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5.23.2024

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Condo owners are starting to feel the pain from rising insurance costs
Gov. Josh Green has created an advisory team to work on ways to stabilize the market which has been battered by climate-related catastrophes. Civil Beat. KHON2.

Schatz, Tokuda seek higher Medicare reimbursements for Hawaiʻi physicians
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, alongside Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation, plans to introduce new legislation seeking higher Medicare reimbursements for the state’s health care providers. Star-Advertiser.

Pacific Fleet gearing up for return of RIMPAC exercises to Hawaiʻi
The U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet is gearing up for the biennial Rim of the Pacific exercise — better known as RIMPAC — set to begin next month. Star-Advertiser. Big Island Now. Hawaiʻi News Now.

"Kao has produced a dozen feature films, including “The Favourite” with Olivia Colman. His newest, “Cuckoo,” premiered at the 2024 Berlin International Film Festival. | Photo: courtesy of Jive PR+Digital "

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Ken Kao: The Movie Mogul Among Us
The O‘ahu-based producer has worked with Martin Scorsese, Olivia Colman, Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Brie Larson and many other stars… read more.

OʻAHU

Mitsunaga secretary acquitted for bribery could still face state campaign violations
For a decade, Terri Ann Otani made tens of thousands of dollars in donations to political candidates in the names of her family members, according to her relatives. Civil Beat.

Board of Water Supply’s $1.2B claim with Navy likely headed to lawsuit
The Board of Water Supply and Navy are corresponding with each other as part of the utility’s $1.2 billion claim aimed at recouping costs associated with the Red Hill fuel leaks. Despite the movement, legal analysts think the massive claim will likely end up in court. Hawaiʻi News Now.

Health official discusses air monitoring plan as Navy prepares to vent Red Hill tanks
More than 100 million gallons of fuel have been drained from the Navy Red Hill underground fuel facility, but residual fumes could still pose a risk to workers and neighboring communities. Hawaiʻi Public Radio.

City begins sales of license plate shaka decals
Starting Thursday, the new shaka license plate decal will be available for purchase at any satellite city hall on Oʻahu to support efforts to reduce aggressive driving. Star-Advertiser. Hawaiʻi News Now.

Agriculture department surveys Waimānalo nursery for fire ants
The Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture says it is working with Pua Lani Landscape Design in Waimānalo to survey and treat little fire ants. Star-Advertiser.

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HAWAIʻI ISLAND

More strategies mulled for feral pig conundrum
As the population of feral pigs on the Big Island continues to grow, county officials and residents are considering a wider range of solutions. Tribune-Herald.

Groundbreaking held for Waikoloa Village emergency route
State and county officials celebrated the launch of a private project Tuesday to construct an emergency route out of Waikoloa Village. Tribune-Herald. Big Island Video News. Big Island Now.

More details emerge after cockfight raid: 25 dead roosters, $20K in cash seized
Hawaiʻi Island Police arrested three people on May 18 during a raid in the Hawaiian Paradise Park Subdivision. They targeted a residence e in Keaʻau, where an estimated 100 people were attending an illegal cockfighting event. Tribune-Herald. Big Island Video News. Big Island Now. KITV4.

The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort is one of three hotels that Prince Resorts Hawaii owns and operates. | Photo: courtesy of Prince Resorts

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Prince Resorts Is Moving Beyond Luxury Hotels and Golf Courses
The Japan-based parent company is shifting to “asset-light” hotel-management services. Here’s what that means for the Hawai‘i division... read more.

MAUI COUNTY

Maui Care Flights to offer wildfire survivors free trips
Gov. Josh Green on Wednesday announced a new program, Maui Care Flights, to provide thousands of round-trip flights for Maui families affected by the Aug. 8 wildfires. Star-Advertiser. Maui Now. Hawaiʻi News Now.

A $2M gift to UH Maui College creates full scholarships for nursing students
The gift will provide full scholarships for nursing students in the University of Hawai’i Maui College starting this fall, according to a press release from the university. Maui News.

Luxury housing planned for South Maui prompts concerns over water, traffic And affordability
The $1.4 billion project envisions 975 high-end homes in and around the Wailea resort community that would cater to seasonal residents. Civil Beat.

Maui health center dealing with major tech issues, affecting thousands
A medical center on Maui is experiencing major computer problems that are affecting thousands of patients. Malama I Ke Ola Health Center shut down abruptly earlier this month blaming IT issues. Hawaiʻi News Now.

Lahaina business owners dive into busy travel season
Additional opportunities have arisen in recent weeks as they navigate a new normal after the Aug. 8 fires. Civil Beat.

KAUAʻI

Hawaiian Host chocolate owners award four Kauaʻi students academic scholarships
The four Kauaʻi students were selected among a total of 59 recipients across the state, one from each of the qualifying public and independent school categories. Kauai Now.

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