Hawaiʻi Could Become the First State to Ban Chlorpyrifos
Activists have been fighting for years for a comprehensive pesticide regulation bill. Now one is heading to a final floor vote after passing through conference committee.
Wahine Activists Draw Connections Between Militarized Pacific Places
Pōhakuloa, like other important places across the Asia-Pacific region, is home to a military base with live fire training.
Hawaiʻi Becomes First State to Invest in Elder Care Infrastructure
The newly launched Kupuna Caregivers Program will help working caregivers pay for vital support services for their elderly charges.
Lawsuit Against OHA Alleges Improper CEO Contract
Abigail Kawānanakoa is suing the Office of Hawaiian Affairs alleging its current CEO’s contract was signed without approval from the full board in violation of statute and OHA’s own bylaws.
Aston Settles Unfair Labor Practice Dispute with Hotel Union
But the company denies that it harassed and intimidated workers for trying to organize coworkers.
UH System Walkout Planned Over TMT
Native Hawaiian-serving programs across the University of Hawaiʻi system plan to walk out in protest over the proposed Thirty-Meter Telescope project.
Union Workers, Community Supporters Will Rally for Better Patient Care
Kaiser union workers currently on strike will be joined by other Local 5 members and community supporters for a march through Waikīkī.
A Rally for the Rest of Us
Grassroots organizations lobbying on a variety of issues, rallied around the message that our government should serve the people, not corporations and developers.