Full CCAA (Canadian bankruptcy court) filings on Hawaii newspapers owner Black Press Ltd. can be found here.
Will A New Order Shut The Door On Future Rooftop Solar Across Hawaii? Hawaii’s solar industry leaders are butting heads with the state’s largest utility company over a recent Public Utilities Commission order that sets new rates for energy customers who want to sell the solar power they generate at home for use on the grid. Civil Beat.
New Gun Safety Training Rules May Be Hurting Sales. Supporters Say That’s A Good Thing. Firearms instructors must get re-certified under a new law that requires gun applicants to get training on mental health, suicide prevention and domestic violence. Civil Beat.
House, Senate Democrats share their legislative priorities. The Democratic majority caucuses in the state House and Senate have some different priorities heading into Wednesday’s start of the legislative session but agree on the need to address the effects of the Maui wildfires and prevent future ones across the state, increase affordable housing, reduce homelessness and add more health care workers. Star-Advertiser.
1 month remains for survey on UH presidential search. A survey asking what ought to be the top priorities for the University of Hawaii and its next president is open for only one more month, and UH leaders are urging all stakeholders — students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and community members — to participate. Star-Advertiser. KHON2.
Oahu
City Council pursues resolution urging action on Oʻahu's invasive species management. Local leaders want the City and County of Honolulu to be more involved in managing Oʻahu’s invasive species. Hawaii Public Radio.
‘Residual fuel,’ environmental mitigation top priorities for Red Hill closure task force. With the bulk of the fuel removed from the Red Hill underground storage facility, crews are now turning their attention to 4,000 gallons of “residual fuel” and sludge. The Navy Closure Task Force - Red Hill, which is now leading the closure efforts, is also focused on removing 10 miles of pipeline from the facility and tackling environmental remediation. Hawaii News Now.
Commentary: OHA Backs Off On Its Push To Develop Kakaako Makai, At Least For Now. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs says it lacks the support in the Legislature to lift a ban on development and appears to be repositioning itself. Civil Beat.
Hawaii Island
Hawai‘i Island lawmakers talk priorities ahead of the 2024 State Legislative session. The recovery of Maui following the devastating wildfires last August will be the focus of the Hawai‘i State Legislature’s 2024 session, however, Hawai‘i Island lawmakers are committed to ensuring that Big Island’s needs don’t get lost in the shuffle. Big Island Now.
Kona airport to reopen today after cracks fixed on runway. The Hawaii Department of Transportation issued a news advisory late Monday afternoon saying that Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole was “closed until further notice due to cracks on the runway.” Civil Beat. Star-Advertiser. Big Island Now. Hawaii News Now. KHON2. KITV4.
Kaumana Caves To Reopen Today. The caves have been closed since September of last year when a rock fall required an immediate closure. Big Island Video News.
Maui
Wildfire debris removal to begin in Lahaina. Fire debris removal begins in Lahaina on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 under a collaborative effort between the County of Maui, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Maui Now. KHON2.
Second attempt to re-introduce ‘alala into the wild gets the go ahead. The Board of Land and Natural Resources on Friday approved plans by the DLNR, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct a pilot release of captive-bred ʻalalā onto forest reserve lands in east Maui. Maui News. KHON2.
After the Fire, Lahaina’s Whales Are Left in the Lurch. The August 2023 blaze torched the town’s harbor, disrupting a spotting network crucial to saving entangled whales. Civil Beat.
Hawaiian Telcom says fiber-optic internet is available to 95% of Molokaʻi. Hawaiian Telcom says it has expanded fiber-optic internet access to 95% of Molokaʻi, four of the island's five ZIP codes. Hawaii Public Radio.
Kauai
Jobless rate plunges to 2.3 percent on Kaua‘i. A stout labor market posted its lowest unemployment rate since the infancy of the COVID-19 era, amid a pop in employment rolls on the island of Kaua‘i. Garden Island.
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