On Politics: State backlog of Maui jobless claims like COVID era
When Hawaii was in its 2021 COVID crisis, it was no surprise that people would lose their jobs. Read more
When Hawaii was in its 2021 COVID crisis, it was no surprise that people would lose their jobs. Read more
Hawaii’s governor commands one of the most powerful political positions in the country. Read more
The question is: Will there be more action caused by the Lahaina fire tragedy? Read more
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It’s so obvious there is even a poem about it: “A Fence or an Ambulance,” by Joseph Malins. Read more
Lahaina, one of Hawaii’s most significant towns, has been destroyed. More than 100 residents died in and because of the fire. Read more
The administration of Josh Green’s biggest challenge has been set: How the governor administers the rebuilding of not just Lahaina, but Maui in the light of the devastating fire, will be a big measure of his success or failure in office. Read more
When George Ariyoshi left the Hawaii governorship in 1986, he was one of the major transitional figures in modern Hawaii political life. Read more
Measuring on a national scale, Green’s popularity has moved the Hawaii governor’s office out of the basement and onto the top floors. Read more
Every Sunday, home shoppers turn to the daily newspaper to find out about Hawaii’s home prices. Yikes. The colorful ads are offering homes for more than $1 million. Read more
Next year will be a major election year for Hawaii. Honolulu will have a chance to register its first formal opinion on Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi. It is also a presidential election year, which historically increases voter turnout. Read more
Almost all of Honolulu’s recent mayors have carried on a political love affair with the city’s train. For decades Honolulu’s mayors have defined their idea of what Honolulu should be, through their adoration of rail. Read more
Before this edition of the Hawaii Legislature even opened back in January, Gov. Josh Green already had a good vision of the state budget and what he wanted to do with it. Read more
Skyline is as good a name as anything else for Honolulu’s rail line. It’s OK, but not great. Read more
Ballotpedia, which bills itself as the “encyclopedia of American politics,” looks at Hawaii and claims that “Hawaii has a Democratic trifecta.” Read more
As one legal reference explained, “uku pau” means “to jump around like a flea to quickly finish the work.” Read more
So for a physician, such as Hawaii’s Gov. Josh Green, who received his M.D. from Milton S. Hershey Medical Center at Pennsylvania State University, to succeed, he needs both agility and compassion. Read more
Hawaii’s governors may live in Hawaii’s most expensive and identifiable public housing, but worrying about housing is still a top-of-mind concern for recent Washington Place occupants. Read more
Someday the train will come. Mayor Rick Blangiardi, who held a news conference last week to start talking up the arrival of rail service, issued the latest assurance. Read more
This year’s version of the state budget belongs to Gov. Josh Green — not that he owns it, but an unheard-of $200 million in state money is designated to Green to spend essentially as he sees fit. Read more
If you want your dog to listen to you, give your four-legged buddy a treat. Walks, pats on the head and warm praise may work, but nothing focuses their brain like treats. Read more
Today’s topic: the state’s money. The plan? Spend it if you got it. Read more