Hawaii’s Gun Regulations Downgrade the Second Amendment to ‘Lower Status’
During oral arguments on Tuesday in the case of Wolford vs. Lopez, Justice Samuel Alito asserted that Hawaii’s gun laws diminish the Second Amendment to a “second-class status.” According to Scott USB Blog, Alito remarked to Hawaii’s attorneys that their regulations were effectively relegating the Second Amendment to this lower status. Roll Call reported that […]
Supreme Court surprised by debates over Hawaii’s ‘vampire rule’
Supreme Court Justices React to Hawaii’s Gun Carrying Rules On Tuesday, Supreme Court justices expressed surprise as attorneys defending Hawaii’s “vampire rule”—which prohibits carrying guns onto private property without permission—mentioned racist laws as part of their argument for gun control. During the proceedings, they pointed to the Negro Act, a post-Civil War law aimed at […]
Hawaii’s healthcare professionals oppose the HMSA-Hawaii Pacific Health collaboration
Concerns Over Hawaii’s Proposed Health Partnership HONOLULU – The medical community in Hawaii expressed strong opposition on Tuesday to a proposed alliance between Hawaii Pacific Health and HMSA, an insurance giant. During the first Congressional hearing about this collaboration, HMSA and Hawaii Pacific Health faced intense scrutiny. Lawmakers were surprised to discover that the initiative […]
27 States Ask SCOTUS to Overturn Hawaii’s Carry Ban
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen (R), along with 26 other states, has submitted court briefs regarding Wolford vs. Lopez. They are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Hawaii’s concealed carry ban. A recent brief from 27 states, represented by 26 Republican attorneys general and the Arizona state legislature, referenced a Supreme Court ruling from […]
DOJ describes Hawaii’s gun law as clearly unconstitutional in SCOTUS brief
Hawaii Gun Law Faces Legal Challenge A new law in Hawaii, described by the Justice Department as “patently unconstitutional,” could lead to criminal charges against licensed gun owners for carrying firearms in places like gas stations, restaurants, and grocery stores. This has raised the possibility of a Supreme Court battle that might impact many law-abiding […]
Coast Guard spots Russian spy ship 15 nautical miles from Hawaii’s coast
Russian Intelligence Vessel Near Hawaii The U.S. Coast Guard has recently reported that they discovered a Russian military intelligence ship around 15 miles off the coast of Hawaii. This vessel, identified as the Karelia, was first noticed on October 29, and its presence has raised some eyebrows. The Coast Guard confirmed on Thursday that the […]
‘Volnado’ rises into the sky as Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano erupts
Rare “Volnado” Captured at Kīlauea Volcano This week, live cameras set up at Kīlauea in Hawaii managed to catch something quite unusual. A slow-moving “Volnado” formed beside the lava, reminding everyone of the volcano’s ever-active state. A video put out by the US Geological Survey (USGS) displayed a column of ash being drawn into a […]
Hawaii’s largest insurance company advocates for its provider agreements in front of the state Supreme Court.
Hawaii Supreme Court Hears Critical Case on Insurance Practices Honolulu – The Hawaii Supreme Court recently engaged in a significant debate concerning the practices of the state’s major insurance companies, particularly in relation to doctors and their patients. Insurance representatives argue that the pre-approval and contract policies from the Hawaii Health Services Association (HMSA) could […]
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano wows with lava fountains during latest eruptive episode
Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano is approaching a dozen bakers in the latest eruption episode producing lava fountains in the Halemau Mau crater. Episode 12 of the Halemau Mauu eruption began Tuesday at 7:30 a.m., when sporadic lava flows alternated between the south and north cones. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS) Hawaiian Volcanic Observatory. The […]
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano shoots lava 330 feet into the sky in latest eruption
This week, Kilauea Volcano on Big Island in Hawaii, was shot in more than 300 feet of air, when an eruption Tuesday morning. The latest incident began around 10:16am when molten rock began pouring into the floor of the Halemaumau crater. According to CBS News. After 30 minutes, the lava exploded through a vent that […]