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Hawaiʻi to ban those under 21 from buying ammunition

Gov. Josh Green is expected to sign a new bill into law that will ban those under 21 from purchasing ammunition.

KHON2.

Hawaiʻi urged to prepare for wildfire power shutoffs

This week marks the start of Hawaiian Electric’s program of proactively shutting off power in specified areas to protect the public if and when there is a high risk of wildfires on all the islands it serves.

Star-Advertiser.

Hawaiian Electric launches new searchable maps for Public Safety Power Shutoff program

Hawaiian Electric customers can now use a new online search feature to determine if their address is within the high-risk wildfire areas within the company’s Public Safety Power Shutoff program.

Maui News. Big Island Video News.

New law boosts funding for Hawaiian language immersion education

Hawaiian language immersion education is getting a boost in funding to create new positions for kaiapuni teachers and curriculum specialists with the state Department of Education.

Hawaiʻi Public Radio.

O‘ahu Headlines

Honolulu bill to rein in fake farms threatens real Ag enterprises

Beekeepers, kennels and livestock owners say a proposed change to Honolulu’s land use ordinance would drive them out of business.

Civil Beat.

City seeks to terminate tow contractor after audit finds hundreds of drivers overcharged

All Island Wreckers, also known as All Island Automative Towing, was contracted by the city in January 2023 and city officials were made aware of the complaints about the fees during the mayor’s town hall in Mililani on April 6, 2023.

Hawaii News Now.

EPA fines 2 Oʻahu nurseries for worker protection standard violations

According to the EPA, the state in 2021 conducted inspections at the nurseries: Olomana Orchids Inc. of Kaneohe and Mari’s Garden’s in Mililani. Both cases were referred to the EPA in 2023 for resolution.

Star-Advertiser.

Popular Oʻahu trail to temporarily close for much-needed maintenance, upgrades

Mānoa Falls Trail, one of the most popular hikes on Oʻahu, will temporarily close for maintenance this month. The closure will run from Monday through July 13.

Hawaii News Now.

Hawai‘i Island Headlines

Aircraft alert issued for Pōhakuloa training area, RIMPAC

Residents around Hilo airport have already noticed an increase in military aircraft taking off and landing.

Big Island Video News. 

Hawai‘i County park returns to its original place name

A Pāhoa park sign now bears its original place name. On Wednesday, community leaders, students elected officials and local residents held a blessing for Waiakahi‘ula Beach Park, formerly known as Kahakai Park.

Big Island Now.

Maui Headlines

Moratorium on disconnections of electric service for non-payment for Maui customers extended through Aug. 31

Suspension of service disconnections for all Hawaiian Electric customers on Maui has been extended through at least Aug. 31, 2024, in accordance with the extension of Gov. Josh Green’s emergency proclamation.

Maui Now.

Over 30 rebuilding permits have been issued after the fire

A total of 31 disaster recovery permits for residential structures have been issued as of Wednesday, including 28 in Lahaina and three in Kula, according to Desilee Santiago, one of four permit technicians with 4LEAF, which received a three-year, $16 million contract to help Maui County with the permitting process following the fires.

Maui Now.

Lahaina fire survivors prepare to test Maui county’s rules on living in the burn zone

With the trailer on a barge en route to Hawaiʻi, two business partners plan to set up a makeshift home on the now-cleared property.

Civil Beat.

Kaua‘i Headlines

Fireworks determined to be cause of motel lanai fire

Kaua’i Fire Department firefighters extinguished a structure fire on Papaloa Road in Wailua on Wednesday, July 3.

KITV4.

Kauaʻi Sushi Station crowned best in nation – for the second year in a row.

Yelp recently placed Kaua‘i Sushi Station at the summit of its “Top 100 Sushi Spots” of 2024.

Kauai Now.

Strong start to summer travel season at Lihu‘e Airport

A busy start to the summer travel season at Lihu‘e Airport saw more passengers arriving via domestic flights and longer wait times for people leaving the island of Kaua‘i.

Garden Island.