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Friday, December 6, 2024
DOH Approves State's 25th Medicated Marijuana Dispensary
By News Release @ 5:55 PM :: 251 Views :: Drugs

... a total of 30,035 in-state patients and 2,609 caregivers are registered statewide ....

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Friday, December 6, 2024
Dec 15 Deadline for Maui Interim Housing Program
By News Release @ 5:48 PM :: 190 Views :: Maui County

... The HIHP program is currently housing 135 survivor households in 148 units ....

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Friday, December 6, 2024
City announces next five town hall meetings on proposed sewer fee increases
By News Release @ 5:08 PM :: 189 Views :: Honolulu County, Cost of Living

... $10.1 billion ....

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Friday, December 6, 2024
Affordable Housing: City Touts 'Year of Progress'
By News Release @ 4:49 PM :: 218 Views :: Honolulu County, Development, Tax Credits, Cost of Living

"...restrictive regulations...."

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Friday, December 6, 2024
Light tunnel and brand-new displays to commemorate 40th anniversary of Honolulu City Lights
By News Release @ 12:45 PM :: 837 Views :: Honolulu County, First Amendment, Religion

... The month-long celebration of the Honolulu City Lights kicks-off ....

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Thursday, December 5, 2024
Court: DoE Must Allow Christian Good News Clubs in Schools
By News Release @ 12:29 AM :: 345 Views :: Education K-12, First Amendment, Religion

... Hawaii State Department of Education denied every Good News Club request submitted over the last three years while approving non-Christian groups ....

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
DBEDT: Tax Reform Improves Economic Outlook
By News Release @ 8:50 PM :: 290 Views :: Economy, Taxes, Cost of Living

... With the income tax reform and the increase in the supply of affordable housing, we expect that living in Hawaii will be more affordable and our state’s outmigration will be mitigated ....

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Insurance Emergency: Green Extends Proclamation Again
By News Release @ 2:47 PM :: 378 Views :: Cost of Living

... Reinsurance rates have increased 20-50% per year for the past few years ....

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Miske’s death may terminate some criminal proceedings
By News Release @ 1:23 AM :: 387 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Law Enforcement, Police

"Presently, there is no finding of foul play or suicide."

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Monday, December 2, 2024
Legislators Announce 2025 Session Calendar
By News Release @ 9:31 PM :: 502 Views :: Hawaii State Government

... calendar for the 2025 Legislative Session, which will convene on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 ....

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Sunday, December 1, 2024
Taiwan President Lai visits Bishop Museum in Hawaii
By News Release @ 4:04 PM :: 383 Views :: World News

... Taiwan President begins first Pacific tour in Hawaii ....

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Friday, November 29, 2024
Eight Names: Who will be the next ICA Chief Judge?
By News Release @ 6:32 PM :: 741 Views :: Judiciary

... the Judicial Selection Commission announces the applicants applying for the judicial office of Chief Judge in the Intermediate Court of Appeals ....

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Thursday, November 28, 2024
Green Approves THC Oils, Gummies and Drinks, calls it 'Hemp'
By News Release @ 11:08 PM :: 790 Views :: Drugs

"...innovation and economic growth...."

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Thursday, November 28, 2024
October Tourist Count up 5.4%
By News Release @ 2:16 PM :: 466 Views :: Economy, Hawaii Statistics, Tourism

... The statewide average daily census was 208,032 visitors in October 2024 ....

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Thursday, November 28, 2024
House Committee Assignments and Leadership Announced
By News Release @ 1:54 AM :: 821 Views :: Hawaii State Government

... Leadership and committee assignments of the eighteen standing committees are as follows ....

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Thursday, November 28, 2024
Senate Announces Leadership and Committee Assignments
By News Release @ 1:42 AM :: 761 Views :: Hawaii State Government

... finalized leadership and committee assignments ahead of the Thirty-Third Legislature that opens on January 15, 2025 ....

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Green Appoints Kusch to HD1 Seat (again)
By News Release @ 10:49 PM :: 1549 Views :: Hawaii County , Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Politicians

... Kusch will serve until 2026 before facing election ....

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Monday, November 25, 2024
DHHL Awards 68 Ag Lots on Big Island
By News Release @ 10:25 PM :: 715 Views :: Hawaii County , DHHL, Agriculture

... Event Marks the Department’s Largest Agricultural Offering in Nearly 40 Years ....

