72 new county positions sought; majority for the Police Department
Despite concerns about the growing cost of county employees, Mayor Harry Kim’s proposed preliminary budget adds 72 new positions. That’s...
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County Government: Charter Commission North Kohala Hearing UPDATE
Less than 20 people attended the North Kohala Hearing this past Monday at 5pm. The meeting took about 35 minutes...
County’s outstanding debt stands at $475M
County’s outstanding debt stands at $475M By NANCY COOK LAUER West Hawaii Today | Wednesday, March 27, 2019, 12:05 a.m....
(Monday in Kohala)Speak out about county government: Charter Commission schedules public hearings
What’s your opinion about four-year council terms? How about a 1 percent disaster fund? The power of council members to...
State legislators change course on UH cuts
State Sen. Donna Mercado Kim, an Oahu Democrat, announced Friday that she completed a review of 121 positions at the...
In 3 states, two-thirds of statehouse races were uncontested (Hawaii)
(AP) — In some states, one political party dominates even without a lift from gerrymandering. The most extreme examples are...
Hawaii Legislature Update
The legislative session is now at “cross-over,” which is when bills that have passed the House are sent to the...
Puna distance learning center bill clears committee
A bill to bring higher education courses to Puna cleared a House committee on Friday. Senate Bill 457, introduced by...
Racists in Congress fought statehood for Hawaii, but lost that battle 60 years ago
Sixty years ago, Dwight Eisenhower signed legislation making Hawaii America’s 50th state. The Hawaii admission act followed a centuries-old tradition in which...
Council members push administration for specifics about how it would spend lava recovery funds
Hawaii County Council members pressed county administrators Wednesday for details on how they will spend $60 million in disaster aid...
Council passes general excise tax HIKE
Hawaii County residents and visitors will have to dig a few more pennies out of their pockets for goods and...
DOT plans community meetings to discuss road usage charge demonstration project
Should Hawaii drivers be charged per mile driven instead of a fuel tax for maintenance of roads and bridges? That’s...
County Council Update
Aloha! Once again, it is time for the monthly update from our office. Rules for short term vacation rentals (STVR)...
Tobacco tax increase, red light camera bills moving
West Hawaii Today’s following a lot of bills in the state House of Representatives and Senate this legislative session, from...
Alcohol ban for DUI offenders, shark and ray protection move forward
West Hawaii Today’s been following a lot of bills in the state House of Representatives and Senate this legislative session,...
Tulsi Gabbard Says She Has The Best Weed (Bill) In Congress
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is running for president (it's hard to keep track of them all), and like almost every Democrat...
Hawaii lawmakers pass automatic recount, voter registration
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers have passed several bills to make it easier to vote and boost confidence in elections....
Hawaii Legislature News
These are not the bills you are looking for. The state Senate Ways and Means Committee gutted and replaced at...
Behind closed doors: Council holds secret budget meeting, discussions off agenda
A behind-the-scenes workshop and attempts to get commitments from colleagues on an item not on the agenda are two ways...
Kim Proposes Budget Hike, 35 New Police, $573.5M
Thirty-five new police personnel, including 10 officers each for Ka‘u and Puna, nine new sergeants and six dispatchers, along with...
