Dec 26, 2024 · The Windfall Elimination Provision reduces the Social Security benefits of workers who receive pensions from a federal, state or local government for employment not covered by Social Security, while the Government Pension Offset reduces Social Security spousal or widow’s benefits by two-thirds of the pension that the person would receive from noncovered government employment, according to ...

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Dec 5, 2024 · GEORGE F. LEE / [email protected]. Hawaii Wahine Victoria Leyva, left, Caylen Alexander, Tali Hakas, Miliana Sylvester,Miliana Sylvester, Tayli Ikenaga and Kate Lang celebrated a point against the Pepperdine Waves during an NCAA Women’s volleyball game on Friday, Sept. 6, at the SimpliFi Arena, Stan Sheriff Center.

Dec 29, 2024 · Fujie “Jean” Watanabe Fujimoto, 94, of Honokaa died Dec. 9 at home. Born in Holualoa, she was a deli cook at KTA Super Stores in Waimea, worked at Hawaiian Holiday Macadamia Nut Factory and the former Harris Sanitary Laundry in Honokaa, member of ILWU Pension Club and former member of Honokaa Hongwanji Mission. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel.

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Dec 29, 2024 · Kilauea began erupting again on December 23, 2024. This is the eighth eruption of Kilauea, and the sixth within Kaluapele, since 2020. These previous eruptions within Kaluapele lasted from less than one week to more than a year in duration. This history of activity, along with continued summit inflation, suggests that eruptive activity may continue to pause and resume in the coming days or weeks.

Jan 21, 2025 · Arlene Francis Green, 84, of Kailua-Kona died Dec. 14 at home. Born in Decatur, Ind., she was part-owner of several businesses including construction contracting and rental properties on Oahu and a clothing store in Kailua-Kona, advocate for worker’s rights and union organizer, artist, roller skater and high school cheerleader.

Dec 30, 2024 · The eruption at Kilauea volcano that began last Monday continues this morning. According to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, over the past day, vents in the southwest portion of the caldera have continued producing a fan of lava flows covering the southwest portion of the crater floor, with sustained lava fountaining as high as 100 feet.

Jan 12, 2025 · Maui’s ongoing recovery from the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire disaster is getting a $1.6 billion financial boost from the federal government. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Friday announced a grant award to Maui County for the funding, which can be used for homeowners to replace lost residences, to build affordable rental housing, to improve infrastructure including roads ...

Nov 21, 2024 · A 10-year extension for a controversial West Hawaii housing development to complete construction has once again been rejected, this time by the Hawaii County Council on Wednesday.