Entries for 'News Release'

...“Organized money has run Hawaiʻi politics for a long time,” said Kaniela Ing, Co-founder and President of Our Hawaiʻi....

... SB1748: federal legislation aimed at strengthening online protections for children and teens ....

"...Provide a fair pay increase to all Deputy Sheriffs, including those serving the Judiciary...."

... Locations and Hours of Operation ....

... The Chief Election Officer proposes a new administrative rule in order to comply with the Hawaii Supreme Court’s opinion in Souza v. v. Nago ....

... In return, Duque told prime contractors to award subcontracts to Kent and Pick’s company and facilitated their fraudulent inflation of government contracting costs to include Duque’s bribe payments ....

... Statewide Voting by District and Precinct ....

...The County of Hawaiʻi and its partners announce the launch of the Hoʻi Returnable Dish Program, a city-wide municipal reuse system, in Hilo on Nov. 9....

...Formerly known as the Ena Motoi Building, 436 Ena Rd was home to the multi-storey 'Empire Relaxation' from 2013 until 2015.  Eleven years later, the City is still wasting $millions on this site....

... seeking law enforcement professionals and members of the public who want to help strengthen professional standards, accountability and public trust in law enforcement ....

...In September 2026, total visitors’ average length of stay was shorter at 7.39 days, compared to September 2025 (8.25 days). The statewide average daily census in September 2026 was 165,770 visitors, compared to 191,994 visitors (-13.7%) in September 2025....

...The settlement requires GM to obtain affirmative, express consent from consumers before collecting or disclosing consumer driving and location data....

... Co-conspirator Amanda Joy Opoku-Boachie, aka Amanda Joy Glum, aka Amanda Joy Kessei Bierman, 53, of Kula, Hawaii, pleaded guilty Oct. 20, 2026 ....

...Explore the Legislative Process and Gain Valuable Experience as a Session Staff Member....

...State=Deferred Acceptance and Anger Management, Feds=15 years prison....

...Bissen's job approval has deteriorated sharply, shifting from positive territory in August to eight points underwater in October....

... a desperate too-little, too-late move to save Keoni Souza from electoral oblivion ....

"...Brown was in possession of a loaded firearm with an obliterated serial number...."

...Enrollment across the University of Hawaiʻi‘s 10-campus system stands at 50,617 students in fall 2026....

...Volpe, who was previously Deputy Chief, became Temporary Fire Chief following the passing of Fire Chief Kazuo Todd in December 2025. He has served HFD for more than 20 years....

...The investigation yielded seizures of more than 150 pounds of methamphetamine, several kilograms of fentanyl and carfentanil, eight firearms, ammunition, and over $150,000 in cash....

...Applications must be postmarked no later than October 31, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted....

...There is no shortage of fresh water in Hawaii and there never will be. Desal is an energy hog and electricity is very expensive in Hawaii....

... The price of a dozen eggs in Honolulu spiked more than 11% in the past year, from $9.04 a dozen to $10.06 ....

... Statewide, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for September was 2.8 percent, compared to 2.7 percent in August ....

... The buyer base is substantially local ....

...The seasonal celebration is scheduled to begin Saturday, November 28, 2026 with a block party and parade ....

... multiple prior felony convictions for assault, criminal property damage, and drug possession ....

... Waipahu Woman Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Pandemic and Tax Fraud While Earning Millions from an Unlicensed Construction Business ....

...Sean Sakaida, 44, of Honolulu, Hawaii, was previously arrested and taken into custody on September 24, 2026....

...focus on streamlining permitting, reducing development costs, and accelerating the delivery of affordable housing and critical infrastructure....

... Food prices advanced 3.9 percent. Energy prices advanced 20.9 percent ….

... the first of three new containerships being built for Matson’s China-Long Beach Express (CLX) and Hawaii services ....

"The Office of Elections answers that it provides staff support in response to actions passed by a majority of the Elections Commission or at the request of the Commission Chair, neither of which is present here."

... PILF sued the county clerks of Maui and Kauaʻi, alleging that the counties violated the National Voter Registration Act.  Maui has settled ....

... 'Open Secrets' begins coverage of Hawaii State and Federal Campaign Spending ....

...Seats available for Fire, Police, Salary, Liquor Control, Maui Planning Commission and others....

... Nalepa came to the United States in or around 2020 through the Visa Waiver Program, which he overstayed before applying for permanent resident status ....

...Students who suffered under the COVID-era 'remote education' scam are aging out of the system.  That's why the numbers are going back up....

"Courts across the country, when it comes to Flock and similar technology, have recognized that traveling on a public road does not mean you surrender your reasonable expectations to privacy."

...We Took Back $486K in Unauthorized Expenses....

"...independent board directors...reviewed vendor relationships and found no evidence of fraud, self-dealing or excess private benefit...."

...Okudara has 14 state convictions, including felonies for car theft and drugs....

"...COVID-19 vaccine is available for persons 6 months and older...."

...The project will provide 12 two-bedroom, one-bath homes on a site next to the library....

"Voter service centers open 10 business days before Election Day. Long line and delays can be expected on Election Day, so beat the crowds by voting early."

...The three finalists are Todd Apo, Kaulana Park and Summer Sylva....

...Ludwig admitted to distributing fentanyl and heroin from a hotel in Waikiki in the days leading up to his arrest on May 1, 2025....

...AI has resulted in OIP receiving very lengthy, often difficult to decipher requests from the public....

...Douglas Taylor, a/k/a “Dougiie 2 Fresh,” 37, of Maui, pled guilty on October 2, 2026 to two counts of distributing more than fifty grams of methamphetamine....