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Appointee to Hawaii Senate called for governor's impeachment
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) — Gov. David Ige’s appointee to a Hawaii Senate seat previously called for his impeachment in a post on social media. Ige selected Laura Clint Acasio from a list of three candidates presented by Democratic Party officials to replace former Sen. Kai Kahele, West Hawaii Today...
Hawaii lawmakers open new session amid coronavirus pandemic
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii lawmakers opened a new legislative session Wednesday, with coronavirus protections in place like masks and clear plastic shields separating their seats. Public health protocols to prevent the spread of the disease blocked the public from entering the state Capitol. That meant no open...
Hawaii says vaccine distribution hampered by limited supply
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii's leaders said Tuesday limited supply is the main thing constraining distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. Hawaii received 59,000 doses of the vaccine last week, but expects to get only about 32,000 this week. Still, Lt. Gov. Josh Green said the state expects to be able to...
Hawaii lawmakers face tough choices amid pandemic recession
HONOLULU (AP) — Cut spending, raise taxes or perhaps both. Hawaii lawmakers face tough choices as they convene a new legislative session this week amid a pandemic that has pummeled tourism, the state's biggest industry, and depleted tax revenue. Lawmakers expect to spend time addressing how to spend...
Hawaii agency seeks $10M to avoid halt to Aloha Stadium work
HONOLULU (AP) — A Hawaii development organization will seek $10 million in funding to hire a private company and do other work necessary for the redevelopment of Aloha Stadium, a move that sidesteps what could have been a costly halt to the project. Following a request from the state Department of...
3 finalists vying to replace Kahele as Hilo's state senator
HILO, Hawaii (AP) — A state representative and two political newcomers are vying to fill the remaining two years of former state Sen. Kai Kahele's term after he was elected to Congress. Gov. David Ige will select the new senator representing Hilo after local Democratic Party officials sent him a list of...
Environmental impact statement posted for new Aloha Stadium
HONOLULU (AP) — A new draft environmental impact statement has been released for a potential new Aloha Stadium after current venue officials halted the scheduling of new events. The posting of the draft statement on Wednesday represents a significant step toward constructing a replacement for the...
Kauai in Hawaii seeks OK for resort bubble virus system
LIHUE, Hawaii (AP) — Kauai County in Hawaii is seeking approval to impose a post-travel resort bubble system that would allow incoming travelers to test out of their coronavirus quarantine after three days. If the plan is approved by Gov. David Ige, incoming tourists that test negative for the coronavirus...
Hawaii delays state furloughs after virus relief bill passes
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Gov. David Ige on Wednesday said the passage of a new coronavirus relief bill by the U.S. Congress this week has prompted him to delay the implementation of state worker furloughs previously due to begin on Jan. 1. Ige wrote in an email to state employees that he wasn't able to say...
Honolulu won't count prisoners' infections in reopening data
HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu officials will no longer count COVID-19 cases among prisoners at Halawa Correctional Facility in metrics used to decide whether to tighten or loosen pandemic restrictions on Oahu. The city will still include infections among prison guards and staff, Hawaii Public Radio reported...
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