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Published on 01:52 GMT
Hawaii governor signs housing legislation aimed at helping local residents stay in islands
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Gov. Josh Green on Tuesday signed legislation meant to jumpstart the construction of more dwellings to address an acute housing shortage that is pushing local-born residents to move to states where the cost of living is less. The …
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Published on 10:40 GMT
Honolulu Council considers changes to Salary Commission
Nine resolutions that urge voter-approved charter amendments to overhaul how the city pays its employees is expected to be under Honolulu City Council review today. That review by the Committee on Executive Management likely will advance the legislation to …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – NEUTRAL -
Published on 07:47 GMT
Get ready for some laughs: Jo Koy is returning to Hawaii
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Joy Koy is coming back to Honolulu! Did you know that in 2017, the comedian broke a record for the most tickets sold by a single artist, with 23,000 tickets and 11 sold-out shows at the Blaisdell Concert Hall? In response, the …
Source: Hawaii News Now – NEUTRAL -
Published on 08:38 GMT
Cultural practitioners aim to keep Cirque du Soleil Hawaii authentic
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The world famous Cirque de Soleil is set to debut its Hawaii resident production Auana on December 15 in a new theater at the Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel. Auana’s costume designer Manaola Yap and choreographer Kumu Hula …
Source: Hawaii News Now – NEUTRAL -
Published on 10:25 GMT
Hawaiian Telcom, Navy install fiber-optic cable
1/2 Swipe or click to see more KEVIN KNODELL / KKNODELL@STARADVERTISER.COM Hawaiian Telcom President Su Shin spoke Tuesday at a news conference celebrating the completion of a joint project between U.S. Navy Region Hawaii and Hawaiian Telcom. 2…
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – NEUTRAL -
Published on 11:13 GMT
Congresswoman Jill Tokuda highlights latest legislative wins for Hawaii
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Congresswoman Jill Tokuda, serving Hawaii’s Second Congressional District (CD2), is back on the islands after a series of intense sessions in Washington, D.C., where she championed several initiatives for her constituents. CD2 …
Source: Hawaii News Now – NEUTRAL -
Published on 03:53 GMT
DOH: New dashboard shows COVID-19 at ‘yellow’ activity level in Hawaii
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaii State Department’s Respiratory Disease Activity dashboard revealed that COVID-19 activity is on the rise once again. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The new dashboard gives …
Source: KHON – Hawaii – UNCATEGORIZED -
Published on 10:05 GMT
Naka Nathaniel: Get Ready For An ‘Eruption’ Of Attention To Hawaii From This Soon-To-Be Bestseller
The book by Michael Crichton and James Patterson doesn’t do much to capture local sensibilities — with one important exception. It’s officially summer, so it’s time for us in Hawaii to swap our light, airy shirts for our other light, airy shirts. My book- …
Source: Honolulu Civil Beat – Hawaii – CENTER-LEFT -
Published on 10:05 GMT
John Hill: State Investigators Need To Take A Much Closer Look At This Honolulu Property Management Company
A tenant named Tyler Markman told the state that his property manager was using unlicensed workers to show apartments. Despite a very clear 2015 directive, regulators said the law was too vague to take action. When Tyler Markman got into a beef with the …
Source: Honolulu Civil Beat – Hawaii – CENTER-LEFT -
Published on 10:09 GMT
Hawaii bills address two very different uses for AI
Hawaii is preparing for the advent of artificial intelligence through a pair of proposed laws on the verge of passage. Hawaii is preparing for the advent of artificial intelligence through a pair of proposed laws on the verge of passage. While several …
Source: Hawaii Tribune Herald – NEUTRAL -
Published on 04:15 GMT
Accused drug dealer from Mexico arrested on Hawaii island pleads not guilty
A Mexican citizen expelled from the United States four times pleaded not guilty today to using an AR-15 while dealing methamphetamine and heroin on Hawaii island, according to federal court records. Juan Carlos Espinoza Lopez, also known as Juan Carlos …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – NEUTRAL -
Published on 10:42 GMT
Hawaiian Electric filing blames Maui County
Maui officials failed to clear excessive invasive vegetation before fires killed 101 people in Lahaina on Aug. 8, did not plan for the catastrophe and “fumbled the emergency response,” according to a counterclaim filed by Hawaiian Electric. The response in …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – NEUTRAL -
Published on 03:54 GMT
UH researchers uncover rare Japanese scroll set in Honolulu
Reading time: 3 minutesThe two-scroll set known as the Jūban Mushi-awase is on display at the Honolulu Museum of Art (Image credit: Honolulu Museum of Art) A three-year collaboration between faculty and students in the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s …
Source: University of Hawaii at Manoa – NEUTRAL -
Published on 10:42 GMT
First-time host Hawaii will stage the 13th FestPAC
Hawaii will host the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts &Culture from June 6 to 16, with the theme “Ho‘oulu Lahui: Regenerating Oceania.” Gov. Josh Green said that hosting FestPAC for the first time in Hawaii, especially following the Aug. 8 Maui wildfires, …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – NEUTRAL -
Published on 05:17 GMT
Maui, Honolulu police crack down on drunk driving over Memorial Day weekend
by: Emily Cervantes Posted: May 28, 2024 / 06:37 PM HST Updated: May 28, 2024 / 06:37 PM HST HONOLULU (KHON2) — Law enforcement officers were in full force over Memorial Day weekend to crack down on drunk driving. Honolulu police said they made 33 …
Source: KHON – Hawaii – UNCATEGORIZED -
Published on 03:40 GMT
Honolulu City Council considers video surveillance at East Oʻahu scenic areas
To help deter thieves from breaking into cars at East Oʻahu scenic spots, the Honolulu City Council is considering a resolution to allow surveillance cameras. They would be installed near attractions like Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Lookout, the Kaʻiwi State …
Source: Hawaii Public Radio – PUBLIC BROADCASTER -
Published on 13:09 GMT
High Schooler Wins $10,000 for Discovery Solution to Mysterious Outbreak Killing Sea Turtles in His Hawaii Hometown
Maddux Springer holds his award – Society for Science A young man has won a five-figure financial prize at the nation’s top science fair for his research into a mysterious outbreak of tumors he witnessed among the sea turtles under the waves of his home in …
Source: Good News Network – NEUTRAL -
Published on 11:00 GMT
Host Hotels & Resorts Enters into Agreement to Acquire Turtle Bay Resort in Hawaii
BETHESDA, Md., May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: HST) (“Host” or the “Company”), the nation’s largest lodging real estate investment trust, today announced that it entered into an agreement to acquire the fee simple …
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Published on 10:36 GMT
Hawaii Grown Notebook: baseball, softball, women’s golf
BASEBALL >> Aiva Arquette (Saint Louis), Washington: Drove in a run in the ninth inning of a season-ending 6-5 loss to Arizona in the Pac-12 Tournament, but the rally died when the next batter hit into a fielder’s choice. Arquette finishes his …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – NEUTRAL
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