Entries for August 2026

... 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.... "