Gov. Green Appoints Daniel Gluck to Intermediate Court of Appeals
Gov. Josh Green on Monday announced the appointment of Daniel Gluck as an Associate Judge for the Intermediate Court of Appeals. A graduate of Cornell University and Harvard Law School, Gluck previously served as Executive Director and General Counsel of the Hawai‘i State Ethics Commission, the Legal Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i and an attorney in private practice.
Epstein Associates Vacationed in Hawaii, Emails Show
Nonprofit advocates say emails highlight local sex trafficking concerns. Emails connected to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein show his associates vacationed in Hawai‘i, according to a Hawaii News Now review of documents posted to a public website called Jmail, created by two tech innovators.
Climate Funding Under New Hawai‘i Tax Could Be Cut by Millions
Legislation to instead charge a per-passenger fee would recoup less than half of all the green fee revenues cruise ships were expected to generate. As the cruise industry and the state spar in court over Hawaiʻi’s new green fee, state lawmakers are moving full steam ahead to remove those ships from the landmark climate law and have them instead pay a new fee of around $10 per passenger.
Clean Government Groups Push for Special Prosecutor
Advocates for campaign finance and other “clean government” reforms on Monday renewed the call for the appointment of a special prosecutor to conduct an independent probe of allegations that an unidentified “influential state legislator” accepted $35,000 in a paper bag.
Lt. Gov. Luke Addresses Campaign Finance Report Errors in New Video
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke posted a video Monday addressing what she says is an innocent mistake in her campaign finance reports. Luke said she’s embarrassed, but never acted in bad faith.
Hawaii Business Surveys Show Trump Policies Unpopular
A pair of surveys show more opposition to administration policies than support in 10 key policy areas. But business owners and executives had a higher favorable rating than the general public.
The City Council is formally on record commending Honolulu police for policies favorable to transparency, including not wearing masks when encountering members of the public.
Rail Expansion Might Come Down the Line Faster for Kapolei Than UH Mānoa
The planning phase to extend the Honolulu rail to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa can now start, but a new segment on its other terminus, on the Kapolei side, could come first.
Global Entry Halt Affects International Arrivals at Honolulu Airport
HDOT expects limited impact on processing times for international arrivals at the airport. Recent investments in modernizing federal inspection facilities and deploying advanced technologies have enhanced passenger facilitation and operational efficiency.
A former firefighter, Chris Greer, did not hesitate when his co-worker needed him after being trapped in flood water Saturday at their workplace, Laulau Solutions farm in Waialua.
House Bill Would Allow for Up to 10-Year Extensions of Mauna Kea Leases
A House bill that would authorize the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to extend existing astronomical observatory leases and subleases for up to 10 years has advanced despite concerns from state departments and overwhelming opposition from residents around the state.
Rising Home Insurance in Lava Zones Prompts Subsidy Proposal
House lawmakers have advanced a measure that would subsidize home insurance for low-income families in lava zones. Insurance premiums on property in lava zones on Hawaiʻi Island have spiked since the 2018 Kīlauea volcanic eruption.
Par Excellence: Hawaiʻi’s Top Employers Step Into the Spotlight
Like a well-played round, the best companies make it look effortless. Hawaii Business Magazine honors the workplaces raising the bar across the islands.
As Focus Turns to Lahaina Commercial Rebuilds, Owners Face Daunting Challenges
As Lahaina commercial property owners navigate a daunting post-fire road to rebuilding, some are finding it so challenging that they’re not sure if they’ll be able to reconstruct at all.
Two Recruits Graduate, Joining the Ranks of the Maui Ocean Safety Division
Kelson Lau and Kevin Smallwood completed the 12-week-long training program that covered not only an extensive variety of ocean rescue skills, but also Emergency Medical Responder and CPR skills, ATV/UTV and RWC operation, and communication protocols.
Former State Public Safety Employee on Kaua‘i Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Government Funds
A former Hawai‘i Department of Public Safety employee waived indictment and pleaded guilty to first-degree theft and official misconduct during a hearing on Monday in Fifth Circuit Court on Kaua‘i. Lisa Kuwamura, who worked as an account clerk for the Sheriff Division – Kauaʻi Section, manipulated computer records that tracked her time and attendance between Oct. 1, 2021, and June 20, 2024, in order to receive more than $64,000 in unearned compensation.
Endemic Pueo Killed by Collision With Vehicle on Kauaʻi’s Westside
A pueo, a Hawaiian short-eared owl revered in local culture as an ancestor spirit/guardian, was found dead on a road outside of ‘Ele’ele early Monday morning, underscoring ongoing concerns about vehicle collisions involving Kauaʻi’s native birds.
The Kauai Ocean Safety Bureau (OSB), in partnership with the Okinawan Lifesaving Association, hosted a certificate ceremony on Friday at the Moikeha Rotunda.
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