‘Careless Mistakes’ And Other Problems Are Keeping The Hawaii State Hospital Closed
The shiny new hospital building has remained empty for more than a year as the state resolves personnel issues, construction problems and design flaws.
State Wants $1 Million To Accredit Conservation Officers
Each Hawaii police department is already accredited by the national Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
The City And State Have Thousands Of Jobs Open. But Can They Find Enough Workers?
Hawaii governments are flush with cash coming out of the pandemic and hope to fill open positions as well as create new ones.
Employees Say Waikiki Health Retaliated Over Transgender Bathroom Access
The nonprofit cut three positions dedicated to advocacy for sexual and gender minorities a week after workers complained about lack of bathroom access.
Maui Condo Owners Want To Tax Themselves To Save Their Homes From Rising Seas
Are Community Facilities Districts a win-win? Property owners pay to protect their condos, and the public gets to enjoy improved beaches and infrastructure.
How An Unpaid $336 Insurance Bill Led To A Big Island Woman’s 9-Year Fight To Keep Her Home
Eleanor Fernandes is one of a growing number of Americans whose reverse mortgages have unraveled, in some cases because their insurance lapsed and servicers bought much more expensive coverage on their behalf.
Costales Named To Replace Cullen In Hawaii House
District 39 covers Royal Kunia, Village Park, Waipahu, Makakilo and West Loch.
The Big Island Mayor’s Decision To Close Waipio Valley Road Rankles Residents
Some say the risk from rockfall is minimal, and that it’s really just about further restricting access. The public can weigh in at a meeting Wednesday.
Rep. Case Asks Biden To Waive Jones Act To Ship Hawaii Oil
He also introduced a bill to implement the act’s waiver and called on Matson and Pasha to support the request.
Hawaii Will Lift Its Indoor Mask Mandate As Pandemic Recedes
Gov. David Ige said he is ready to reinstate the requirement if Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations surge once more.