Hawaii’s Post-Storm Disaster Request Denied by FEMA September 8, 2014 By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher The Federal Emergency Management Agency in late August denied Hawaii’s request for a major disaster declaration after Tropical Storm Iselle....
Hawaii’s Post-Storm Disaster Request Denied by FEMA September 2, 2014 By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher The Federal Emergency Management Agency late last week denied Hawaii’s request for a major disaster declaration after Tropical Storm Iselle....
Hurricane Julio Downgraded To Category 1 Storm As It Struck Hawaii August 11, 2014 By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher and Manuel Valdes Hurricane Julio weakened Sunday night as it neared Hawaii, where a rural swath of the Big Island was still coping...
Hawaii License Suit Not Inclined To Be Dismissed By Judge April 15, 2014 By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher A federal judge is not inclined to dismiss a lawsuit alleging Hawaii discriminates against those with limited English skills by...
Hawaii Driver’s License Lawsuit Gains Fed Support March 31, 2014 By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher The U.S. Department of Justice is supporting a lawsuit alleging Hawaii discriminates against those who struggle with English because of...
Hawaiian Language Driver’s License Test Soon Available February 18, 2014 By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher Even though Hawaiian is one of the official languages of the state, Hawaii residents won’t be able to take driver’s...
Man Fights To Take License Test In Hawaiian August 7, 2013 By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher A Hawaii man has waged a court battle centered on his right to speak Hawaiian, saying his inability to take...
US Teen’s Family Sues Tourist, Aloha Jet Ski August 16, 2012 By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher The family of a 16-year-old California girl killed in a Hawaii watercraft crash is suing an Australian tourist charged with...
Hawaii Man Sues Vegas Casino Over Restroom Robbery June 4, 2012 By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher A Hawaii man is suing a Las Vegas hotel and casino where he was beaten and robbed in 2010, claiming...