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Monday, November 25, 2024
Do Marine Protected Areas Really Help Fisheries?
By News Release @ 12:14 PM :: 730 Views :: Environment, Small Business

... Papahānaumokuākea: Despite being one of the world’s largest MPAs, the PMNM showed no significant fishery benefits for tuna ....

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Saturday, November 23, 2024
JSC Seeking Nominees for Chief Justice of State Supreme Court
By News Release @ 3:49 PM :: 1078 Views :: Judiciary

... CLUE: 'Vladimir Devens' ....

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Saturday, November 23, 2024
Blangiardi Makes Honolulu Perfect for LGBTQ
By News Release @ 12:33 PM :: 820 Views :: Honolulu County, Family

... a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) 2024 Municipal Equality Index (MEI), a dramatic improvement from the city’s score of 60 just four years ago ....

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Friday, November 22, 2024
Lawsuit Challenges Hawaii Age Limits on Gun Purchase
By News Release @ 2:26 AM :: 850 Views :: Second Amendment

... The case is known as Pinales v. Attorney General for the State of Hawaii ....

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Friday, November 22, 2024
Coast Guard establishes first Hawaii-based JROTC program
By News Release @ 2:13 AM :: 728 Views :: Education K-12, Military

...  Kalani High School in Honolulu ....

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Thursday, November 21, 2024
Fishing and Seafood Leaders Urge President Biden to Avoid Marine National Monument Designations in Final Days
By News Release @ 11:41 PM :: 873 Views :: Environment, Small Business

... The letter references a March 2021 statement from Chief Justice John Roberts, which raised concerns about the Antiquities Act ....

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Thursday, November 21, 2024
Historic Preservation Division Streamlining Lahaina Approvals
By News Release @ 11:23 PM :: 722 Views :: Maui County, Development, Hawaii History

“...There isn’t a lot of built environment left. So, the main thing that we’re talking about, is how can we move projects forward quickly while doing our due diligence to keep an eye out for any archaeology, or more importantly, iwi (human remains) that may be revealed during the construction process...”

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Thursday, November 21, 2024
Bridging Academia and Defense Innovation at USARPAC
By News Release @ 12:13 AM :: 708 Views :: Higher Education, Military

... U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) Academia and Innovation Engagement, held on Nov. 19, 2024, at Fort Shafter ....

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
HIDOE holds community meeting to gather feedback on possible new site to rebuild King Kamehameha III Elementary School
By News Release @ 8:30 PM :: 1023 Views :: Maui County, Education K-12

... About 100 staff and community members attended ....

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
"Turmoil and Dirty Laundry" -- UH Athletic Director Craig Angelos Suddenly Ousted
By News Release @ 1:12 AM :: 2259 Views :: Higher Education, Tourism

"...There had been some turmoil behind the scenes, it's not my place to air anyone's dirty laundry'" - Hawaii Governor Josh Green....

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
2025 Neighborhood Board Elections--Candidate Registration Coming Soon!
By News Release @ 12:40 AM :: 845 Views :: Honolulu County

... Friday, December 20, 2024 – Candidate and Voter Registration Begins ....

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024
HR6062 Passes Senate--creates process to Amend American Samoa Territorial Constitution
By News Release @ 4:16 PM :: 793 Views :: National News, Congressional Delegation

... Interior Secretary can approve American Samoa’s constitutional amendments now and in the future without unnecessary steps in Washington, D.C., that other territories do not have ....

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024
UH Manoa Ranks 42nd for Free Speech
By News Release @ 3:23 PM :: 969 Views :: First Amendment, Higher Education

... 55% of students find it difficult to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on campus, the highest ever recorded on any issue ....

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Saturday, November 16, 2024
Grassroot events shine spotlight on Hawaii’s permitting problems
By News Release @ 6:36 PM :: 848 Views :: Development, Small Business

... Building a home or even completing minor repairs in Hawaii can quickly turn into a bureaucratic nightmare due to the notorious delays in county permitting departments. ...

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Saturday, November 16, 2024
Hawaii has no state-funded shooting facilities
By News Release @ 6:09 PM :: 1147 Views :: Second Amendment

... The Hawaii legislative session starts in January and it's important that you get involved now ....

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Saturday, November 16, 2024
Oahu: Avian Influenza Confirmed in Backyard Flock of Birds
By News Release @ 5:07 PM :: 935 Views :: Honolulu County, Agriculture, Health Care

... avian influenza was detected in a backyard flock of various birds in Central O‘ahu. The property involved is within the area served by the Wahiawā Wastewater Treatment Plant, where a recent detection was reported ....

