Hawaii’s ‘historic’ 2024 legislative session comes to a close
Before the session-ending send-offs, the House and Senate on Friday passed three big-ticket bills. Read more
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U.S. defense secretary meets leaders, presides over ceremony
Austin’s meetings and Paparo’s assumption of command of U.S. forces in the Pacific come at a time when several potential geopolitical flashpoints loom large as rival militaries face off across the region from India, the South China Sea and the Korean Peninsula. Read more
‘Major shift’ may have affected renewal of ‘NCIS: Hawai‘i’
As television fans were counting down the days to the official announcement of CBS Entertainment’s fall 2024 season, a fourth season for “NCIS: Hawai‘i” seemed like a slam dunk. Read more
Waipio Soccer Complex closes for 8-week overhaul
The work, which includes weeding, stimulating new grass growth, leveling surfaces and other repairs, is expected to be completed by late June, in advance of large tournaments like the U.S. Youth Soccer Far West Regional Championship in June and the Hawaii International Cup in August. Read more
UH Manoa group hosts pro-Palestinian event
There, more than 100 students sat on the lawn listening to speeches, poetry and lectures that recognized the lives lost in the Gaza Strip, raising awareness to the campaign similar to that which many other U.S. college students have begun to participate in at their own schools since mid-April. Read more
Oahu residents raise a stink over delayed trash pickups
Missed trash pickups have become the norm for multiple apartment, condominium and townhouse properties in West Oahu, bringing maggots, foul smells and a sense of frustration among residents. Read more
Gov. Josh Green signs vacation rental bill into law
Green also signed six “good governance bills” into law designed to promote public trust and citizen participation and enhance openness in decision-making processes across the state. Read more
HART employees voice support for CEO Lori Kahikina
The support comes as Kahikina, whose $275,000 executive contract with HART expires Dec. 31, recently received a critical performance evaluation. Read more
‘Manoa Rapist’ paroled after 42 years
The man dubbed the “Manoa Rapist” was denied parole more than 20 times over his past 42 years in prison. Read more
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Hawaii governor forms team to address disasters and climate change
Just before announcing the Climate Advisory Team, Green signed a bill appropriating $385.4 million in emergency funding for Maui wildfire recovery and response costs. Read more
CPB program to uplift female entrepreneurs seeks applicants
Applications are open until May 31, with the next weekly session beginning in August. Read more
Bissen quick to offer bill to regulate Maui vacation rentals
Bissen announced his proposal a day after the full state House of Representatives voted to send Senate Bill 2919 to Gov. Josh Green, who’s expected to sign it into law today. Read more
Honolulu Council eyes $27M for city worker hazard pay
The Honolulu City Council plans to earmark $27 million in federal funds to repay eligible, unionized city workers employed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Trial begins for man accused of murder during Tantalus heist
A trial commenced Thursday for the 22-year-old son of a Honolulu police sergeant accused of murdering an 18-year-old man who tried to stop a robbery on Tantalus in 2022. Read more
Attorney blasts HPD’s investigation of alleged Jan. 1 beating
Lawyer Michael D. Rudy made a public plea to the officers to “identify themselves and turn themselves in to internal affairs.” Read more
Kokua Line: Does doctor need to reapply for HELP grant?
The online application for the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program is open now. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Readers recall paper licenses, travails of passing driving test
I was chatting a few weeks ago with Sam Camp and Wally Camp, who are unrelated. Sam suggested I write about old Hawaii driver’s licenses. They remembered ones made of paper that folded and had a place to list the traffic tickets you received. Read more
Facts of the Matter: Hypothesis links language to our thought processes
In the intricate tapestry of human society, language and culture stand as pillars that shape our perceptions, influencing how we view the world around us. Read more
On the Move: Amy Hudson and Rachel Fukumoto
The Hawaii Employers Council has announced the appointment of Amy Hudson as its senior HR consultant. Read more
Maui County sues cell carriers for noncompliance amid fires
Maui County filed a lawsuit Wednesday against wireless service providers for not notifying it of network outages or providing delayed, incomplete information while emergency management officials tried to send evacuation alerts during the Aug. 8 wildfires, which killed at least 101. Read more
Hawaii lawmakers approve nearly 200 bills including tax relief
The bills include $1 billion to help Maui recover from the wildfires and another bill that gives counties the authority to regulate short-term vacation rentals on their islands, including the ability to ban them if they choose. Read more
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