Minimum wage bill crosses over to Senate

Students walk out of Keaau High in protest about alleged incidents

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More than 100 students walked out of Keaau High School on Thursday, protesting sexual assault and providing both awareness and support for victims. Source: Hawaii...

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Hawaii bill promotes zero-emission travel between islands

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HONOLULU — Hawaii lawmakers this year passed legislation creating a working group to develop ways to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions on transportation between the islands. ...

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Kona man found guilty of unlawful imprisonment of a minor

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A verdict was rendered Wednesday for 48-year-old South Kona man charged with first-degree unlawful imprisonment and persistent nonsupport in connection to allegations of keeping a...

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UH regents OK amendments to Maunakea plan

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The University of Hawaii’s Board of Regents on Thursday approved a supplement to UH’s management plan for Maunakea, despite potentially losing jurisdiction over the mountain...

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A bill that would raise Hawaii’s minimum wage has reached the halfway point of its journey through the state Legislature.

Source: Hawaii Tribune Herald