Category: Hawaii – Filipino
Hawaii’s Commission on Salaries Considers Controversial Pay Raises for Elected Officials
While some argue that elected officials deserve competitive salaries, I question whether such increases are justified when pressing issues remain unresolved.
Plumbing Victory On Maui More Meaningful Than It Might Seem
That’s because updating those regulations for the first time since 1995 will in many cases make building new homes and renovating existing ones — and even recovery from the August 2023 wildfires — easier and less costly.
Supporting Workers Is More Important Than Ever In These Times, Part 2
However, one source of hope for low-income workers is the growing solidarity shown toward them.
Supporting Workers Is More Needed In These Times, Part 1
But first, who are the low-income workers in Hawaii?
Korean Horror Film ‘Dark Nuns’ To Premiere In Hawaii
Watch the film at Consolidated Theatres in Kapolei and Ward branches.
Hawaii Receives High Marks For Public Health
However, Hawaii still needs more medical professionals as it ranks 28th in the number of medical health providers and 34th for primary care providers.
Attorneys General: State And Local Law Enforcement Cannot Be Commandeered For Federal Law Enforcement
Along with Hawaii, attorneys general of California, New York, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Vermont reiterated their responsibility to enforce state laws.
Runaway Healthcare Prices Saddle Millions of Americans with Medical Debt; Why and How to Avoid It
Medical debt adds to stress in the worst possible time when patients are sickly and should instead be focused on getting better, health experts say.
Affordable Housing – Essential Truths & Political Realities
These are attractive political options because they have no immediate financial cost or “budget impact.”
United Filipino Council of Hawaii Celebrates Illustrious Filipinos In The Community
Named in honor of the pioneer sakadas, the Progress Awards is geared towards raising funds for young scholars.
