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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
AG: Hawaii Crime Data Shows Sharp Drop in 2025
By News Release @ 2:28 PM :: 4230 Views

... Honolulu crime rate down 16.6% ....

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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Lawyers take $222M from Maui wildfire settlement -- Will Supreme Court Give Them More?
By Court House News @ 11:56 PM :: 4183 Views

... $222 million for attorneys who worked on the sprawling lawsuit ....

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Monday, September 14, 2026
Hawaii 2nd Worst State for Teachers
By Selected News Articles @ 4:59 PM :: 3466 Views

... Lowest Avg. Salary for Teachers (Adjusted for Cost of Living) ....

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Monday, September 14, 2026
HD43 Tie Vote: Three ‘Nago ballots’ sent to voters registered in Florida
By Andrew Walden @ 2:28 PM :: 4138 Views

... in 2024 Legislators passed Act 190, mandating a clean up of the voter roll--it still hasn't happened ....

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Monday, September 14, 2026
PUC Hearings Set: HECO Pushing 5.3% Rate Hike
By News Release @ 9:28 AM :: 3812 Views

... The companies are seeking commission approval to increase their combined annual revenues by approximately $170 million, or 5.3% ....

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Monday, September 14, 2026
Indigenous Groups Are Exempt From Medicaid Work Rules, but Native Hawaiians Aren’t
By Selected News Articles @ 9:01 AM :: 3374 Views

... Native Hawaiians will need to comply with new work requirements to qualify for Medicaid .... 

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Monday, September 14, 2026
Mokulele Airlines Awarded $19.4 Million Essential Air Service Contract for Lanaʻi
By News Release @ 8:56 AM :: 3208 Views

...doubling the term of the prior contract....

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Sunday, September 13, 2026
How to file for Hawaii property tax relief in 2026
By Grassroot Institute @ 11:01 AM :: 3832 Views

... many homeowners do not know these programs exist ....

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Sunday, September 13, 2026
Honolulu Charter Commission leaves zoning board reform off ballot
By Grassroot Institute @ 10:57 AM :: 3093 Views

... Grassroot’s proposed Charter amendment would have given the Zoning Board of Appeals more flexibility in determining whether to approve a variance request, with the goal of reducing barriers to new housing ....

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Sunday, September 13, 2026
A Fair Tax
By Tom Yamachika @ 12:00 AM :: 3037 Views

... items that detract from fairness ....

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Saturday, September 12, 2026
Jurors recalled in Maui doctor's bid for new attempted murder trial
By Court House News @ 9:30 PM :: 3146 Views

... jurors answered “no” when Oahu Circuit Judge Paul Wong asked whether they were aware of any juror, including themselves, discussing the substance of deliberations with an outsider ....

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Saturday, September 12, 2026
Lowell Shuts Lanai Barge Harbor -- "containers floating in water"
By News Release @ 8:49 PM :: 4234 Views

...HDOT will begin limited barge operations at Kaumālapa‘u Harbor on Lāna‘i on Sunday, Sept. 13....

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Saturday, September 12, 2026
DoE Loses Another 1.6%--Charter Schools Continue to Grow
By News Release @ 7:41 PM :: 2917 Views

... Hawaiʻi Technology Academy charter school is the 2nd largest school in the state and the fastest growing ....

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Saturday, September 12, 2026
Building a more free and prosperous Hawaii — together
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 4:17 PM :: 2798 Views

...Grassroot’s 25th Anniversary Gala last week celebrated with nearly 400 supporters, staff and their family and friends who connect with our mission....

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Friday, September 11, 2026
DBEDT: Hawaii Growth Rate to be Cut in Half
By News Release @ 5:25 PM :: 3510 Views

...DBEDT projects Hawai‘i’s economy to grow 1.3 percent in 2026, decreasing from 2.5 percent growth in 2025....

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Friday, September 11, 2026
UH Proposes Tuition Hikes
By News Release @ 5:19 PM :: 2866 Views

... at UH Manoa, 5% increases beginning in academic year (AY) 2029–30 ....

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Friday, September 11, 2026
City marks 25th anniversary on September 11 with Tribute of Light
By News Release @ 12:00 AM :: 2767 Views

...as part of the national Tribute of Light....

