Entries for 'News Release'

...The findings and recommendations will be presented during the SPEED Summit, scheduled for January 15, 2027....

...distribution of heroin and fentanyl from a hotel in Waikiki....

... Alasaas came to the United States in or around 2014 on an immigrant visa and registered to vote soon thereafter ....

... the House Advisory Committee on Rules met in secret and made decisions ....

... The annual flag raising reflects the City and County of Honolulu’s continued commitment ....

"Bill 88 does not automatically rezone a single property. Instead, it creates a legislative pathway. If the bill passes the full council, individual property owners would still need to apply for a zone change on a case-by-case basis."

"The 2026 Legislative Session is done. After 2,459 bills, 397 housing bills, and a lot of late nights, two of our biggest ideas crossed the finish line."

... downstream effects for nonprofits and the 'social safety net' ....

...The scheme involved 'affordable' housing development agreements worth more than $11 million....

... Primary Election Ballots arrive by mail: July 21, 2026 ....

...visitors who came in April 2026 spent significantly more on an average daily basis ($278 per person, +14.1%)....

... His appointment will go before the UH Board of Regents for final approval on Thursday, June 4 ....

...OHA toys with another shiny object as it crosses Trustees' field of vision.  Surprisingly, they decide not to be distracted....

... the bill would weaken states’ ability to protect children online while insulating Big Tech from accountability ....

"...Choi wants to end the pay to play culture in Hawaiʻi politics, move the state to publicly funded elections, and bring down a cost of living that is pushing local families off these islands...."

...Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) achieved a 52.8% Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) for 2025, second highest in the state behind Hawai‘i Island....

... net employment gain of 1,530 jobs in the private sector during the third quarter of 2025 ....

... Green now has until July 11 to determine whether he will sign ....

... no mention of Ryan Yamane .... 

"...an emergency appropriation to the Department of Human Services...."

... Seven Chinese executives and four of the world’s largest shipping container manufacturing companies were indicted ....

...Following court order blocking Hawaii law in favor of The Babylon Bee, Hawaii resident, state officials agree to pay attorneys’ fees, conclude case....

"...These indictments result from ongoing federal investigations into fraud and collusion in the defense contracting industry in Hawaii...."

...Biggs was a serial, self-described “groomer” who targeted children, many of whom were mentally and emotionally vulnerable....

...firearms are prohibited inside the facility because the Convention Center considers itself a “sensitive place”....

"...on December 31, 2025, a statewide total of 3,764 private persons possessed a valid license to carry (LTC) a concealed handgun...."

“...These defendants traded on the reputation of the Shriners Children’s healthcare system to perpetrate their multi-million-dollar fraud...”

...County acquiring MLP’s West Maui water system, along with select Upcountry water infrastructure and other MLP assets....

... Factory-built housing will now be permitted as permanent housing if ....

"After Hawaii submitted its SIP revision, Hawaiian Electric Company noted that these unconsented closures could have negative impacts to grid reliability on the islands of Maui and Hawaii"

... Under Hawaiʻi law, permit applications are required to be issued or denied before the 40th day ....

... the nomination deadline is June 29, 2026 ....

...Truth in Accounting’s Financial Transparency Score 2026 evaluates how effectively each state government discloses its true financial condition through audited financial reports....

"SNAP sales rose by more than $23,000—from $314,416 in 2024 to $339,810 in 2025—while transactions increased by 1,689"

... outlining the Green administration’s long-term strategy to tackle significant issues facing the state ....

"...the MFCU identified a number of challenges that have impacted its ability to initiate criminal charges and obtain convictions...."

... CLUE: Lawsuit next ....

"...116 person decrease in shelter utilization on Maui...."

... “The JCA’s Hilo facility will be repurposed for another HING program called STARBASE Academy” ....

... Kaiawe fraudulently obtained at least approximately $126,026 in CRUA assistance benefits ....

... visitor spending and real estate investment to defense contracting, prefabricated housing, education and captive insurance ....

... remember the 'Hawai‘i Green Infrastructure Authority'?  After years of funneling money to 'green' insiders, it has been raided and reassigned ....

...The Homelessness and Housing Fund (HHF) was established in 2022 and is currently allocated no less than $9 million of Residential Tier Two property tax revenues annually....

...Deputy Managing Director Krishna Jayaram will assume the role of Managing Director Designate upon Formby’s departure....

... The Judicial Selection Commission is accepting applications and nominations ....

... SB3125 touted--but House Dems didn’t mention HB1875, sex change surgery for children.  Its on the Governor’s desk now ....

“This is not a permanent solution"

...$46 million in federal funding....

... Investigators seized at least twenty pounds of methamphetamine during the investigation ....

... establishing some of the nation’s first consumer protections and transparency requirements for conversational artificial intelligence services, particularly for minors and individuals seeking mental health or crisis support ....