... Hawaii's population increases by 66.4 percent during high season due to overtourism ....

... Hawaii taxes beer at $0.93 per gallon ....

... Area prices were up 0.7 percent over the past two months, up 5.2 percent from a year ago ....

... votes cast and bills introduced ....

... there is now, government-wide, about a 30% vacancy rate in the number of authorized positions ....

... The crisis stems principally from land use policies that artificially restrict housing supply ....

... Hawaii taxpayers are expected to save about $1.2 billion in 2030 ....

"...call for Congressional and DOJ rejection of any further attempts like the Fitisemanu case in 2022 for courts to change the political status of American Samoa under the 1900-1904 Deeds of Cession, unless initiated and approved by our people through local self-determination....”

... type your address in the search bar on the County of Maui Sewer Service Status interactive map ....

... little growth among charter schools and no other choice options ....

... Study shows short-term rentals generated $2.2 billion in economic activity for Maui and $11.3 billion across Hawaii in 2023 ....

... a household making the median income in Hawaii of around $91,000 that currently owes about $5,300 in income taxes will incrementally see that amount owed go down to $1,600 by 2031 ....

... CWS social workers did not seek immediate medical attention for John “A.B.” Doe after Geanna Bradley was found murdered on January 18, 2024, instead, on January 19, 2024, they placed him with Brandy Blas’ sister ....

... CCW permit policies, which have been deemed excessively burdensome and a violation of constitutional rights ....

... CIO Murdock resigned without notice May 31, 2024.  Now we know why ....

... The six lawsuits involved in the court-ordered stay requested by the government involve 2,375 people ....

... the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved a new State Plan Amendment (SPA) to cover community palliative care services through Medicaid ....

... UH has been peddling '3.2-foot' sea level rise claims since 2018.  That projection was itself a doubling of earlier projections.  Now they have suddenly doubled it again to six feet.  Did you notice? .... 

... Omidyar's massive partisan activities have flown under the radar because he prefers to influence politics through ostensible charity groups rather than direct campaign contributions ....

... to assist in applying for and securing federal funds relating to renewable energy, local food, clean transportation, and fresh water ....

... On Monday, Watson acquitted Miske of the attempted murder of Lindsey Kinney, along with associated racketeering and firearm charges ....

... votes cast and bills introduced ....

... staffers from the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii in attendance at Gov. Josh Green's recent bill-signing ceremonies for historic tax cuts and housing reform ....

... House Finance was persuaded to resurrect SB 1035.  It then went to Conference Committee, and it came up with a version that both houses then passed ....

... all families in the NCS program who are 'actively participating' in their recovery efforts will continue to receive support ....

... Despite the bill's timidity, passage of the bill was still a welcome move .... 

... four of the districts have no representation, which could raise questions about fairness over any recommendations the planning body might make ....

... The majority of respondents have homeowners insurance (82%) and hurricane insurance (59%). However, the vast majority are not aware of the gaps in coverage between these insurances and flood insurance ....

... Hawaii voters can expect to receive their Primary Election ballot in the mail by July 23, 2024 ....

... In a deep-blue bastion where seldom is heard a peep of pushback against tax hikes, Hawaii legislators surprised everybody last month by unanimously approving a bill that is being heralded as the biggest tax cut in state history ....

... Between January and April 2024, visitor arrivals by air to Maui County fell 24.0 percent and expenditures decreased 22.6 percent compared to the same four months in 2023 ....

... Unsheltered homelessness fell significantly in two of the three rural counties, with Hawaii down 27 percent and Maui 26 percent. Kauai realized an eight percent increase in unsheltered homelessness ....

... Solar contributed 38.1% of KIUC’s generation in 2023. Almost one-third of the solar production came from members’ rooftop systems. Other renewables contributing in 2023 were hydropower (12%) and biomass (7.8%) ....

... Most of the pain can be traced to home purchases, which cost an astounding 313% more than average ....

... Young families are leaving Hawaii.  Rich retirees are moving in.  The result is a sharp increase in per capita GDP ....

... Candidate filing ended today, Tuesday, June 4, 2024 -- candidates may withdraw tomorrow ....

... the Sixth Proclamation Relating to Affordable Housing—remains in full effect ....

... Innovation Potential: 50th ....

... Akina said HB2404 will incrementally provide Hawaii taxpayers with the biggest income tax cut in state history ....

... Hawaii tops the list with $17,966.04 of unexpected fees on average ....

... It was mostly a good year for Hawaii at the 2024 Legislature, and policy experts from Grassroot will explain how that came to be ....

... premiums are rising at astronomical rates ....

... passing the biggest income tax cut in state history ....

... UPDATE Monday, June 3, 2024:  Republican Sen Brenton Awa pulled and filed today.  Democrats Clayton Hee and Ben Shafer filed their nomination petitions.  .... 

... a new deputy director for the Department of Human Resources Development, and appointed several individuals to various open positions in state boards and commissions ....

... If the Governor intends to veto a bill, the Governor must inform the Legislature by June 25, 2024 ....

... With the retirement of Senator Maile S.L. Shimabukuro effective today, Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi announced changes to the composition of Senate Standing Committees ....

... An SIC service outage would also affect DHHL’s phone service...the department has established an interim call center for lessees ....

... The County Council actually improved on a tax cut proposed by Mayor Roth, but neither version gives a break to industrial or commercial properties ....

... a $3.49 million tax increase on hotels and resorts and a $4.15 million increase on vacation rentals ....