Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Survey: More Than 80% Of Firms Struggle To Find Workers
As of April Hawaii had about 53,000 unemployed workers and 27,400 openings.
Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2021
Kauai Developer Wants Land Returned After County Delays Opening Drug Treatment Center
Grove Farm, the development company that donated nearly six acres to Kauai County for an inpatient drug treatment center, said the land deed is no longer valid.
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The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: US Sen. Mazie Hirono
The Hawaii senator opines on Joe Biden’s agenda, Mitch McConnell’s obstruction, hate crimes, abortion rights and military budgets.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Hawaii Becomes 49th State To Recognize Juneteenth
Other new laws signed Wednesday include phasing out high-interest payday loans and mandating reporting of financial abuse against older adults.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Lt. Gov.: More Travel From Continent May Open Soon
All travelers from the continent soon may be able to skip Hawaii’s 10-day quarantine by showing proof of vaccination, Hawaii’s COVID-19 liaison said.
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Hawaii Is Bringing Back Its Health Equity Office As Pandemic Highlights Disparities
The office will be reestablished with the help of nearly $25 million in federal funds.
Courtesy: U.S. Air Force/2016
French Warplanes To Train With US Military In Hawaii As Allies Solidify Ties
France’s new commander in the Pacific toured Hawaii last month as relations between China and Europe sour.
Courtesy: North American Aerospace Defense/2021
Russian Military Exercise Prompted US Fighter Jets To Scramble, Military Says
Though U.S. military leaders in the Pacific are focused on China, the Russian military has shown increasing interest in the Pacific.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Maui’s Got A Brand New Ag Department. Now What?
Voters in Maui County approved a charter amendment to create Hawaii’s first county-level agriculture department. Now organizers need to determine exactly what the agency will work on.
Courtesy: U.S. Air Force/2018
Armed Fighter Jets Deployed Off Hawaii Over The Weekend
The FAA requested the flight, which involved three F-22s and a refueling aircraft. More details were not provided.