Monday, December 16, 2024

Kahele seeks improvements at OHA, review underway for Kamehameha Schools trustee selection process, Honolulu overhauls land-use rules, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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OHA Chair Kahele uses relationships to aid Native Hawaiians. After staying out of the political spotlight for the past two years, Kahele — a...
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Friday, December 13, 2024

State economists unclear on Trump policy impact, NOAA monitoring monk seals for avian flu, former Punahou coach pleads guilty to child sex crimes, Kobayashi’s family offers to return GoFundMe donations, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Trump policies create uncertainty for Hawaii economy. Incoming President Donald Trump and his potential policies — especially campaign thre...
Thursday, December 12, 2024

Red light, speeding cameras could expand statewide, Honolulu postpones empty homes tax, Dole says proposed landfill impacts its pineapple production, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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More red light safety cameras and speeding cameras coming to Hawaii roads. DOT Director Ed Sniffen said they plan to roll out an average of ...
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

State seeks food security, Oahu landfill site selected near water supply, avian flu found in Hilo wastewater, Alaska Air stock takes off after Hawaiian purchase, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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How To Keep Hawaiʻi Better-Fed, According To Food-Security Advocates. Even in the best of times, Hawaiʻi isnʻt doing a good enough job of f...
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Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Big changes coming to state tax code, U.S. Supreme Court won't take up gun rights case, UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect recently lived in Honolulu, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Hawai‘i House Finance Chair Has Plans For Big Changes In The Tax Code. Rep. Kyle Yamashita has been talking about shifting millions of dolla...
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Monday, December 9, 2024

Green to push for tourism impact fee this session, Blangiardi skeptical of Honolulu plastic ban proposal, climate change deniers bog down Big Island General Plan meeting, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Gov. Josh Green plans new push on tourism fee, housing. Gov. Josh Green plans to ask the upcoming Legislature for the power to divert $60 m...
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Friday, December 6, 2024

Hawaii heavily dependent on Medicaid funding, Honolulu yanks TV house-flipper celebs building permit, marriage scam suspected in missing Maui woman case, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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How possible federal funding cuts to Medicaid could impact Hawaiʻi. Half of Hawaiʻi’s children and roughly a third of residents rely on Medi...
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Thursday, December 5, 2024

Kahele takes over OHA board, state economy inching up, Honolulu police shooting ruled justified after attempted murder suspect shot 23 times, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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OHA Leadership Shakeup Puts Kai Kahele In Charge, With An Eye on Development. Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs elected former U.S...
Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Reality TV reno stars build without Honolulu permits, $150M DHHL project goes to developer with ties to agency, Kauai councilwoman sworn in despite ongoing court challenge, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Has Tulsi Gabbard Bid Hawaii A Last Aloha? Tulsi Gabbard owes her political career to Hawaii, where she served in elective office at the cou...
Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Earthjustice lawsuits seek seabird protection from lights, Hawaii County inaugurates new mayor, Hawaii Marines get first 'ship-killing' missile system in U.S., more news from all the Hawaiian Islands

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Lawsuits Seek To Protect Hawaiian Seabirds From Too-Bright Streetlights. Earthjustice adds another claim to a 30-year pile of lawsuits agai...