Sunday, November 10, 2024
Hawai'i Free Press

Current Articles | Archives

Entries for 'News Release'

Friday, September 6, 2024
DBEDT: With Tourism Down, Growth Remains Anemic
By News Release @ 3:55 PM :: 754 Views :: Economy, Hawaii Statistics, Tourism

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

Read More..
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Insurance Institute: How to make the New Lahaina More Fire Resistant
By News Release @ 4:44 AM :: 828 Views :: Maui County, Development

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

Read More..
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
UH developed, living coastal-protection system prepares for deployment
By News Release @ 2:07 PM :: 978 Views :: Environment, Higher Education, Land Use

... 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 ....

Read More..
Sunday, September 1, 2024
Hawaii National Parks Attract 4,764,320 Tourists
By News Release @ 3:55 PM :: 869 Views :: Environment, Economy, Hawaii Statistics, Tourism

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

Read More..
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Mayor signs bill to drive creation of new rental housing for Oʻahu
By News Release @ 4:16 PM :: 817 Views :: Honolulu County, Development, Land Use

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

Read More..
Saturday, August 31, 2024
DLNR Wages Bacteriological War Against Mosquitoes
By News Release @ 2:40 PM :: 941 Views :: Kauai County, Maui County, Environment

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

Read More..
Friday, August 30, 2024
Green Appoints Kusch to HD1 Seat
By News Release @ 5:49 PM :: 910 Views :: Hawaii County , Democratic Party, Hawaii State Government, Politicians

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

Read More..
Friday, August 30, 2024
Former Waiakea HS Basketball Coach Charged with Felony Theft
By News Release @ 5:21 PM :: 944 Views :: Hawaii County , Education K-12, Ethics

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

Read More..
Friday, August 30, 2024
Audit: Police Commission Gives 'inconsistent and ineffective oversight of HPD'
By News Release @ 5:11 AM :: 892 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Police

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

Read More..
Friday, August 30, 2024
State awards first contract to build educator rentals
By News Release @ 12:18 AM :: 329 Views :: Education K-12, Development, Labor

... 100+ units in Mililani .... 

Read More..
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Corps of Engineers Clearing Debris from Final Residential Properties in Lahaina
By News Release @ 12:00 PM :: 733 Views :: Maui County, Development, Military

... 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 ....

Read More..
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Green Appoints New Head of Water Resource Management
By News Release @ 4:48 AM :: 720 Views

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

Read More..
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
State DLE Calls Gun Buyback Successful
By News Release @ 4:36 AM :: 843 Views :: Honolulu County, Second Amendment

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

Read More..
Monday, August 26, 2024
UHERO: Shortage of Sister-Isle Medical Care Mostly Affects Low Income Residents
By News Release @ 5:33 PM :: 878 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Health Care

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

Read More..
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Justice Department Sues RealPage for Algorithmic Pricing Scheme that Harms Honolulu Renters
By News Release @ 5:57 PM :: 1022 Views :: Small Business, Cost of Living

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

Read More..
Friday, August 23, 2024
Red Flag Warning For Leeward Areas Of All Islands Saturday From 10 AM To 6 PM
By News Release @ 11:01 PM :: 1113 Views :: Energy, Environment

... 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 ....

Read More..
Friday, August 23, 2024
Which College Majors Pay the Most in Hawaiʻi?
By News Release @ 2:32 AM :: 1928 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Higher Education

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

Read More..
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Maui Economic Development: Official Gets Paid Leave After Giving $1.4M to Friends and Family
By News Release @ 6:05 PM :: 1716 Views :: Maui County, Ethics

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

Read More..
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Nigerian Prince Busted in Hawaii COVID Scam
By News Release @ 10:12 PM :: 1197 Views :: Ethics, COVID-19

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

Read More..
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Hacker Breaks into Hawaii Death Registry System to Fake Own Death
By News Release @ 5:13 PM :: 1031 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Health Care

