Monday, August 19, 2024

Convention center boasts best year yet, new law nixed recounts in 2 races, Hawaii Dems at convention to push for end to civilian killings in Gaza, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Convention center achieves strongest financial year ever. The Hawai‘i Convention Center achieved its best revenue performance since the cent...
Friday, August 16, 2024

$1.66B contract awarded for final Honolulu rail segment, Alaska Air, Hawaiian extend merger deadline, Polynesians now lead 3 top state-funded tourism agencies, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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HART awards $1.66B contract for final segment. The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation on Thursday announced a $1.66 billion contra...
Thursday, August 15, 2024

State Climate Advisory Team begins work, Maui official oversaw $1M in contracts to family members, fake email invites homeless people to camp out at Hawaii Island mayor's house, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Team has work cut out to make Hawaii more resilient to natural disasters.   Gov. Josh Green’s Climate Advisory Team, led by retired Alexande...
Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Insurance companies lose first dibs on $4B Maui fire settlement, Justice Department mulls Hawaiian-Alaska Airlines merger plans, final segment of Skyline rail considered, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Maui Judge Clears Path To Final $4.04 Billion Settlement Of Wildfire Cases. Insurance companies lose their bid to continue separate lawsuit...
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Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Tulsi Gabbard on terrorist watch list, insurance companies seek first cut of $4B Lahaina fire settlement as Hawaiian Electric stocks drop, real estate commissions to change, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Gabbard cites ‘political retaliation’ for her addition to TSA watch list.   State House Republicans defended former colleague, presidential ...
Monday, August 12, 2024

Democrats reconcile at Unity Breakfast, House leaders plan reorganization after Speaker Saiki's defeat, lowest voter turnout since statehood, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Departure of House Speaker Scott Saiki Will Test Lawmakers’ Appetite For Reform. Likely candidates for speaker mentioned by insiders includ...
Sunday, August 11, 2024

House Speaker Saiki loses re-election bid, Honolulu Mayor Blangiardi cruises to easy victory, Big Island mayor's race heads to runoff, more primary election news and ballot report links from all the Hawaiian Islands

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House Speaker Saiki loses close House race. Former state Board of Education member Kim Coco Iwamoto edged out House Speaker Scott Saiki wit...
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Friday, August 9, 2024

State prepares for lackluster primary election, paddle-out ceremonies commemorate Maui fire anniversary, Waikiki hotel workers vote to strike, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Paddle Out ceremony honors the 102 victims killed in Lahaina. Some 4,000 people attended a Paddle Out on Thursday morning in the waters off...
Thursday, August 8, 2024

Green declares emergency over condo insurance fees, Honolulu pandemic hazard pay set at $30M or more, state commemorates anniversary of deadly Maui fires, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Emergency declared over Hawaii condo association insurance rates. Gov. Josh Green used emergency power Wednesday to help a pair of state go...
Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Waikiki beach clutter spurs cease-and-desist orders, Honolulu, Big Island councils mull affordable housing, vacation rental measures, Miske witness moved after prison assaults, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Waikīkī hotels, vendors receive cease-and-desist notices for beach equipment . The state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division o...