Council on revenues projects Hawaiʻi tax collections will be $125M less than expected

The forecast also said Hawaiʻi is gradually recovering from the tourism slump triggered by last year’s Maui wildfires, while the construction industry is booming.

Civil Beat. Star-Advertiser.

Hawaiʻi student debt relief program high on applicants but low on funds

A popular $30 million state program to pay off student loans to keep health care workers in Hawaiʻi has run low on money, leaving organizers searching for new funding.

Star-Advertiser.

Hawaiʻi Health Department recommends updated COVID, flu, RSV vaccines

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is recommending residents get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines that are now available. On Aug. 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the updated COVID vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna, which target the KP.2 variant that was circulating earlier this year.

Star-Advertiser. Big Island Video News.

Georgette Deemer dies at 71

She dedicated four decades to the state of Hawaiʻi, serving in various roles in both the City & County and state government.

KHON2.

O‘ahu Headlines

City halfway through sweeping overhaul of Chinatown security camera system

Thirty of the 60 high-resolution cameras have been installed so far. The estimated cost for the full system is $980,000, with $450,000 coming from federal, state and local Fiscal Recovery Funds.

Hawaii News Now.

Honolulu Council wheels out e-bike measures

Two pieces of legislation meant to provide clearer safety standards and more regulation on the use of fast-moving electric bicycles on Oʻahu’s public roadways and sidewalks and in parks, rolled out of Honolulu Hale this week.

Star-Advertiser.

Talks between nurses’ union, Kapi‘olani resume, but no deal reached

After another round of negotiations Thursday, the nurses’ union and management at the state’s largest hospital for women and children in Hawaiʻi still have no agreed-upon contract.

Star-Advertiser. KITV4.

Residents worry about concrete solutions for Wailupe Stream

Concerns over the future of Wailupe Stream which fishpond experts consider the last living major stream in East Honolulu.

Hawaii News Now.

HHS, HPD round up aggressive, stray dogs on bike path

Reports of loose and dangerous dogs on the Pearl Harbor bike path prompted response from the police department and humane society.

KHON2. KITV4.

Waiʻanae’s Keamo family pleaded for help with ‘Silva dome’ in 2021

The Keamo family, who lost three members in their neighbor’s violent rampage along Waiʻanae Valley Road on Saturday night, had pleaded with state officials in 2021 to address their concerns about illegal and dangerous activity associated with the man’s nearby, unpermitted party venue business.

Star-Advertiser. Hawaii News Now.

Hawai‘i Island Headlines

Standing granted for 3rd petitioner opposed to controversial proposed Punalu‘u development

The Hawai‘i County Windward Planning Commission on Thursday granted standing to a third organization for a contested case hearing involving a proposed controversial $350 million residential and commercial community project adjacent to a popular Ka‘ū beach park.

Big Island Now.

Hamakua Energy plans to convert power plant to 100% renewable fuels

A Honokaʻa power plant that provides about a third of the electrical power for the island is planning an upgrade.

Tribune-Herald.

General plan meetings set for September, October

Multiple community meetings and an online webinar will take place this month. The plan goes before the Windward and Leeward Planning Commissions in November.

Big Island Video News.

Maui Headlines

Controversial monster home goes on sale for $13 Million in West Maui

A real estate listing for the compound that triggered years of bitter feuds with neighbors comes with a warning: “Buyer to do their own Due Diligence.”

Civil Beat.

Housing and Land Use Committee meeting canceled due to technical issues

Housing and Land Use Committee Chair Tasha Kama announced that Thursday’s committee meeting was canceled because automated email notifications were not sent when the meeting agenda was posted.

Maui Now.

Emergency permits in motion to remove Baldwin Beach Park pavilion

The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced it has applied for emergency Shoreline Management Area permits to remove the Baldwin Beach Park pavilion, which has been damaged over time by high surf and rising sea levels.

Maui Now. Hawaii News Now.

Kaua‘i Headlines

Norovirus confirmed as cause of illness for campers on popular Kaua‘i trail

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health laboratory results confirmed norovirus as the cause of illness reported by numerous campers at the Kalalau Section of the Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park on Kaua‘i.

Kauai Now.

Resurfacing work on roadway scheduled in Kapa‘a

A portion of Ulu Street in Kapa‘a will be closed for resurfacing work starting on Sept. 9. The road will be closed till Sept. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. One lane will remain open to accommodate alternating traffic in both directions.

Kauai Now.