Cory Lum/Civil Beat A bill would require landlords to enter mediation upon a tenant’s request, but some advocates say the measure doesn’t do enough to protect renters at risk of eviction.
If we cut teacher differentials for special education teachers, those who suffer the most will be the ones who need teachers the most.
The ceremonies must be held outdoors or in a place with “adequate ventilation” and adhere to other strict COVID-19 safety protocols.
HPD overtime spending nearly doubled over a five-year period. The new council chair wants answers.
But for some local businesses the lifting of some pandemic rules comes too late.
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Cory Lum/Civil Beat If we cut teacher differentials for special education teachers, those who suffer the most will be the ones who need teachers the most.
Once again, Hawaii’s governor and lieutenant governor are confusing us all when it comes to what’s happening with the state’s recovery plans and projections.
Catherine Pirkle The United States has been gutting public health for decades and we are all paying the price.
But proponents hope the group could still be Hawaii’s best chance at building consensus over the future of a mountain considered sacred by many.
Public defenders are obliged to fight involuntary treatment for their clients. Lawmakers are considering cutting them out of the process.
Providing small farmers land is key to producing more local food, but the state’s go-to model isn’t moving the needle.
The relief measure doesn’t solve how the state will pay back the more than $700 million it owes on mounting jobless claims.
Blue Ocean Mariculture recently became the first U.S. operation certified by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council.
House leaders say they will consider increasing capital gains and state income taxes on high earners in an effort to restore targeted cuts.
Restaurants and retail can allow more customers starting this week, and team sports may be allowed again soon.
Honolulu police arrested Hawaii state Rep. Sharon Har late Monday, alleging she was going in the wrong direction on Beretania Street.
The fast COVID tests have certain limitations but still hold potential to assist during future outbreaks.
Iolani School’s high teacher vaccination rate and plans to soon offer free coronavirus testing to students set it apart from public schools.
Employers nationwide are considering financial incentives to make sure as many employees as possible get immunized.
Dr. Libby Char told lawmakers mid March is the soonest people age 70 and older will be able to get in line for COVID-19 vaccinations.
