Cory Lum/Civil Beat Saiki has empowered the House to be a much-needed political player this year. But concerns about his methods and his ultimate goal are growing.
The mayor says he wants someone on the commission who has empathy for law enforcement officers.
The congressman wants to use federal money to replace cesspools, update wastewater treatment plants and fix ailing bridges and roads.
The Department of Health says “crossed wires” led it to initially award $2 million to Sand Island Treatment Center, relied on by judges for addiction treatment.
But lawmakers have agreed to Honolulu shoulder the costs for emergency services.
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Cory Lum/Civil Beat If Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi wants to show he’s an agent of change, Chinatown is the perfect place to do it.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat When Hawaii is fair and works for everyone, there will be less temptation to cut corners or seek deceitful riches.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat The Hawaii Tourism Authority has a vital role to play.
House and Senate negotiators say they have used federal funds to cancel out most of Gov. Ige’s budget cuts.
The Police Commission has the legal authority to hire the next chief, but Mayor Blangiardi has stated his desire to have “a very big say” and give preference to in-house candidates.
More details were expected to come in an announcement Tuesday. Meanwhile, the state has opened vaccine appointments for anyone who is at least 16 years old.
The messenger molecule that’s been in every living cell for billions of years is the key ingredient in some COVID-19 vaccines.
The county amended its zoning rules last week to allow farmers to set up retail stores on agricultural land without a permit.
The challenge of this year is reflected in new statewide data showing 20% of Hawaii’s students are at “high risk” for chronic absenteeism.
Nearly two weeks after the shooting, Honolulu police still haven’t explained why the teenager was shot or released officers’ body camera footage.
Lawmakers will convene next week to negotiate hundreds of bills that could end up on Gov. David Ige’s desk.
Kauai County officials on Friday publicly disclosed for the first time details of the disciplinary action taken against Police Chief Todd Raybuck for violating a county discrimination policy.
State public defenders can still petition the courts to release clients early, but attorneys will have to do so on an individual basis.
Video of the dark scene shows officers didn’t announce themselves as police, but HPD says the man must’ve known they were law enforcement.
Officials on Maui, meanwhile, are monitoring nearly two dozen infection clusters.
