David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Governor’s Office To Help YMCA Residents Facing Huge Rent Hike
Eight long-term tenants highlighted in a Civil Beat story, whose rental subsidies were to end Nov. 1, will not be displaced.
Office of the Governor
Gov. Green Fills Vacancy On Water Resource Commission
V.R. Hinano Rodrigues will serve in an interim capacity until confirmed by the Hawaii State Senate.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Hawaii’s State Psychiatric Hospital Has Leaks, Causing Mold To Grow
A new building was completed in 2021, but staff say rain has been seeping in ever since it opened.
Hawaii Attorney General/2024
Hawaii Is Allowing Registered Sex Offender To Keep Treating Patients
California revoked Edward Hsu’s physical therapy license based on a Hawaii conviction. In Hawaii, both his physical therapy and acupuncture licenses remain in good standing.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
State Thinks Its Multimillion-Dollar Food Hub Is Finally Happening
The Whitmore Village facility will include specialized ag equipment and DOE’s centralized kitchen.
Screenshot/2024
Is Drag Racing A Good Way To Till Soil? This State Farmland Tenant Says So
After failing to stop a daylong “Mud Drag” event that attracted about 1,000 people last weekend, a state agency ponders its next move.
Hawaii LQBTQ+ Commission
Hawaii LGBTQ+ Commission Established To Advise Government
It will operate administratively under the Department of Human Services.
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Veteran State Official Appointed To Labor Board
Dwight Takamine, a former legislator, will succeed Marcus Oshiro.
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14,000 More Hawaii Families May Be Eligible For SNAP Benefits Under New Rules
Department of Human Services says it is unsure when it can make the eligibility fix because it requires changes to the state’s 40-year-old computer system.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018
Green Fills Hawaii State Ethics Commission Vacancy
Roderick Becker replaces Harry McCarthy on the five-member panel.