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California man 11th this year to die in Kauai waters
April 6, 2013 LIHUE (AP) — A California man died Thursday afternoon while swimming off Kauai. Kauai County said in a statement that the victim was 41-year-old Christian Lung of Castro Valley. more »»
OK on budget sets up talks between state Senate, House
April 5, 2013 HONOLULU — The Hawaii state Senate on Thursday approved a $24 billion budget for the next two fiscal years, setting up talks with the House to work out differences in the proposals that fall short o... more »»
Lawyer says he will use insanity defense for suspect in shooting on Oahu freeway
April 5, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — The lawyer for a man accused of killing a motorist and injuring two others during a freeway shooting in Honolulu nearly three years ago said he plans to utilize an insanity defense. more »»
State / In Brief
April 5, 2013 Big Isle police looking for missing tourist HILO — Police on the Big Island are again asking for the public’s help in finding a missing Japanese touris. more »»
Pot decriminalization turned back in House
April 4, 2013 HONOLULU — Hawaii lawmakers in the state House have killed a bill that would have decriminalized small amounts of marijuana, dashing the hopes of marijuana advocates and bucking Hawaii’s reputation... more »»
Senators vote to restrict journalists’ shield law
April 4, 2013 HONOLULU — A Hawaii Senate committee has voted to restrict the state’s shield law to limit journalists’ abilities to protect confidential sources and to remove protections for online news media. Se. more »»
Hawaii lawmakers mull bill expanding STD treatment
April 4, 2013 HONOLULU — Hawaii lawmakers are debating a bill that would allow health professionals to treat the sex partners of people with chlamydia or gonorrhea without first examining them. more »»
Navy relieves four officers from grounded minesweeper
April 4, 2013 PEARL HARBOR (AP) — Four officers of a U.S. Navy minesweeper that ran aground on coral reef in the Philippines are being relieved of their duties. The U.. more »»
Panel to consider state’s shield law
April 3, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers are debating where to draw the line between journalists’ right to protect confidential sources and the needs of law enforcement. more »»
State senators debate definition of gambling
April 3, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers are debating amending the state’s anti-gambling law to clarify that it’s illegal to sell goods or services that entitle people to play gambling machines. more »»
Faith-based preschools lobby for share of funds
April 3, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s proposed preschool program is facing pushback from religious institutions that take issue with the current version of the bill. more »»
Governor observes anniversary of ’46 tsunami
April 3, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — April is Tsunami Awareness Month, and Gov. Neil Abercrombie wants residents to know that Hawaii is prepared. more »»
Hawaii’s government frozen in a time warp
April 2, 2013 HONOLULU — Walking into the windowless office where payroll is processed for the state of Hawaii is like stepping back in time. more »»
State senators compromise on bill to repeal land agency
April 2, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii senators in the Ways and Means Committee have agreed to compromise on a bill to repeal the state Public Land Development Corp. more »»
Smoking ban for popular beaches in Honolulu likely to become law
April 2, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell says he will sign a bill into law that bans smoking at some of Oahu’s most popular beaches, but it first must pass legal review. more »»
Lawmakers to debate budget, land agency
April 1, 2013 HONOLULU — The Hawaii Senate Ways and Means Committee is to vote today on a bill to repeal the Public Land Development Corp., one of several key bills being debated this week. more »»
State / In Brief
March 31, 2013 Gov. Abercrombie: April Tsunami Awareness Month HONOLULU — Gov. Neil Abercrombie plans to issue a proclamation naming April 2013 Tsunami Awareness Mont. more »»
State Senate panel debates shield law
March 30, 2013 HONOLULU (AP) — The Senate judiciary committee plans to decide next week whether to move forward with a bill to extend Hawaii’s shield law with changes that would limit its scope in protecting... more »»
State / In Brief
March 30, 2013 Judge denies motion to dismiss pot case HONOLULU — A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss felony charges against the Rev. Roger Christie, an advocate for the religious use of marijuana. more »»
Senators unveil budget proposal
March 28, 2013 HONOLULU — The Hawaii Senate Ways and Means Committee has announced a two-year state budget proposal that funds some of Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s key initiatives, including early childhood education. more »» |
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