Entries for September 2022

... The U.S. territory is again facing a humanitarian crisis after being hit by Hurricane Fiona, but the 1920 federal law is hindering outside assistance ....

... The average monthly Social Security disability benefit as of August 2022 was only $1,231.80 ....

... it creates a default rule for private businesses and charitable organizations, to make it clear that the property owner gets to decide whether firearms are allowed on the premises ....

... 13.8% growth without accounting for 3 yrs of inflation which is about 16% ....

... her husband had “sold [her] a few times for [] money in order to buy himself alcohol and pay gambling debts . . . [while] he kept a knife by the throat of [her] 6 month son.” ....

... Superabundance: The Story of Population Growth, Innovation, and Human Flourishing on an Infinitely Bountiful Planet ....

... City boards, commissions and committees which currently have vacant positions, including openings on the Honolulu Ethics Commission and the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation ....

... As work continues, DoD will provide regular updates of the schedule at least monthly or when significant changes are necessary ....

... 13,449 pounds of unpermitted fireworks with an estimated street value of 2.7 million dollars ....

... the terms “reef friendly” and “reef safe” are not regulated ....

... Rep Ed Case says Hawai‘i will play an increasingly pivotal role in advancing the aims of the Summit ....

... CEO Sylvia Hussey described the purpose for paying off the debt was to bring OHA into compliance with better practice as to how it finances operations ....

... at the NAVFAC Hawaii Wastewater Treatment Plant near Pearl Harbor, numerous operation and maintenance issues led to repeated discharges of untreated or partially treated sewage ....

... HTA had disregarded its own procurement policies and procedures, awarding sole source contracts based on questionable justifications, paying contractors without executed contracts ....

... Special legislative sessions are reserved for specific issues such as court decisions like the Obrero case ....

... Grassroot Institute of Hawaii is working with experts around the country to create a better Hawaii ....

... H-POWER is one of the largest firm renewable energy sources in the state ....

... A summary of the 10 included proposals ....

... You are bringing the Feds in to get us.  Other corrupt officials may go down ....

... Scientists Concerned with Lack of Data to Support Marine Monument Expansion ....