

... When caught, DHS lied to legislators about it.  When their lie was exposed, they made this mess into an excuse to extort a budget boost ....

...Hawaii and Vermont are the only states without some kind of law on the books mandating that so-called fiscal notes accompany any proposed bill that could impact the budget....

"...Brown was in possession of a loaded firearm with an obliterated serial number...."

... Maui County Councilmember Keani Rollins-Fernandez, State Representative Ikaika Hussey, Senator Kurt Fevella spoke against Todd Apo ....

...Enrollment across the University of Hawaiʻi‘s 10-campus system stands at 50,617 students in fall 2026....

...Volpe, who was previously Deputy Chief, became Temporary Fire Chief following the passing of Fire Chief Kazuo Todd in December 2025. He has served HFD for more than 20 years....

...First Circuit Judge Karin Holma on Wednesday reset the trial in Ammon Fepuleai’s class action from May 2027 to July 31, 2028....

"...the brightest feature at present in the nation...."

...The investigation yielded seizures of more than 150 pounds of methamphetamine, several kilograms of fentanyl and carfentanil, eight firearms, ammunition, and over $150,000 in cash....

...Applications must be postmarked no later than October 31, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted....

...There is no shortage of fresh water in Hawaii and there never will be. Desal is an energy hog and electricity is very expensive in Hawaii....

... A case involving two elephants at the Honolulu Zoo could have consequences far beyond the zoo’s gates ....

... The companies argued the state is really asking a court to decide how much fossil fuel the world should have burned, a question they say belongs to the state legislature ....

... Locations and Hours of Operation ....

... The price of a dozen eggs in Honolulu spiked more than 11% in the past year, from $9.04 a dozen to $10.06 ....

...Pay for Play: A Hawaii naval firm filled South Carolina politicians’ campaign coffers with cash and won federal contracts in the state....

... In 2025, Hawaii's financial situation improved, but it still didn't have enough money to pay all of its bills and needed $2.3 billion to fill the gap ....

... Statewide, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for September was 2.8 percent, compared to 2.7 percent in August ....

... The buyer base is substantially local ....

...The seasonal celebration is scheduled to begin Saturday, November 28, 2026 with a block party and parade ....

... Why so many business leaders are losing confidence in Hawai‘i? ....

...We have been getting a lot of questions about these....

...the future of liberty depends on protecting our freedom of speech....

... in 2021, Anthony said he teamed up with Cordery and the Aloha Freedom Coalition ....

...Teacher at Laie Elementary School videotapes herself preaching wokeism to kindergarteners....

...DoTax collections on delinquent tax debts have dropped sharply....