Entries for 'News Release'

...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....

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

... 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....

...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....

"...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....

... 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 ....

...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....

...Each meeting will include statements from Hawaiian Electric and the Consumer Advocate, along with opportunities for residents to share concerns and feedback on electric service reliability....

...one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in U.S. history outside the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s....

...for contamination caused by polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in Hawaiʻi’s waterways and natural resources....

...Electricity use at commercial sites more than doubled from 3.1 gigawatt-hours to 6.4 gigawatt-hours, or enough electricity to power about 12,600 homes for a month....

...allowing all residents with three-cart automated curbside collection to place food scraps and wasted food in their green compost carts along with green waste....

... DBEDT today released the 2025 edition of the State of Hawai‘i Data Book, marking the 58th edition of its long-standing series ....

...There were 772,039 total visitors in August 2026, down 5.6 percent from August 2025 (817,504 visitors)....

...Saiki became the first Republican and second woman elected to represent the state of Hawaiʻi in Congress in 1986. She served two terms in the U.S. House....

"...industry professionals continue to experience substantial delays and uncertainty in the permitting process...."

...an important step in addressing Pacific Island requests for the restoration of traditional cultural harvest....

"...TIO is not currently pursuing Roque de los Muchachos...."

....Green today announced the appointments of Cyrus Johnasen to the state Land Use Commission, as well as Kristen Lum Brummel and J. Elise Hannigan to the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board....

...In 1995, Hawai‘i ranked “dead last” in technology use among all 50 states, receiving a grade of F for technology use....

...complete list of all State Constitutional Amendments and County Charter Amendments on the November ballot ....

...According to the complaint, Sakaida, a former coach of the girls’ wrestling team at Moanalua High School, frequently communicated with a minor victim....

...community-led projects that clear vacant lots, reclaim public space, and improve lives....

... adoption of a single rate for plastic. The revised rate represents the average weight of a load of mixed‑size plastic containers ....