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| Sunday, March 15, 2026 |
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A Taxing Debate
By Tom Yamachika @ 5:00 AM :: 3158 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Taxes
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... What will likely follow will be a bit of negotiating, most of which will occur behind closed doors ....
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| Sunday, March 15, 2026 |
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REPORT: 'Dangerous Trifecta' Enables Noncitizen Voting in Hawaii
By News Release @ 3:51 AM :: 3438 Views :: National News, Office of Elections
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... Report Uncovers Thousands of Non-Citizens on Voter Rolls, Stonewalling by Officials ....
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| Sunday, March 15, 2026 |
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Hawaii Sues to Maintain Anti-Asian Discrimination at Universities
By Court House News @ 3:33 AM :: 3201 Views :: Higher Education
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... With the administration seeking seven years' worth of detailed data from every U.S. university by next week, a coalition of states says student privacy and institutional funding are at risk ....
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| Saturday, March 14, 2026 |
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Feds Move to Terminate Hundreds of 8(a) Corporations
By News Release @ 3:35 AM :: 4363 Views :: Military, OHA
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... six Alaska Native Corporation-owned firms and 11 Native Hawaiian Organization-owned firms listed as suspended ....
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| Saturday, March 14, 2026 |
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Blackouts Shut Down Rail West of Waipahu
By News Release @ 3:06 AM :: 3150 Views :: Energy, Rail
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City officials are coordinating closely with Hawaiian Electric to restore full service as quickly as possible....
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| Friday, March 13, 2026 |
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House Approves Bills to help out Other Criminals
By News Release @ 3:46 AM :: 3152 Views :: Law Enforcement
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"Requires release on recognizance for defendants charged with violations, traffic offenses, nonviolent petty misdemeanors, nonviolent misdemeanors, and nonviolent class C felonies"
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| Friday, March 13, 2026 |
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Hawaiian Electric Claims 37% 'Renewable Portfolio'
By News Release @ 3:28 AM :: 3171 Views :: Energy, Hawaii Statistics
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...In 2022, the state law determining the process for calculating RPS changed....
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| Friday, March 13, 2026 |
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Hawaiian Electric Outlines Case for $170M Rate Hike
By News Release @ 3:05 AM :: 3927 Views :: Energy, Cost of Living
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... only Ulupono has expressed its support ....
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| Friday, March 13, 2026 |
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DBEDT Projects 1.7% Growth for 2026
By News Release @ 2:56 AM :: 2834 Views :: Economy, Tourism
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... Hawai‘i’s Economy Shows Resilience Despite Global Uncertainty ....
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| Friday, March 13, 2026 |
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Child Abuse: DHS Launches New Training System for 'Mandatory Reporters'
By News Release @ 2:46 AM :: 2631 Views :: Education K-12, Family, Health Care, Judiciary
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... to ensure that individuals required by law to report suspected abuse or neglect, have the knowledge and tools necessary to carry out this critical responsibility ....
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| Friday, March 13, 2026 |
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BoE Seeks Nominees for Charter School Commission
By News Release @ 2:26 AM :: 2356 Views :: Education K-12
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... Three seats are up for appointment ....
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| Friday, March 13, 2026 |
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Acting Chief Justice Appoints District Court Judges on Oahu, Big Island
By News Release @ 2:12 AM :: 2639 Views :: Hawaii County , Honolulu County, Judiciary
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... 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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| Thursday, March 12, 2026 |
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Hawaii dolphin therapist’s case could shape James Comey, Leticia James appeals
By Selected News Articles @ 4:47 PM :: 2710 Views :: Hawaii County , Environment, National News, Small Business
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... Six months ago, James Comey and Letitia James had likely never heard of PLF client Eliza Wille or her dolphin therapy practice in Kona ....
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| Thursday, March 12, 2026 |
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Meth Dealer Also a Homosexual Child Molester
By News Release @ 3:24 PM :: 2480 Views :: Drugs
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...Riley used the online app Grindr to meet five boys who ranged in age from 14 to 16 years old....
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| Thursday, March 12, 2026 |
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VA to Become Legal Guardian for Homeless Veterans
By News Release @ 12:15 AM :: 2350 Views :: Homelessness, Military
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... give VA attorneys the legal authority to initiate and participate in state court guardianship or conservatorship proceedings in cases where a legal decision-maker is required for post-acute transitions of care for these vulnerable Veterans ....
