Hawaiʻi Will Ban Chlorpyrifos, Establish Meaningful Pesticide Regulations
With Governor Ige's signature, SB3095 will become law and Hawaiʻi will lead the nation in establishing pesticide regulatory policy that protects the health and safety of its people and environment.
Hawaiʻi Could Become the First State to Ban Chlorpyrifos
Activists have been fighting for years for a comprehensive pesticide regulation bill. Now one is heading to a final floor vote after passing through conference committee.
Hawaiʻi Will Tie Electric Utilities’ Revenue to Performance of Key Functions
The Hawaiʻi Ratepayer Protection Act empowers the PUC to set strong, well-informed policies and encourages the utility to ensure clean energy for all of Hawaiʻi’s residents at reduced rates.
There Are No Evacuation Plans For Us
Hawaiʻi residents discuss plans to prevent nuclear holocaust as the Trump Administration “gears up for imminent war with North Korea.”
Wahine Activists Draw Connections Between Militarized Pacific Places
Pōhakuloa, like other important places across the Asia-Pacific region, is home to a military base with live fire training.
Ito, Tokioka Removed as House Veterans Committee Chair, Vice Chair
Representatives Ken Ito and James Tokioka have lost their committee leadership positions, and it looks like it might have been because of a failed plan to overthrow House leadership.
Hawaiʻi Becomes First State to Invest in Elder Care Infrastructure
The newly launched Kupuna Caregivers Program will help working caregivers pay for vital support services for their elderly charges.
OHA Committee to Decide on Controversial Immersion Charter School Grant
Significant opposition to the award has come in from the very community the grant would impact.
Kauaʻi Doctor, ACLU, Sue Over Federal Restrictions on Abortion Medication
The lawsuit alleges medically-unjustified FDA restrictions are pushing abortion medication out of reach of those who need it most.
Hawaiian Immersion School Parents Organize Opposition to OHA Grantee
Parents from Hālau Kū Māna Hawaiian immersion school have concerns with an OHA education grant being awarded to the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.
Kauaʻi Hui Sues Syngenta, DLNR to Protect Kekaha Crown Lands
The complaint accuses the state agency of failing to execute its duties by approving agrochemical industry permits without adequate environmental review.
Souki’s Speakership Could Be In Trouble
Within today's House committee chair shuffle lies the very real potential for a larger impending leadership shakeup.
Can This Alternative Plan Salvage the Honolulu Rail Project?
"Salvage the Rail" group releases alternative Honolulu route map for a street-level plan that would save taxpayers from a GET surcharge extension.
Lawsuit Against OHA Alleges Improper CEO Contract
Abigail Kawānanakoa is suing the Office of Hawaiian Affairs alleging its current CEO’s contract was signed without approval from the full board in violation of statute and OHA’s own bylaws.
Red Hill Press Conference Airs Community Concerns
Residents and elected officials call for drinking water resources to be better protected from fuel leaks.
Boat Carrying Peace Activists Intercepted on its Way to Gaza
The Israeli Defense Force seized a vessel carrying female peace activists bound for Gaza.
Democratic Party Upstarts Time TPP Protest with Obama’s Honolulu Visit
The protest is being organized by Bernie Sanders delegates who first met at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia last month.
Protest at Hawaii Gas Demands Freedom From Fossil Fuels
Residents will call on Hawaii Gas to drop Liquified Natural Gas as part of a global movement to "break free" from fossil fuels.
Hawaiian Community Leaders Condemn, Reject Naʻi Aupuni ʻaha
Hawaiian sovereignty activists have issued a signed declaration rejecting the ʻaha process and calling on other Hawaiians to do the same.
People Over Profits: A Familiar Message at Hawaiʻi State Legislature Opening Day
While the more than 30 organizations with booths inside the State Capitol rotunda work on a wide range of policy issues, most shared the same hope that lawmakers would put people first.