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

Read More..
Monday, August 19, 2024
Solution to Waianae Violence? Flood the Zone with Cops
By News Release @ 4:14 PM :: 1120 Views :: Honolulu County, Police

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

Read More..
Thursday, August 15, 2024
UH President finalists expected in September
By News Release @ 11:39 PM :: 766 Views :: Higher Education

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

Read More..
Thursday, August 15, 2024
DBEDT Releases 2023 Hawaii Data Book
By News Release @ 11:00 PM :: 733 Views :: Hawaii Statistics

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

Read More..
Thursday, August 15, 2024
HART Awards $1.66B Contract for Center City Rail
By News Release @ 10:31 PM :: 1346 Views :: Rail

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

Read More..
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Neighborhood Board members, Honolulu Councilmember visit OCCC and new jail site
By News Release @ 5:09 AM :: 755 Views :: Honolulu County, Law Enforcement

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

Read More..
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
UH breaks extramural funding record for 3rd consecutive year with $615.7M in FY 2024
By News Release @ 4:54 AM :: 695 Views :: Higher Education

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

Read More..
Monday, August 12, 2024
Hawaii County Sued Over Unconstitutional Firearm Permit Denial
By News Release @ 7:36 PM :: 1589 Views :: Hawaii County , Second Amendment

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

Read More..
Sunday, August 11, 2024
Hooser Lists Wins and Losses for 'Progressives' in Democratic Primary
By News Release @ 4:47 PM :: 1925 Views :: Democratic Party, Politicians

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

Read More..
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Justice Department to Monitor Compliance with Federal Voting Rights Laws in Hawaii
By News Release @ 12:11 AM :: 750 Views :: Ethics, Office of Elections

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

Read More..
Friday, August 9, 2024
Bankruptcy News: Hawaiian Electric Admits Company may not be a 'Going Concern'
By News Release @ 10:08 PM :: 1424 Views :: Maui County, Energy

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

Read More..
Thursday, August 8, 2024
34 School Bus Routes Restored
By News Release @ 11:59 PM :: 1321 Views :: Education K-12

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

Read More..
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
City Releases Revised Housing Plan
By News Release @ 10:52 PM :: 810 Views :: Honolulu County, Development, Land Use

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

Read More..
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Green Signs Emergency Proclamation on Condo Insurance Prices
By News Release @ 9:02 PM :: 950 Views :: Cost of Living

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

Read More..
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
'Defend Hawaii' -- SHOPO Again Targets Kauai's Outsider Chief
By News Release @ 3:13 PM :: 1051 Views :: Kauai County, Labor, Police

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

Read More..
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
One Year later: First Residents move into Lahaina Emergency Housing
By News Release @ 3:57 AM :: 719 Views :: Maui County, Development

... 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 ....

Read More..
Monday, August 5, 2024
Candidates sought for Honolulu Charter Commission
By News Release @ 11:45 PM :: 707 Views :: Honolulu County

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

Read More..
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Time Running Out to Return Your Ballot
By News Release @ 4:50 PM :: 915 Views :: Office of Elections

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

Read More..
Friday, August 2, 2024
Green appoints new board chair, member to Hawaiʻi Paroling Authority
By News Release @ 10:34 PM :: 824 Views :: Law Enforcement

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

Read More..
Friday, August 2, 2024
FAKE: Green Announces $4B Lahaina Settlement -- Without Insurers' Agreement
By News Release @ 10:22 PM :: 3557 Views :: Maui County, Energy, Hawaii State Government, Land Use

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

Read More..
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Honolulu Resident Files Lawsuit Over Concealed Carry Permit Denial
By News Release @ 3:28 AM :: 987 Views :: Honolulu County, Second Amendment

... 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 ....

Read More..
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
NASED: One Bid Received for Aloha Stadium Boondoggle
By News Release @ 11:32 PM :: 842 Views :: Development, Higher Education

“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.”

Read More..
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
HECO Announces Three Days of Rolling Blackouts -- Lists Communities to be Targeted
By News Release @ 10:34 PM :: 1263 Views :: Honolulu County, Energy

... 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 ....

