Hawaii
A year after the Maui wildfires, are new housing policies keeping locals housed?
Hawaii has adopted several laws to head off disaster gentrification and ensure affordable housing is available to local residents. The nation is watching to see how those efforts play out.
Cops want guns off the streets. But are buyback programs the way?
Some observers say buyback programs are ineffective at best and can sometimes detract from other violence prevention efforts.
The States Most Accepting of LGBTQ+ Residents
Nearly all of the top 20 states are on the coasts, and the No. 1 state is surrounded by water, according to a recent report.
Legislators Return to Session No Longer Able to Use Shortcut for Passing Bills
In a victory for government reform groups, Hawaii state lawmakers cannot employ “gut-and-replace” amendments to speed along bills.
How One State Used Technology and Data to Improve Traffic and Reduce Emissions
COMMENTARY | Hawaii’s DOT added artificial intelligence technology across major roads and intersections to reduce per day traffic by seven minutes per person and 140 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
As Tourists Flock to Hawaii, One Mayor Asks Airlines for a ‘Pause’
Residents in Maui County have complained about congestion, illegal parking and overcrowding as tourists have resumed travel to the area.
Bestiality is Legal in Four States. Two Are Trying to Change That.
Lawmakers in Hawaii and Wyoming have proposed measures to formally outlaw sexual abuse of animals, a crime that animal rights advocates say is often hidden in plain sight.
In Some States, Unemployment Stays Stubbornly High
Despite rebounds in some states, millions remain unemployed with no job prospects.
Don't be Surprised When Vaccinated People Get Infected
Post-immunization cases, sometimes called "breakthroughs," are very rare and very expected.
The States Where Driving Was Up and Down the Most After Covid Hit
A new report shows wide variation between states when it comes to how often people got behind the wheel after March of last year.
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The Government Promised to Return Ancestral Hawaiian Land, Then Never Finished the Job
Native Hawaiians are still waiting for state and federal officials to fulfill the promises of land legislation that was signed into law 25 years ago. “Justice delayed is justice denied,” said one former governor.
The Covid Detection Method That's Been Right Under Our Noses—Literally
Four dogs in Hawaii are training to detect Covid-19 by scent, part of a large international research study to determine whether it's possible—and how it might be used.
Americans Aren’t Actually Quarantining
Many states have quarantine requirements for visitors, but only one really enforces them: Hawaii.
Russia and Iran Obtained Voter Information to Meddle in Election, Federal Government Says
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Colorado aims to safely reopen ski resorts ... Wichita man accused of threatening mayor over mask ordinance is charged with criminal threat ... University of Michigan places students on lockdown as coronavirus surges.
Hawaiian Island Can Create ‘Resort Bubbles’ for Quarantined Visitors
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | People in Alabama and Florida dealing with ‘historic and catastrophic’ flooding … Vermont governor vetoes climate legislation … Minnesota governor asks presidential candidates to follow Covid precautions.
Trump Administration Weighs in Against Hawaii Quarantine Mandate for Travelers
Restrictions on out-of-state arrivals in several states have drawn court challenges. Meanwhile, New York and two other states moved ahead with a policy like this on Wednesday.
Unemployment From the Coronavirus Varies Dramatically Between States, Analysis Finds
The percentage of each state's workforce filing for unemployment as a result of the pandemic ranges between 8% to 33%, largely depending on the industries that drive local economies.
In a Hawaii Sewage Case, Supreme Court Bolsters Protections Under Clean Water Act
Environmental activists expect the ruling will force a Maui County wastewater treatment plant to obtain a permit regulating its sewage discharge into groundwater.
Travelers Ignoring Mandatory Quarantine Orders? One Mayor Thinks You're a 'Covidiot.'
Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami debuted the term after three people disregarded Hawaii's mandatory 14-day self-quarantine for travelers. Two more people have been arrested since.
The Disappearing Songs of Hawaii’s Endangered Native Birds
Six of the seven birds native to Kauai’s forests are in a state of precipitous decline.
