The first of 12 units for Hawaii’s medical respite kauhale arrived Tuesday across the street from The Queen’s Medical Center in the mauka section of the state Department of Health parking lot, steps away from the Governor’s Mansion. Read more
The objective of the medical respites is to help homeless people — that come out of Queen’s ER — who need a place to recover. Read more
Hawaii won’t impose new fees after all on tourists who want to visit more of the state’s most popular state parks and trails. Read more
The Legislature adopted a resolution in support of granting clemency for low-level cannabis offenses that has the support of Gov. Josh Green. Read more
The House version of the state budget fully restores funding to the University of Hawaii, unlike the Senate version, which only partially restores funds cut during COVID-19. Read more
As the legislative session nears its close on May 4, lawmakers have sent 19 additional bills to Gov. Josh Green for consideration. Read more
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Hawaii’s high cost of living continues to drive residents such as Bria Frazier away from the islands. Read more
Some of the most bold and aggressive ideas to crack down on illegal fireworks appear dead this legislative session. Read more
Seven bills requiring greater transparency from lawmakers and state boards were signed into law Friday by Gov. Josh Green. Read more
Bills aiming for greater transparency from lawmakers and state boards have gone to Gov. Josh Green. Read more
The 51-member House this year welcomed 14 Democratic and four Republican freshmen. Read more
Forty-one new state conservation officers will help lead the crackdown on tourists who ignore visitor fees for Hawaii’s most popular state beaches and trails. Read more
Mayor Rick Blangiardi is reminding short-term vacation rental owners that their Oahu transient accommodations tax is due today for the February filing period. Read more
Farmers and ranchers with no more than 10 cows would be allowed sell raw milk directly under a House bill scheduled to be heard today by a Senate committee. Read more
Twenty-one rail support columns have been injected with epoxy, and more material to fix the eight widest cracks is expected to be delivered within the month, according to the head of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation. Read more
Firearms should be banned on Oahu in 13 “sensitive places,” including schools, hospitals and parks, the Honolulu City Council decided Wednesday. Read more
If signed by Mayor Rick Blangiardi, the bill will take effect May 1. Read more
In the wake of February’s death of a 16-year-old McKinley High School student killed in a crosswalk, lawmakers, advocates for safer streets and families of victims of traffic fatalities gathered Monday at the state Capitol to advocate for new laws. Read more
State lawmakers and gun control advocates gathered Wednesday to celebrate the Legislature’s work so far aimed at reducing gun violence across the islands. Read more
Advocates of a woman’s right to an abortion celebrated Tuesday’s passage of a state Senate bill protecting health care workers who perform abortions across the islands, including procedures performed on women coming in from out of state. Read more
Bills calling for more transparency for lawmakers and state boards continue to move through the Legislature. Read more
