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Five Women Appointed To Court Vacancies After Calls For More Diversity Screenshot

Five Women Appointed To Court Vacancies After Calls For More Diversity

In years past, the governor’s nominees to state courts have heavily favored men.

Chemical Shortages Are Hitting Hawaii From Pools To Breweries Lauren Teruya/Civil Beat/2021

Chemical Shortages Are Hitting Hawaii From Pools To Breweries

Supply chain snafus caused by the pandemic have pinched chemical supplies, leaving the city and businesses scrambling for alternatives or ways to get by with less.

Hawaii May Not Set Minimum Qualifications For Police Until 2024 Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Hawaii May Not Set Minimum Qualifications For Police Until 2024

The board is asking state lawmakers for more resources while researching standards already in place in other states.

Despite Momentum, Hawaiian Airlines Forecast Signals Slow Recovery Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021

Despite Momentum, Hawaiian Airlines Forecast Signals Slow Recovery

Hawaiian Airlines plans to restart flights to Australia in time for the holidays but still expects revenue to be considerably lower than before the pandemic.

Kirk Caldwell Prepares To Join The Race For Hawaii Governor Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Kirk Caldwell Prepares To Join The Race For Hawaii Governor

The former Honolulu mayor has yet to formally announce, but he has a campaign website and is holding a big fundraiser next week.

Sylvia Luke’s Bid For LG Will ‘Shake Things Up’ At The Legislature Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Sylvia Luke’s Bid For LG Will ‘Shake Things Up’ At The Legislature

As Finance Committee chairwoman, Luke controls the money, has command of the details and has made a lot of friends.

Hawaii Prepares To Rollout Covid Vaccines For Kids Under 12 Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Hawaii Prepares To Rollout Covid Vaccines For Kids Under 12

Gov. David Ige anticipates the vaccine will be available for children aged 5-11 as early as Nov. 8.

Controversial Former Kauai Prosecutor Wants Her Old Job Back

Controversial Former Kauai Prosecutor Wants Her Old Job Back

Supporters say Shaylene Iseri is a tenacious lawyer ready for a comeback, but there are people who question her ability to manage staff.

The Next Community To Host Oahu’s Landfill Can Learn From The Westside Ku‘u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2021

The Next Community To Host Oahu’s Landfill Can Learn From The Westside

As the city searches for a new site, the Westside offers lessons on how a place can turn into the island’s perceived ‘dumping ground.’

Proposed Reapportionment Plans For Oahu Could Mean Painful Political Fallout Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Proposed Reapportionment Plans For Oahu Could Mean Painful Political Fallout

One longtime lawmaker describes the new district maps as a “gerrymander,” and incumbents plan to lobby for changes.