... Between 2020 and 2026, OER managed approximately $408 million in federal pandemic relief and other private and competitive federal grants ....

... so far only about 220 houses have been restored, and the status of non-residential rebuilds is even more bleak ....

...Hawaii's Supreme Court said a plaintiff's own negligence can't reduce damages for a defendant's intentional fraud....

... In-person voting on Primary Election Day runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8.  Anybody in line at 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote ....

... A new Hawaii law reclassifies corporate political speech as a "power" the state can revoke at will ....

... and permit delays are largely to blame .... 

... updating the City’s rules for repairing older, nonconforming homes that conflict with current zoning codes ....

... The statutory definition of the "aloha spirit" seems very much like any other progressive non-deist religion ....

"I was pleased with the judge’s affirmation that trustees retain the right to voice differing views in matters affecting the agency and its beneficiaries."

...The document also incorporated plans to withhold some information from the public surrounding the lawsuits....

...The Honolulu Star-Advertiser has corrected an Aug. 6 story that inaccurately described an action by Hawaiian Electric related to the procurement of new generation resources....

... Vaituulala aspired to become the “Larry Mehau” of Maui ....

...Four seats are open in Hawaii’s state legislative elections this year, meaning no incumbents filed.  That is the second-fewest since 2010....

August 6 and 9 have been made into International Days of Anti-American historical revisionism.  So here is a look at reality as seen from first-hand sources instead of whining activists.

... Public Input Invited Through an Online Survey and Public Hearing ....

... DPP will require applicants to utilize the CivCheck Guided AI pre-application process before submitting their permit application ....

... A coalition of 24 states and Washington, D.C. sued the Trump administration on Monday, challenging a decision authorizing the disclosure of personal information for individuals participating in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program ....

... another lawsuit against the Trump administration over tariffs ....

... Verification recognizes Kona Community Hospital’s commitment to providing optimal care for injured patients. ...

... a 'resilient' and 'sustainable' slush fund ....

...the DHHL is set to award a record number of leases in 2026 – nearly 3,000 across the pae ‘āina....

... A watchdog organization filed a complaint Monday accusing the University of Hawaii of unlawfully withholding public records that reveal whether climate activists and legal advocates influence climate lawsuits ....

...The first person to ask whether I would ever consider becoming an OHA trustee was Oswald Stender....

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

"...we are seeking a leader who shares our commitment...." said OHA Board Chair Kaialiʻi Kahele

... Fuchigami has quietly spent the better part of fifteen years moving through some of the most influential positions in Hawaiʻi government ....

... Hawai‘i Millionaire Tax:  Why the New 13% Bracket Won’t Be the Last ....

... Tommy Waters has appealed decision ....

... Hawaii and California differ greatly in many ways, but they have plenty in common — including great weather and notoriously bad permitting systems ....

...Nānākuli High & Intermediate School will join the program this year with three assigned SROs....

"...June visitors generally took shorter trips, with all markets – except Japan – reporting shorter average lengths of stay compared to last June, continuing a trend that began in April 2026.... "

... Canada's lone operational submarine recently took part in a massive military exercise involving 30 nations ....

... UH Manoa and UH Hilo are still 'Code Yellow' ....

...Honolulu earned the national recognition for its project, “Honolulu Cuts Residential Permit Review Times by 70% with AI Plan Review,” which showcases DPP’s successful implementation of CivCheck....

...appointments to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, Campaign Spending Commission and Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission....

"The new KEIKI system became fully operational on July 20, 2026 on schedule with no interruption to child support services or system operations...."

... in the spring of 2026, Austin Martin went to Hawai‘i Community College’s Hilo campus to collect signatures for a petition urging the University of Hawai‘i system to permit students to carry pepper spray for self-defense ....

"Executive Director/Principal Kanoe Ahuna gave special treatment to her husband Dan Ahuna (OHA Trustee) when she failed to reprimand him for multiple instances of using foul and abusive language toward middle school students while he was a KPCS teacher during the 2024-25 school year...."

... U.S. Navy unmanned surface vessels take part in a sinking exercise in the Pacific Ocean ....

... Rep Case says any lapse of the current Jones Act waiver will heighten disruption risk and further drive up sky-high prices ....

... 28,060 net new jobs statewide ....

" ... she sued in federal court for imposing excessive fines in violation of the Eighth Amendment .... "

...Participants living in temporary housing declined from 40.6% to 34.4%....

... David Kalahiki and Linda Twitchell allege that the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands’ blood-quantum rule violates their rights by conditioning housing on ancestry ....

"...To beat the long lines on August 8, officials urge voters to take advantage of the opportunity to vote early...."

... the line-itemed bill, SB 2600 ....

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

... the Commission ultimately rejected putting the issue on the ballot ....

...The most likely explanation for these indictments is that they are designed to present the minimum case capable of forestalling federal prosecutors.  As always, the slogan is 'Defend Hawaii.'....

... Harsh Fojalal Shah, 25, an Indian national, was arrested in Honolulu, Hawaii on July 20 ....