Two former Hawaii lawmakers plead guilty to accepting bribes while serving in the state legislature.
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Ex-Hawaii lawmakers plead guilty to taking bribes in office
HONOLULU — Two former Hawaii lawmakers accused of taking bribes in exchange for shaping legislation while in office pleaded guilty Tuesday.
Bill would make it easier for seniors 65-plus to get marijuana
Recreational use of marijuana is no closer to being fully legalized this year in Hawaii, but some seniors in the Aloha State may be able to use medical cannabis freely under a new bill.
Police: Beware of Paypal scam
The Hawaii Police Department is warning the public about a recent Paypal scam on the island.
Wage measures still alive
A bill in the state House of Representatives that would increase the minimum wage cleared a committee hurdle Tuesday.
Bill to provide $2M to food banks passes first committee
A bill to provide millions in funding to Hawaii’s four food banks is making its way through the state Legislature.
Hawaii Island legislators return campaign contributions
Five of Hawaii Island’s 11 state legislators have taken campaign contributions from a Honolulu businessman who’s a cooperating government informant at the heart of a bribery scandal that took down two legislative leaders.
Entangled humpback whale cleared of marine debris off Maui
HONOLULU — A female humpback whale traveling with a male and a calf has been freed after it was found entangled in a line with a large bundle of marine debris attached.
High surf warning in effect for west-facing shores
A high surf warning is in effect for west-facing shores of the Big Island through this afternoon.
Judge rules gate lawsuit to continue
When is a delay a denial?
Hilo woman accused of two prior burglaries charged with a third
A 44-year-old Hilo woman who was free on court-supervised release without monetary bail for two prior burglaries was arrested Friday for a third burglary.
Green: Safe Travels program could end in March
The state will be able to drop its Safe Travels program in March, with mask mandates to follow, Lt. Gov. Josh Green said Monday.
Bill would require emotional support animal suppliers to issue disclaimer
A bill is advancing in the state Senate that would require sellers or providers of “emotional support animals” to issue a written disclaimer that an emotional support animal isn’t a service animal under the law.
Honolulu building planner pleads guilty in bribery case
HONOLULU — A building planner in the Honolulu planning department pleaded guilty Monday to an indictment accusing him and others of taking bribes in exchange for expediting the approval of building permit applications.
Kona Brewing Co. marks official opening of state-of-the-art brewery, canning operation
Kona Brewing Co. marked the official opening of its new, state-of-the-art brewery Monday in Kailua-Kona.
Bill seeks funding for ACs at Kona schools
A bill to provide air conditioning at four West Hawaii schools has passed its first committee hearing and is awaiting a second.
‘This is your palace’: Hulihe‘e Palace opens for annual fundraising event following 2-year hiatus
Hulihe‘e Palace came alive Saturday celebrating one of the palace’s most beloved royal residents on her 196th birthday, Princess Ruth Ke‘elikolani.
Transition to electric vehicles slow on Big Island
The Big Island has a long way to go before all its vehicles are fully electric.
A list of electric and zero-emission vehicle state bills
Several bills have been introduced in the state Legislature this year to stimulate the adoption of electric and zero-emission vehicles and the development of electric and zero-emission vehicle infrastructure.
Acting HR Director Leopoldino named to permanent post
Acting Human Resources Director Waylen Leopoldino was awarded the permanent position on Friday, eight months after he assumed the acting role when the former director retired.
Keeping the language alive
North Kona Councilman Holeka Inaba kicked off Hawaiian Language Month on Tuesday by chairing an entire committee meeting in Hawaiian, using an interpreter.
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