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Thursday, March 12, 2026
Hawaii dolphin therapist’s case could shape James Comey, Leticia James appeals
By Selected News Articles @ 4:47 PM :: 172 Views :: Hawaii County , Environment, National News, Small Business

... 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
Meth Dealer Also a Homosexual Child Molester
By News Release @ 3:24 PM :: 194 Views :: Drugs

...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
VA to Become Legal Guardian for Homeless Veterans
By News Release @ 12:15 AM :: 298 Views :: Homelessness, Military

... 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
Former Corrections Officer Gets 5 Years for Kiddie Porn
By News Release @ 3:26 PM :: 249 Views :: Law Enforcement

...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
Second Man Charged with Murder of Fake 'Gang Counselor' over Drug Dealing Debts
By News Release @ 2:05 PM :: 301 Views :: OHA, Drugs

... 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
Feds: Miske Suicide a $20M Fraud
By News Release @ 10:26 PM :: 338 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Police, Drugs

...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
Case: New Visa Rules Harm Tourism
By Ed Case @ 12:41 PM :: 339 Views :: Congressional Delegation, Tourism

...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
PPP Polling Kawakami vs Luke for LG
By Andrew Walden @ 12:37 AM :: 378 Views :: Democratic Party, Kauai County, Ethics, Politicians

...The issue:  Would voters favor Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami over incumbent Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke in the August 8, 2026 Democratic Primary race....

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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Audit Finds 26 Inconsistencies in Luke Campaign Spending Reports
By News Release @ 12:19 AM :: 413 Views :: Ethics, Politicians

...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
HDOT: Traffic Death Rate Lower Than Last Year
By News Release @ 11:55 PM :: 265 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Law Enforcement

... 15 fewer traffic deaths than the same period last year ....

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Monday, March 9, 2026
Why Are Transit Buses So Expensive?
By Selected News Articles @ 6:00 PM :: 345 Views :: Rail

...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
Why Subsidized Housing Costs So Much
By Selected News Articles @ 1:01 PM :: 402 Views :: Development, Cost of Living

“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
VIDEO: Why do we tell you to call Legislators?
By Video @ 2:48 PM :: 392 Views :: Second Amendment

... Testimony matters.  Silence is what doesn’t work. ...

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Sunday, March 8, 2026
DOTAX Goes After One Uber Driver
By News Release @ 1:44 PM :: 611 Views :: Small Business, Taxes

... 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
Hawaii Family Forum: Legislative Week in Review
By Hawaii Family Forum @ 12:04 PM :: 453 Views :: Gambling, Hawaii State Government, Drugs

... 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
Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted March 6, 2026
By GovTrack .us @ 12:00 PM :: 437 Views :: Congressional Delegation

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

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Sunday, March 8, 2026
The Rental Car ‘Loophole’
By Tom Yamachika @ 6:00 AM :: 967 Views :: Labor, Small Business, Taxes, Tourism

... is it really a loophole? ....

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Saturday, March 7, 2026
Fighting to save Hawaii’s income tax cuts
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 11:42 PM :: 2381 Views :: Taxes

...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
Election 2026: 203 Candidates Pull Papers to Run
By Andrew Walden @ 9:59 PM :: 3946 Views :: Office of Elections

... For legislative seats, 61 Democrats and 33 Republicans have pulled papers ....

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Friday, March 6, 2026
Long Lines Suppress Votes on Election Day:  Election Officials Plan to do it Again in 2026 
By Andrew Walden @ 9:16 PM :: 531 Views :: Office of Elections

... 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
Feds: Sovereignty Tax Scam Drew 200 Criminals from 19 States
By News Release @ 2:55 PM :: 853 Views :: Ethics, OHA

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

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Friday, March 6, 2026
'Central Kitchens'? State Auditor Debunks Rationale for $150M DoE Pork Project
By Hawaii State Auditor @ 2:22 PM :: 713 Views :: Education K-12, Ethics, Agriculture

... the plan is more aspirational than operational ....

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
Hawaii, others back birthright citizenship in amicus brief
By Selected News Articles @ 11:00 AM :: 534 Views :: National News

... Democratic attorney generals cite 14th Amendment, but immigration policy nonprofit disagrees ....

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Bribery: HSTA joins ILWU, UPW Backing Sylvia Luke
By News Release @ 11:59 PM :: 4845 Views :: Ethics, Labor, Politicians

... Luke's willingness to take money is why the ILWU and UPW support her ....

