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Hawaii On The Hill: Hirono Talks K-Pop, Cats And Carrying On At DC Event 14 The U.S. senator from Hawaii talked about a wide range of issues during the 7th Annual Hawaii on the Hill event in Washington, D.C.

June 14, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/hawaii-on-the-hill-hirono-talks-k-pop-cats-and-carrying-on-at-dc-event/

Lawmakers tour aging data, emergency response facilities

June 13, 2023 0

In an effort to hammer home the need for infrastructure upgrades, the Office of Enterprise Technology Services and Hawaii Emergency...

Council members debate establishment of sustainability office

June 11, 2023 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/06/11/hawaii-news/council-members-debate-establishment-of-sustainability-office/

Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke Has Already Overspent Her Budget — On Staff Raises 0 The overage comes as Luke, the former longtime House Finance chair, is poised to more than double her office budget to more than $2.3 million for the next fiscal year.

June 9, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/hawaii-lt-gov-sylvia-luke-has-already-overspent-her-budget-on-staff-raises/

Mazie Hirono’s Years-Long Fight For Labor Secretary Comes To A Head 0 The Hawaii senator has spent years advocating for Julie Su, who if confirmed would be the first Asian American to hold a Cabinet-level secretary position in Biden’s administration.

June 8, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/mazie-hironos-years-long-fight-for-labor-secretary-comes-to-a-head/

Pay Raise For Honolulu City Council Members Passes After Marathon Session 0 A bill that would prohibit council members from external employment was removed.

June 8, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/pay-raise-for-honolulu-city-council-members-passes-after-marathon-session/

Computer Glitches Are Causing Concerns Over The Integrity Of Oahu’s Neighborhood Board Elections 0 The city said it was examining voting data for any issues.

June 7, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/computer-glitches-are-causing-concerns-over-the-integrity-of-oahus-neighborhood-board-elections/

How A Few Hawaii Senators Conspired To Get Rid Of An Agency Board Member Who Was In The Way 11 Last-minute maneuvering in a closed-door conference committee created a way for key senators to oust a critic of a proposed tech park.

June 1, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/how-a-few-hawaii-senators-conspired-to-get-rid-of-an-agency-board-member-who-was-in-the-way/

‘We Need To Rebuild Trust’: Honolulu Mayor’s Town Halls Are Getting City Officials In Touch With The Community 0 The unscripted public events are attracting big crowds across Oahu and more are planned.

May 23, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/05/we-need-to-rebuild-trust-honolulu-mayors-town-halls-are-getting-city-officials-in-touch-with-the-community/

Case Backs GOP Bill To Deport Immigrants Accused Of Assaulting Police Officers 6 The White House and top Democrats oppose the legislation, which some argue could result in the deportation of legal residents even without a conviction.

May 20, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/05/case-backs-gop-bill-to-deport-immigrants-accused-of-assaulting-police-officers/

City Council confirms first Oahu Historical Preservation Commission appointees

May 19, 2023 0

HONOLULU — The Honolulu City Council unanimously confirmed Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s nine founding selections for the Oahu Historic Preservation Commission...

Why Won’t Hawaii Lawmakers Let The Public Vote On Important Policy Questions? From serious measures to trial balloons, none is coming soon to a ballot near you

May 17, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/05/why-wont-hawaii-lawmakers-let-the-public-vote-on-important-policy-questions/

Anti-Gun, Gay Rights Lawyer to be Next Solicitor General

May 13, 2023 0

HONOLULU, HI – Attorney General Anne Lopez has announced that Kalikoʻonālani D. Fernandes will be the next Solicitor General for...

The Investigation Into Public Corruption In Hawaii Is Very Much Alive 0 Here’s why we think the public needs to know as much about what’s going on as possible — even if we can’t tell you everything.

May 5, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/05/the-investigation-into-public-corruption-in-hawaii-is-very-much-alive/

This Downtown Methadone Clinic Has Been Across From A School For Decades. Now The Neighbors Want It Gone 0 However, the American Disabilities Act deems clients of substance use disorder services to be a protected a protected class.

