But they have declined to advance provisions that would have defunded the stadium and given the money to the University of Hawaiʻi instead.
UH Beat
Civil Beat is teaming up with the University of Hawaii journalism program for coverage of the legislative session. Students will cover the session under the guidance of UH professor Brett Oppegaard and Civil Beat reporter Blaze Lovell and we’ll publish their work here. Stories will also be published in conjunction with Ka Leo, the UH student newspaper.
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Not So Public: Why Does UH’s New President Need A $250,000 Adviser?
Kim Siegenthaler has previous ties to President Wendy Hensel.
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Bills Would Increase Protection For Hawaiian Burial Sites
Hawaii has some of the strongest laws in the United States governing historic burial locations, but lawmakers say more needs to be done to protect privately owned historic areas.
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More Surfers In Hawaii Are Wearing Helmets — A Trend That Could Save Lives
Professional surfers sharing photos of cracked helmets and stories about dangerous wipeouts on social media are helping foster greater use of protective headgear.
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Bill Aims To Reduce Unauthorized Hunting In Hawaii
The legislative proposal would make hunting guides obtain written permission from landowners before leading tours on private lands.
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Hawaii Lawmakers Set Ambitious Goal For Increasing The Number Of Women Cops
Women make up a fraction of law enforcement departments, but research shows they use less force than male officers and are the subject of fewer lawsuits and complaints.
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Invasive Parakeets Are Threatening Hawaii Farms. Is Killing Them The Answer?
A proposed bill would create a one-year pilot program to cull the birds on Oahu and Kauai, where the animals are destroying an estimated 10% of crops on small farms.
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Hawaii’s Civil Air Patrol Seeks Funding To Continue Its Mission
The nonprofit organization, which provides disaster relief and trains future aviators, has been operating at a deficit since 2019.
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Capitol Art Exhibit Highlights Struggles Of Homeless Children In Hawaii
The state has the third-highest rate of unsheltered homeless youth in the nation.