Vacancies In State Child Welfare Services Jobs Reach Their Highest Point In Over A Decade
A report from Department of Human Services to the federal government paints a grim picture, but the state plans to award extra pay to try to attract more workers.
Beth Fukumoto: Hawaii’s Youth Need More Mental Health Support
School psychologists are in a constant state of triage because of a shortage in special education teachers and behavioral health specialists.
State Ag Agency On Track For Stricter Control Of Invasive Pests
The department has been going back and forth on new rules since at least February.
Hawaii Governor Appoints Troy Hashimoto To State Senate
He fills the vacancy created by the departure of Gil Keith-Agaran.
Green Nominates Ginoza, Devens To Hawaii Supreme Court
The governor said he looked beyond race and gender to consider background and experience.
2 Different Nonprofits Are Paying This CEO Hefty Salaries. She Says She Works Full Time For Each One
Denise Yamaguchi’s two nonprofits have also gotten more than $1 million in grants from the Legislature in recent years.
Maui’s Fire Victims Are Frustrated By Insurance Hassles, Financial Delays
Numerous people showed up at a state Senate hearing on Maui where lawmakers urged state agencies to do more to protect consumers.
Analysis Shows Hawaii House Spread Project Money To The Neighbor Islands
Hundreds of millions of dollars in capital improvement projects are slated for legislative districts on Kauai, Maui County and the Big Island.
Hawaii Legislature May Hold Special Session On Maui Fires
For now, House and Senate leaders say it’s premature to schedule one. But the disaster may well warrant convening to pass spending and statutory measures.
Death Of Hawaii Tech Agency Funding Is A Blow For Diversification
Gov. Josh Green stopped senators from axing a tech agency board member; now small businesses must pay the price.