Reps. Case, Kahele Vote To Legalize Marijuana
The House bill now moves to the Senate where passage is unclear.
Judge Awards $1.375M In An Inmate Suicide At Halawa Correctional Facility
The state admitted liability in the case of a 28-year-old prisoner who was on ‘observation status’ in the medical unit, but hung himself anyway.
Ige Names Two To UH Board Of Regents
American Savings Bank Vice President Gabriel Lee and EPIC Ohana Executive Director Laurie Tochiki will assume the Board of Regents seats, pending Senate approval.
Senate Confirms Coloretti To Biden’s Budget Office
Sen. Schatz says it makes her the highest-ranking Filipino in the Biden administration.
Katherine Kealoha’s Brother Pleads Guilty To Gun Charge, Drug Trial To Continue
Prosecutors say Rudolph Puana kept cocaine next to his Glock handgun in a drawer at his pain clinic.
Is Katherine Kealoha A Credible Witness In The Coming Drug Trial Of Her Brother?
Federal prosecutors have already branded her a liar and master manipulator in her previous criminal conspiracy case, attorneys for Rudolph Puana point out.
The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: Criminal Justice Reform Advocate Kat Brady
As coordinator of the Community Alliance on Prisons she lobbies lawmakers and other officials for a more humane system. It’s an uphill battle.
Hawaii’s Population Continues A Slide That Began In 2017, New Data Shows
The pandemic interrupted survey collection efforts but researchers say the new data can be helpful to chart Hawaii’s demographic shifts.
Judge Dismisses Vaccine Mandate Suit
A federal judge said Hawaiian Airlines employees challenging the company’s vaccine requirement could sue again after the EEOC has made a final determination.
Hawaii Lawmaker Wants Term Limits For Congress
Rep. Sam Kong’s resolution argues that federal officials are too beholden to special interests.