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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Green Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration
By News Release @ 12:48 PM :: 500 Views :: Hawaii County , Honolulu County, Maui County, National News, Hawaii State Government

... the declaration would unlock critical federal support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency ....

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Senate Approves 'Racially Inferior' Gluck for ICA Judgeship
By News Release @ 12:24 PM :: 3434 Views :: Ethics, Judiciary

... State Senators, July 29, 2021, rejected the nomination by a 6-17 vote after critics openly complained about Gluck’s ethnicity and gender.  ....

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Feds Seize 44 Guns in Kalihi Raid
By News Release @ 12:06 PM :: 620 Views :: Honolulu County, Law Enforcement, Second Amendment

...an Uzi Submachine gun, a pistol with an installed machinegun conversion device, at least two firearms with obliterated serial numbers, two short-barreled rifles, an AR-style pistol with an installed suppressor/silencer, and one firearm suppressor/silencer....

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Monday, March 23, 2026
Rate Hike Coming: PUC Approves Dirty Expensive System for Waiau HECO Plant
By News Release @ 8:57 PM :: 832 Views :: Honolulu County, Energy, Environment, Cost of Living

... to increase the bill of a typical residential customer on Oʻahu by about $3.62 per month ....

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Sunday, March 22, 2026
$35,000 Prize: ‘Legislator X’ Wins Lava Tube Award
By News Release @ 4:45 PM :: 1049 Views :: Hawaii County , Ethics, Hawaii State Government, Judiciary

...BIPC is awarding its Lava Tube dishonor to “Legislator X,” the elected official caught on tape accepting a paper bag containing $35,000....

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Saturday, March 21, 2026
Judicial Nominees for Kauai, Maui
By News Release @ 7:00 PM :: 978 Views :: Kauai County, Maui County, Judiciary

... five nominees for Kauai, none for Maui ....

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Friday, March 20, 2026
Judge Names Yeaman Kamehameha Schools Trustee
By News Release @ 6:09 PM :: 3126 Views :: Education K-12, Ethics

... Eric Yeaman has been selected by the state Probate Court as the newest member of Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha’s Board of Trustees ....

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Friday, March 20, 2026
Lahaina Redux: As Floods Rage, State Commission Warns Property Owners Not to Alter Streambeds
By News Release @ 6:05 PM :: 1395 Views :: Environment, Hawaii State Government, Land Use

... 2023: Same Commission on Water Resource Management denied firefighting water for Lahaina .... 

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Friday, March 20, 2026
VIDEO: Coast Guard Overflight of Flood Zone
By News Release @ 3:22 PM :: 4971 Views :: Honolulu County

... Aircrews assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point in Kapolei, Hawaii, conduct overflights and assess flash flooding impacts in Waialua and Haleiwa on the north shore of Oahu March 20, 2026 ....

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Friday, March 20, 2026
Finalists for Honolulu seats announced for UH Board of Regents
By News Release @ 1:51 AM :: 1443 Views :: Higher Education

... Green to fill two Honolulu County seats for 5-year appointments, beginning July 1, 2026 ....

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Alaska, Hawaii, and the Politics of Statehood
By News Release @ 5:04 PM :: 1310 Views :: Hawaii History

...The Eisenhower Presidential Library will host the Lunch & Learn program, "Alaska, Hawaii, and the Politics of Statehood," on March 26, 2026, at 12 p.m. CDT (7AM HST)....

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Sand Island EIS Available for Public Review
By News Release @ 2:08 AM :: 1407 Views :: Honolulu County

... Environmental Impact Statement Preparation Notice for the Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Secondary Treatment Phase 2 ....

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Second Hawaii County Police Officer Pleads 'No Contest' to Tampering with Evidence
By News Release @ 12:01 AM :: 2104 Views :: Hawaii County , Ethics, Police

"...Should Hilo Circuit Judge Henry Nakamoto grant deferred acceptance of Kenolio’s no-contest plea, the conviction will be erased from his record if he stays out of further trouble with the law for a year...."

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Bribery: UHPA joins HSTA, ILWU, UPW Backing Sylvia Luke
By News Release @ 11:59 PM :: 6983 Views :: Ethics, Labor, Politicians

... Luke's willingness to take money is why the ILWU and UPW support her ....

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
LNG for Hawaii: Green Receives JERA Proposal
By News Release @ 8:15 PM :: 1699 Views :: Energy, Environment, Cost of Living

... the proposal seeks to accelerate the replacement of aging, inefficient oil-fired generation on Oʻahu with modern, high-efficiency infrastructure designed to deliver affordability for Hawaiʻi families and businesses, enhance energy grid resilience and lower emissions ....

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Monday, March 16, 2026
Green has 30 Days to Name next Chief Justice
By News Release @ 10:43 PM :: 1730 Views :: Judiciary

... JSC sends Green list of five nominees ....

