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A new legislative report offers sparse detail on the planned overhaul of student meals served in Hawaii’s public schools.

The Supreme Court told the state to move forward nearly two years ago but courts and attorneys are still sorting out the details while Hawaiians wait.

Romantic ideas about locally grown food and a lack of statewide planning could be getting in the way of making real progress addressing food insecurity, climate change and the economy.

As omicron spreads, Maui County will require people eligible for booster shots to get them to be considered fully vaccinated.

The emergency proclamation means virtual meetings of government boards can continue but without an in-person location.

Officials urge people to celebrate outdoors this weekend and get vaccinated and boosted to avoid severe illness from omicron.

Violation of the new law will be a misdemeanor but carry significant penalties.

Honolulu banned fireworks except firecrackers on all but a few days a year in 2011, but it’s become “one of those laws no one enforces.”

Service providers hope more money in the state budget this coming year will mean new and expanded programs.

Flight cancelations plaguing mainland travelers have not affected travel to Hawaii to any large extent — yet.