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State budget draft cuts funds for 200 vacancies
April 23, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — The latest draft of the Hawaii state budget removes funding for about 200 vacant positions in state agencies and sets aside about $15 million to compensate for federal budget cuts. more »»
Kilauea lava flow activity increases
April 23, 2013 HILO (AP) — Kilauea’s Puu Oo crater on the Big Island is showing increased activity. The U.S. more »»
By ANITA HOFSCHNEIDER
April 23, 2013 HONOLULU — Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed a bill Monday that repeals the Public Land Development Corp. more »»
State law helps victims of rape avert pregnancy
April 23, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — Gov. Neil Abercrombie has signed a new law requiring all hospital emergency rooms in Hawaii to offer emergency contraception to female victims of sexual assault. more »»
Lawmakers to conclude budget negotiations
April 22, 2013 HONOLULU — The Hawaii legislative session is wrapping up as lawmakers scramble to finish negotiations on key bills. more »»
Doctor shortage getting worse in Hawaii, UH researchers say
April 21, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — University of Hawaii researchers say a statewide shortage of physicians is getting worse. Researchers at UH’s John . more »»
Watson is confirmed as sole Native Hawaiian federal judge
April 20, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — A Kamehameha Schools graduate will be the only Native Hawaiian judge serving on the federal bench and only the fourth in U.S. history. The U.S. more »» 
Travelers give Hawaii dogs second chance
April 20, 2013 The lanky, charcoal-gray dog with a distinctive, wiry hairdo would stand out in most other animal shelters, but no one gave him a second look on Hawaii’s island of Kauai. more »» 
Boy Scouts propose to lift gay ban for youth
April 20, 2013 NEW YORK — Searching for compromise on a divisive issue, the Boy Scouts of America is proposing to partially lift its long-standing exclusion of gays — allowing them as youth members but continuing... more »»
Hawaii House counters limits to shield law in new proposal
April 19, 2013 HONOLULU — Hawaii House lawmakers are proposing a new draft of the state shield law that would limit the law’s scope but maintain protections for free, online publications. more »»
Lawmakers vote to OK preschool amendment
April 19, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers are moving forward with a bill to let voters decide whether to amend the Hawaii constitution to allow the state to fund early-childhood education. more »»
Hawaii videos encourage wildlife viewing from afar
April 19, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — The state Department of Land and Natural Resources has created three public service announcement videos to encourage people to keep their distance while viewing dolphins, seals,... more »»
Lawmakers to fund Big Island prison
April 18, 2013 HONOLULU — Hawaii lawmakers have decided to fund the reopening of the Kulani Correctional Facility, along with positions and resources for several state departments including agriculture and health. more »»
Preschool plan’s decisions delayed
April 18, 2013 HONOLULU — Hawaii legislators are putting off decisions about the details of Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s proposed preschool program, his main legislative priority this session. more »»
Hawaii teachers approve 4-year agreement
April 18, 2013 HONOLULU — Hawaii’s public school teachers overwhelmingly approved a new labor agreement on Wednesday night, their first in nearly two years since their last contract expired. more »»
Legislators back care policies for sleeping infants
April 17, 2013 HONOLULU — The Hawaii Legislature wants child care facilities in the state to do more to protect infants from sudden death. more »»
State / In Brief
April 17, 2013 Dead whale calf washes ashore on Oahu HONOLULU — A dead whale calf has washed up on Oahu’s North Shore. more »»
PLDC repeal clears last hurdle in House
April 16, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — The Hawaii House voted unanimously Monday to get rid of the highly disliked Public Land Development Cor. more »»
Legislative preview: Budget, resolutions
April 15, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Senate and House lawmakers plan to spend the beginning of this week in negotiations over roughly $24 billion in proposed state spending for the next two fiscal years. more »»
Teen who died may have been riding on car hood
April 14, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — Police say a Honolulu teen whose body was found in front of Sandy Beach may have been riding on the hood of a moving car. Lt. more »» |
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