The rally was held to commemorate Sara Yara, a 16-year-old McKinley High School student who was fatally struck one year ago by a driver at the intersection of Kapiolani Boulevard and Kamakee Street.
The Kūpuna Caucus of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature were joined by the Department of Health and community advocates to announce the 2024 Kūpuna Caucus Bill Package. The package includes five bills dedicated to improving the health, well-being and quality of life for Hawaiʻi’s seniors.
Traditionally, Hawaii residents have eagerly applied for safe government jobs but particularly difficult-to-fill jobs now have vacancy rates of 40 percent.