Biden pardons 39 people, commutes sentences of 1,500 others
The pardons and clemency come over a week after the president signed an unconditional pardon for his son Hunter. Read more
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Time magazine names President-elect Trump ‘Person of the Year’
The news magazine had previously bestowed the “Person of the Year” title to Trump in 2016 after his first presidential election victory. Read more
Honolulu City Council postpones empty-homes tax bill
The measure’s stated aim is to ensure residential properties are used as actual homes instead of investments — particularly by those who may live outside the state. Read more
FBI Director Chris Wray to resign amid Trump pressure
Trump himself had appointed Wray, a fellow Republican, to his 10-year term in 2017, after firing his predecessor James Comey, who the then-president soured on over the FBI’s investigations into alleged contacts between his 2016 campaign and Russia. Read more
Site near Wahiawa is picked for landfill
Honolulu officials announced Tuesday that they have selected an area northwest of Wahiawa as the proposed location for Oahu’s next solid waste landfill. Read more
Maui County files for dismissal of election suit
A motion filed by the Maui County Clerk seeks to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the results of the Nov. 5 general election, arguing that former Maui County Council member Kelly King, who lost to incumbent Tom Cook, failed to provide evidence of any errors or wrongdoing. Read more
City picks area northwest of Wahiawa for Oahu’s next landfill
The Honolulu Board of Water Supply must evaluate the proposed landfill site and, based on its proximity to potable water sources, may approve or reject the plan. Read more
Trump pledges fast permits for $1 billion U.S. investments
The statement, posted on his social media platform Truth Social, did not offer further details. Read more
Prosecutors suggest no prison for Trump in hush money case
In a court filing made public today, prosecutors with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office urged Justice Juan Merchan to deny the Republican businessman-turned-politicians’ request to throw out the case. Read more
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Trump pledges action on Dreamers despite past DACA opposition
Trump’s stance on immigration, and on Dreamers in particular, is riddled with contradictions. Read more
City and state collaborate to improve Kailua Beach Park
Between Ocean Safety Lifeguard Tower 8-B and Kaelepulu Stream, there lies a sea of dunes. Read more
Gabbard, Hegseth seek Senate support amid controversy
Former Representative Gabbard, Trump’s choice for director of national intelligence, arrived for Senate meetings as the abrupt fall on Sunday of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad prompted renewed scrutiny of her 2017 visit to Damascus. Read more
Trump signals aggressive opening, threatening ‘jail’ for foes
“For what they did, honestly, they should go to jail,” Trump said of Cheney, a Republican who represented Wyoming, and the rest of the bipartisan House committee that looked into the attack. Read more
City to update search for new Oahu landfill
A state-imposed deadline of Dec. 31 looms over Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s administration. Read more
Trump aims to deport all undocumented immigrants in the U.S.
Trump also said he plans to take executive action on his first day in office to try to end birthright citizenship, which confers citizenship on anyone born in the U.S. regardless of their parents’ immigration status. Read more
Trump: Russia abandoned Syria’s Assad; never should have been involved
Trump, who takes office on Jan. 20, added that Russia and Iran, Assad’s other main backer, “are in a weakened state right now.” Read more
Hawaii joins ‘blue state’ coalitions to fight Trump policies
During Trump’s first term, cuts to federal social service programs “cost us $300 million a year in social services,” according to Green, who was lieutenant governor at the time. Read more
Gov. Josh Green plans new push on tourism fee, housing
Green plans to introduce a laundry list of bills on green fee funding ideas aimed at tourists so legislators can start hearings on them quickly after the 2025 session starts Jan. 15. Read more
Blangiardi administration skeptical of bill to ban single-use plastic bottles
The City Council is scheduled to review the measure for the second of three readings Wednesday. Read more
Hawaii Senate tweaks committees, chairs ahead of 2025 session
Leadership continues under Senate President Ron Kouchi of Kauai. Read more
Trump stands by Pentagon pick Hegseth as nomination in doubt
A 44-year-old Army National Guard veteran, Hegseth has vowed to continue fighting for the job to lead the Department of Defense and has spent the week meeting with U.S. senators as some key lawmakers have said they are not yet ready to support him. Read more
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