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6.4.2024

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Governor declares emergency to avoid loss of phone, internet services for Hawaiian Home Lands households
Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green on Friday signed an emergency proclamation to avoid loss of telecommunications services for many Hawaiian Home Lands households across the state. Big Island Now. Star-Advertiser. Hawaii News Now.

Hawaiian Home Lands broadband customers say service has been bad for years. Civil Beat.

DHHL has big plans for more homes but it needs a lot more money
The department and its developers are pushing for a mixed bag of financing and housing options. But not everyone is happy with proposals for more rentals. Civil Beat.

DOH investigates spices recalled in New York
Hawaiʻi’s Department of Health is investigating the Badia brand seasonings after food inspectors in New York confirmed elevated levels of lead. Hawaii News Now.

73 public schools to offer summer meals to children under 18
The Seamless Summer Option (SSO) program will serve two meals Monday through Friday at 73 participating schools, excluding state-observed holidays. KHON2.

HAWAII BUSINESS MAGAZINE
Commentary: Why Is It So Hard to Get a Good Night’s Sleep?
Sleep has recently joined good nutrition and exercise among the broadly accepted foundations of physical and mental well-being. You’ve probably heard that lack of sleep is the new smoking,… read more.

OʻAHU

Uncertainty over Honolulu rail leadership could put funding in jeopardy
The Federal Transit Administration on Monday warned that leadership uncertainty at the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation could jeopardize another $250 million in federal money needed by the city’s rail system. Star-Advertiser.

City land donation proposed for Kailua Hawaiian homesteads project
For the third time in two decades, city officials are seeking to make residential use out of a large parcel of vacant city land in Kailua. Star-Advertiser.

New injunction is sought to stop Haiku Stairs’ removal
The Friends of Haiku Stairs have filed a new legal motion meant to stop the city’s planned demolition of the World War II-era staircase, above Haiku Valley and the H-3 freeway, in Kaneohe. Star-Advertiser.

NOAA: Post-mortem exam confirms monk seal pup attacked by dog
Federal wildlife officials today said a post-mortem exam confirms a newborn monk seal pup born on Oʻahu’s North Shore died from injuries due to a dog attack. Star-Advertiser. KHON2. KITV4.

HAWAII BUSINESS MAGAZINE

Fixing Hawai‘i’s Deadly Roads

Speeding, drunk driving and other causes kill about a hundred people a year. Here is what’s being done to keep Hawai‘i’s drivers, pedestrians and bikers safer… read more.

HAWAIʻI ISLAND

Kīlauea eruption within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park paused
The eruption that began southwest of Kīlauea’s summit at approximately 12:30 a.m. has paused. However, activity in this region remains dynamic and could change quickly, according to a press release from Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Big Island Now. Big Island Video News. Star-Advertiser. KITV4.

DHHL to bring wi-fi hotspots to Puʻukapu pastoral leases
SIC broadband customers in Puʻukapu who have been without service since April 2024 will be eligible for the AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot distribution. Big Island Video News.

Police, fire, National Guard, others stage exercise at Hilo school
Waiākea High School will take on the appearance of Ground Zero Tuesday — but rest assured, this is only a drill. Tribune-Herald.

HAWAII BUSINESS MAGAZINE
A Honolulu neurologist and architect are tackling brain health
An eclectic group of local leaders has founded the Brain Health Applied Research Institute, aiming to draw from many disciplines and traditions to improve people’s cognitive well-being... read more.

MAUI COUNTY

Maui council hears opposition to proposed space force telescopes on Haleakalā
More than 20 people from Hawaiʻi to Tahiti urged the Maui County Council on Monday to oppose the military’s plan to build more telescopes atop Haleakalā. Civil Beat. Maui Now.

KAUAʻI

PMRF honors Hawaiian place name as Major’s Bay becomes Waiapua‘a Bay
The U.S. Navy’s Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kekaha formally changed a recreation area at its military base to its Native Hawaiian place name during a sign unveiling ceremony on Friday, May 31, as Major’s Bay officially became Waiapua‘a Bay. Kauai Now. Garden Island.

State to “closely monitor” cruise ships after large liner appeared too close to Na Pali Coast
The state is putting cruise ship operators on notice after the large liner Celebrity Edge appeared to come too close to Kauaʻi’s Na Pali coast a month ago. Hawaii News Now. KHON2.

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