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Thursday, September 10, 2026
Honolulu Man Involved in Trans-Pacific Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 10 Years
By News Release @ 5:59 PM :: 2678 Views

...Kekona was held responsible for 2 kilograms of fentanyl and over 900 grams of methamphetamine....

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Thursday, September 10, 2026
Feds Sue Hawaii over in-state tuition for illegals
By Court House News @ 4:59 PM :: 2420 Views

...the latest of 25 similar complaints the Justice Department has filed claiming states are violating federal law by offering financial aid to illegals....

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Thursday, September 10, 2026
Hawaii Obamacare Subscribers to get $500 Rebate
By Selected News Articles @ 4:54 PM :: 2616 Views

...Trump announced on Thursday a plan to send $500 rebate checks to nearly 1 million Americans across 30 states for Obamacare overcharges. ...

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Thursday, September 10, 2026
UHERO: What if Honolulu upzoned everywhere?
By UHERO @ 10:23 AM :: 2624 Views

... In 2016, Auckland, in Aotearoa New Zealand, up-zoned ~75% of the city. As a result, permits went up ~80%, and after six years, rents were 22% lower than they otherwise would have been ....

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Thursday, September 10, 2026
Feds: Sovereignty Tax Scam Drew 200 Criminals from 19 States
By News Release @ 6:55 AM :: 4408 Views

... Keanu Sai must be very proud ....

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
City reminds O‘ahu residents to stay prepared as hurricane season continues
By News Release @ 4:23 PM :: 3640 Views

... with several disturbances currently being monitored and hurricane season continuing through November, the City is asking residents not to tune out ....

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
States that Vaccinate the Most -- Hawaii 18th
By Selected News Articles @ 3:35 PM :: 2886 Views

...Vaccines are most effective when a large portion of the population gets them....

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
LIVE TONITE: Maui General Election Candidate Forum
By Video @ 3:23 PM :: 2717 Views

... Wednesday September 9th, 6-8pm ....

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Hawaii County Public Hearings Scheduled for Proposed Solid Waste Fee Increase
By News Release @ 7:37 PM :: 2868 Views

...The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Environmental Management will host public hearings Sept. 16 and Sept. 18 on a proposed increase in solid waste disposal fees....

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
VIDEO: Lowell Kauai Damage
By Andrew Walden @ 7:00 AM :: 10167 Views

... video shows shoreline houses shattered by wave action ....

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Monday, September 7, 2026
Hawaii County Transient Vacation Rental Registration Now Live
By News Release @ 11:59 PM :: 2898 Views

... People and businesses renting out rooms, houses, condos, or similar shelter to transients for fewer than 180 consecutive days, whether hosted, unhosted, or in the person's home, are required to register their TVR with the County. ...

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Sunday, September 6, 2026
Immunization recommendations for the 2026-27 respiratory virus season
By News Release @ 6:30 AM :: 3713 Views

“...As we enter the 2026-27 respiratory virus season, we recommend the recently available updated vaccine formulations to reduce the risk of severe illness....”

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Sunday, September 6, 2026
Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted September 4 2026
By GovTrack .us @ 4:36 AM :: 3045 Views

... votes cast and bills introduced in Congress ....

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Sunday, September 6, 2026
Save Ala Moana!
By Tom Yamachika @ 12:00 AM :: 2964 Views

... a special fund set up in the City Charter of Honolulu that is fed automatically by an earmark on property tax revenues ....

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Saturday, September 5, 2026
State DOH Approves Reactivation of the Navy ʻAiea Hālawa Shaft
By News Release @ 11:36 PM :: 2785 Views

...reactivation of the Navy’s ʻAiea Hālawa Shaft as a water source for the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Public Water System....

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Saturday, September 5, 2026
Liquor Commission Secrets: Has Kamehameha Schools entered the marijuana business?
By Andrew Walden @ 8:30 PM :: 4173 Views

...KSBE owns the land under numerous of Oahu’s notorious ‘hostess bars’ and therefore has an interest in avoiding any shutdown of these bars by the Honolulu Liquor Commission....