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Saturday, November 16, 2024
Day 2: Red Flag Warning May Lead to Power Shutoffs Today
By News Release @ 6:21 AM :: 1234 Views :: Energy

... The Red Flag Warning will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, for wind and low relative humidity in leeward areas of all Hawaiian Islands ....

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Friday, November 15, 2024
Open Enrollment: Only 20,000 Sign up for Obamacare in Hawaii
By News Release @ 12:03 AM :: 966 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Health Care, Obama

... Over 20,000 Hawaiʻi residents purchased plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace in 2024, and more than 17,000 received subsidies. ....

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Thursday, November 14, 2024
DoD IG Rips Navy Red Hill Management
By News Release @ 2:54 PM :: 874 Views :: Honolulu County, Environment, Military

“...It is imperative that the Navy address ongoing challenges with the management of fuel and water systems at Joint Base Pearl Harbor–­­Hickam....”

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
DoH Issues Cesspool Guidance for Kula Burn Area
By News Release @ 4:26 PM :: 934 Views :: Maui County, Development

... neither the County of Maui nor private wastewater collection systems have plans for building wastewater treatment works for the Kula area ....

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Hawaiian Electric Signs Bird Agreement
By News Release @ 11:00 AM :: 850 Views :: Maui County, Energy, Environment

... commitments to address potential threats to seabirds from power lines on Maui and Lāna‘i, while pursuing permits under the federal Endangered Species Act and state law ....

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Dramatic Decrease in Tourism Spending in Hawaii Affecting Small Businesses
By News Release @ 1:15 AM :: 1331 Views :: Economy, Hawaii Statistics, Small Business, Tourism

... Real visitor spending as of today is actually below where we were in the late 1980s ....

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Monday, November 11, 2024
Hawaiian Electric Reports on First Year of Wildfire Safety Efforts
By News Release @ 7:29 PM :: 821 Views :: Maui County, Energy

... Operational changes, new technology and Public Safety Power Shutoff lead to estimated 60% reduction in wildfire risk from utility equipment ....

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Saturday, November 9, 2024
HD39: Rep Pierick ahead 20 votes with 75 ballots to 'cure'
By News Release @ 10:18 PM :: 1262 Views :: Office of Elections, Republican Party

... does your ballot need to be cured? ....

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Saturday, November 9, 2024
Down Again: HIDOE releases 2024-25 enrollment figures for public schools
By News Release @ 2:24 AM :: 1068 Views :: Education K-12, Hawaii Statistics

... Enrollment at Hawaiʻi's public schools is 165,340 at the beginning of School Year 2024-25, a decline of 1.4% from the previous school year ....

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Saturday, November 9, 2024
Hawaiian Electric Reports 3Q Results--'Bankruptcy Threat Mitigated'
By News Release @ 1:39 AM :: 1112 Views :: Maui County, Energy

... management has determined that the conditions that led to the substantial doubt regarding HEI’s ability to continue as a going concern have been mitigated ....

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Friday, November 8, 2024
Watch Duty Launches in Hawai'i to Provide Real-Time Wildfire Map and Alert System
By News Release @ 2:21 AM :: 882 Views :: Environment

... popular non-profit app expands its coverage to Hawai'i to deliver more timely critical information about wildfires as they develop ....

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Friday, November 8, 2024
Nakamura to be Speaker, Announces Leadership Team
By News Release @ 2:07 AM :: 1508 Views :: Hawaii State Government

... Nakamura assumed the role of Speaker of the House effective November 6, 2024 ....

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Thursday, November 7, 2024
Senate Holds Hearing on HECO Wildfire Plan
By News Release @ 11:31 PM :: 753 Views :: Maui County, Energy

... Friday, November 8, 2024 at 830am ....

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Kouchi Announces Senate Committee Chairs, Leadership
By News Release @ 11:06 PM :: 1759 Views :: Hawaii State Government

... Senate leadership and committee chairs for the upcoming Thirty-Third Legislative Biennium 2025 through 2026 ....

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
UPDATE: Territorial Shareholders Vote to Accept Hope Merger
By News Release @ 3:00 PM :: 2019 Views :: Small Business

... results from November 6 special meeting of Territorial stockholders ....

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Hawaiian Electric Still Pretending it has Wildfire Settlement
By News Release @ 2:59 AM :: 1415 Views :: Maui County, Energy

"...The Settlement Agreements do not resolve claims with insurers ...."

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