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Hawaiʻi agrees to landmark settlement in youth climate lawsuit
In the settlement, the state commits to implementing targeted plans and programs to decarbonize the state’s transportation system and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. Star-Advertiser. Associated Press. Hawaiʻi Public Radio. Tribune-Herald. Big Island Now. Hawaii News Now.

Maui council member wants schools to delay classes for Lahaina fire anniversary
The Maui County Council is taking up a resolution on Friday asking the Hawaiʻi Department of Education to delay the start of classes for public school students across the state by a week to recognize the one-year anniversary of the Maui wildfires. Civil Beat. Maui Now.

Former Hawaiʻi governors support former state lawmaker as race for state Senate seat heats up
Three Hawaiʻi governors are backing former Democratic state Sen. Clayton Hee, who’s trying to win back his old seat in District 23 from Kaneohe to Wahiawā. Hee has the backing of long-time legislative friends of 40 years — former Govs. Neil Abercrombie, Ben Cayetano, and John Waihee. Hawaii News Now. KITV4.

Gas prices decrease in Hawaiʻi
The statewide average price for regular unleaded is $4.72, which is four cents lower than last week. Maui Now.

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Insurance Crisis Worsens in Hawai‘i’s “Condoland”
About 400 condominiums carry less than 100% insurance coverage. The shortfall means that many potential buyers can’t get mortgages…. read more.

OʻAHU

Future of HART line extending into city center hinges on critical contract bid
Four years ago the Honolulu rail authority was anxiously awaiting proposals from construction companies vying for the contract to finish the last stretch of the elevated rail line. Today, the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation finds itself in almost exactly the same situation. Civil Beat.

Court temporarily halts Haiku Stairs’ demolition
The Friends of Haiku Stairs’ recently filed legal injunction to stop the city’s demolition of the World War II-era staircase, above Haiku Valley and the H-3 freeway in Kaneohe, partially advanced this week. Star-Advertiser. Civil Beat. Hawaii News Now. KHON2. KITV4.

HECO restores power to last 600 Chinatown customers
Hawaiian Electric said power has been restored to the remaining 600 customers in Chinatown at around 3:45 p.m. Thursday. Star-Advertiser. Hawaii News Now.

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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

After more than 40 years, Native Hawaiians in King’s Landing could get long-term leases
A proposal to develop more than 1,300 acres in King’s Landing on Hawaiʻi Island is being considered by the state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Hawaiʻi Public Radio.

Committee denies extension for Kona Vistas
When development of the Kona Vistas subdivision began in 1984 on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway in Hōlualoa, the developers at the time planned for a second phase that would add a 450-unit multifamily housing project on a 69-acre parcel immediately south of the subdivision. Tribune-Herald.

Kaumana land purchased by Hawaiian non-profit for affordable housing
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement has acquired 43.08 acres of land in the Kaumana subdivision of Ponahawai, Hilo for an affordable housing development, said to be a first step towards establishing a private land trust specifically for housing Native Hawaiian and other Hawai‘i families. Big Island Video News. KHON2.

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Hawai‘i’s Got Pride 2024: Spotlight on Chad Yamamoto
The VP of advertising at First Hawaiian Bank strengthens community connections through his work with the Hawai‘i LGBT Legacy Foundation... read more.

MAUI COUNTY

Maui golf course odor prompts council to consider repealing county pesticide ban
The required shift to organic fertilizer, and subsequent use of manure, spurred recent complaints and some golf players walked off the course because of it. Civil Beat.

West Maui residents want bypass extended to ease daily traffic nightmare
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation officials promised residents they will open Honoapiilani Highway to help alleviate traffic on the Lahaina Bypass. Hawaii News Now.

Community supports rebuilding King Kamehameha III Elementary on historic Front Street
While it’s well-loved, the Front Street location is still in the fire recovery process and the property does not have space for future expansion. Hawaiʻi Public Radio.

KAUAʻI

Disaster awareness improves among Kauaʻi residents
According to a county survey, the percentage of households with an emergency communication plan rose by 15% since 2023. Also, 80% of residents knew that they should have a 14-day supply of essential supplies like food, water and medication. Hawaiʻi Public Radio.

Māla lā‘au coming to Wailuā Homesteads Park on Kaua‘i; nonprofit wants neighborhood input
A county park on the East Side of Kaua‘i is set to add something unprecedented: A māla lā‘au, or forest garden, bringing well-being to the community around it. Kauai Now.

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