Measure would make menstral products available in public schools.
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Bill takes aim at ‘period poverty’: Measure would make menstrual products available in public schools
A bill requiring the state Department of Education to provide free menstrual products to public school students passed the state House and Senate on Thursday.
‘It’s been a long time coming’: Boys & Girls Club plans new Keaau campus
A new Boys &Girls Club campus is planned for Keaau with funding from state, federal and private sources.
Big Island DMV offices still working to alleviate backlog
Slow lines and limited appointments continue to hinder service at the Hawaii Department of Motor Vehicles.
‘A hui hou, Uncle Johnny’
Thousands paid their respects Saturday to Johnny Lum Ho in a celebration of the legendary kumu hula’s life and legacy.
Tax rebate awaits governor’s approval
A potential $300 credit on most taxpayers’ 2021 tax returns is still alive, with the proposal awaiting Gov. David Ige’s signature or veto.
Housing subsidies advance: Council likes the plan, just unsure how to pay for it
The County Council’s commitment to subsidize affordable housing was expanded last week to include moderate-income families making up to 120% of the average median income, meaning a family of three earning up to $92,520 annually could qualify for a two-bedroom home costing up to $539,000.
Kahele enters gubernatorial race
U.S. Congressman Kai Kahele today made his run to be Hawaii’s next governor official.
Ige to meet Japanese PM during trip
Gov. David Ige will meet with Japanese officials next week to encourage travel to Hawaii.
House arrest for Hawaii man accused of killing wife’s lover
HONOLULU — A judge ordered a Hawaii man into house arrest Friday after a prosecutor argued his wealth makes him a flight risk and he poses a danger to his wife after allegedly killing her lover.
Kona man dead after Thursday crash in Hawaiian Beaches
A Kona man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Hawaiian Beaches yesterday.
Nurses at Queen’s NHCH reject proposed contract
Nurses at Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital this week rejected a proposed contract package pointing to unresolved “patient and staff safety concerns.”
Endangered Hawaiian monk seal population highest in decades
HONOLULU — The population of endangered Hawaiian monk seals has surpassed a level not seen in more than two decades, according to federal officials.
Retirement savings bill heads to Ige
The state Legislature voted this week to pass a proposal for a state-run retirement fund program.
UH pumps brakes on astro leases: Lassner, DLNR express concerns about passage of Maunakea bill
The University of Hawaii will suspend all sublease negotiations with the Maunakea Observatories as Gov. David Ige considers whether to sign or veto a bill that could change the future of astronomy on the Big Island.
Roth recommends rate rollback: Proposed $779.7 million budget is a 27.8% increase
Mayor Mitch Roth’s administration is recommending a rollback in property tax rates for almost all property classes, following updated assessments showing an additional $23 million on top of the $45.4 million increase estimated in March.
Lassner: UH will pause work on new Maunakea master lease, all sublease negotiations with observatories
University of Hawaii President David Lassner has issued lengthy a statement today regarding the passage Tuesday of House Bill 2024, which would change how the summit area of Maunakea is managed. This is his statement:
No conflict: Judge to render verdict in bench trial despite previously representing defendant
A Kona Circuit Court judge will still render a verdict in a bench trial despite previously representing the defendant as a defense attorney.
Ige ‘open’ to Maunakea bill: Inouye, Acasio vote against measure to remove UH as manager of summit area
Gov. David Ige indicated Wednesday he may support legislation to remove the University of Hawaii as manager of the Maunakea summit area.
No gas tax relief: Council kills 10-cent discount on 4-4 tie
A deadlocked County Council on Wednesday put the brakes on any relief from the county gas tax this year, even after the measure’s sponsor tried to make the plan more palatable by adding a deadline limiting the 10-cent per gallon discount to eight months.
Connections charter school case being appealed to high court
The state Land Use Commission’s denial of an application by Connections New Century Public Charter School for a special use permit to build a campus in Hilo on about 70 acres of state land zoned for agriculture is being appealed.
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