Burden For Preventing Drownings In Hawaiʻi Falls On Counties — And Residents. Hawaiʻi has the second highest rate of resident drownings in the nation, but there’s been no serious statewide effort to address the problem. Ocean safety efforts are left up to individual counties, leading to big disparities in drowning prevention across the islands. The state does little to help them. Civil Beat.
Hawaii labor force is shrinking as population ages, workers leave. In July, Hawaii had 650,800 jobs led by employees in government (126,000), leisure and hospitality (124,400) and trade, transportation and utilities (118,700), according to the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Star-Advertiser.
Operation Hire Hawaii initiative fills less than 3% of state job vacancies. An effort to expeditiously fill chronically high state job vacancies with displaced federal workers in Hawaii since February is being touted as a success, though program use has been selective. Star-Advertiser.
New De Minimis rules to bring higher prices, shipping delays. The de minimis exemption, which previously allowed packages valued under $800 to bypass duties and taxes, has now been scaled back, which means higher costs and potential shipping delays for consumers across the islands. KHON2.
Hirono, Tokuda, Case introduce resolution recognizing history, contributions, and significance of Maunaloa Observatory. US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and US Reps. Jill Tokuda (D-HI) and Ed Case (D-HI) introduced a resolution after the Trump Administration announced its plans to cancel the lease for several National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) facilities earlier this year, including an office needed to support the observatory. Maui News.
Federal funding cuts to University of Hawai‘i threaten work on sea level, climate research. A recent round of federal funding cuts is expected to impact the University of Hawai‘i’s modeling of sea level rise impacts, which could result in the loss of accurate climate projections, university officials fear. Maui Now.
State’s EV perks, federal tax credits nearing an end. These changes come at a time when Hawaii is being held accountable for its ambitious, state-mandated goals of achieving 100% clean energy and net-zero emissions by 2045, and are expected to hamper efforts to get more residents to drive electric in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Star-Advertiser.
State Fund Aims To Get More Kids Walking To School. Over a dozen engineering projects designed to make it safer for students to walk or bike to and from Hawaiʻi schools will receive an $8 million boost from a special fund as the state seeks to reverse a heavy dependence on vehicles for school travel. Civil Beat.
Oahu
Two Navy employees indicted for lying about size of Red Hill fuel spill. John Floyd, 63, of Mililani, who worked as Fuels Department Deputy Director for the Navy , and Nelson Wu, 38, of Waipahu who was Fuels Department Supervisory Engineer were indicted by a federal grand jury Thursday. Star-Advertiser. Associated Press.
Nimitz lane closures intensify evacuation gridlock worries. The lane closures on Nimitz Highway through 2030 for Honolulu rail construction are raising concerns not only about daily traffic but also about how the city will move people in the next evacuation emergency in the aftermath of last month’s tsunami-scare gridlock. Star-Advertiser.
‘Deeply affordable’ Halawa rental tower nearly full. The 25-story project, Naulu Apartments, features 302 units that rent for as little as $704 a month and are near fully leased. Star-Advertiser.
Homeless youth will find support at new drop-in center. Leeward Coast youth who are living on the street will finally have a nearby resource hub when Residential Youth Services &Empowerment opens its first youth-focused drop-in center in the region. Star-Advertiser.
Hawaii Island
Big Island Buildingʻs Solar Panel System Is On The Blink — Again. It costs taxpayers $4,000 every month that system isn’t producing electricity. Civil Beat.
Honolulu Landing in Puna eyed for preservation. The Hawaii County Council is renewing its push to acquire a historic stretch of coastal land in Puna, urging the Department of Finance to proceed with the purchase of a 364-acre property in Pahoa using dedicated conservation funds. Tribune-Herald.
Work starts to restore 4.5-mile section of Pohoiki Road. The Hawaii County Department of Public Works has issued a notice to proceed to Nan Inc. for the restoration of Pohoiki Road, which was inundated by lava during the 2018 Kilauea eruption. Tribune-Herald.
Work to replace Waiaka Bridge in Waimea could start next summer. The Hawaii Department of Transportation plans to seek bids soon for a replacement bridge and roundabout for the 93-year-old Waiaka Bridge at the intersection of Kawaihae Road and Kohala Mountain Road in Waimea. Tribune-Herald.
Maui
Ghost guns tough to regulate in Hawaiʻi, police and legislators agree after one used in fatal shooting of Maui officer. The weapon was a “ghost gun” that was untraceable until the suspected killer — a convicted felon who police say should never have had a gun — allegedly used it to fire at O as she responded to a call at the Pā‘ia Sugar Mill. Maui Now.
Honoring a hero: With heavy hearts, community celebrates the life of Officer Suzanne O. Hundreds of officers from agencies across Maui County joined members of the community Friday inside the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Castle Theater to pay their respect to Officer Suzanne O. Maui News.
Kauai
Department of Public Works announces lane closures in Kōloa. The Department of Public Works, in partnership with contractor Maui Kupono Builders, reported that lane closures will be in effect on portions of Hailima Road, Iuka Place, and Aka Road in Kōloa starting Tuesday. Kauai Now.
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