Showing posts with label economy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label economy. Show all posts
Monday, January 19, 2026

US Supreme Court to tackle Hawaii's strict gun law, statewide doctor shortage worsens, tourists attacked on Maui's iconic road to Hana, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Hawaii’s strict gun law faces Supreme Court scrutiny in landmark case . Hawaii’s gun laws, long among the strictest in the nation, will be t...
Friday, December 12, 2025

Almost half of new Hawaii teacher hires not licensed, mild recession forecast, deported Hawaii Purple Heart veteran addresses Congress, Hitachi-HART battle over rail funding heats up, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Nearly Half Of DOE’s New Teacher Hires Are Not Licensed To Teach. HawaiĘ»i’s public schools have improved teacher retention and reduced vaca...
Thursday, December 11, 2025

Hawaii to restrict soda, candy purchases for SNAP users, Kauai bans disposable foam bodyboards, Honolulu official threatens council members with funding loss over confirmation vote, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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USDA: Hawaii can restrict soda purchases for SNAP recipients. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Wednesday  that she has grante...
Friday, September 26, 2025

McKenna named acting Supreme Court chief judge, economists predict Hawaii recession, arson alleged in latest Maui wildfire, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Sabrina McKenna to lead Hawaii Judiciary as acting chief justice. Hawaii Supreme Court Associate Justice Sabrina McKenna will begin serving...
Thursday, May 29, 2025

UH cuts travel, raises and expenses amid federal cuts, Gedeon named to House seat, Kaui police chief leaving June 12, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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UH Scrambles To Address ‘High-Risk’ Financial Situation Amid Trump Cuts. The university has been bracing for the trickle-down effect of $83...
Thursday, October 17, 2024

County mayors to discuss trust, regents grapple with UH present choice, EPA report indicates low-level contamination in Navy water system after Red Hill leak, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Mayors, economists meet to talk about the economics of (dis)trust. Leading economists will provide insight into the state’s economic outloo...
Friday, September 20, 2024

State audits DOE following teacher paycheck delays, Navy seeks increased training and bombing at Barking Sands, Hawaiian Electric stock drops 9.7% on $250M stock sale plan, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Paycheck delays prompt audit of DOE procedures . Following a grievance by the Hawaii State Teachers Association, the state Department of Edu...
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Friday, September 6, 2024

State tax collections to take $125M hit while construction buoys economy, insurance costs cause condo sale slump, Health Department announces updated COVID vaccine availability, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Council On Revenues Projects Hawaii Tax Collections Will Be $125 M Less Than Expected. The forecast also said Hawaii is gradually recoverin...
Monday, August 5, 2024

Council on Revenues predicts 5% income growth, HECO contributes $2B to $4B Maui wildfire settlement, officials seek solutions to school bus shortage, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Council on Revenues predicts total income in state could grow by 5% this year. The boom in construction jobs and the ongoing Maui wildfire ...