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Monday, March 16, 2026
Green Considers Five Nominees for Maui Circuit Judge
By News Release @ 10:36 PM :: 1536 Views :: Maui County, Judiciary

... the Governor must appoint a judge from a list of nominees submitted by the Judicial Selection Commission within 30 days ....

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Monday, March 16, 2026
Running from Primary Challenge, Lahaina Rep Cochran Switches to Republican
By News Release @ 7:00 PM :: 2064 Views :: Maui County, Politicians, Republican Party

... with HSTA Maui Chapter President Ashley Olsen challenging Cochran in the Dem Primary, Cochran had no chance as a Democrat ....

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Monday, March 16, 2026
REPORT: Hawaii Construction Spend $7.1B in 2025
By News Release @ 5:21 PM :: 1553 Views :: Development, Economy, Hawaii Statistics

...The buildout of 3,500 new homes at Koa Ridge in Central O‘ahu continued in 2025 for homebuilder Castle & Cooke....

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Sunday, March 15, 2026
REPORT: 'Dangerous Trifecta' Enables Noncitizen Voting in Hawaii
By News Release @ 3:51 AM :: 1868 Views :: National News, Office of Elections

... Report Uncovers Thousands of Non-Citizens on Voter Rolls, Stonewalling by Officials ....

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Saturday, March 14, 2026
Feds Move to Terminate Hundreds of 8(a) Corporations
By News Release @ 3:35 AM :: 2544 Views :: Military, OHA

... six Alaska Native Corporation-owned firms and 11 Native Hawaiian Organization-owned firms listed as suspended .... 

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Saturday, March 14, 2026
Blackouts Shut Down Rail West of Waipahu
By News Release @ 3:06 AM :: 1668 Views :: Energy, Rail

City officials are coordinating closely with Hawaiian Electric to restore full service as quickly as possible....

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Friday, March 13, 2026
$35K Bribe: AG Provides Biweekly Update on Investigation
By News Release @ 11:59 PM :: 1081 Views :: Ethics, Hawaii State Government, Law Enforcement

"...The next scheduled public update will be provided on Friday, March 27, 2026...." 

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Friday, March 13, 2026
Lake Wilson Dam Failure Fear Eases--Evacuation Warning Lifted for Waialua, Haleiwa
By News Release @ 11:34 PM :: 4388 Views :: Honolulu County, Agriculture

... Failure of the dam could result in catastrophic flooding ....

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Friday, March 13, 2026
House Approves Bills to help out Other Criminals
By News Release @ 3:46 AM :: 1875 Views :: Law Enforcement

"Requires release on recognizance for defendants charged with violations, traffic offenses, nonviolent petty misdemeanors, nonviolent misdemeanors, and nonviolent class C felonies"

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Friday, March 13, 2026
Hawaiian Electric Claims 37% 'Renewable Portfolio'
By News Release @ 3:28 AM :: 1765 Views :: Energy, Hawaii Statistics

...In 2022, the state law determining the process for calculating RPS changed....

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Friday, March 13, 2026
Hawaiian Electric Outlines Case for $170M Rate Hike
By News Release @ 3:05 AM :: 1937 Views :: Energy, Cost of Living

... only Ulupono has expressed its support ....

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Friday, March 13, 2026
DBEDT Projects 1.7% Growth for 2026
By News Release @ 2:56 AM :: 1677 Views :: Economy, Tourism

... Hawai‘i’s Economy Shows Resilience Despite Global Uncertainty ....

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Friday, March 13, 2026
Child Abuse: DHS Launches New Training System for 'Mandatory Reporters'
By News Release @ 2:46 AM :: 1587 Views :: Education K-12, Family, Health Care, Judiciary

... to ensure that individuals required by law to report suspected abuse or neglect, have the knowledge and tools necessary to carry out this critical responsibility ....

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Friday, March 13, 2026
BoE Seeks Nominees for Charter School Commission
By News Release @ 2:26 AM :: 1569 Views :: Education K-12

... Three seats are up for appointment ....

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Friday, March 13, 2026
Acting Chief Justice Appoints District Court Judges on Oahu, Big Island
By News Release @ 2:12 AM :: 1697 Views :: Hawaii County , Honolulu County, Judiciary

... McKenna today appointed two individuals to serve in the District Court of the First Circuit (island of Oʻahu), and one individual to serve in the District Court of the Third Circuit (island of Hawaiʻi) ....

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
Meth Dealer Also a Homosexual Child Molester
By News Release @ 3:24 PM :: 1865 Views :: Drugs

...Riley used the online app Grindr to meet five boys who ranged in age from 14 to 16 years old....

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
VA to Become Legal Guardian for Homeless Veterans
By News Release @ 12:15 AM :: 1813 Views :: Homelessness, Military

... give VA attorneys the legal authority to initiate and participate in state court guardianship or conservatorship proceedings in cases where a legal decision-maker is required for post-acute transitions of care for these vulnerable Veterans ....

