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Hawaii Health Agency Releases Resources For LGBTQ+ Community Screenshot

Hawaii Health Agency Releases Resources For LGBTQ+ Community

It’s the first such website for the community published by the state Department of Health.

Hawaii Lawmakers Advance Capital Gains Tax Increase Flickr: Chris Potter

Hawaii Lawmakers Advance Capital Gains Tax Increase

The higher state capital gains tax rates would initially raise more than $57 million extra next year.

Na Leo CEO To Take Leave Following Bribery Allegations Jason Armstrong/Civil Beat/2018

Na Leo CEO To Take Leave Following Bribery Allegations

A former associate of the station boss implicated him in a federal plea agreement.

Lawmakers Want New Group To Determine Future Of OHA Kakaako Makai Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Lawmakers Want New Group To Determine Future Of OHA Kakaako Makai

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs says it does not plan to cooperate with the group if two resolutions pass the Legislature.

Cocktails To Go? Hawaii Restaurants Hope Service Will Outlast The Pandemic Flickr: Rick

Cocktails To Go? Hawaii Restaurants Hope Service Will Outlast The Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted dozens of states to allow bars and restaurants to sell to-go alcohol. Will Hawaii’s new liquor policy stick after the virus subsides?

Many Inmates Leaving Prison Are Still Having Trouble Getting ID Cards Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Many Inmates Leaving Prison Are Still Having Trouble Getting ID Cards

Advocates say something as simple as a state ID card can make all the difference for released convicts.

Should Hawaii Invest To Help Workers Displaced By The Pandemic Find New Careers? Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2020

Should Hawaii Invest To Help Workers Displaced By The Pandemic Find New Careers?

Hawaii paid hundreds of unemployed tourism workers to learn new job skills last year. Now state lawmakers want to create a permanent jobs corps — but no one knows how to fund it.

How Hawaii Clinics Found New Ways To Reach Patients During The Pandemic Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

How Hawaii Clinics Found New Ways To Reach Patients During The Pandemic

Relaxed rules and increased funding have led to new initiatives such as mobile clinics. Will it last?

Helicopter Crash Passenger Says Engine Quit Because It Ran Out Of Gas Hawaii News Now

Helicopter Crash Passenger Says Engine Quit Because It Ran Out Of Gas

The helicopter’s pilot, however, told investigators that he had just filled up the tank before the flight.

‘Stop Asian Hate’ Rally And March At Hawaii State Capitol Saturday

‘Stop Asian Hate’ Rally And March At Hawaii State Capitol Saturday

It’s set for 10 a.m. and comes in the wake of the shootings in Atlanta.