A conversation with Dr. Keli'i Akina, president of the Grassroot Institute, about traffic congestion, Honolulu rail and Hawaii's renewable energy plans....

From Hawaii Family Advocates ....

"It's not a question of if, it's a question of when Zika comes here to this island, and we have a very unique opportunity right now to squash it."

... Honolulu ranks 10th in US traffic time wasted ....

...why does Na'i Aupuni appear so determined to avoid submitting it to a public vote?....

...Oahu ranks best followed by Kauai, Maui and Hawaii Counties....

"...the southeast section of the Site Area is coterminous with (has the same boundaries as) a designated explosive dumping area...."

...Decision on all three BAD gun bills heard by the Senate Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs was deferred until next Tuesday, March 22....

...HB 1847 establishing a Sports & Entertainment Authority and HB 2229 creating a task force to keep the Pro Bowl in Hawaii....

...They Only Need A Handful Of Votes To Achieve Ratification....

...Don't Freeze Small Business Out! is the theme of this year's Small Business Day....

...open public meetings statewide from March 28 to May 5....

Lassner noted that “The state has had IT facilities challenges for years...."

...“cannibalized” by rail....

The survey includes both multiple-choice questions and an opportunity to make individual comments....

...the state's plan to eliminate all ground transportation that uses fossil fuels....

...Requires the department of transportation to conduct a feasibility study of establishing an interisland ferry system....

...Deadline to submit testimony, 1:45pm Wednesday March 16....

...over 4,500 people in Maui, Hawaii have signed a petition supporting industrial hemp in Maui....

The House and Senate debated nearly 200 third reading bills each on Tuesday....