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| Wednesday, March 11, 2026 |
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Former Corrections Officer Gets 5 Years for Kiddie Porn
By News Release @ 3:26 PM :: 2080 Views :: Law Enforcement
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...He possessed over 200 images of child pornography, including at least one image that depicted an infant and other images that depicted prepubescent minors....
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| Wednesday, March 11, 2026 |
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Second Man Charged with Murder of Fake 'Gang Counselor' over Drug Dealing Debts
By News Release @ 2:05 PM :: 1822 Views :: OHA, Drugs
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... the 2021 murder of Malakai "Mo" Maumalanga, a fake gang counselor paid by ‘Adult Friends for Youth’ ....
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| Tuesday, March 10, 2026 |
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Feds: Miske Suicide a $20M Fraud
By News Release @ 10:26 PM :: 2084 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Police, Drugs
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...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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| Tuesday, March 10, 2026 |
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Case: New Visa Rules Harm Tourism
By Ed Case @ 12:41 PM :: 1651 Views :: Congressional Delegation, Tourism
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...Department of Homeland Security proposal includes required production and review of years of travelers’ social media history....
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| Tuesday, March 10, 2026 |
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Audit Finds 26 Inconsistencies in Luke Campaign Spending Reports
By News Release @ 12:19 AM :: 1896 Views :: Ethics, Politicians
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...The audit does not mention the $10,000 Luke initially accepted from lobbyist Tobi Solidum and his stepdaughter before Solidum fled the country....
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| Monday, March 9, 2026 |
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HDOT: Traffic Death Rate Lower Than Last Year
By News Release @ 11:55 PM :: 1409 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Law Enforcement
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... 15 fewer traffic deaths than the same period last year ....
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| Monday, March 9, 2026 |
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Why Are Transit Buses So Expensive?
By Selected News Articles @ 6:00 PM :: 1851 Views :: Rail
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...an intercity bus costs less than $300,000, but in 2023 and 2024 transit agencies spent an average of more than $1.1 million....
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| Monday, March 9, 2026 |
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Why Subsidized Housing Costs So Much
By Selected News Articles @ 1:01 PM :: 1525 Views :: Development, Cost of Living
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“How is it that very profitable development went from under $100/SF in rural towns to over $600/SF in big cities in less than two decades?”
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| Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
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VIDEO: Why do we tell you to call Legislators?
By Video @ 2:48 PM :: 1378 Views :: Second Amendment
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... Testimony matters. Silence is what doesn’t work. ...
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| Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
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DOTAX Goes After One Uber Driver
By News Release @ 1:44 PM :: 1810 Views :: Small Business, Taxes
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... Rideshare drivers — also referred to as transportation network company (TNC) drivers — are required to file tax returns and pay GET on their gross income or gross proceeds, including any discretionary tips they receive. ....
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| Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
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Hawaii Family Forum: Legislative Week in Review
By Hawaii Family Forum @ 12:04 PM :: 1617 Views :: Gambling, Hawaii State Government, Drugs
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... four bills remain alive and have successfully cleared their committee hearings. These measures are now pending third reading ....
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| Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
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The Rental Car ‘Loophole’
By Tom Yamachika @ 6:00 AM :: 2058 Views :: Labor, Small Business, Taxes, Tourism
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... is it really a loophole? ....
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| Saturday, March 7, 2026 |
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Fighting to save Hawaii’s income tax cuts
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 11:42 PM :: 3361 Views :: Taxes
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...Lawmakers on the committees considering the proposed pause were inundated this past week with testimony against the bills....
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| Friday, March 6, 2026 |
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Long Lines Suppress Votes on Election Day: Election Officials Plan to do it Again in 2026
By Andrew Walden @ 9:16 PM :: 1615 Views :: Office of Elections
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... Election Day 2020, 2022, and 2024 were marred by long lines around Honolulu Hale and Kapiolani Hale forcing voters to wait hours to cast their ballot. ...
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| Friday, March 6, 2026 |
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Feds: Sovereignty Tax Scam Drew 200 Criminals from 19 States
By News Release @ 2:55 PM :: 1675 Views :: Ethics, OHA
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... Keanu Sai must be very proud ....
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| Thursday, March 5, 2026 |
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Hawaii, others back birthright citizenship in amicus brief
By Selected News Articles @ 11:00 AM :: 1195 Views :: National News
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... Democratic attorney generals cite 14th Amendment, but immigration policy nonprofit disagrees ....
