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. As Kim Falinski sees it, beekeeping is an ideal practice for Oahu, something that uses minimal space and no water, yet …

Rearview Mirror: Tasty stories of kimchi in Hawaii

In June, Jeanie Stowe sent me a question about Hal “Aku” Lewis’ morning radio show. “Back in the mid-1950s, Aku played a song called ‘The Thing,’ sung by Phil Harris. The first verse was: “As I was walking down the beach one bright and sunny day. “I saw a …

Hawaii receives another $6.6M for more housing

1/1 Swipe or click to see more CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM “Yes in My Backyard,” U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz’s, D-Hawaii, bipartisan legislation, presented Hawaii with a grant worth over $6.6 million from the U.S. Department of …

German navy makes its debut at RIMPAC in Hawaii

1/3 Swipe or click to see more JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM At top, a German navy sailor blew the horn as fellow sailors embarked Wednesday aboard the FGS Frankfurt Am Main at Pearl Harbor. 2/3 Swipe or click to see more JAMM AQUINO …

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Mayor — Mitch Roth

“The largest problem facing the county that we have absolute control over is the years of deferred maintenance that have left our residents with aging and dilapidated infrastructure.” Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary Election, Civil Beat asked …

Hawaii Electrical Contractors

Rank Business Name / 2023 Rank (* did not previously rank) Employees Year Established in Hawaii Top Local Executive(s) 1 Wasa Electrical Services Inc., 1023 Kikowaena Pl., Honolulu, HI 96819, 808-839-2741, wasahawaii.com 375 1950 Ron Yee, President…

On the Move: The Office of Hawaiian Affairs

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has announced two executives appointed to key leadership positions: >> Kehaulani Pu‘u has been named chief operating officer. Pu‘u most recently served at the City and County of Honolulu as deputy director of the …

5 Questions With: Chad Koyanagi, of Hawaii Health Department

1/1 Swipe or click to see more JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM Dr. Chad Koyanagi at the Iwilei Resource Center. From your vantage point as DOH medical director for crisis continuum, what can be gained by signing Senate Bill 3139 into law? …

Hawaii 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. Those specified areas, mostly on the leeward …

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Mayor — Kimo Alameda

“We cannot reduce the visibly homeless without securing a place to relocate them to.” Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their …

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Mayor — Breeani Kobayashi

“The biggest issue facing Hawaii County is trust in the government.” Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if …

Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Mayor — Yumi Kawano

“Tourism should be for the betterment of the island, so what about ecotourism?” Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Aug. 10 Primary Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities …

How To Tell Fact From Fiction When Voting In Hawaii

The state Office of Elections has added a Rumors Vs. Facts page on its website to combat widespread disinformation. Allegations that voter rolls are dated. Accusations that ballots are not secure. Demands for greater voter signature verification. …

Submerged Breakwaters Are Best Way To Maintain Hawaii Beaches

Building artificial reefs offshore does not impact shore activities or disturb cultural areas. I am writing in response to the Community Voice article by Gordon LaBedz on June 25 (“Decisions To ‘Harden’ Hawaii Beaches Can Be Disastrous”). He states that …

Former Hawaii congressman plays leading role in 80th anniversary of D-Day events

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – As we celebrate freedom and democracy, one former Hawaii politician has a job perpetuating patriotism and freedom around the world. Former Hawaii Congressman Charles Djou played a leading role in last month’s 80th anniversary of …

Biden is still weighing whether to stay in the race, Hawaii governor says

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden met Hawaii Gov. Josh Green in August 2023 after devastating wildfires struck Maui. Green was one of the Democratic governors who sat down with Biden on Friday to talk about the presidential campaign. Evan Vucci …

Catherine Toth Fox: The Only Surprise About Honolulu Rail Is That Ridership Is As High As It Is

A year after it opened, it still seems unlikely that enough people will use the rail that it will reduce traffic congestion as hoped. It’s hard to believe it was only a year ago that my then-6-year-old son and I hopped on the Skyline rail at Aloha Stadium …

(URGENT) Yoon to visit U.S. Indo-Pacific Command in Hawaii on July 8-9

“Hawaii still is my home”: Former UH All-American gives back to Special Olympics Hawaii