Entries for 'News Release'

... DBEDT kept its economic growth projections for 2024 unchanged from the previous quarter, at 1.3 percent ....

... developing communities with greater structure separation, removing combustible connective fuels and hardening properties against ember and flame exposure ....

... The project is on track for its first deployment of a 50-meter array of structures near the Ulupaʻu crater, off the Kailua Bay side of Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi in late 2024, early 2025 ....

... Haleakala Park saw a 27% decrease in visitors in 2023 compared to 2022 ....

... Bill 3 (2024), which greatly enhances incentives to developers to help generate rental housing projects ....

... it is harmless to other creatures, including people ....

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

... Smith allegedly collected $3,627.00 from the team members’ parents and kept the money for himself ....

"The HPC expressed general disagreement with our two primary findings and noted lukewarm consideration to implement some of the recommendations."

... 100+ units in Mililani .... 

... Commercial debris removal operations are also progressing, with 91 out of 159 commercial properties cleared to date. The completion of these efforts remains on track for February 2024 ....

... Ciara Kahahane continues to coordinate, on behalf of the Attorney General, the comprehensive review and analysis of the Lahaina wildfires of August 2023 ....

... Individuals turning in firearms received a total of 531 gift cards valued at $53,100 ....

... People with disabilities and people with low incomes in rural areas faced the biggest health differences ....

"... unlawful scheme to decrease competition among landlords in apartment pricing ...."

... A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly ....

... Hawaii top earners still earn considerably less than the top three majors across the US ....

... Maui Economic Development: Crime Pays ....

... conspired to fraudulently obtain at least $10 million in COVID-19 unemployment benefits from nine states including Hawaii ....

... and attempted to sell access to networks on the dark web ....

... a plan to bring significantly more law enforcement support to Wai‘anae ....

... there are more than 90 applicants for the position ....

... the 2023 edition of the State of Hawai‘i Data Book is the 56th edition of its series ....

... $360M above projections before they turn a shovel ....

... The new O‘ahu jail is projected to incorporate a modern jail design ....

... This marks the third consecutive year that UH has topped half a billion dollars in funding ....

... The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of Hawaii County's practices regarding the issuance of Permits to Acquire (PTA) firearms ....

... Three 'Progressives' won seats and two 'Progressive' incumbents lost seats in Democratic Primary.  Here is a list ....

... Complaints about possible violations of federal voting rights laws can be submitted ....

... This risk is the result of estimated payments under the settlement agreement ....

... HIDOE has secured additional drivers and buses through a new direct contract with Roberts Hawaii ....

... The 2024 Revised Edition of the 2023 Housing Plan builds upon the foundational strategies outlined in the original October 2023 plan ....

... skyrocketing insurance rates for condos, some increasing by as much as 1,000% ....

... The Kauai SHOPO chapter released the results of a comprehensive membership survey which unsurprisingly says Raybuck is a bad bad person ....

... As of this morning, eight households had received keys and were in the process of moving into the complex. Three others are scheduled for walk-ins today and more are expected to follow this week ....

... The Charter amendment questions decided upon by the next commission will be put on the ballot for voter consideration in November 2026 ....

... Your ballot must be RECEIVED by 7:00 PM on Saturday, August 10 (Election Day).  Postmarks do not count ....

... Gene DeMello Jr. as the new chairperson of the Hawaiʻi Paroling Authority (HPA), following the retirement of HPA chair Edmund “Fred” Hyun ....

... insurers “did not agree to this global settlement" ....

... Kahalewai's application for a CCW permit was denied by HPD due to his involvement in past criminal investigations and the existence of two lapsed protection order ....

“The RFP was designed to accommodate the possibility of having a single offeror, and AHDP’s proposal will now undergo a detailed review by the evaluation members.”

... Kalaeloa Partners expects repairs to its plant may take three days. Until those repairs are complete, rotating outages during times of peak demand may be necessary ....

... Kauai, Maui and Hawaii County cable TV subscribers will now have a choice between Hawaiian Tel and Spectrum ....

... Just 10% of voters support bans on all short-term rentals ....

... Maui experienced the most significant decline in visitors, falling 21.8% from year to year ....

... Approximately 40% of those killed on our roads were vulnerable road users (i.e., pedestrians and bicyclists) ....

... Green had protested the fact that he could not make an appointment without thumbing the scale for one candidate or another ....

... requesting an update on the adoption of administrative rule changes to address little fire ant and other invasive pest species ....

... July 29 through August 10, voter service centers will be open to provide election services including voter registration and accessible in-person voting ....

... Hawaiʻi Insurance Division Releases Current Data on Maui Wildfire Claims ....