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| Wednesday, March 4, 2026 |
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House Committee Passes Affordable Housing Bills
By News Release @ 11:54 PM :: 1374 Views :: Development, Land Use, Cost of Living
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... The legislation focuses on increasing housing production, reducing regulatory barriers, and supporting the infrastructure necessary to sustain growth ....
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| Wednesday, March 4, 2026 |
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Green: "If Derek Kawakami runs for LG, that's terrific"
By Video @ 9:16 PM :: 6060 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government, Politicians
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"...And so the fair thing to do would be to have the attorney general expedite an investigation...."
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| Wednesday, March 4, 2026 |
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Shareholder Suit: $47M settlement with Hawaiian Electric approved
By Court House News @ 9:11 PM :: 1546 Views :: Maui County, Energy, Ethics
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... Hawaiian Electric Industries was sued by investors who say it misrepresented steps the utility was taking to mitigate wildfire risks ....
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| Wednesday, March 4, 2026 |
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Keli'i Akina & Clint Churchill discuss how to meet Hawaii's energy needs
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 4:21 AM :: 1283 Views :: Energy, Environment, Cost of Living
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... LNG may be the bridge Hawaii needs to secure a cleaner, more affordable, and reliable energy future ....
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| Wednesday, March 4, 2026 |
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First Traffic Scofflaw Convicted Under New Law
By News Release @ 1:46 AM :: 1099 Views :: Law Enforcement
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... the Attorney General is the first to bring charges under the enhanced penalty provisions of Act 212, a law targeting habitual offenders who repeatedly drive without a valid license ....
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| Tuesday, March 3, 2026 |
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Office of Elections: Rumors Vs. Facts
By News Release @ 4:57 PM :: 946 Views :: Office of Elections
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...As the 2026 Elections approach, we know your social media feeds will be filled with election related updates....
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| Tuesday, March 3, 2026 |
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Tax Hike News: House Democrats Tout Welfare Bills as Response to Trump
By News Release @ 3:04 PM :: 976 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Taxes
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...CLUE: This is one of the 'justifications' for Green's $1.8B tax hike....
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| Monday, March 2, 2026 |
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Hawaii high court takes up 20-year fight over retiree health benefits
By Court House News @ 11:32 PM :: 1470 Views :: Labor
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... A class of roughly 100,000 former public employees returned to court in a case that has outlasted careers, mayoral terms and a chief justice ....
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| Monday, March 2, 2026 |
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New Hope for Hawaiian Homelands – Keli'i Akina talks with Kali Watson
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 1:09 AM :: 2422 Views :: DHHL
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... What's Happening with Hawaiian Homelands; Waiting Lists, Blood Quantum, New Ventures, and More ....
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| Sunday, March 1, 2026 |
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Grassroot: Reducing the Cost of Living--Bills on the Move
By Grassroot Institute @ 2:47 PM :: 1792 Views :: Development, Cost of Living
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... state and county testimonies submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii in the latter half of February 2026 ....
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| Sunday, March 1, 2026 |
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Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted February 27 2026
By GovTrack .us @ 2:32 PM :: 1004 Views :: Congressional Delegation
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... votes cast and bills introduced in Congress ....
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| Sunday, March 1, 2026 |
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The Cruise Fee Quandary
By Tom Yamachika @ 5:00 AM :: 1483 Views :: Jones Act, Taxes, Tourism
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... there are bills that would undo the TAT extension to cruise lines and, instead, impose a per-passenger charge on cruise ship docking ....
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| Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
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Caught Lying to Senate, Airports Division now blames Legislators for $23M Contract
By Andrew Walden @ 8:51 PM :: 2729 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government, Tourism
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... Otaguro admits HDoT has not sought a legal opinion from the Attorney General’s office on whether Act 152 really requires the project ....
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| Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
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The hidden problem with emergency powers
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 7:27 PM :: 1232 Views :: Development, Hawaii State Government, COVID-19
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... there are bills still alive this session that propose much-needed reforms ....
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| Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
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Former Maui Police Officer Sentenced to 65 Months for Unjustified Tasing
By News Release @ 12:40 AM :: 1169 Views :: Maui County, Police
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... Frate admitted that on January 6, 2024, Frate repeatedly tased an arrestee, even though the arrestee was not resisting or posing any threat ....
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| Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
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61-Time Loser Finally Catches Federal Case--Gets 14 Years
By News Release @ 12:30 AM :: 2656 Views :: Honolulu County, Drugs
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... Manago has 61 cases going back to year 2000 on ECourtKokua ....
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