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Hawaii Legislature Agrees To Defer Pay Raises Ahead Of Final Votes…Some of Hawaii’s public workers unions also tentatively agreed to forgo raises this year as lawmakers, Gov. David Ige’s cabinet and state judges do the same.

April 24, 2021 0

State lawmakers set the stage Friday for a vote to hold off on pay raises for themselves as well as...

Hawaii House Speaker Scott Saiki’s High-Profile Agenda Is Raising Questions…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.

April 20, 2021 0

House Speaker Scott Saiki offered a taste of his intentions on the House floor last July as the Legislature dramatically...

Kohala Councilman Tim Richards allowed to vote on Rodenhurst confirmation despite serving as a reference

April 13, 2021 0

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/04/13/hawaii-news/richards-allowed-to-vote-on-rodenhurst-confirmation-despite-serving-as-a-reference/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Automatic voter registration bill nears passage

April 12, 2021 0

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/04/12/hawaii-news/automatic-voter-registration-bill-nears-passage/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Senate confirms Kaleikini, Ka‘apu, Neves to Hawaiian Homes Commission

April 9, 2021 0

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/04/09/hawaii-news/senate-confirms-kaleikini-kaapu-neves-to-hawaiian-homes-commission/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Council rejects Leeward Planning Commission nominee

April 8, 2021 0

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/04/08/hawaii-news/council-rejects-leeward-planning-commission-nominee/

Big Island Mayor Wants To Oust Planning Commissioner For Being Hostile…Mayor Mitch Roth says Mark Van Pernis has disrupted public business. Most recently, Van Pernis raised questions about a Roth appointee.

April 4, 2021 0

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth wants to kick a commissioner off a planning board for being rude...

No data for maps: Redistricting commission meets Monday

February 28, 2021 0

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/02/28/hawaii-news/no-data-for-maps-redistricting-commission-meets-monday/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

State Senate committee passes automatic voter registration

February 24, 2021 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2021/02/23/hawaii-news/state-senate-committee-passes-automatic-voter-registration/

Sharing emergency powers: House bill would temper governor’s power

February 14, 2021 0

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/02/14/hawaii-news/sharing-emergency-powers-house-bill-would-temper-governors-power/

Proposed ‘Sunshine Law’ exemption has hasty demise

February 12, 2021 0

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/02/12/hawaii-news/proposed-sunshine-law-exemption-has-hasty-demise/

Proposed bill would erode public’s ‘right to know’

February 11, 2021 0

A bill that would all-but-exempt county councils from the state’s open meetings law, also known as the “Sunshine Law,” is...

As New Chairman Of Indian Affairs Committee, Schatz Joined Leader Schumer, Senate Committee Chairs To Discuss Budget Resolution, COVID-19 Aid

February 7, 2021 0

Schatz Discusses COVID-19 Relief, Help For Native Communities In Meeting With President Biden As New Chairman Of Indian Affairs Committee,...

New legislative session, and the biggest surprise might be how many positive things we have to say

February 6, 2021 0

We’ve only just started the new legislative session, and the biggest surprise might be how many positive things we have...

Kern confirmed; Council votes 5-4 on county’s new planning director

February 4, 2021 0

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/02/04/hawaii-news/kern-confirmed-council-votes-5-4-on-countys-new-planning-director/

Ethics Board asked to invalidate Rodenhurst: Petition alleges Councilman Tim Richards should have recused himself on confirmation

February 2, 2021 0

A Big Island resident is asking the county Board of Ethics to invalidate Public Works Director Ikaika Rodenhurst’s confirmation by...

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Political

Hawaii Legislature Agrees To Defer Pay Raises Ahead Of Final Votes…Some of Hawaii’s public workers unions also tentatively agreed to forgo raises this year as lawmakers, Gov. David Ige’s cabinet and state judges do the same.

Hawaii House Speaker Scott Saiki’s High-Profile Agenda Is Raising Questions…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.

Kohala Councilman Tim Richards allowed to vote on Rodenhurst confirmation despite serving as a reference

Automatic voter registration bill nears passage

Senate confirms Kaleikini, Ka‘apu, Neves to Hawaiian Homes Commission

Council rejects Leeward Planning Commission nominee

Big Island Mayor Wants To Oust Planning Commissioner For Being Hostile…Mayor Mitch Roth says Mark Van Pernis has disrupted public business. Most recently, Van Pernis raised questions about a Roth appointee.

No data for maps: Redistricting commission meets Monday

State Senate committee passes automatic voter registration

Sharing emergency powers: House bill would temper governor’s power

Proposed ‘Sunshine Law’ exemption has hasty demise

Proposed bill would erode public’s ‘right to know’

As New Chairman Of Indian Affairs Committee, Schatz Joined Leader Schumer, Senate Committee Chairs To Discuss Budget Resolution, COVID-19 Aid

New legislative session, and the biggest surprise might be how many positive things we have to say

Kern confirmed; Council votes 5-4 on county’s new planning director

Ethics Board asked to invalidate Rodenhurst: Petition alleges Councilman Tim Richards should have recused himself on confirmation

Should the voting age be lowered? Proposal is among package of bills introduced by Keiki Caucus

Women’s Caucus announces 2021 legislative package

Ige introduces digital economy initiative during State of the State address

Council committee again pans Travalino for Leeward Planning Commission

Wildland fire in South Kohala and has issued a Wildfire Advisory for the Kawaihae.

Off-Duty Firefighter Hears Desperate Cries and Saves Three Children Trapped Beneath Overturned Boat

Baker indicted in Puna triple homicide case

POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH RISKS FROM WHALE CARCASS OFF SOUTH SHORE OF MOLOKAʻI

New Puna and Kaʻū Community Energy Reports: Findings and Next Steps

Civil Defense Message

Hawaiʻi County Reminds Residents to Prepare for Storm Season as Hurricane Fausto Approaches

Hawaiian Electric monitoring Hurricane Fausto, preparing for possible impact

DOH CONFIRMS TWO ADDITIONAL TRAVEL-RELATED CASES OF CYCLOSPORIASIS IN HAWAIʻI RESIDENTS

Trapped in a Bathtub for Nine Days, 82-Year-Old Woman Survived With Faith, Determination, and One Remarkable Idea

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