Congressional Democrats to form Medicare For All Caucus
More than half (51 percent) of Americans—and 74 percent of Democrats—support a single-payer healthcare plan over the current for-profit system, which has left around 30 million Americans without any health insurance.
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.
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.
In the wake of Marco Polo fire, Caldwell introduces sprinkler bill
Mayor Caldwell introduces bill to require retrofitted sprinkler systems in residential high-rises for fire safety.
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.
Trump budget would cut $1 trillion from services used by Hawaiʻi families
Cuts would come from Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and from the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), among other vital programs.
Red Hill press conference airs community concerns
Concerned residents and elected officials call for drinking water resources to be better protected from fuel leaks.
Pohakuloa fire not a threat to community, PTA officials say
According to PTA officials, DU only aerosolizes at temperatures much higher than those produced by brush or range fires.
Sierra Club calls for complete decommissioning of Red Hill fuel tanks
The environmental justice nonprofit says the Navy-EPA agreement to retrofit and monitor the historically leaky fuel tanks near Pearl Harbor is inadequate.
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.
Caldwell vetoes sit-lie expansion over legal concerns
The mayor supports expansion of the controversial policy, however, and has proposed a replacement bill instead.
No cause of death yet for man who died in Honolulu police custody
According to police, the male refused to leave the roadway and “continuously” ran away and evaded officers as they approached him.
Bill proposes state-wide ban on tobacco in public parks
The ban would include electronic smoking devices and betel nut products as well.
Workers and community supporters rally for better patient care
Kaiser union workers currently on strike will be joined by other Local 5 members and community supporters for a march through Waikīkī.