News from all Islands of Hawai’i
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Proposed Amendments to Administrative Rules for Animal Disease Control Program
by Thunda4 minutes readNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Pursuant to Chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, notice is hereby given that the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (Department) will hold public hearings to receive testimony on …
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The Hawai`i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) issued a quarantine order today to restrict the movement of all ungulates, except horses on Moloka`i due to detections of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) on …
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State Reports Uptick in Fraudulent Phishing Schemes Related to Unemployment Insurance
by Thunda1 minutes readThe state Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) today announced it has received a substantial increase in reports of schemes tied to unemployment insurance claims. These phishing schemes attempt …
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The Office of Elections conducted a drawing today to determine the order in which the political parties will appear on the 2022 Elections ballot. The order, determined at random, is …
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Senate Committee on Ways and Means Passes Senate Draft of the State Budget
by Thunda21 minutes readThe Senate Committee on Ways and Means today amended and passed HB1600, the state’s supplemental operating budget for fiscal years 2022-2023 (FY23). With the rebounding of the State’s economy and …
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Hawai‘i AG Shikada Supports David Ige’s Proclamation Recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
by Thunda2 minutes readHawai’i Attorney General Holly T. Shikada supports David Ige’s upcoming Proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in Hawaii. SAAM is a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about …
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High school graduation ceremonies have been scheduled for the Class of 2022, with dates and locations listed below. The Hawai‘i State Department of Education’s (HIDOE) commencement guidelines have been eased …
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The Senate Committee on Ways and Means passed a bill unamended that would raise the minimum wage bill to $18 by 2026. HB2510 HD2 SD1, which was previously amended in …
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Hawaiian Electric to Continue Discounted Rate for Customers with Special Medical Issues, Equipment
by Thunda1 minutes readHawaiian Electric has established a permanent program that offers a discounted rate to customers with special medical needs, including those dependent on life-support equipment at home. The rate is available …
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Mililani Felon Sentenced to 52 Months in Prison for Firearm and Witness Tampering Offenses
by Thunda3 minutes readChad Gabris, age 41, of Mililani, Hawaii, was sentenced today to serve 52 months in federal prison for firearm offenses and witness tampering. Senior United States District Judge Susan O. …
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Limu Loving Humans Arenʻt the Only Ones Getting in on “The Year of the Limu”
by Thunda3 minutes readAs limu lovers across Hawai‘i celebrate 2022 as “The Year of the Limu,” as proclaimed by David Ige, little urchins growing in tanks at the DLNR Anuenue Fisheries Research Center …
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Hawaii AG Announces the Implementation of Hawaii’s Remote Online Notary Public Website
by Thunda2 minutes readHawaii Attorney General Holly T. Shikada announces the launching of the new Remote Online Notary Public Website. “Previously, people were required to be physically present when requesting notary services. Now …