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Friday, July 12, 2024
Ed Case Calls on Biden to Quit Race
By Ed Case @ 3:45 PM :: 1421 Views :: Democratic Party, Congressional Delegation, Politicians

"As to who that candidate should be, there are various paths to that decision. They are difficult and uncertain."

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Friday, July 12, 2024
US Senators Call for Hawaii to Join NATO
By News Release @ 2:04 PM :: 1315 Views :: Congressional Delegation, Military

... senators raised concerns about the omission of Hawai‘i under Article 6 of the NATO Treaty ....

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Friday, July 12, 2024
Officials Write Second Amendment Out of Hawaii
By Selected News Articles @ 12:00 PM :: 1432 Views :: Second Amendment

... there’s a troubling trend by state officials to write Second Amendment freedoms out of the island state ....

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Friday, July 12, 2024
Green says major budget reform begins next year
By Selected News Articles @ 4:02 AM :: 1355 Views :: Hawaii State Government, Labor, Taxes

... Hawaii lawmakers enacted a large income tax cut this year, and major budget reform will begin next year to ensure it stays in place, Gov. Josh Green said ....

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Friday, July 12, 2024
Gun Industry Lawsuit Challenges Hawaii 'Public Nuisance' Law
By News Release @ 3:42 AM :: 1028 Views :: Second Amendment

... will allow frivolous lawsuits against members of the firearm industry for the criminal and negligent misuse of firearms by remote third parties ....

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Friday, July 12, 2024
​‘Enough of the terror’: Prosecutors urge jury to convict accused Hawaii crime boss
By Court House News @ 3:38 AM :: 1707 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Police, Drugs

... Miske "left a path of battered bodies, shattered lives, traumatized victims and death scattered in his wake,” as part of a decades-long criminal enterprise ....

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Thursday, July 11, 2024
Hotel Housing for Lahaina Survivors Ends
By News Release @ 11:28 PM :: 1518 Views :: Maui County

... All remaining Lahaina survivors are evicted from their hotel rooms effective June 30, 2024 ....

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Thursday, July 11, 2024
HD1 Rep Mark Nakashima Dead at 61
By News Release @ 11:07 PM :: 1886 Views :: Hawaii County , Democratic Party, Office of Elections

“He was unopposed in this year’s primary and general election for the District 1 seat.”

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Thursday, July 11, 2024
Ariel Sellers Murder: Family Court Refuses to Release Secret Records “because of the impression of DHS and the family court that it might create” 
By Andrew Walden @ 10:47 PM :: 1842 Views :: Family, First Amendment, Judiciary

"The family court held that the redacted record could not be disclosed because of the impression of DHS and the family court that it might create."

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Thursday, July 11, 2024
Gay Socialist Teacher sentenced to 30 years for sexual assault of a minor
By News Release @ 5:18 PM :: 1422 Views :: Education K-12, Family

... "Bunag is not only a sexual predator, but a former intermediate school teacher who preyed on one of his students," said Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm. ...

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Thursday, July 11, 2024
Under 21? State to be Sued Over Firearms, Ammunition Ban
By News Release @ 5:02 PM :: 1016 Views :: Second Amendment

... Hawaii is the ONLY state in the nation with a complete ban on firearm ownership for individuals under 21 ....

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Thursday, July 11, 2024
Kouchi Overthrow Risk in Waianae Senate?
By News Release @ 6:52 AM :: 3860 Views :: Democratic Party, Ethics, Politicians

... Gov. Josh Green says if he has to pick a new state senator for District 22 before the Aug. 10 primary it will be Cross Makani Crabbe ...

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Green Signs 253 Bills Into Law
By News Release @ 11:59 PM :: 5411 Views :: Hawaii State Government

... final day of bill signings ....

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Maui Fire, ATF officials 'clarify' process for ATF cause and origin report on Lahaina wildfire
By News Release @ 11:22 PM :: 1075 Views :: Maui County, Ethics

... Maui County makes excuses for why they are not releasing ATF report yet ....

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Green Vetoes Seven Bills
By News Release @ 4:08 PM :: 1039 Views :: Hawaii State Government

... Of the 17 bills on his original Intent to Veto List, Governor Green issued seven vetoes. He signed four bills after issuing line-item reductions, and six bills were signed into law ....

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
HB1800: Green Signs $19.1B Budget
By News Release @ 3:45 PM :: 1294 Views :: Hawaii State Government

... HB 1800 represents an increase of more than $480 million in general funds for fiscal year 2025 .... 

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Michaels CEO Indicted: 12-year racketeering conspiracy
By News Release @ 5:12 AM :: 3022 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics, Development

... Read the indictment and visualize how Michaels execs would run the same scheme in Hawaii .... 