Read More..
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
DCCA Approves Hawaiian Tel Sister-Isles Cable TV Franchise
By News Release @ 9:13 PM :: 942 Views :: Hawaii County , Kauai County, Maui County

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

Read More..
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Poll: Short-Term Rental Ban Unpopular
By News Release @ 1:34 PM :: 1391 Views :: Maui County, Small Business, Tourism

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

Read More..
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
June 2024: Tourist Arrivals Decline Again
By News Release @ 10:00 PM :: 913 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Tourism

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

Read More..
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Traffic Fatalities Up 17%
By News Release @ 9:46 PM :: 649 Views :: Hawaii Statistics

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

Read More..
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Green Skips Both Dem candidates to Appoint Waianae Senator
By News Release @ 9:19 PM :: 1317 Views :: Democratic Party, Ethics, Politicians

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

Read More..
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Ag Department Slow-Walking Fire Ant Rules
By News Release @ 8:49 PM :: 771 Views :: Agriculture, Small Business

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

Read More..
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Voter Service Centers Now Open 
By News Release @ 3:17 PM :: 778 Views :: Office of Elections

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

Read More..
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Maui Wildfire: 10,033 Claims total $3.29B
By News Release @ 1:51 AM :: 897 Views :: Maui County, Hawaii Statistics

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

Read More..
Page 3 of 239First   Previous   1  2  [3]  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  Next   Last   
Links

TEXT "follow HawaiiFreePress" to 40404

Register to Vote

2aHawaii

Aloha Pregnancy Care Center

AntiPlanner

Antonio Gramsci Reading List

A Place for Women in Waipio

Ballotpedia Hawaii

Broken Trust

Build More Hawaiian Homes Working Group

Christian Homeschoolers of Hawaii

Cliff Slater's Second Opinion

DVids Hawaii

FIRE

Fix Oahu!

Frontline: The Fixers

Genetic Literacy Project

Grassroot Institute

Habele.org

Hawaii Aquarium Fish Report

Hawaii Aviation Preservation Society

Hawaii Catholic TV

Hawaii Christian Coalition

Hawaii Cigar Association

Hawaii ConCon Info

Hawaii Debt Clock

Hawaii Defense Foundation

Hawaii Family Forum

Hawaii Farmers and Ranchers United

Hawaii Farmer's Daughter

Hawaii Federation of Republican Women

Hawaii History Blog

Hawaii Jihadi Trial

Hawaii Legal News

Hawaii Legal Short-Term Rental Alliance

Hawaii Matters

Hawaii Military History

Hawaii's Partnership for Appropriate & Compassionate Care

Hawaii Public Charter School Network

Hawaii Rifle Association

Hawaii Shippers Council

Hawaii Together

HiFiCo

Hiram Fong Papers

Homeschool Legal Defense Hawaii

Honolulu Navy League

Honolulu Traffic

House Minority Blog

Imua TMT

Inouye-Kwock, NYT 1992

Inside the Nature Conservancy

Inverse Condemnation

July 4 in Hawaii

Land and Power in Hawaii

Lessons in Firearm Education

Lingle Years

Managed Care Matters -- Hawaii

MentalIllnessPolicy.org

Missile Defense Advocacy

MIS Veterans Hawaii

NAMI Hawaii

Natatorium.org

National Parents Org Hawaii

NFIB Hawaii News

NRA-ILA Hawaii

Obookiah

OHA Lies

Opt Out Today

Patients Rights Council Hawaii

Practical Policy Institute of Hawaii

Pritchett Cartoons

Pro-GMO Hawaii

RailRipoff.com

Rental by Owner Awareness Assn

Research Institute for Hawaii USA

Rick Hamada Show

RJ Rummel

School Choice in Hawaii

SenatorFong.com

Talking Tax

Tax Foundation of Hawaii

The Real Hanabusa

Time Out Honolulu

Trustee Akina KWO Columns

Waagey.org

West Maui Taxpayers Association

What Natalie Thinks

Whole Life Hawaii