Hawaii Lawmakers Vote on Bill Slashing Solar Tax Credits Amid Budget Crisis

Hawaii's Legislature is advancing SB 3125, which would cap and phase out the state's key solar tax credit by 2029 to fund tax relief for low-income residents amid a $3 billion deficit. Solar industry leaders warn the move could halt new projects and jeopardize jobs, clashing with the state's 2045 clean energy mandate. As votes loom, the fate of Hawaii's rooftop solar boom hangs in the balance.

May 11

Pahoa Man Charged in Big Island Fumigation Burglaries

Hawaiʻi Island police arrested a 49-year-old Pahoa man for burglarizing homes during fumigation, including a Hilo residence tented for pests. Tyson Kyle Prim faces multiple felony charges with $111,000 bail after stolen goods were targeted in Puna and South Hilo. Authorities recovered items and warn residents to secure valuables during treatments.

May 11

Pahoa Raid Nets 7 Guns, Meth Lab, Pipe Bombs in Big Meth Bust

May 11

The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity

Are algorithms curating our experiences to enrich our lives, or are they trapping us in echo chambers that stifle growth and divide us further? Let's explore the fine line between personalized convenience and homogenized thought.

May 11

The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?

May 11

Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground

May 11

Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life

May 11

Sync or Sink: Streamlining Your Brand Across Social Platforms

May 11

The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?

In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.

May 11