Guidelines proposed for legalization of stun guns
Hawaii’s law tightly restricting possession of electric “stun guns” is being challenged in court as an alleged infringement on people’s Second Amendment rights. Read more
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With rail work running late, city might hire new contractor
Critically important utility work in the city center segment of the Honolulu rail line is still running behind schedule, and the rail authority is preparing to hire a second contractor to ensure the work is finished on time and does not delay construction of the last portion of the 20-mile rail system. Read more
Guns found at Hibiscus Drive not registered to homeowner or late husband, Chief Ballard says
Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard said today that multiple firearms have been recovered from the debris at 3015 Hibiscus Drive. Read more
A dozen Democrats sign up for mail-in Hawaii party voting
A dozen candidates who are seeking the Democratic nomination for president have signed up and paid the filing fee to compete locally for delegates in what will be the Hawaii party’s first-ever mail-in balloting this spring to decide who will win the support of state Democratic Party members. Read more
Tulsi Gabbard sues Hillary Clinton over Russia comments
U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard sued former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today alleging defamation in yet another twist in Gabbard’s peculiar, long-shot campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. Read more
Tulsi Gabbard sues Hillary Clinton over ‘Russian asset’ line
The complaint seeks compensatory damages and an injunction prohibiting the further publication of Clinton’s “defamatory statements,” according to the Gabbard campaign Read more
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Gov. Ige hails slain officers in his State of the State address
Gov. David Ige began his annual State of the State address Tuesday with a moment of silence for slain Honolulu Police officers Tiffany Enriquez and Kaulike Kalama, describing them both as heroes. Read more
Attorney general seeks funds to fight corruption
State Attorney General Clare Connors is requesting an extra $1 million a year for pay increases to be distributed among the 200 lawyers that work in her office, and is seeking 10 additional staffers for a new unit designed to pursue complex cases including public corruption and theft from state programs. Read more
Wish lists for Hawaii, Maui and Kauai counties include an excise tax surcharge, a new school and more
Maui Mayor Mike Victorino has asked House and Senate leaders to extend the deadline for Maui County to implement an excise tax surcharge of up to 0.5% to match similar surcharges imposed by other Hawaii counties. Read more
Lack of information in Hawaii inmate’s death is questioned
The case in question involves Oahu Community Correctional Center inmate Jacob Russell, 56. Read more
Lawmakers open 2020 session with big plans for taxes, preschool, housing
Hawaii lawmakers thumped the gavels to open the 2020 session of the state Legislature Wednesday with an unusually detailed plan for the laws they plan to pass this year, and with a large demonstration by Hawaiian activists rumbling in the background. Read more
Thirty Meter Telescope opponents gather for opening day of Hawaii Legislature
About 350 activists joined in protocols of hula, chant and prayer that began at 8 a.m. today at the Capitol, imitating the daily ceremony and dance of the Mauna Kea protests Read more
Lawmakers and Ige back bills for housing and tax relief and for working families
In a sharp break with political tradition, Gov. David Ige joined leaders from the state House and Senate at a news conference Tuesday to announce a complex package of tax relief, affordable-housing plans and a preschool development program, all designed to provide cost-of-living relief to Hawaii’s low-income and working-class residents. Read more
Gov. David Ige and lawmakers announce package for tax relief, housing, preschools
A package of four bills will be introduced at the start of the Legislative session Wednesday, and will include a proposed increase to the state’s minimum wage. Read more
‘Big ideas’ finished at Legislature, critics say
Few people seem to expect Gov. David Ige or the Legislature will launch a slate of bold new initiatives to resolve homelessness, housing and other pressing issues. Read more
Hawaii looks to boost construction to offset industry slowdown
Construction work in Hawaii is likely to slow next year, but state lawmakers seem inclined to go along with Gov. David Ige’s plan to budget extra money to boost state construction spending and give a lift to the industry. Read more
Hawaii government might collect an additional $74M in taxes
A panel of experts tasked with projecting how much the state will collect in taxes has boosted its projection for next year by an extra $74 million for lawmakers to spend. Read more
New law on reporting inmate deaths exposes alleged prison homicide
A new law that requires prison officials to report to the governor each time an inmate dies in custody has already revealed the case of a prisoner who died on Christmas morning after being assaulted at Oahu Community Correctional Center. Read more
Ahead in 2020: First rail segment to open by the end of year
If all goes according to plan, the first segment at the Ewa end of Honolulu’s $9.2 billion rail line will open to the public by the end of 2020, a major milestone for a troubled project that has been dogged by years of delays and billions of dollars in cost overruns. Read more
Mauna Kea road cleared as protesters shift focus
The Mauna Kea Access Road was finally cleared of tents and protesters Saturday for the first time since mid-July, but the opponents of the Thirty Meter Telescope vowed to shift the focus of their protest campaign to the mainland during a two-month pause in the standoff on the mountain. Read more
Officials reach a truce with Mauna Kea protesters
Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim has struck a deal with the protesters on Mauna Kea, with Kim pledging there will be no construction activity and no police action on Mauna Kea. Read more
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