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Office of Gov. Josh GreenStarting in 2026, doctors will no longer have to pay the state’s general excise tax on health care for patients on Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare. It’s a major win for medical professionals who have had to pay a 4% tax to care for those on government health plans.
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Krista Rados/HPRHawaiʻi can address substance abuse with $33 million from opioid manufacturer settlements — and that number is expected to continue to grow. HPR's Ashley Mizuo explains how managing and spending the funds has been a work in progress.
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Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi has signed a resolution creating a new Ocean Safety Department. In his March state of the city address, Blangiardi said he wanted to separate ocean safety services from ambulance services. Both were housed in the Honolulu Emergency Services Department.
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The decrease was due to a potential 17% decrease in May tax revenue — largely based on a drop in personal and corporate income tax revenue.
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Gov. Josh Green signed several measures into law that are aimed at assisting condominium owners with large expenses, such as repairs and energy projects.
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A new state working group is awaiting the results of two separate studies on environmental and health impacts from the U.S. Marine Corps Puʻuloa Range Training Facility in Leeward Oʻahu.
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The mural, painted by several artists and volunteers over the last two weeks, stretches about 10 feet tall and a quarter mile long. It serves to reflect the rich culture of the Pacific Islands.
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U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda is coming off a busy week in Congress and has a busy schedule working here at home. Tokuda sits on the committees on Agriculture and Armed Services, which just concluded back-to-back marathon sessions.
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For those with questions about the legislative process, the Public Access Room at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol probably has your answers. Virginia Beck has led the PAR for nearly 10 years — and has worked there for almost 20. Under her supervision, the PAR has expanded its reach to Hawaiʻi residents. HPR's Ashley Mizuo spoke with Beck ahead of her last day.
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Local officials and advocates are celebrating the passage of significant housing reform bills that made it through the state legislative session. Perhaps the most notable — and controversial — of those measures is a bill that forces the counties to increase the number of accessory dwelling units allowed on residential properties in urban areas by 2026. HPR's Mark Ladao has more.
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Maui County will be acquiring a 7-acre parcel in Kula that houses the community center and other public use facilities.
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To help deter thieves from breaking into cars in scenic areas in East Oʻahu, the Honolulu City Council is considering a resolution to allow surveillance cameras.
