"Everyone in this chamber knows that if the majority chooses to end the filibuster—if they choose to change the rules and put an end to democratic debate—then the fighting and the bitterness and the gridlock will only get worse." -- Sen Barack Obama, 2005

In a live conversation from Hong Kong, Washington D.C. and Honolulu, Grassroot Institute president Keli’i Akina kicks off his China-speaking tour....

The lawsuit states that a second fire—also previously described by First Wind management as ‘small’--resulted in $2,000,000 in damages....

...four states - California, Idaho, Vermont, and Hawai'i - collectively ship 10,500  prisoners to for-profit prisons outside their home states.  West Virginia is developing a plan to do the same....

85 percent  believe efforts should be made to make renewable energy such as solar power more affordable for consumers....

While watching what was happening in other counties, Maui County decided to approach Monsanto - which has farms on both Maui and Molokai - to require disclosure of the company’s restricted-use pesticides and all information about related practices....

North Shore residents and transportation officials have been discussing proposals to improve Laniakea traffic for years....

A federal district court jury is scheduled to decide late next year whether or not the ocean carriers Matson Inc. (MATX) and Horizon Lines Inc. (HRZL) defrauded the United States of America in connection with military cargo shipments they carried in the Hawaii and Guam trades....

In his half-century on the bench, he presided over some of the most sensational of Hawai‘i’s organized crime trials, and he upheld the 1967 Hawai‘i Land Reform Act that shifted property ownership in Hawai‘i from large trusts to ordinary citizens....

...no state - except for West Virginia, which has a tradition of conservatism on social issues - where gay marriage is forbidden by law or constitutional amendment has a government wholly dominated by Democrats....

Counties are listening to the most ill informed people and the farmers are being attacked ....

United States has reduced more carbon dioxide emissions this century than any other nation. The U.S. emissions decline is due in large part to technological advances in natural gas production ....

Once again, Abercrombie tells Hawaii refineries to 'drop dead'....

Obamacare’s menu labeling regulation will be costly and time-consuming for businesses ....

U.S. military aircraft have also moved more than 2,000 relief workers into Tacloban and have airlifted nearly 8,300 survivors....

With this afternoon's 6-3 vote, Hawaii County Council members now leave it to Mayor Billy Kenoi to decide whether or not to ban GMOs from the island....

Hospitals may have to invest between $2 million and $5 million, and large health care organizations could spend as much as $20 million....

Hawaii's personal income growth had the lowest correlation and sensitivity to changes in national income levels....

...a Pentagon spokeswoman said that no human remains were shown on camera....

If old plans are restored, "fewer healthy people and younger people would be leaving their current plans" ....

The City issued a Request for Grant Proposals (RGP) for the Grants in Aid funds on Thursday, November 14, 2013....

The EEOC named Del Monte Fresh Produce's Hawaii subsidiary, which contracted with Global for approximately three years ending in 2005 to tend pineapple fields the subsidiary leased on the island of Oahu....

...designing, building, maintaining and financing for the new or expanded facilities described below....

Last week the City Council hosted a public hearing on legislative proposals. Legislation that was discussed includes....

Submit comments by November 23....

She cited certain loss of money for James Campbell High School, Ewa-Makai Middle School, the "new High School in Ewa Beach", the widening of Ft. Weaver Rd., and others...

The law that promised health coverage for all has so far stripped 3.5 million Americans of their insurance....

...impacts to gross state product are negative (up to -$63 million)....

...the undersigned farmers, ranchers and floral & nursery growers collectively produce more than 80% of the food and agricultural products grown in Hawaii....

...concerns raised about inadequate religious exemptions and unanswered questions now left up to the courts to decide will undoubtedly require continual fixes to the law in the future....

One of the idiosyncrasies of the real property tax is an action taken by a county or City council called compromises....

Between 25,000 and 30,000 Hawaii residents with individual plans and 140,000 people covered by small business policies had been notified their medical plans will be canceled or altered on Jan. 1....

Another hearing on the 801 South Street project will be held on Tuesday November 19 at 5:30 pm and a final hearing and decision making follows on Tuesday December 4....

'Tis  the season to give thanks to the Lord for those 23 good legislators who voted "no" on SB1 and "yes" for marriage....

25,000-30,000 Hawaii residents’ medical plans are set to be canceled January 1st....

The state Department of Taxation paid CGI Group more than $87 million over 12 years....

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii: Humpy’s Big Island Alehouse & The Frisky Seal announced plans to host a 2-night, 2-show comedy festival featuring 5 stand-up comics from around the islands....

Los Angeles continues to be the most congested urban area in the United States, with an excess travel time of 35 percent. San Francisco (32 percent), Seattle, and much smaller Honolulu (tied at 28 percent)....

thoughts on the decision and what we need to do moving forward....

Although it dismissed the lawsuit -- the Party raised only a facial claim -- the court left open the possibility of an as-applied challenge....

"...members who don't choose a new ACA plan by Dec. 15 will be re-enrolled in their current plan in December for another year to ensure they don't lose...." -- Yadao

Once upon a time, Obamacare was “settled” law that was “here to stay”....

The National Weather Service is facing allegations of "waste, fraud and abuse" over the eviction of Pacific Tsunami Warning Center employees from their government housing....