Hawaii was among the top places nationally to adopt solar along with California, Connecticut and Washington, D.C.

A lot of taxpayer money is spent on the public’s bad habits. Honolulu’s solid waste experts break down how the system works and what people should be doing.

Commissioners made no conclusions on accusations that the officers caused and fled the scene of a car crash but said state law mandates that they deserve legal representation.

Among those facing higher costs are Oahu utility customers whose October bills could show more cost increases on top of a dramatic rise over the past year.

The hearing came about three weeks after Martin Kao admitted to obtaining more than $12.8 million in pandemic relief loans under false pretenses in a separate case.

The health department wants to prevent a “potential catastrophic failure” of the wastewater facility, an official said.

“I want to be able to offer every Hawaii high school graduate the ability to attend a local vocational or community college — regardless of a person’s ability to pay.”

“Having a Legislature that is overwhelmingly Democrat does not allow for healthy debate and dissent, which is necessary to create the best policies and laws.”

“While families moved to West Oahu at the behest of government, the necessary planning and infrastructure was slow to follow.”

“I support universal preschool, fully funding our public education system, and joining the eight other states who have made college tuition-free.”

“I believe that the aerospace industry needs to be encouraged and this is a great opportunity for all those STEM students to look for in the future. How about space tourism?”

The city’s Department of Planning and Permitting says it needs to review the measure after complaints from property owners about potentially disastrous effects on businesses.

The candidates, one a current Republican and the other a former Republican, want to prioritize agriculture and cost of living in Oahu’s largest Senate district.

Students in Hawaii were struggling with mental health challenges long before the pandemic, but the state has few school psychologists to help address their needs.

A federal judge recently ordered prosecutors to make public dozens of search warrants and other documents in the conspiracy and murder trial of alleged crime boss Mike Miske.

Voters will choose between a veteran of Democratic politics in Hawaii and a newer Republican state lawmaker. 

U.S. intelligence officials have accused him of putting U.S. personnel at risk and damaging national security. He currently faces charges in the United States that could result in decades in prison.

“I believe affordable housing and tax relief for working families are the most impactful ways to ease the burden on our Waipahu families.”

“If I could reinvent Hawaii, I would encourage focus on faith and family first. As a result, I would bring prayer back in schools.”

“Workers should own hotels as cooperatives. Workers themselves should be the majority stockholders in the visitor industry here on the islands.”