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Hawaii Assisted Suicide Up 50%
By News Release @ 2:43 PM :: 1545 Views :: Health Care, Life

... Last year, 91 patients received aid-in-dying prescriptions, which is 31 more than the 2022 total ....

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Monday, July 8, 2024
City, ACLU Settle Homeless Lawsuit
By News Release @ 6:20 PM :: 1410 Views :: Honolulu County, Homelessness

“I’m extremely pleased with this outcome,” said Mayor Rick Blangiardi. “It completely strengthens our ability to enforce these laws to protect our residents and visitors."

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Monday, July 8, 2024
Koko Head Shooting Complex resuming weekday schedule
By News Release @ 6:17 PM :: 1547 Views :: Honolulu County, Second Amendment

... Ranges open for public use Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays, 12 noon to 4 p.m., beginning July 10 ....

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Sunday, July 7, 2024
Proposed Hawaii County STR rules fraught with potential economic, legal pitfalls
By Grassroot Institute @ 10:34 PM :: 1506 Views :: Small Business, Tourism

... the effect this measure might have on existing STR operators, small businesses and the broader Hawaii Island economy ....

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Sunday, July 7, 2024
​New law creates opportunities for Hawaii food entrepreneurs
By Grassroot Institute @ 10:28 PM :: 1231 Views :: Agriculture, Small Business

... The governor signs a Grassroot-backed bill that lets home cooks sell their products online, by mail and through third parties ....

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Sunday, July 7, 2024
Hawaii County proposal -- good direction for Oahu beekeeping
By Grassroot Institute @ 10:18 PM :: 1479 Views :: Hawaii County , Honolulu County, Agriculture, Small Business

... Hawaii Island lawmakers consider more liberal beekeeping rules while Honolulu County lawmakers ponder making them tougher ....

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Sunday, July 7, 2024
Governor signs bill to allow temporary licenses to nurses
By Grassroot Institute @ 10:12 PM :: 1124 Views :: Health Care

... another victory for greater healthcare freedom in Hawaii ....

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Sunday, July 7, 2024
Hawaii's chance to expand housing freedom
By Keli'i Akina PhD @ 8:55 PM :: 1244 Views :: Development, Cost of Living

... severe restrictions on homebuilding have resulted in too few homes and some of the nation’s highest housing prices ....

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Sunday, July 7, 2024
July 7, 1935: Moscow orders first Communists to Hawaii
By Andrew Walden @ 2:32 PM :: 51188 Views :: Democratic Party, Hawaii History, Labor

...When the USSR collapsed in 1991, long-secret archives of the Communist International were thrown open to western researchers for the first time.  Many previously unknown details of communist history have been revealed--including the 1935 Comintern orders directing Communists to begin work in Hawaii....

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Sunday, July 7, 2024
Biden expected to make decision about future in ‘next couple of days,’ Hawaii governor says
By Selected News Articles @ 2:25 PM :: 1745 Views :: Democratic Party, Politicians

... The entire world is anxiously awaiting whether Biden decides to stay in the 2024 presidential race ....

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Sunday, July 7, 2024
The Importance of Conformity
By Tom Yamachika @ 6:00 AM :: 1115 Views :: Taxes

... Recently, Governor Green, without much fanfare, signed into law a number of bills that had been proposed by the Department of Taxation ....

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Sunday, July 7, 2024
Three Hawaii Governors Call on Biden to Quit Race
By News Release @ 4:06 AM :: 2752 Views :: Democratic Party, Politicians

... we witnessed and listened to a frail and seemingly muddled President Biden agonizingly take us to the brink of electoral wipeout ....

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Saturday, July 6, 2024
Tokuda Finds Way to Strip Name of Captain Cook from Post Office
By News Release @ 2:56 PM :: 2094 Views :: Hawaii County , Hawaii History, Military

... the goal is to remove all references to Captain Cook from Hawaii ....

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Saturday, July 6, 2024
After Veto Threat, Green Signs Sara Yara Bill into law
By News Release @ 2:47 PM :: 1549 Views :: Education K-12, Law Enforcement

... bill motivated by charges against a man who had no driver’s license and 164 traffic citations when he was arrested in the hit-and-run death of a 16-year-old McKinley High School student ....

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Saturday, July 6, 2024
Potential $85M from NASA for UH Hilo management of Maunakea telescope
By News Release @ 2:36 PM :: 1088 Views :: Higher Education

"... a primary asset in NASA’s planetary defense system ...."

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Saturday, July 6, 2024
Former Tokai University Building Becomes Homeless 'Kauhale'
By News Release @ 2:13 PM :: 1537 Views :: Higher Education, Homelessness

... Former college in Waikiki will soon house 120 homeless families as part of city program ....