April 17, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/04/this-downtown-methadone-clinic-has-been-across-from-a-school-for-decades-now-the-neighbors-want-it-gone/

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Political

Hawaii On The Hill: Hirono Talks K-Pop, Cats And Carrying On At DC Event 14 The U.S. senator from Hawaii talked about a wide range of issues during the 7th Annual Hawaii on the Hill event in Washington, D.C.

Lawmakers tour aging data, emergency response facilities

Council members debate establishment of sustainability office

Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke Has Already Overspent Her Budget — On Staff Raises 0 The overage comes as Luke, the former longtime House Finance chair, is poised to more than double her office budget to more than $2.3 million for the next fiscal year.

Mazie Hirono’s Years-Long Fight For Labor Secretary Comes To A Head 0 The Hawaii senator has spent years advocating for Julie Su, who if confirmed would be the first Asian American to hold a Cabinet-level secretary position in Biden’s administration.

Pay Raise For Honolulu City Council Members Passes After Marathon Session 0 A bill that would prohibit council members from external employment was removed.

Computer Glitches Are Causing Concerns Over The Integrity Of Oahu’s Neighborhood Board Elections 0 The city said it was examining voting data for any issues.

How A Few Hawaii Senators Conspired To Get Rid Of An Agency Board Member Who Was In The Way 11 Last-minute maneuvering in a closed-door conference committee created a way for key senators to oust a critic of a proposed tech park.

‘We Need To Rebuild Trust’: Honolulu Mayor’s Town Halls Are Getting City Officials In Touch With The Community 0 The unscripted public events are attracting big crowds across Oahu and more are planned.

Case Backs GOP Bill To Deport Immigrants Accused Of Assaulting Police Officers 6 The White House and top Democrats oppose the legislation, which some argue could result in the deportation of legal residents even without a conviction.

City Council confirms first Oahu Historical Preservation Commission appointees

Why Won’t Hawaii Lawmakers Let The Public Vote On Important Policy Questions? From serious measures to trial balloons, none is coming soon to a ballot near you

Anti-Gun, Gay Rights Lawyer to be Next Solicitor General

The Investigation Into Public Corruption In Hawaii Is Very Much Alive 0 Here’s why we think the public needs to know as much about what’s going on as possible — even if we can’t tell you everything.

Green praises productive legislative session

Hawaii joint committee approves another clean-government bill

MAYOR ROTH’S STATEMENT ON THE OVERRIDE OF HIS BILL 194 VETO

Drewyer confirmation delivers historic gender parity to Hawaii courts

Rep. Case calls for Jones Act waiver for Red Hill defueling

This Downtown Methadone Clinic Has Been Across From A School For Decades. Now The Neighbors Want It Gone 0 However, the American Disabilities Act deems clients of substance use disorder services to be a protected a protected class.

Police Holding Kupuna Watch Meetings in Hōlualoa and Waimea This Week

DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY – HURRICANE LALA RECOVERY UPDATE

DOH, PARTNERS TO SUPPORT SUICIDE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS MONTH STATEWIDE Multiple Agencies Care, Connect and Collaborate

Additional Hawaiian Electric crews arrive on Hawaiʻi Island to aid repairs from Hurricane Lala

Civil Defense Message. This is a Tropical Cyclone Information Update for Monday 08-24-2026 at 07:27 AM.

This Mom Tattooed a Keyboard on Her Arm So Her Son Could Always Be Heard

6 In 10 Lost Power During Lala. It May Take A State Inquiry To Learn Why HECO has spent millions of dollars to strengthen its electric grid in recent years. Lala still wiped out power for most of the state.

Big Island Is Activating A New Temporary Disaster Program The county created a new program to respond to disasters and the mayor is now planning to hire a recovery officer to head it.

White Kids Sued Kamehameha. Native Hawaiians Can’t Get In Either Gaining admission to the school — which can be a life-changing opportunity — is a competitive and challenging process for many Native Hawaiian families.

BIIF football returns after 1-week hiatus

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