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Hawaii Unemployment Compensation Fund has 'positive balance' despite pandemic pressures

Hawaii’s Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund (UCTF) has a positive balance of $205 million despite the record number of unemployment insurance claims made during COVID-19.


Mazie Hirono joins senators to demand enforcement of Ghost Gun Rule

Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) joined 13 of her colleagues in the Senate to urge the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to clarify and enforce the Ghost Gun Rule.


'These cases go a long way': Hawaii to receive portion of breach settlements with Experian, T-Mobile

Hawaii is among a coalition of states receiving a portion of two settlements with Experian due to data breaches in 2012 and 2015 that impacted millions of consumers nationwide.


CBIP: 'Please join us in welcoming this talented group of real estate professionals to Coldwell Banker Island Properties'

Coldwell Banker Island Properties (CBIP) has added more than 30 new global luxury specialists and industry experts to its organizations on Maui, according to an update published on its official website on Aug. 29.


Kona Aloha Singers schedule holiday concert

Kona Aloha Singers, Kona Aloha Singers of Kona Aloha Singers, Kona Aloha Singers said The Kona Aloha Singers will be performing a holiday concert on Dec. 3 at 4 p.m in the courtyard at the Marriott King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel. on Nov 1st.


Deputy Director of Environmental Health: 'We will continue to hold companies accountable'

Kathleen Ho, deputy director of the Hawaii Environmental Health Department, said the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) Clean Air Branch has issued Notices of Violation and Order against six local companies that now have the option of requesting a hearing to contest any penalties.