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Saturday, July 6, 2024
Dillingham Airfield Saved by 50-Year Lease
By News Release @ 2:03 PM :: 1402 Views :: Honolulu County, Small Business, Tourism

... The new lease will go into effect July 6, 2024, at which time airfield operations will continue normal operations, including uninterrupted water service to the tenants ....

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Saturday, July 6, 2024
'Sun Bucks' -- $177 per kid Boost on EBT Cards
By News Release @ 2:29 AM :: 2930 Views :: Education K-12, Family, Cost of Living

... Most eligible families will get SUN Bucks automatically without the need for an application ....

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Friday, July 5, 2024
Ethics: Hawaii Socialists Illegally Lobbied for Gaza ‘Ceasefire’ Resolution on Taxpayer Dime
By News Release @ 3:40 AM :: 1958 Views :: Democratic Party, Ethics, Hawaii State Government

"... Respondent Coffield explained that he was so distressed by Chair Tam’s text message and email that he left work, went to a coffee shop, and then drafted and sent the email from the coffee shop. Respondent Coffield did not return to work that day and neglected to take leave ...."

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Thursday, July 4, 2024
Operation 'Shine the Light' Rescues 11 Missing Children on Oahu
By News Release @ 4:33 PM :: 2752 Views :: Honolulu County, Family, Law Enforcement

“...This operation required quick action and decisions and DHS is thankful for all involved with the successful location of these 11 children and youth....”

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Thursday, July 4, 2024
'Shift and Save' -- 16,000 Hawaiian Electric Customers Can Escape --if they act now
By News Release @ 12:22 AM :: 1704 Views :: Energy, Cost of Living

... Customers urged to review bills, take action if they choose not to continue ....

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Thursday, July 4, 2024
The 1840 Hawaiian Constitution and the Fourth of July
By Grassroot Institute @ 12:02 AM :: 21533 Views :: Hawaii History

In 1840 the Kingdom of Hawaii adopted a constitution with strong parallels to the Constitution of the United States....

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Thursday, July 4, 2024
The Verified Complaint In Equity: The Declaration Of Independence
By Robert Thomas @ 12:01 AM :: 25277 Views :: National News, Hawaii History

...the structure and style of the Declaration follows a form familiar to most modern lawyers: a complaint initiating a lawsuit....

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Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Schatz: $6.6M for YIMBY
By News Release @ 11:58 PM :: 1343 Views :: Congressional Delegation, Development

... Grant Program Heading To Hawai‘i To Build More Housing ....

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Wednesday, July 3, 2024
City: Towing Contractor Ripped off 782 Customers
By News Release @ 9:31 PM :: 1685 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics

... invoices revealed the mishandling of a $900 fee ....

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Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Mayor signs bill limiting gifts to City employees
By News Release @ 1:40 AM :: 1387 Views :: Honolulu County, Ethics

... prohibiting gifts to City officers and employees valued at more than $50 ....

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Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Blangiardi: Be Prepared for Blackouts
By News Release @ 1:33 AM :: 1567 Views :: Energy

... Residents should prepare for extended outages that could last several hours to days by having emergency supplies such as food, water, and medications ....

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
UHERO: Where can Hawaiʻi diversify its economy?
By UHERO @ 10:26 PM :: 1401 Views :: Agriculture, Economy, Tourism

... industries with significant growth potential that are currently facing obstacles such as inadequate infrastructure, skills shortages, and market and government failures ....

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Second observatory removed from Maunakea summit
By News Release @ 10:10 PM :: 1689 Views :: Hawaii County , Greenmail, Higher Education, OHA

... All site work for the decommissioning of the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory (CSO) was completed in June 2024  ....

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Makawao meth trafficker gets nine years in federal prison
By Selected News Articles @ 11:59 AM :: 1421 Views :: Maui County, Drugs

... Kitashima's associates helped him buy, ship, and transport methamphetamine between California, Oregon, and Hawaii ....

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Monday, July 1, 2024
Christian Good News Clubs Win Equal Access in Hawaii Schools
By News Release @ 9:02 PM :: 1835 Views :: Education K-12, First Amendment, Religion

... after school Bible clubs must be given equal access ....

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Monday, July 1, 2024
‘You’re Nothing!’: Hawaii Black Cop Was Belittled and Racially Bullied By Colleagues, Leading to Four Officers Arrested, Nine Others Placed on Paid Leave
By Selected News Articles @ 8:58 PM :: 2362 Views :: Ethics, Police

... put Horton’s life at risk by ordering the man to rush into traffic at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to stop a moving vehicle while on foot ....

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Monday, July 1, 2024
Veto? Hawaii governor under fire over authority to suspend electronic media transmission
By Selected News Articles @ 8:34 PM :: 1272 Views :: First Amendment

... a ‘blank check’ to shut down all electronic media ....

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