...Don’t get the wrong idea.  DoE employees aren’t lazy bums.  According to reports issued today by the Hawaii State ethics commission, they are working very hard on several very important construction projects—but not for the DoE....

...We also noted that AG did not file statutorily required reports for non-general funds and for administratively created funds....   

... Why is Hawaii falling behind? ....

...the government agreed to dismiss two felony charges for unlawfully transporting and storing hazardous waste at locations on Maui and Moloka’i....

...Maui County seat and student regent....

...but not of protesters....

...Board refers matter back to investigative committee....

...The board previously hired a professional consultant to help search for a new executive, but Hussey’s time as interim CEO was exceptional, prompting the unanimous action, OHA Chairperson Colette Machado said....

...Annual Median Cost of Long Term Care Support Services for Hawaii....

...Hawaii ranks 20th with an overall score of 84/100....

...Gabbard is the only candidate assessed to receive more positive mentions (28) than negative mentions (6), and more positive mentions (28) than neutral mentions (27)....

...2nd-highest in the USA....

...There is a lot going on under the surface. They include signs of progress, as well as new sources of uncertainty, if not future inquiry and/or investigations....

...Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants today voted 99.9 percent to authorize a strike, with 95.1 percent participating....

“...Year-to-date through September, total visitor spending was a negative 0.1 percent and value of private building permits decreased by 7.2 percent....”

...Hawaii Attorney General Announces Results of Operation Keiki Shield....

...Video from Nov 6 Hawaii-Israel Alignment forum on Maui....

... A TMT Panel Discussion Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 2 PM – 4 PM, Hawaii State Capitol ....