The Associated Press – Honolulu Civil Beat https://www.civilbeat.org Honolulu Civil Beat - Investigative Reporting Thu, 12 Dec 2024 01:35:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en-US HawaiĘ»i Woman Whose Disappearance Prompted A Massive Search Is Found Safe

Hannah Kobayashi vanished last month in Los Angeles. LA police said they will wrap up their investigation now that she's been found safe.

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https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/hawai%ca%bbi-woman-whose-disappearance-prompted-a-massive-search-is-found-safe/
US Supreme Court Rejects Challenge To Hawaii Gun Licensing Requirements

The ruling comes in the the case of a man who was charged with carrying a gun without a license while hiking.

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https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/us-supreme-court-rejects-challenge-to-hawaii-gun-licensing-requirements/
Hawaii Woman Still Missing In LA As Father Is Found Dead

Volunteers are continuing the search for Hannah Kobayashi.

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https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/hawaii-woman-still-missing-in-la-as-father-is-found-dead/
Lawsuit Challenges Hawaii’s Gun Ownership Ban For Young Adults

Lawyers assert that Hawaii is the only state with a complete ban on acquiring and owning firearms and ammunition by those who are 18 to 20.

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https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/lawsuit-challenges-hawaiis-gun-ownership-ban-for-young-adults/
Maui Invitational Returns To Lahaina As Post-Fire Emotions Are Still Raw

Many residents are excited about the economic boost the tournament will bring. But concerns also are high that visitors might show disrespect.

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https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/maui-invitational-returns-to-lahaina-as-post-fire-emotions-are-still-raw/
From New Jersey To Hawaii, Trump Made Inroads In Surprising Places

Economic concerns, including the high cost of housing, may have figured prominently in the thinking of some Hawaii voters.

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https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/from-new-jersey-to-hawaii-trump-made-inroads-in-surprising-places/
Mauna Loa Showed Telltale Warning Signs Before Erupting In 2022

Small earthquakes were detected before molten lava started flowing from the world's largest active volcano.

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https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/11/mauna-loa-showed-telltale-warning-signs-before-erupting-in-2022/
Most AAPI Adults See Legal Immigration As An Economic Asset, Poll Shows

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders think legal immigrants give US a major economic boost, according to the AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll.

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https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/10/most-aapi-adults-see-legal-immigration-as-an-economic-asset-poll-shows/
Report: Poverty And Unemployment Are Up In Lahaina After Deadly Wildfires

Fewer fire survivors are working and those who have jobs are working fewer hours, according to a new UHERO report.

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https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/10/report-poverty-and-unemployment-are-up-in-lahaina-after-deadly-wildfires/
Nurse Labor Dispute At Hawaii Hospital Escalates With 10 Arrests

More than 600 nurses have been locked out since they went on a one-day strike earlier this month.

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https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/09/nurse-labor-dispute-at-hawaii-hospital-escalates-with-10-arrests/