As Immigrant Arrests Rise, Hawaiʻi Political Leaders Condemn ICE Tactics
Rep. Ed Case, the lone holdout, said criticisms didn't capture his or constituents' views on immigration.
View ArticleGovernor: I’ll Be ‘Agnostic’ On How Hawaiʻi Spends Its New Green Fee
At the latest Civil Cafe, the governor weighed in on where we go from here with the country's first-ever green fee, devoted to climate change and the environment.
View ArticleGreen Tells Hawaiʻi Tea Farmers Not To Worry About New Labeling Law
The governor had put the legislation on his intent-to-veto list, but ended up signing the measure last week.
View ArticleHonolulu Water Agency Sues U.S. Navy Over Red Hill Fuel Spill Damage
Suit estimates it is costing $1.2 billion for the Board of Water Supply to clean up and protect Oʻahu's drinking water wells.
View ArticleJury Awards Sushi Chef $3.15 Million In Case Against Luxury Restaurant Owner
Lawsuit alleged that the head chef of Ala Moana's Margotto restaurant rained blows and slaps on his sous chef.
View ArticleThis Deadly Oʻahu Beach Reveals The Challenges Facing Hawaiʻi Lifeguards
More residents drown on the North Shore of Oʻahu than almost anywhere else in the state. Even as the county ramps up resources for lifeguards, it's a difficult problem to solve.
View ArticleHere’s Why Honolulu Doesn’t Enforce Law Against Short-Term Rental Companies
Platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo were supposed to give the city monthly reports on their bookings. Due to a lawsuit filed on behalf of vacation rental owners, that never happened.
View ArticleWill Bailey: Attack On Public Health Hurts Hawaiʻi’s Rural Communities
Confusion has become the anti-vaxxer's weapon of choice.
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