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Coalition seeks special prosecutor for campaign finance probe
The Clean Elections Hawai‘i Coalition called for a special prosecutor to investigate potential campaign finance violations involving Hawai‘i’s Executive Branch of government, citing a need for impartiality to restore public trust.
Sen. Majority Leader English Reintroducing Legislation to Reestablish Lā Kūʻokoʻa as an Official Holiday
Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English will once again be reintroducing legislation to reestablish Lā Kūʻokoʻa as an official holiday. Great Britain and France became the first global powers on Nov. 28, 1843 to officially recognize the independence of the Hawaiian Kingdom by joint proclamation.
Maui Senators Assigned Leadership and Committee Roles for 31st Legislature
The Hawaiʻi State Senate today announced its 2021 leadership and committee assignments ahead of the Thirty-First Legislature that opens on Jan. 20, 2021.
3,433 Acres at Kamehamenui on Maui Acquired for Conservation
As the property has just been acquired, it is not yet open to public use. Over the coming year, DOFAW will add the property to the Forest Reserve System and will initiate consultation with the community to develop a management plan for the area.
Checkpoints Aim to Add Layer of Protection for Hāna
The checkpoints are intended to protect the isolated community, which has limited medical resources, by restricting road traffic to East Maui residents only. The checkpoints are after Twin Falls on the Hāna Highway at at ʻUlupalakua Ranch on Piʻilani Highway.
Sobering Numbers on Maui: “Hāna Will Hit 65-70% Unemployment By Next Week”
The rural community of Hāna in East Maui could hit 65 to 70 percent unemployment by next week. “The numbers are sobering,” said Sen. J. Kalani English during an online community meeting last night for members of remote location which reported its first COVID-19 positive case yesterday.
Hāna Highway Restrooms Remain Closed Due to COVID-19 Road Closure
Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English (Hāna, East and Upcountry Maui, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i and Kaho‘olawe) announced today that public restrooms along the Hāna Highway will remain closed until further notice while the highway is restricted to local traffic only.
Senator English Thankful For Closure of Hāna Highway to Non-Residents
Senator J. Kalani English (D-Hāna, East and Upcountry Maui, Moloka‘i, Lānaʻi and Kaho‘olawe) thanked Governor David Ige for implementing his recommendation to close the Hāna Highway to non-residents to reduce the spread of COVID-19, and Mayor Mike Victorino for closing the back side county road through Kaupō to non-residents.
FESTPAC Hawaiʻi Announces New Dates
FESTPAC Hawaiʻi Commissioners announced today that the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FESTPAC) is rescheduled for June 18-27, 2021.
Crosswalk Law Puts Brakes on Last Minute Pedestrians
If a signal is equipped with a countdown timer, it is illegal for a pedestrian to start crossing the road if the countdown has already begun.
Maui Senators Pleased with Sale of Ag Lands to Mahi Pono
State Senators from Maui responded to the announcement that Mahi Pono will purchase former HC&S lands from A&B keeping it in use for diversified agriculture.
Maui Senators Included in Leadership, Committee Assignments
Sen. English will serve as Vice Chair of the Technology Committee, and as a member of the Transportation and Ways & Means Committees.
English Receives Multiple Endorsements in Re-Election Bid
The campaign for Senate Majority Leader J Kalani English announced multiple endorsements in the Senator’s bid for re-election.
Six Maritime Unions Endorse Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English
Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English was endorsed by the six maritime unions in Hawaiʻi.
Upcountry Primary Election Candidate Forum, June 27
The Kula Community Association hosts an Upcountry Primary Election Candidate Forum on Wednesday, June 27 from 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Maui Senators Move on Pesticides and Oxybenzone Bills
Senate Bill 2571 bans the sale, offer of sale, or distribution in the State of any sunscreen that contains oxybenzone or octinoxate without a prescription…
Maui Groups Testify Against Honolulu Rail Funding
A rail funding bill narrowly advanced in a 6-5 vote last night in the Senate Ways and Means Committee. Maui Sen. Keith-Agaran was among those who voted in favor
Hawai‘i First State to Adopt Paris Accord Climate Commitments
Hawai‘i is the first state in the nation to enact legislation that implements portions of the Paris climate change agreement.
Senate Passes 208 Bills Ahead of Crossover Deadline
The Hawaiʻi state Senate passed a total of 208 bills on third reading, ahead of the Second Crossover deadline of April 13.
Boys & Girls Club Youth Of The Year Maui Finalist Recognized by Senate
King Kekaulike student, Amanda Caires of Makawao, Maui was one of five finalists for the Boys and Girls Club of Hawaiʻi Youth of the Year award.
