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Office of Gov. Josh GreenThe new law establishes safeguards for these ponds and requires new ones to meet strict safety regulations before they are built. It also requires signage clearly indicating that swimming is not allowed, enclosed fencing, and flotation devices to be installed around or near each pond. -
Atlas Insurance AgencyThe state has started to accept applications for hurricane insurance from Condominium and Townhouse Associations that have been unable to secure full coverage on the regulated market. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports on the efforts to stabilize property insurance in Hawaiʻi.
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Gov. Josh Green signed two bills into law that will enforce harsher regulations and enforcement on illegal fireworks. -
A final report outlined several ways to reduce miles traveled in a vehicle by government employees. Some of the potential solutions included boosting the state's carpool program, parking stall sharing among employees and subsidized public transportation passes. -
The U.S. military is planning a major expansion on the island of Tinian in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Residents recently gathered in a school cafeteria to hear about the changed environmental plans the U.S. military has for their island. -
Gov. Josh Green signed various agriculture and biosecurity bills into law, including one that the governor had previously intended to veto. -
Gov. Josh Green has signed into law several bills related to the state Judiciary, including a $400 million budget and a permanent program to help rehabilitate women in the criminal justice system. -
City and County of Honolulu officials said there are plans to build crosswalks and speed humps at about 20 schools. They will also need to replace over 600 speed limit signs with the updated, lower speed signs. -
Mohala Wahine, an alternative to incarceration for women, held its first commencement. Also known as Women's Court, this program guides women through a trauma-based approach to get them ready to return to society. -
The state's Preschool Open Doors program now has expanded eligibility thresholds, offering tuition subsidies to more families. -
State lawmakers on Monday grilled HTA for its lack of progress to improve the state's tourism industry, its handling of tourism-related contracts and internal operations. This comes after Gov. Josh Green reportedly plans on asking all the members of the board to resign. -
The Honolulu City Council underwent significant changes in leadership last week, leading to some optimism and uncertainty about the direction the council will go. HPR's Mark Ladao reports.
