The bill would add tax, wage and insurance requirements to permits obtained by people looking to build their own homes.

It was a clean sweep of the 2012 poll for Hawaii where residents ranked lowest for stress, highest for enjoyment and also highest in the “well-being” score.

Daytime highs of 86 degrees early this week were one degree higher than the old records for the dates of April 22 and 23.

Other state CIP grants are going to the Kahilu Theatre Foundation and the Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council.

The campaign is aimed at pregnant women as well as caregivers for infants which are most susceptible to whooping cough.

The Legislature has approved a resolution requesting that two state agencies help Friends of Liliuokalani Gardens prepare for the celebration.

Despite intense lobbying by the Hilo community, a $38 million Senate appropriation for a permanent home for the school did not make the final cut.

The retired chief of the Hawaii County Department of Water Supply received strong support from a variety of groups and individuals.