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Former Corrections Officer Gets 5 Years for Kiddie Porn
By News Release @ 3:26 PM :: 1722 Views :: Law Enforcement

...He possessed over 200 images of child pornography, including at least one image that depicted an infant and other images that depicted prepubescent minors....

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Second Man Charged with Murder of Fake 'Gang Counselor' over Drug Dealing Debts
By News Release @ 2:05 PM :: 1325 Views :: OHA, Drugs

... the 2021 murder of Malakai "Mo" Maumalanga, a fake gang counselor paid by ‘Adult Friends for Youth’ ....

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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Feds: Miske Suicide a $20M Fraud
By News Release @ 10:26 PM :: 1526 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Police, Drugs

...Miske and others conspired to obstruct an earlier criminal forfeiture proceeding by smuggling fentanyl into prison so that Miske could die by overdose and thereby thwart the forfeiture of his criminal proceeds, estimated at over $20 million....

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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Audit Finds 26 Inconsistencies in Luke Campaign Spending Reports
By News Release @ 12:19 AM :: 1434 Views :: Ethics, Politicians

...The audit does not mention the $10,000 Luke initially accepted from lobbyist Tobi Solidum and his stepdaughter before Solidum fled the country....

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Monday, March 9, 2026
HDOT: Traffic Death Rate Lower Than Last Year
By News Release @ 11:55 PM :: 1033 Views :: Hawaii Statistics, Law Enforcement

... 15 fewer traffic deaths than the same period last year ....

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Sunday, March 8, 2026
DOTAX Goes After One Uber Driver
By News Release @ 1:44 PM :: 1294 Views :: Small Business, Taxes

... Rideshare drivers — also referred to as transportation network company (TNC) drivers — are required to file tax returns and pay GET on their gross income or gross proceeds, including any discretionary tips they receive. ....

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Friday, March 6, 2026
Feds: Sovereignty Tax Scam Drew 200 Criminals from 19 States
By News Release @ 2:55 PM :: 1259 Views :: Ethics, OHA

... Keanu Sai must be very proud ....

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
House Committee Passes Affordable Housing Bills
By News Release @ 11:54 PM :: 908 Views :: Development, Land Use, Cost of Living

... The legislation focuses on increasing housing production, reducing regulatory barriers, and supporting the infrastructure necessary to sustain growth ....

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
First Traffic Scofflaw Convicted Under New Law
By News Release @ 1:46 AM :: 789 Views :: Law Enforcement

... the Attorney General is the first to bring charges under the enhanced penalty provisions of Act 212, a law targeting habitual offenders who repeatedly drive without a valid license ....

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Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Democrats Pick Three Candidates for HD28
By News Release @ 11:26 PM :: 1809 Views :: Democratic Party

... Nadia Alves, Ernest Caravalho, and Michael “Cov” Ratcliffe ....

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Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Office of Elections: Rumors Vs. Facts
By News Release @ 4:57 PM :: 671 Views :: Office of Elections

...As the 2026 Elections approach, we know your social media feeds will be filled with election related updates....

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Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Tax Hike News: House Democrats Tout Welfare Bills as Response to Trump
By News Release @ 3:04 PM :: 621 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Taxes

...CLUE:  This is one of the 'justifications' for Green's $1.8B tax hike....

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Saturday, February 28, 2026
Former Maui Police Officer Sentenced to 65 Months for Unjustified Tasing
By News Release @ 12:40 AM :: 815 Views :: Maui County, Police

... Frate admitted that on January 6, 2024, Frate repeatedly tased an arrestee, even though the arrestee was not resisting or posing any threat ....

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Saturday, February 28, 2026
61-Time Loser Finally Catches Federal Case--Gets 14 Years
By News Release @ 12:30 AM :: 2063 Views :: Honolulu County, Drugs

... Manago has 61 cases going back to year 2000 on ECourtKokua ....

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Friday, February 27, 2026
Hawaiian Electric Releases Full Year 2025 Results
By News Release @ 10:17 PM :: 915 Views :: Maui County, Energy, Cost of Living

"Typical Residential Bill Stable in 2025."

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Friday, February 27, 2026
Tourist Headcount up 10.4% for January--spending up 19%
By News Release @ 12:00 PM :: 1026 Views :: Economy, Tourism

... spending by visitors in January 2026 was $2.26 billion up 19.0 percent compared to January 2025. A 10.4 percent growth in total arrivals to 874,358 visitors ....

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Friday, February 27, 2026
Free Public Pre-K Applications open next week
By News Release @ 11:57 AM :: 738 Views :: Education K-12, Family

... EOEL’s Public Pre-K Program provides free, high-quality prekindergarten to eligible children who are 3 or 4 years old and in the two years prior to entering kindergarten ....

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