Hawaiʻi will tie electric utilities’ revenue to its 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 electrical rates.
Honolulu City Council to hold special Rail meeting on Friday
A joint budget and transportation meeting tomorrow will decide whether resolution goes before full council.
Micronesian community assistance program to receive $250,000
The We Are Oceania Hālau Ola One Stop Center in Honolulu works to address the unique needs of the Micronesian community in Hawaiʻi.
Public briefing on rail funding set for August 14
Leaders in both the State House and Senate have reaffirmed their commitment to resolve the outstanding rail financing issues.
Special session will be called to fund Rail
No specific dates have been set for the special session and no rail funding mechanism has been agreed upon yet.
Schatz, U.S. senators call for investigation into FCC cyber attacks
Five Democratic senators have called on the FBI to prioritize an investigation into the reported cyberattacks on the Federal Communications Commission.
Proposed revisions to Central Oʻahu Plan available for review
The revised document is an update to the county’s guide for the future of Wahiawā, Mililani, Mililani Mauka, Waipiʻo, Kunia, Waikele and Waipahu.
UH grad students rally in support of unionization
Currently, graduate students at UH are the only state-employed workers that are not permitted to unionize or collectively bargain with their employer.
Senator slams Red Hill agreement, Ige Administration
Senator Thielen says the final agreement with the U.S. Navy does not take strong enough action to minimize the threat of future fuel leaks at Red Hill.
State legislators push for stronger regulations on Red Hill fuel facility
Eighteen state lawmakers sent a joint letter to state and federal regulatory agencies insisting the “real danger” of contamination to drinking water not be ignored.
HART to examine five contract bids for “Farrington Group” of rail stations
Five companies submitted bids this week to build the three rail stations in the Farrington Highway Station Group.