Entries for September 2021

... the real unemployment rate in August might be around 6% higher than reported ....

... A total of 722,393 visitors arrived by air service to the Hawaiian Islands in August 2021 vs 926,417 visitors in August 2019.....

... MidWeek profiles Keli'i Akina ....

"... to issue interim rules which shall be exempt from the public notice, public hearing, and gubernatorial approval requirements of Chapter 91...."

... Hawaii is the nation’s leading petroleum-guzzler ... No state has solar as its main source of electricity ....

... In August 2021, the total monthly supply of statewide vacation rentals was 616,900 unit nights (+73.0% vs. 2020, -32.7% vs. 2019) ....

... 2021's Best & Worst Cities for People with Disabilities ....

... the Jones Act helps China dominate international trade ....

... Aquaculture projects with Hawaiian sea cucumbers and goatfish could benefit ancient fishponds and commercial aquaculture operators .... 

... A final rule prohibits swimming with, approaching, or remaining within 50 yards of spinner dolphins. A proposed rule may establish time-area closures of select nearshore resting areas ....

... Financial State of the States 2021 ....

... The Ninth Circuit agreed with military service member families ....

... As AG, Connors did zero for the manifold corruption and mafia cases rocking Hawaii’s political establishment.  That's why Schatz and Hirono recommended her .... 

... Food Distributor Condoned Racial Harassment and Retaliated Against African American Employee for Complaining, Federal Agency Charges ....

... Hawaii government bureaucracy often it serves itself instead of the public ....

... Since legalization, a total of 59 people have died after taking advantage of the Our Care Our Choice Act ....

... the city’s Landfill Advisory Committee (LAC) will hold its first virtual meeting October 4 from 2-4 p.m ....

... Hawaii to Sue over Global Warming? UH Law School Debunked ....

... the fact that a SWD employee was allowed to moonlight in another county job was a reason for this audit ....

... State Public Charter School Commission Employee: Gifts; Gifts Disclosure Statements; Fair Treatment ....