News from all Islands of Hawai’i
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The Department of Labor & Industrial Relations Issues Urgent Unemployment Insurance Fraud Message
by ThundaThe Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) is warning Hawaii residents about fraudulent text messaging and email phishing scams requesting that claimants click on a link. These links allow …
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Hawaii Attorney General Urges Congress to Rescind a Proposal Allowing Predatory Lenders to Take Advantage of Consumers
by ThundaHawaii Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul in urging Congress to use the Congressional Review Act to …
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A small mountain of marine sand has emerged on Kūhiō Beach, as the planned beach maintenance/sand replenishment project enters the final sand placement stage of the project in the heart …
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Wednesday, May 5, 2021 5:30-6:30 p.m. Kahoʻolawe has experienced vastly different uses over its history, from the natural oasis and ancient Hawaiian settlement to a penal colony, ranch lands, and …
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First Circuit District Court (Oahu) is now taking applications for per diem Judges (Part-time). Pursuant to Article VI, Section 3 of the Hawaii State Constitution, applicants must be residents and …
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Decade-Long Rat Eradication Effort at Hawai’i State Sea Bird Sanctuary Lehua Island Archives Success
by ThundaJust in time for Earth Day 2021, Lehua Island, the tiny, but mighty island off Kaua‘i’s west shore has been declared free of damaging, introduced (invasive) rats. After many decades, …
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Inter-County Travelers Vaccinated in Hawai’i may Bypass Pre-travel Testing, Quarantine Starting May 11
by ThundaDavid Ige, Lt. Gov. Josh Green, Maj. Gen. Kenneth Hara and county mayors unveiled a Vaccination Travel Protocol Program on Tuesday, that will allow individuals who have been fully vaccinated …
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Hawai’i Senate and House Conference Committee Finalize Negotiations on the State Budget Bill
by ThundaSenate and House conferees approved a final version of HB200 on April 19, the state budget bill, which includes operating and capital improvement monies for fiscal years 2021-2022 (FY22) and …
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40 Hawaiʻi Educators Including 4 from Big Island Earn, Renew Highest Teaching Certification
by ThundaThe Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) on Monday celebrated 40 educators statewide who have earned or renewed their National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification — a recognition for …
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Attorney General Clare E. Connors today called on OfferUp, an online mobile marketplace, to act immediately to prevent fraudulent or blank COVID-19 vaccine cards from being sold on its platform. …
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The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) released its report today. They analyze electricity prices across all United States with the addition of the District of Colombia bring the final count …
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(Līhuʻe) – The fishing season for rainbow trout at Pu’u Lua Reservoir on Kaua‘i will begin June 21st. Due to COVID-19, the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) announces there …