News from all Islands of Hawai’i
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Hawaii Supreme Court Convening for Oral Argument In re Hawaiian Electric (Kahuku) SCOT-20-0000308
by ThundaWhat: Hawaii Supreme Court convening for oral argument In re Hawaiian Electric (Kahuku) SCOT-20-0000308 Who: Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald Associate Justice Paula A. Nakayama …
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Hawaii Attorney Generalʻs Special Agents Visit 3,200 Hotel Rooms for Quarantine Compliance Checks
by ThundaSince August 2020, Special Agents of the Hawaii Department of the Attorney General’s Investigation Division have conducted quarantine compliance checks, primarily at Waikīkī hotels, to ensure traveler compliance with COVID-19 …
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Office of Hawaiian Affairs Awards Nearly $600k in Grants to Support the Native Hawaiian Community
by ThundaThe Office of Hawaiian Affairs today announced the release of $594,079 through three grant programs that will support Native Hawaiian communities. OHA’s newly created Homestead Community Grant awards $278,095 to address community needs and improve the quality of life …
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SBA Grants Stateʻs Request for Disaster Assistance Following Last Monthʻs Severe Storms on O’ahu
by ThundaO‘ahu residents and small businesses impacted by last month’s severe storms, flooding, and landslides, are eligible for low-interest disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The flooding and …
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Beginning on Tuesday May 4th for three consecutive days from 7:00am to 11:00am the entire Makapuʻu Lighthouse trail and parking areas at the Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline will be closed …
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House Adjourns 2021 Legislative Session Focused on Balancing the Budget, Protecting Public Health, and Reopening the Economy
by ThundaThe House of Representatives adjourned the 2021 Legislature sine die today, following a condensed 55 legislative day session. Speaker Scott Saiki convened the 2021 legislative session in January with three …
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Bill to Revamp State’s Procurement Process Passes Legislature, Sent to David Ige for Signature
by ThundaRepresentative Scot Matayoshi’s bill to strengthen the State’s procurement process has passed both chambers of the Legislature and now moves to David Ige for his signature. House Bill 526 requires …
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Public Comment Sought on Proposed Waiver for SY 2020-21 Accountability and School Identification Requirements in ESEA
by ThundaBackground Recently, there have been two important developments related to nationwide flexibilities offered by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) regarding School Year (SY) 2020-21 ESEA accountability processing, reporting, and …
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Hawaii Attorney General Urges Congress to Provide Adequate Funding for the Legal Services Corporation
by ThundaHawaii Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined 41 Attorneys General in signing a letter to Congress in support of continued funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). “Since 1974, LSC …
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Senate Vice President Michelle Kidani Secures Over 35 Million for Central O’ahu Schools, UH West O’ahu
by ThundaSenate Vice President Michelle Kidani (District 18 – Mililani Town, a portion of Waipi‘o Gentry, Waikele, Village Park, and Royal Kunia) has secured over $35 million for four (4) central …
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A measure to increase the efficiency of the State’s procurement process unanimously passed both chambers of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature today. SB1329, which was introduced by Senator Donna Mercado Kim …
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Windward Community College (WCC) and Kapiʻolani Community College (KCC) have officially become nationally recognized Tree Campus schools for their commitment to effective urban forest management. Windward Community College became the first higher education institution …