Ige Says No Covid Booster Shot Needed To Come To Hawaii
Gov. David Ige’s decision comes as the state’s seven-day average number of coronavirus cases plummeted 75%.
Two Hawaii Lawmakers Charged In Bribery Scheme Over Cesspool Legislation
J. Kalani English and Ty Cullen are accused of accepting thousands of dollars to alter the course of certain measures in 2020.
The Civil Beat Editorial Board Interview: State Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz
The chair of the Ways and Means Committee discusses the governor’s proposed $100 refund to residents, infrastructure, education and jobs.
Should Hawaii Gamble On Online Sports Betting?
Measures that would regulate online sports betting could generate some tax revenues for the state, but experts worry easy access could fuel gambling addictions.
Hawaii Civil Rights Agency Grapples With Solving Long-Delayed Cases
The commission already was dealing with a backlog when the pandemic hit, leading to budget woes and a hiring freeze.
Hawaii Lawmakers Seek To Rein In Unpaid Internships
Students would largely be barred from working for free outside academic settings under a measure introduced in the state Senate.
State Approves 390-Unit Affordable Housing Development In Kapolei
A portion of the households would be set aside for families earning 140% of the area median income.
Lawmakers Weighing Tougher Criminal Penalties For Assaults Of Retail Workers
Employees say they are scared of some customer reactions while they enforce Covid-19 health requirements.
Schatz Enjoys $3.9M Campaign War Chest For Senate Reelection
Sen. Mazie Hirono, who is not up until 2024, has more than $800,000 in cash on hand.
The Verdict Is Still Out On Fourth Covid Shots. Some People Aren’t Waiting
As officials try to persuade as many people as possible to get booster shots, some Hawaii residents are skipping the line to get fourth doses.