UHERO report looks for ways to expand Hawai‘i’s economy beyond tourism
The study shows Hawai‘i has great potential for ocean-based industries—such as fishing, fish farming and hatcheries, boat building, port and harbor operations, and seafood packaging.
Native Hawaiians OHA wants to take over Hawaiian royals’ burial site
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is quietly trying to take over stewardship of Mauna ʻAla, the burial place of Hawaiian Royalty, after the state agency currently managing the area made a controversial appointment of a new curator in May that upset many in the Native Hawaiian community.
Drug fight toughens as Mexican cartels ramp up in Hawai‘i
Mexican drug cartels are active in Hawai‘i, producing and selling dangerous drugs like methamphetamine and fentanyl. Tougher penalties, similar to those for murder, are being implemented to dismantle their operations.
Governor Josh Green signed Senate Bill 2305 into law on Tuesday, establishing a Silver Alert Program within the Department of Law Enforcement. A Silver Alert is issued when elderly, developmentally, or cognitively disabled persons go missing or are at-risk.
Sandwich Isles assets to be sold to Hawaiian Telcom
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Hawaiian Telcom will acquire some of the last remaining assets of Sandwich Isles Communications, which terminated services to its customers living on Hawaiian homelands last month.
‘It was all preventable’: Red Hill whistleblower claims her repeated safety warnings were ignored
The former fuel director at the Navy’s Red Hill tanks claims her warnings about problems at the aging facility were repeatedly ignored because she’s a woman. She also says the disaster that tainted the drinking water and sickened thousands of people in 2021 could have been prevented.
A devastating blow to the reef ecosystem at Kewalo Basin in Honolulu
A vessel’s anchor has caused significant damage to a coral reef off of Kewalo Basin in Honolulu. The Ocean Alliance Project is investigating the full extent of the destruction that has dealt a severe blow to the reef ecosystem.
Rail CEO: Flexibility, creativity required to reach key Skyline milestones in years ahead
While the city celebrates the first birthday of Skyline, there are still seven more years of rail construction — and billions more in costs ahead. Rail leaders say they will need to be flexible to finish the project on time and on budget.
Home Inspectors utilize the 5 senses: Vision, Hearing, Smell, Touch, and Taste. Currently, ChatGPT can use the Vision and Hearing senses by analyzing photos and can hear my voice and other sounds, but cannot accurately simulate the other 3 senses. Read more ❯❯
Red light cameras to enforce speed limit starting January
Starting January 2025, drivers should check their speeds around red-light cameras in town. They will receive a warning if those cameras catch them going over the speed limit. In February, speeding violations will get you a citation in the mail.
Decommissioning of Caltech Submillimeter Observatory on Mauna Kea complete
Last fall, the telescope was removed and this spring and summer all buildings on the site were removed, the foundation demolished, and active restoration of the site was undertaken in accordance with approved plans and permits.
Historic Manago Hotel – which includes Hawai‘i’s oldest restaurant – is up for sale
Located in Captain Cook on the westside of Hawai‘i Island, the 64-room Manago Hotel was built in 1917. The hotel is being listed by Standard Commercial with an asking price of $7.5 million.
In the workplace, mindfulness offers tangible advantages to employees and leadership alike, serving as a potent tool for stress reduction, improved decision-making and better interpersonal relationships.
Nearly 30 acres of Kohala farmland permanently set aside for farmers
The Hawaiʻi Land Trust and Island Harvest were granted an agricultural conservation easement to protect 28 acres of food-producing lands in Pūehuehu, makai of Union Mill Road.
Public invited to Disaster Preparedness Expo on Maui
The expo, which takes place on July 13 in Kahului, will have multiple booths that will include community resources for disaster and emergency preparedness, along with keiki activities, giveaways, and entertainment.
Board approves revocable permit for Nā ʻAikāne o Maui’s Community Resource Center in Lahaina
The Board of Land and Natural Resources voted unanimously to issue an after-the-fact revocable permit to Nā ʻAikāne o Maui for its Community Resource Center, which was destroyed in the Lahaina wildfires. The permit enables it to take advantage of FEMA funds to assist in debris removal and recovery, and loss of personal property.
Kaua‘i is most limited in diversifying its economy compared to all counties in state, UHERO report reveals
The report showed that all industries on Kaua‘i have lower relationship densities than the other counties, which means there are limited branching opportunities for new industries.
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