Lala strengthens into a hurricane as it nears Hawaii’s Big Island
Tropical Storm Lala Strengthens as It Approaches Hawaii Hawaii’s Big Island is bracing for significant impacts as Tropical Storm Lala strengthens into a hurricane. The storm is already bringing strong winds and heavy rains to the area. As of Saturday, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported that Lala’s maximum sustained wind speed had increased to […]
Hawaii’s new law prohibiting cryptocurrency ATM deposits will go into effect on October 1.
New Hawaii Law Targets Crypto ATM Scams HONOLULU – Starting October 1, a new state law will prohibit the use of cash deposits at virtual currency kiosks to prevent scams. However, those with existing accounts will still be able to convert cryptocurrencies to cash and make withdrawals. AARP and other consumer advocacy groups highlight FBI […]
Hawaii’s Lt. Governor Charged in Alleged ‘Pay-to-Play’ COVID Testing Scandal
Corruption Charges Against Hawaii Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke The coronavirus pandemic is resurfacing in a troublesome way for Hawaii’s Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke, as a grand jury has indicted the Democratic Party on bribery charges. Allegations suggest that they secured funding for a virus testing facility in exchange for campaign contributions. This supposed scheme occurred […]
Another One Falls: Supreme Court Overturns Hawaii’s Concealed Carry Gun Regulations
The Supreme Court of the United States recently ruled on the case of Wolford vs. Lopez, stating that Hawaii’s law on concealed carry on private property infringes upon the Second and 14th Amendments. This law barred licensed individuals from carrying firearms for self-defense on private property without explicit consent from the property owner. After the […]
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 […]