Hawaii Senate joins House in failing to ‘decriminalize’ cannabis
The full state Senate on Monday killed the last chance this legislative session to make marijuana use more lenient by increasing amounts of possession while reducing fines. Read more
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Hawaii businessman Dennis Mitsunaga to remain in jail during trial
A federal magistrate judge ordered prominent Hawaii businessman and political donor Dennis Mitsunaga to remain jailed for the duration of his public corruption trial because of alleged witness tampering. Read more
Workforce event links students, hospitality businesses
Marielle Magdirila, a Waipahu High School senior, visited the Marriott Vacations Worldwide booth at the speed-dating-styled job-exposure fair Monday during LEI, a signature workforce development event for the nonprofit ClimbHI, which specializes in connecting Hawaii high school students with career opportunities in the hospitality industry. Read more
City touts ‘sustainable’ projects near Skyline
On Earth Day, Honolulu officials rode the city’s driverless, all-electric Skyline trains to not only tout the benefits of mass transit but laud current and future sustainable projects along the West Oahu line. Read more
Citations issued for trespassing closed Haiku Stairs
If you’re thinking of taking the “Stairway to Heaven,” it could lead you on a path to the courthouse. Read more
On Earth Day, rooftop solar program grants awarded
A state loan program helping Hawaii households acquire rooftop solar and energy storage systems that lower their electric bills is being pumped up for a second year in a row. Read more
Kokua Line: Where can I find out about Summer Fun?
Question: I saw they are hiring for Summer Fun. When does this program start and when can we sign up our kids? Read more
On the Move: Dennis J. Ducatt, Samantha H. Gabriel and Jason Lau
First Hawaiian Bank has announced the following promotions. Read more
Regenerative tourism draws groups to Hawaii
Hawaii’s regenerative push is an offset to the long-held concern that group trips to Hawaii may be perceived as a boondoggle. Read more
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Silver Alert program helps find missing kupuna
It’s been 11 months of anguish since Patricia Arde’s 86-year-old father wandered off and vanished in Kapolei near Home Depot and Costco. Read more
‘Gut and replace’ bill deals with emergency Maui recovery funding
The new version of the bill hasn’t had the constitutionally required three readings each in the Senate and House of Representatives on a similar subject matter. Read more
Hawaii among states sued over voter registration record
When Scott Hoen ran to be the chief election official of Carson City, Nev., two years ago, he campaigned on “election integrity,” promising to make sure voter registration lists were accurate. Read more
Waimea Valley plans renovation project
A planned project to renovate Waimea Valley on the North Shore is rooted in restoring the land’s cultural and historical significance. Read more
Maui to open new wildfire recovery permitting center
As homeowners complete debris removal and utility access is restored, Maui County announced it will open a new recovery permit center April 29. Read more
WorkHawai‘i takes job-related services to libraries
Since February, Work Hawai‘i has helped over 200 people apply for housing and employment, sign up for classes to improve their job skills and receive other services after catching their eye at public libraries. Read more
Kokee cabins auctioned off at ‘significantly higher’ prices
Annual leases for seven state-owned cabins in Kokee and Waimea Canyon state parks were auctioned off Thursday at prices “significantly higher than expected.” Read more
On the Move: Chad M. Yamamoto and Lia Y. Hee
First Hawaiian Bank has announced the following promotions. Read more
Vital Statistics: April 12-18, 2024
Each week, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser publishes Oahu statistics for marriage licenses filed with the state Department of Health’s Vital Statistics System. Read more
Hawaii Real Estate Sales: Feb. 12-16, 2024
Kahaluu teacher and ice cream vendor wins ‘Joy Driver of the Year’
Zoe Green, a special education teacher and ice cream vendor in Kahaluu, has won the $20,000 grant from Good Humor. Read more
Kokua Line: Why did I get check for catheters?
This catheter scam is so pervasive that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General issued a consumer alert about it last month. Read more
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