Kevin Dayton
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Should Hawaii Tighten Its Work-From-Home Policies For State Employees?
Some senators want to ensure the remote workers are properly supervised and are productive. → Read More
A 'Wealth Asset Tax' On Hawaii's Richest Residents Advances In The Legislature
The new tax would apply to people with a net worth of more than $20 million. → Read More
Lawsuit Seeks Compensation For Inmates Over Hawaii's Response to Covid-19
The state failed to protect inmates and thousands were infected, according to the lawsuit. → Read More
The Pandemic Taught Us Broadband Is Essential. But Where Is It?
A Big Island nonprofit plans to map underserved areas on the neighbor islands. → Read More
Senate Democratic Majority Leader J. Kalani English To Retire
The longtime lawmaker cites lingering effects of his COVID-19 infection late last year. → Read More
State Has Spent Nearly $10 Million So Far Planning A New Jail At Halawa
Corrections chief says planning to replace Oahu Community Correctional Center will continue. → Read More
Ige's Proposed 'Sugar Tax' Could Generate $60 Million A Year For The State
Critics call it a regressive new tax and legislative leaders doubt it will pass. → Read More
Bill Would Give Lawmakers Control Over Auditor's Paycheck
The State Auditor continues to be a target of legislative leaders. → Read More
State Budget Director: It's Too Soon To Tell If Tax Increases Are Coming
It is 16 days before the Legislature opens, but Gov. David Ige is still mulling the options. → Read More
Prison Officials Won't Say If COVID-19 Killed Halawa Inmate Who Died Sunday
A 53-year-old inmate died early Sunday at Halawa Correctional Facility as the COVID-19 cluster continued to expand there, but the state Department of Public Safety declined to say if the prisoner who died had tested positive for the coronavirus. Toni Schwartz, spokeswoman for the department, said inmate Kevin Uyeda was found unresponsive in his cell […] → Read More
Hawaii Governor To Furlough State Workers Beginning In January
Ige expects a savings of $300 million a year by imposing two furlough days per month. → Read More
Hawaii Legislature: GOP Loses A House Seat, Stays Even In The Senate
A fresh crop of younger lawmakers -- all of them Democrats -- are on track to pick up seats. → Read More
Democrats Rally To Defend Leeward House Seat In Eli-Garcia Race
This is one of the few seats that Republicans could likely pick up in the Nov. 3 election. → Read More
Hilo Veterans Home Deaths: Shigeto 'Toto' Setoda Was Banker For The Business Leaders
A World War II veteran, Setoda was a quiet man who long ago won the respect of his hometown. → Read More
Report: 'Culture' At Hilo Veterans Home Contributed To Deadly Spread…
A state review says lapses in protocols and staff complacency likely led to the surge in infections. → Read More
Sen. Brian Schatz: Failures At Hilo Veterans Home 'Infuriating'
Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim has called for the nursing home operator to be removed. → Read More
Inmates Set Fire, Barricade Doors In Housing Unit Of Hilo Jail
The disturbance was brought under control but some injuries and damage was reported. → Read More
COVID-19 Cases Erupt At OCCC — 70 More Inmates, 7 ACOs Test Positive
Mass testing at Annex 1 reveals the disease is widespread inside, staff says. → Read More
State To Publish New COVID-19 Prevention And Testing Data
The state will soon begin publishing data on how many people are wearing masks, how many food establishments fail to take proper precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and how long it takes to get test results, according to state Health Director Bruce Anderson. The new data will be incorporated into the state’s “dashboard” … → Read More
Longtime Activist Walter Ritte Challenges Rep. Lynn DeCoite For House Seat
Ritte warns tourism must be controlled, while DeCoite sees a need for jobs. → Read More