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
House Committee Passes Affordable Housing Bills
By News Release @ 11:54 PM :: 524 Views :: Development, Land Use, Cost of Living

... 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
Green: "If Derek Kawakami runs for LG, that's terrific"
By Video @ 9:16 PM :: 5149 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government, Politicians

"...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
Shareholder Suit: $47M settlement with Hawaiian Electric approved
By Court House News @ 9:11 PM :: 641 Views :: Maui County, Energy, Ethics

... 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
Keli'i Akina & Clint Churchill discuss how to meet Hawaii's energy needs
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 4:21 AM :: 623 Views :: Energy, Environment, Cost of Living

... 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
First Traffic Scofflaw Convicted Under New Law
By News Release @ 1:46 AM :: 617 Views :: Law Enforcement

... 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
Democrats Pick Three Candidates for HD28
By News Release @ 11:26 PM :: 1438 Views :: Democratic Party

... Nadia Alves, Ernest Caravalho, and Michael “Cov” Ratcliffe ....

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Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Office of Elections: Rumors Vs. Facts
By News Release @ 4:57 PM :: 496 Views :: Office of Elections

...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
Tax Hike News: House Democrats Tout Welfare Bills as Response to Trump
By News Release @ 3:04 PM :: 456 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Taxes

...CLUE:  This is one of the 'justifications' for Green's $1.8B tax hike....

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Monday, March 2, 2026
Hawaii high court takes up 20-year fight over retiree health benefits
By Court House News @ 11:32 PM :: 892 Views :: Labor

... 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
New Hope for Hawaiian Homelands – Keli'i Akina talks with Kali Watson
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 1:09 AM :: 1420 Views :: DHHL

... What's Happening with Hawaiian Homelands; Waiting Lists, Blood Quantum, New Ventures, and More ....

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Sunday, March 1, 2026
Grassroot: Reducing the Cost of Living--Bills on the Move
By Grassroot Institute @ 2:47 PM :: 1183 Views :: Development, Cost of Living

... 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
Hawaii Congressional Delegation How They Voted February 27 2026
By GovTrack .us @ 2:32 PM :: 511 Views :: Congressional Delegation

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

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Sunday, March 1, 2026
The Cruise Fee Quandary
By Tom Yamachika @ 5:00 AM :: 902 Views :: Jones Act, Taxes, Tourism

... 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
Caught Lying to Senate, Airports Division now blames Legislators for $23M Contract
By Andrew Walden @ 8:51 PM :: 1728 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government, Tourism

... 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
The hidden problem with emergency powers
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 7:27 PM :: 603 Views :: Development, Hawaii State Government, COVID-19

... there are bills still alive this session that propose much-needed reforms .... 

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Saturday, February 28, 2026
Former Maui Police Officer Sentenced to 65 Months for Unjustified Tasing
By News Release @ 12:40 AM :: 656 Views :: Maui County, Police

... 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
61-Time Loser Finally Catches Federal Case--Gets 14 Years
By News Release @ 12:30 AM :: 1842 Views :: Honolulu County, Drugs

... Manago has 61 cases going back to year 2000 on ECourtKokua ....

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Friday, February 27, 2026
HB1875: Hawaii to Become Sanctuary for Juvenile Sex Change
By Hawaii Family Forum @ 11:14 PM :: 927 Views :: Education K-12, Family, First Amendment, Health Care, Life

... testifiers raised concerns about parental rights, medical accountability, and the breadth of the legal shield being created ....

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Friday, February 27, 2026
Washington’s Misplaced Shipbuilding Obsession
By Cato Foundation @ 10:53 PM :: 632 Views :: Jones Act, Military

... The United States is nowhere close to becoming a competitive builder of large oceangoing cargo vessels, either under current conditions or under any plausible combination of subsidies or mandates ....

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Friday, February 27, 2026
Hawaiian Electric Releases Full Year 2025 Results
By News Release @ 10:17 PM :: 700 Views :: Maui County, Energy, Cost of Living

"Typical Residential Bill Stable in 2025."

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Friday, February 27, 2026
UHERO: Hawaiʻi moves beyond recession
By UHERO @ 12:42 PM :: 640 Views :: Economy, Tourism

... Tourism has stabilized ....

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Friday, February 27, 2026
Tourist Headcount up 10.4% for January--spending up 19%
By News Release @ 12:00 PM :: 809 Views :: Economy, Tourism

... spending by visitors in January 2026 was $2.26 billion up 19.0 percent compared to January 2025. A 10.4 percent growth in total arrivals to 874,358 visitors ....

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Friday, February 27, 2026
Free Public Pre-K Applications open next week
By News Release @ 11:57 AM :: 590 Views :: Education K-12, Family

... EOEL’s Public Pre-K Program provides free, high-quality prekindergarten to eligible children who are 3 or 4 years old and in the two years prior to entering kindergarten ....

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Job Posting up for Honolulu Police Chief
By News Release @ 3:08 PM :: 538 Views :: Honolulu County, Police

"Honolulu seeks a forward-thinking leader capable of modernizing operations and advancing a fully integrated, community-centered policing model."

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Gun Bills on the Move in Legislature
By News Release @ 2:27 PM :: 937 Views :: Second Amendment

... HB206, SB2575 ....

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Luke subpoenaed by AG?  She won’t say
By Video @ 4:36 AM :: 3120 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government, Politicians

... CLUE: Refusal to answer = ‘Yes’ ....

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