State Senator Will Espero (D) has announced that he'll enter the race for Colleen Hanabusa's spot.

Those over 65 years-old in Hawaii have the highest life expectancy in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The unemployment rate is at its lowest since 2008. How much exactly? Just .2 percent, to 4.7%. It was 4.9% in April. The full statement is in a pdf here.

The Hawaii Community Development Authority approved a 400-foot tower at 404 Ward Avenue. Plans include 415 residential units and 25,650 square feet of recreational space.

The Department of Transportation is looking to ease traffic on the H-2 by adding a second lane to the Mililani interchange onramp. A community meeting will be held on July 30 at Mililani Mauka Elementary School.

The Community Connections event packed the Diamond Head side of the Convention center with artists, music, and great company.

Honolulu City Councilmember Ikaika Anderson is considering running to fill the seat being vacated by Colleen Hanabusa.

The dollar value of the research conducted through the UARC ARL – $7.9 million – is barely 1/5 of the $44.7 million that University officals promised back in 2005.