Apr 2, 2025
Midwife Bill Advances In Hawai'i Senate But Causes Confusion
Carrie Ann Shirota, policy director of the ACLU of Hawai'i weighs in.
Carrie Ann Shirota, policy director of the ACLU of Hawai'i weighs in.
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Mar 25, 2025
Law Enforcement Officers Should Explain Why Arrests Are Necessary
A state Senate committee killed a bill to have cops explain why they make warrantless arrests for petty misdemeanors and violations.
A state Senate committee killed a bill to have cops explain why they make warrantless arrests for petty misdemeanors and violations.
Mar 24, 2025
New City And State Homeless Directors Face Monumental Task
At last count, homelessness rose in Hawaiʻi after falling for several years. But many in the service community say strong vision and a comprehensive plan can counterbalance high turnover in top positions.
At last count, homelessness rose in Hawaiʻi after falling for several years. But many in the service community say strong vision and a comprehensive plan can counterbalance high turnover in top positions.
Mar 21, 2025
Transgender Students Have Strong Protections In Hawaiʻi. That May Not Last
A private school on Maui is restricting transgender students’ access to bathrooms and sports teams. Some advocates are worried that more schools might follow.
A private school on Maui is restricting transgender students’ access to bathrooms and sports teams. Some advocates are worried that more schools might follow.
Mar 18, 2025
Student Resource Officers (aka Cops) Will be Placed in DOE Schools
Students were more likely to be arrested on a campus with a school resource officer, according to Department of Education data.
Students were more likely to be arrested on a campus with a school resource officer, according to Department of Education data.
