Entries for 'News Release'

“If you haven’t already, please take a moment to review this important plan and share your feedback,” said Representative Darius K. Kila, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation.

... Total visitor spending measured in nominal dollars was $1.95 billion, a 4.3 percent decrease from July 2024 ....

... two for BLNR, one for Stadium Authority ....

... A reminder for Non-Profit Organizations to submit applications by September 15, 2025 ....

... The property sits directly across from the future Mokauea (Kalihi) Skyline Station ....

... Hawaii’s Department of Law Enforcement is now pioneering the use of virtual reality—using geographic information system (GIS) technology to build a geospatial digital twin—to enhance security and situational awareness. ...

... While the Plaintiffs prevailed before a Ninth Circuit three-judge panel, the case is now being reheard en banc ....

... The Supreme Court ruled 6-3, June 26, 2025, that parents have the right to opt their children out of storybooks that push one-sided ideology on gender and sexuality ....

... $100 million annually, directed toward environmental stewardship, hazard mitigation, infrastructure resilience and enhancing the visitor experience ....

... residents’ perspectives on community needs and access to social services, including kūpuna services, early childhood programs, services for disabled residents and more ....

"We want to work with you to come to a mutually acceptable framework by the end of this year"

"...how the Green administration is tackling some of Hawai‘i’s most pressing issues...."

... a new Education Partnership Agreement aimed at enhancing science and technology education while advancing DPAA’s critical mission of accounting for missing U.S. personnel from past conflicts ....

... The book is in electronic form and is available on the DBEDT website ....

...Hawaii Basketball Coach Sentenced to Over 33 Years for Child Exploitation and Harassment of 10 Victims....

... arrest and conviction of Yang and co-conspirator Ye Fang, also known as "Batu," a PRC national who was unlawfully present in the United States ....

... Suspect in Maui police officer’s killing had extensive criminal record ....

... four recommendations — are all based off of bills that have been introduced at the Maui County Council or at the state level ....

... All Permit Types: Average duration of permit review and approval process has been reduced by 66%, from nearly five months to under two months ....

... The appointments follow the resignation of the previous board earlier this summer ....

... tariffs drive up prices for aluminum, steel, and copper items ....

...they “prematurely entered into contracts under an artificial timeline and a fragile financial plan.” The mayor admitted this was done to avoid losing out on federal funds....

... The announcement comes in response to President Trump’s executive order that excludes certain federal agencies from labor-management relations programs. ....

... a no-cost, two-year training initiative designed to prepare Oʻahu high school juniors for careers in aviation maintenance and mechanics ....

...The Government of the United States of America has begun discussions with the Government of the Cook Islands to support the research necessary to inform seabed exploration and responsible development within the Cook Islands’ Exclusive Economic Zone....

... decade-long scheme to defraud hundreds of investors out of millions of dollars in connection with Semisub Inc. ....

... In addition to his three prior federal convictions for illegally reentering the United States, Salas Cruz also has convictions for abuse of a household member, assault, violation of a protective order, and being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition ....

... this success comes at a time when concerns over cuts in federal research funding continue to grow. As of August 5, 66 grants totaling more than $89 million have been terminated at UH due to shifting federal priorities ....

... and 34.6% of Hawaii homeowners sitting on $500K capital gain ....

... Due to the potential for hazardous conditions ....

"...solar, wind, and batteries on their own will not scale to meet the needs we have...."

... Mayor apponts two, Speaker appoints one, Council appoints one ....

... If convicted of the charged offenses, Nowicke faces a maximum sentence of life in prison ....

... a comprehensive review of the department's response and outlines 35 recommendations for improving future emergency operations ....

"... the court affirmed the City’s position that the officers involved did not act out of malice in the death of Lindani Myeni ...."

... 857,102 total visitors to the Hawaiian Islands in June 2025, down 1.8 percent from the same month last year ....

... if weather conditions intensify in the next 24 to 48 hours Hawaiian Electric may proactively shut off power in communities with high exposure to wildfire risk ....

... an American nonprofit is helping students from some of Micronesia’s most remote islands access the region’s top-performing private schools ....

... The 27-year-old Posse system will be taken off-line at the close of business Monday, July 28, 2025, and will not be available to the public or DPP staff ....

... Hawaii harbor mouths opening towards Kamchatka saw larger tsunami effects ....

“...This isn’t just a policy document. These proposals will have real and lasting impacts on families, kūpuna, workers, and businesses across Hawai‘i...”

... Hawaii's master lease renewal process pays off big for Chile ... and now Spain ....

... He praised the great working relationships between the FBI and the local, state, and federal law enforcement partners ....

... This message was shared with the students, faculty and staff of the 10-campus University of Hawaiʻi system on July 21, 2025 ....

... at Mauna Lani and Waimea the typical single-family customer will see a rate increase of approximately $18 to $25 per month ....

... a foundation builder of the Hawaiian church ....

... Executive Order to restore order to American cities and remove vagrant individuals from our streets, redirecting federal resources toward programs that tackle substance abuse and returning to the acute necessity of civil commitment ....

... Schatz Introduces YIMBY Act To Encourage Localities To Cut Regulations, Adopt Pro-Housing Policies ....

... Sept. 30, 2025 is the deadline to apply ....

... 16,879 personal/private applications for permits to acquire firearms were processed statewide during 2024, marking a 28.3% decrease ....