News from all Islands of Hawai’i
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Hawai’i one step closer to casino gaming as The Hawaiian Homes Commission moves proposed limited gaming legislation forward
by Thunda(Kapolei, Oʻahu) – The Hawaiian Homes Commission (HHC) has approved a draft Legislative proposal that would allow limited casino gaming in the form of a single integrated resort property in …
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Hawai’i joins multistate group providing ACA policy recommendations to President-elect Biden
by ThundaHONOLULU — Hawaii Insurance Commissioner Colin Hayashida joined a group of the nation’s state insurance commissioners in a pledge to work with President-elect Joe Biden by providing health policy recommendations …
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The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) reminds Hawaii residents to guard against scam attempts tied to the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. Scammers routinely …
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Hawaii Attorney General Conners goes head to head with Tulsi as she leads coalition in support of Transgender Student Athletes
by ThundaJust a week after Democratic Hawaii Rep. and former 2020 Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard introduced a bill into the U.S. House of Representatives that would dictate Title IX protections for …
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H.R. 133 PROVIDES EXTENSION PROVISIONS TO THE CARES ACT. FEDERAL PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION ⇒ Will provide UP TO 11 weeks of an additional $300 weekly benefit to eligible claimants. ⇒A …
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HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Opioid Initiative (HOI) launched a new campaign this week for those struggling with opioid addiction and their family members. Advertisements will run on television, print, digital …
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The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands brings proposed limited gaming legislation to Hawaiian Homes Commission’s
by ThundaKapolei, Oʻahu) – The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) brought forth a draft Legislative proposal to the Hawaiian Homes Commission (HHC) on Monday, December 21, 2020 that could address …
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David Ige’s Biennium Budget 2021-23 reflects sudden, sharp reductions in everything but his administration or his own salary
by ThundaDavid Ige today unveiled his Fiscal Biennium Budget 2021-23 which includes reductions in both the operating and capital improvements program (CIP) budgets in the next two fiscal years. The state …
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Hawaii Attorney General challenges unlawful attempt to limit work authorization for immigrants
by ThundaHawaii Attorney General Clare E. Connors today joined yet another coalition of 14 attorneys general from around the nation in opposing a another proposed Trump Administration rule. Which one is …
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University of Hawai‘i‘s – Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology & DLNR Team up to identify species of Sharks involved in attacks
by Thunda(Honolulu) – Using new DNA barcoding technology, a pair of shark researchers at the University of Hawai‘i‘s – Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) have determined a tiger shark caused …
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(Anahola, Kauaʻi) – The Department of Hawaiian Homes Lands (DHHL) recently broke ground on the Anahola Farm Lots Water Project Phase II in Anahola, Kauaʻi. DHHL’s $12.9 million project, funded …
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Oahu man Glenn Robert Alika Muth sentenced to 71 months in prison for firearm, drug and theft offenses
by ThundaHONOLULU, Hawaii – Glenn Robert Alika Muth, 28, of Honolulu, was sentenced yesterday in federal court by United States District Judge Derrick K. Watson to 71 months of imprisonment and …