Entries for 'News Release'

... due to the ongoing partial federal government shutdown ....

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

... 145,000 workers in Hawaii are union members ....

... The Hawaii Democratic Party now has 30 days to give Gov. Josh Green a list of potential candidates to replace Holt in the House. Green will then have 60 days to select Holt’s replacement ....

... FEMA recently approved $33.4 million in funding to support recovery for past disasters in Hawaii ....

...The 10-year contract totaling approximately $160 million will expand the current program from 17 sites to 187 dual-enforcement cameras across each of the state's major islands....

... The field just narrowed ....

... Deadline Extended to Submit Applications for State Ethics Commission ....

... We demand you crush the TVRs ....

... The lawsuit, filed in 2023, centered on allegations of discrimination during the recruitment for a Film Commissioner position ....

...Arnold v. County of Hawaiʻi alleges the County has routinely delayed issuing Permits to Acquire firearms well beyond the 40-day deadline established under Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes....

"...vision for addressing housing affordability...."

...Hawaii DoE compels students to use certain pronouns when the students address their self-described “transgender” peers....

... When Gov Green leaves the state, Lt Gov Luke becomes acting Governor.  Maybe she might pardon herself ....

... two on Oahu, one on Big Island ....

"Experience from other states shows that when insurers and care providers merge, costs rise, access narrows, and the community ultimately loses."

“...Never fear, The Posse is here!....”

... Under Hawai‘i Revised Statutes § 28-8.5, Attorney General Ann Lopez has the discretion to appoint a special assistant ....

...All Senate and House committee hearings scheduled for February 9 will be postponed, and floor sessions in both chambers for Session Day #12 will not be convened....

... indefinitely deferred by the Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs committee ....

"She now has a helper who guides her around the Capitol and accompanies her to hearings"

... Hawai‘i is one of only four states that still taxes groceries at the full rate ....

... Born and raised on O‘ahu, Chief Tai brings more than 35 years of law-enforcement experience with the San Diego Police Department ....

...Char served as a deputy public defender on Oʻahu and Kauaʻi and later as supervising deputy public defender for the Kauaʻi office....

... with unanimous support ....

... every bill that could impact firearm ownership, carry, storage, penalties, and related rights here in Hawaiʻi ....

"Around April 2019, Respondent acquired employment with AMR, while continuing to work in his state capacity at the EMS Branch"

"...Requester made two requests to the Department of Transportation, Airports Division (DOT) for copies of records concerning a two-year contract and an emergency Wiki Wiki contract...."

... All five cases were not vaccinated against chickenpox ....

... Mahuna, who has served as interim Police Chief since September, is a nearly 28-year veteran of the Hawaiʻi Police Department ....  

... Babylon Bee, Hawaii resident prevail against state law banning political memes ....

... A total of 9,642,991 visitors arrived in calendar year 2025, down slightly from 9,701,499 visitors (-0.6%) in 2024 ....

... more sovereignty scammers heading for the Big House ....

... the 2026 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule ....

... the processes used to screen candidates, review credentials and monitor conduct ....

...Participating entities include public schools, public charter schools, private schools, and early learning educational programs....

... Candidate Filing is now underway ....

...Hawai‘i Police Department recorded a significant increase in drug recoveries to the point it now leads the state in total drug seizures....

"Should the required environmental clearance not be obtained or if HUD declines to authorize the use of grant funds for this project, this Notice of Intent to Award may be rescinded and no contract will be awarded"

... more than 35 public, charter, and private schools will have representatives available to talk with families about their school options .... 

"OER’s priority was to create staffing capacity over economic recovery and revitalization."

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

... resulting in the safe location and recovery of eight children between the ages of 13 and 17. Two children recovered in the operation had been reported as runaways over one year ago ....

... Kristi Noem has approved Hawaiʻi’s request to extend FEMA Temporary Housing Assistance for Maui wildfire survivors until February 2027 ....

... to include newly appointed Rep Hartsfield ....

... Hawaiʻi County Police Commission will interview eight candidates for Police Chief during meetings on Jan. 29 and Jan. 30 ....

...They would be charged $710 per day to have government monitors on board.... 

... CLUE: They already know who took the $35K.  Instead of just announcing the name, this is intended to keep it quiet at least until the session is over ....

... year to year the physician workforce lost 31 full-time-equivalents ....

... opening floor sessions begin at 10am ....