AG Asked To Check AC Bids
A state legislator worries if聽there is “a conspiracy to defraud taxpayers” by artificially inflating bids for the air conditioning of Hawaii classrooms.
Leads Sought 6 Years After Murder
Friends of Amber Jackson are still trying to help Kauai authorities solve the case. She went missing six years ago Thursday.
Gun Control Sit-In In House
Dozens of Democrats occupy聽the floor of the U.S. House聽of聽Representatives to force a vote on gun legislation.
Enforcement Chief Leaves DLNR
UPDATED: Land Board Chair Suzanne Case thanked Thomas聽Friel聽for his brief聽tenure but offered no explanation for the abrupt聽departure. But new information suggests that he was terminated due to a lack of confidence in his performance.
HGEA’s Election Endorsements
Hawaii’s biggest labor union has reviewed the numerous primary races and made its preferences known.
Senate Kills Four Gun Bills
Two measures were favored by Republicans and two were favored by Democrats. All failed largely along party lines.
Homeless Emergency Extended, Again
Gov. Ige聽has signed a fifth supplemental proclamation on homelessness, meaning聽conditions remain in effect until August.
Bill: Study Pot’s Medical Value
Federal legislation calls for making it easier for researchers to study the medical effectiveness and safety of marijuana.
Gabbard Not Yet Backing Clinton
The Sanders “surrogate” still has a number of issues concerning the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.
Maui Hospitals Handover Approved
The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals allows聽transition of control of Maui Memorial Medical Center, Kula Hospital and Lanai Community Hospital from the state to Kaiser.