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Saturday, September 5, 2026
JSC Announces Applicants for Supreme Court Justice
By News Release @ 9:09 AM :: 3199 Views

...the Judicial Selection Commission announces the applicants applying for the judicial office of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, State of Hawaiʻi....

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Saturday, September 5, 2026
OHA, City Begin Discussions on Kakaʻako Look Lab Site
By News Release @ 8:46 AM :: 2844 Views

...exploratory discussions regarding the potential future use of the City-owned Look Lab site in Kakaʻako Makai....

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Saturday, September 5, 2026
Hawaii Supreme Court orders new election in tied HD43 race
By Court House News @ 8:13 AM :: 2866 Views

...The two Republicans locked in a 842-842 tie will now face each other again in the general election....

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Saturday, September 5, 2026
Kauai man sentenced to 45 years in prison for grooming boys
By News Release @ 7:32 AM :: 2834 Views

...Chief Judge Watson also highlighted Biggs’s inappropriate post-trial communication with a minor victim while incarcerated and awaiting sentencing, as well as his complete lack of remorse for his criminal activity....

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Friday, September 4, 2026
Treasury, IRS Move to End Tax-Exempt Status for Discriminatory Practices in Private Schools
By News Release @ 10:32 AM :: 3125 Views

... regulations to end federal tax-exempt status for private schools that engage in racial discrimination ....

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Thursday, September 3, 2026
Hawaii AG Joins Suit to force Medicaid to pay for Juvenile Sex Change Surgery
By Court House News @ 11:00 AM :: 3015 Views

... Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services published a final rule last month prohibiting states from using federal reimbursement for puberty-delaying medications, hormone therapies and surgical procedures ....

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Thursday, September 3, 2026
HD43: Hawaii Supreme Court considers election rematch
By Court House News @ 9:21 AM :: 3030 Views

... A ‘rematch’ would open the Republican Primary to being decided by Democrats—a violation of Republicans’ freedom of association rights ....

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Thursday, September 3, 2026
Former JAG Prosecutor Gets 20 Years for Child Pornography
By News Release @ 9:07 AM :: 2848 Views

...The court determined that Brown’s conduct was aggravated by ... his professional experience prosecuting similar child-sex offenses....

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
A Modernized Jones Act Could Help Reduce Hawai‘i’s Cost of Living
By Selected News Articles @ 10:09 PM :: 3183 Views

...One of the costliest parts of the law is the requirement that vessels used in domestic shipping be built in the United States....

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Racketeering claims survive against former defense contractor's wife
By Court House News @ 3:45 PM :: 3125 Views

...Tiffany Lam, the wife of former PacMar Technologies CEO Martin Kao, can't use a still-pending state court appeal or her husband's criminal convictions to get the defense contractor's racketeering claims against her dismissed....

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The Power of Voter Participation
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 12:06 PM :: 3043 Views

...Hawaiʻi has long struggled with low voter turnout. Does that mean most people are satisfied with their government and the decisions made by elected officials?...

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Public input sought on update to UH Maunakea Master Plan
By Andrew Walden @ 11:55 AM :: 3140 Views

...HB2592: Maunakea authority has 2 years to fail—then telescope area goes back to UH control....

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Skyline Finally Cracks 13K 'Rides'--but only during back-to-school week
By News Release @ 8:13 PM :: 3215 Views

...The average weekday ridership for the week spanning August 24 to August 28 stands at 13,478....

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
City Expands 'MH3' Involuntary Mental Health Commitment Program
By News Release @ 8:02 PM :: 3205 Views

...Since its launch, the program has assisted 150 individuals....

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Beyond the Courthouse Door: Who Takes Responsibility After Pretrial Release?
By Selected News Articles @ 2:09 PM :: 7886 Views

... Balancing Bail and Pretrial Equity: Community Accountability and the Risk of E-Carceration ....

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Hawaii's age-21 gun ban survives Second Amendment challenge
By Court House News @ 9:10 AM :: 3289 Views

...U.S. District Judge Jill Otake found Hawaii’s restrictions fit within the nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation, denying the plaintiffs’ motion to declare the law unconstitutional....

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Audit: $132M City COVID Funds Cover Retiree Benefits
By News Release @ 7:57 AM :: 3275 Views

... 72 percent of the overall funding, were concentrated in four primary areas ....

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