Michael Brestovansky
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Environmental groups suing Trump over commercial fishing proclamation
Trump's April proclamation allowing commercial fishing in the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument was made illegally, argues lawsuit filed Thursday
Michael BrestovanskyMay 24, 2025
CONGRESS WATCH: How Hawai‘i's reps voted on the Big Beautiful Bill
Case and Tokuda give their reasons for the vote while ASD takes a look at some of the bill's potential effects and what the other side likes about it.
Michael BrestovanskyMay 23, 2025
CONGRESS WATCH: Tip tax to go
U.S. Senators unanimous in support for removing federal income tax on cash tips
Michael BrestovanskyMay 22, 2025
Hawai‘i Kai residents preemptively petition against high-rise
As three Kamehameha Schools leases run out in Hawai‘i Kai, residents worry about what comes next
Michael BrestovanskyMay 21, 2025
CONGRESS WATCH: Easier forms for veterans
How Hawai‘i's Representatives voted on Monday
Michael BrestovanskyMay 20, 2025
Involuntary commitment bill draws warnings from human rights group
ACLU Hawai‘i warns of legal ramifications of gubernatorial bill streamlining process to have people involuntarily hospitalized.
Michael BrestovanskyMay 17, 2025
City Council OKs foreclosure of illegal vacation rental
Councilman Tyler Dos Santos-Tam, who represents ‘Ālewa Heights, told Aloha State Daily that unpaid fines on the property totaled nearly $1 million.
Michael BrestovanskyMay 16, 2025
CONGRESS WATCH: Retired cops and guns in schools
How Hawai‘i's elected officials voted Wednesday
Michael BrestovanskyMay 15, 2025
‘Ewa Beach couple allege police beating
Kelei Akana claims to have been left unable to walk after being repeatedly tasered, beaten by HPD officers
Michael BrestovanskyMay 15, 2025
Sand Island to be Mauliola once again?
Honolulu City Council to discuss resolution to restore Sand Island's traditional Hawaiian name
Michael BrestovanskyMay 13, 2025
CONGRESS WATCH: Tokuda to introduce "ghost gun" crackdown bill
U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda spoke at HPD's Ke Kula Maka‘i police academy in Waipahu on Monday about legislation she plans to introduce.
Michael BrestovanskyMay 13, 2025
State rejects Army's Pōhakuloa Training Area lease extension
Future of Army training base on Hawai‘i Island uncertain after BLNR decision
Michael BrestovanskyMay 10, 2025
Ban on life sentences without parole could be extended
Offenders between ages 18 and 21 could become exempt from life without parole
Michael BrestovanskyMay 09, 2025
Congress Watch: U.S. House votes to rename Gulf of Mexico
Here's how Hawai‘i's reps voted.
Michael BrestovanskyMay 09, 2025
Prison reform proposal to set limits on solitary confinement
Senate bill to set rules on how and when solitary confinement is imposed
Michael BrestovanskyMay 08, 2025
What happens to the poop?
State agencies uncertain about human waste left behind on Diamond Head after sweep of homeless camps
Michael BrestovanskyMay 07, 2025
Convicted murderer allegedly attempts murder again
61-year-old Sabrina Lynn Fiaai reportedly stabbed a man on Tuesday, her third since 2000
Michael BrestovanskyMay 07, 2025
TAT rate increase coming next year
Transient accommodation tax rate hike to fund climate change mitigation projects
Michael BrestovanskyMay 06, 2025
More bus route changes coming in October
Old bus routes will be removed and new routes will be added as Skyline rail project expands
Michael BrestovanskyMay 03, 2025
Legislature drops gun ban, advances fireworks ban on last day
Lawmakers were united in support of a sweeping fireworks ban, but were irreconcilable on a firearm ban
Michael BrestovanskyMay 02, 2025
CONGRESS WATCH: Hidden cameras and poisons
How Hawai‘i's elected officials voted April 29, 2025.
Michael BrestovanskyMay 01, 2025