Honolulu Blesses Outdoor Weddings Even As Case Count Ticks Up
There will still be restrictions, however, including the number of people allowed on the dance floor.
Moving Hawaii Beyond The Pandemic
We need to learn from this disaster because it will happen again.
Hawaii Health Officials Expect To Meet Biden’s Vaccine Timeline
Next up are people 60-and-older, and if supply holds up, the state should be able to offer vaccines to everyone 16 and older by May.
Hawaii Senate Considering Recognition Of Micronesian Contributions
Citing historical relationships and current hardships, the resolutions call for support of Compact of Free Association migrants.
Positive COVID-19 Result Shuts Down Unemployment Call Center
UPDATED: Officials say the facility staff was given priority in the state’s vaccination rollout plan.
Lawmakers Advance Bail Reform To Fix A ‘Broken’ System
Both the House and Senate seem open to the idea of releasing more minor offenders without bail.
Oahu Customers May See Their Electric Bills Rise Next Year As Power Plant Converts
But Hawaiian Electric says a Kapolei Energy Storage project will save customers money over the life of the project.
Hawaii AAPI Democrats Back Iolani Graduate For Biden Post
Updated: Former Gov. Ben Cayetano is among those wanting Nani Coloretti to run the Office of Management and Budget. And Sen. Mazie Hirono says she would be “a great director.”
9th Circuit Upholds Hawaii Laws Against Open Carry Of Firearms
The opinion is a departure from other federal rulings that have generally upheld Second Amendment rights. Meanwhile, firearm permit applications rose 63% in 2020.
Hawaii’s Antiquated 211 Phone Line Gets A Much Needed Upgrade
As the pandemic escalated last year, soaring call volumes crashed the system. Hawaii Data Collaborative is helping overhaul it.