Entries for 'News Release'

...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 admitted to mailing three parcels collectively containing 8.5 kilograms of methamphetamine and 6 kilograms of cocaine from San Diego....

...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 ....

...LifeSmarts is a free, national educational program that teaches students critical life skills in five key areas: Personal Finance, Consumer Rights and Responsibilities, Health and Safety, the Environment and Technology, through online quizzes and in-person competitions....

...a new interactive map showing TOD zoning and the TOD Special District boundaries along the Skyline rail transit corridor....

...the property owner has announced plans to move forward with a comprehensive redevelopment of the longtime Chinatown property....

...Resilience Hub Reality Check -- It Takes Way More Than the Latest Buzzword to Save Communities...

... to improve the eight state cemeteries under its care ....

...CAC originated loans that the company knew or should have known consumers could not afford....

... said her uncle pressured her to cast ballot ....

...Kula Hospital will be restored and reopened after damage from the March 2026 Kona Low storms forced the temporary closure....

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

...At UH, 80% of first-time undergraduates across 10 campuses graduated debt-free during the 2024–25 academic year....

...The County of Hawaiʻi Fire Commission will meet on Sept. 24-25 in the County Council Chambers in Hilo to complete the selection of the next Fire Chief....

...Wide Variation in Cancer Risk Among Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Population....

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

...Higa is a former Hawaii County Councilman and Na Leo exec.  Aipoalani is a former CNHA Board Chair and Ewa Dream House board member....

... Honolulu crime rate down 16.6% ....

... The companies are seeking commission approval to increase their combined annual revenues by approximately $170 million, or 5.3% ....

...doubling the term of the prior contract....

...HDOT will begin limited barge operations at Kaumālapa‘u Harbor on Lāna‘i on Sunday, Sept. 13....

... Hawaiʻi Technology Academy charter school is the 2nd largest school in the state and the fastest growing ....

...DBEDT projects Hawai‘i’s economy to grow 1.3 percent in 2026, decreasing from 2.5 percent growth in 2025....

... at UH Manoa, 5% increases beginning in academic year (AY) 2029–30 ....