Hawaii’s State Psychiatric Hospital Has Leaks, Causing Mold To Grow
A new building was completed in 2021, but staff say rain has been seeping in ever since it opened.
Hawaii Is Allowing Registered Sex Offender To Keep Treating Patients
California revoked Edward Hsu’s physical therapy license based on a Hawaii conviction. In Hawaii, both his physical therapy and acupuncture licenses remain in good standing.
State Thinks Its Multimillion-Dollar Food Hub Is Finally Happening
The Whitmore Village facility will include specialized ag equipment and DOE’s centralized kitchen.
Is Drag Racing A Good Way To Till Soil? This State Farmland Tenant Says So
After failing to stop a daylong “Mud Drag” event that attracted about 1,000 people last weekend, a state agency ponders its next move.
Hawaii LGBTQ+ Commission Established To Advise Government
It will operate administratively under the Department of Human Services.
Veteran State Official Appointed To Labor Board
Dwight Takamine, a former legislator, will succeed Marcus Oshiro.
14,000 More Hawaii Families May Be Eligible For SNAP Benefits Under New Rules
Department of Human Services says it is unsure when it can make the eligibility fix because it requires changes to the state’s 40-year-old computer system.
Green Fills Hawaii State Ethics Commission Vacancy
Roderick Becker replaces Harry McCarthy on the five-member panel.
Council On Revenues Projects Hawaii Tax Collections Will Be Less Than Expected
The forecast also said Hawaii is gradually recovering from the tourism slump triggered by last year’s Maui wildfires, while the construction industry is booming.
Governor: Hawaii Can Pay The Bills For Maui Fire Recovery, Hazard Pay And More
The administration has not yet released a budget plan for covering those costs, but the governor says it can be done without tapping into the rainy day fund.