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Native Hawaiian legislators invited to the White House
Three Hawaiʻi state legislators and a member of the Honolulu City Council are in Washington D.C. today sharing their insights about matters facing Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders at the White House. Senators Dru Mamo Kanuha and Jarrett Keohokalole, Representative Darius K. Kila, and Honolulu City Council Vice Chair Esther Kiaʻāina have all been invited to the White House to attend the inaugural White House Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (NHPI) Convening.
Honolulu City Council advances ‘Resident Preference’ housing measure amid population decline
The Honolulu City Council advanced a measure Monday that establishes a “Resident Preference” for housing across Oʻahu.
Honolulu City Council passes bill to address the City’s 2,000+ position vacancies
The Honolulu City Council passed a bill Wednesday addressing hiring deficiencies in the City and County of Honolulu, which has more than 2,000 position vacancies.
Hawaiʻi delegation advocates for enhanced recovery funds in Washington D.C. after Maui wildfire
Following the wildfires on August 8 that devastated areas of Maui County, a delegation from Hawaiʻi is set to meet officials in Washington D.C. this week. The primary objective is to evaluate current recovery allocations and to discuss the potential for additional resources to facilitate economic recovery and both immediate and sustainable relief for Maui County.
