You Thought $9 for a Dozen Eggs Was Bad? Bird Flu Might Make It Even Worse

The price of Hawaiʻi’s already high-priced eggs could be going up as the U.S. mainland’s poultry industry continues to be pummeled by bird flu.

Civil Beat.

Trump Wants to Slash Federal Funding. Here’s What That Could Mean for Hawaiʻi

Federal funds make up about 20% — or over $3 billion — of the state’s budget financing. President-elect Donald Trump has made bold claims about slashing the federal budget. Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation, who are all Democrats, are bracing for what that could mean for the federal funding Hawaiʻi receives.

Hawaiʻi Public Radio.

Former State Archaeologist Faces Ethics Probe Into Revolving Door Allegation

A former State Historic Preservation Division archaeologist faces an ethics investigation into an allegation he violated the state’s “revolving door” policy by going to work for a private business before a required one-year cooling off period.

Civil Beat.

State Adds Guidelines for Rescue of Downed Seabirds Due to H5N1

The disease, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza, has not yet been detected in native seabirds, according to the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources, and the risk of human transmission is low.

Star-Advertiser. Garden Island.

Hawaiʻi’s Hurricane Season Is Below Average

As Hawaiʻi’s hurricane season comes to a close, the Central Pacific saw only two tropical cyclones develop, including the more damaging one, which walloped Hawaiʻi Island in August, along with damage to parts of Maui and Oʻahu.

Star-Advertiser. Big Island Video News.

O‘ahu Headlines

At Least $100k in Transit Fare Revenue Lost from Cyberattack

A crippling cyberattack that targeted TheBus and The­Handi-Van earlier this year wound up costing the city $100,000 or more in lost fare revenues, Honolulu officials indicate.

Star-Advertiser.

Concern for Endangered Birds Rises as Avian Flu Turns Up at Kahuku Wildlife Refuge

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service confirmed that the infected bird was at the James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, home to several endangered and endemic species like the Hawaiian stilt and the Koloa duck.

Hawaii News Now. 

Tension Grows Over Development in East Oʻahu

Anxious residents packed the Haha’ione Elementary School cafeteria to hear what Kamehameha Schools plans to do with hundreds of acres of land in Maunalua where many 50 year leases are about to run out.

Hawaii News Now.

Hawai‘i Island Headlines

Concerns Over New Hawaiian Monk Seal Pup Interactions

The monk seal pup tagged number T64/T65 and named Keaka is a frequent visitor to busy Honokōhau Small Boat Harbor in Kona, a sprawling West Hawai‘i harbor and marina that serves hundreds of commercial and recreational vessels.

Big Island Now.

Water Shut Off Today in Waimea

Water will be temporarily turned off to certain areas in Waimea between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. today to repair a water main.

Tribune-Herald.

Maui Headlines

FEMA’s Plan for Maui Wildfire Survivors Lacked Safeguards for Residents

FEMA officials said they didn’t want their housing program for survivors of Maui’s 2023 wildfires to displace any residents. But they didn’t bar the agency’s contractors from leasing properties previously occupied by long-term tenants.

Civil Beat.

Hawaiʻi’s Congressional Delegation Races for Federal Funding to Rebuild Housing

So far, just two homes have been rebuilt since Maui’s disaster nearly 14 months ago. Wildfires killed more than more than 100 people, destroyed 2,200 structures, caused $5.5 billion in damage, and left 12,000 homeless.

Hawaii News Now.

Maui Council Member Urges Maui Health System to Provide Fair Contract

Maui County Council member Tamara Paltin introduced a resolution on Tuesday urging Maui Health to “negotiate in good faith” with healthcare workers on Maui and Lanai.

KHON2.

Kaua‘i Headlines

Kauaʻi Police Department Honors Officers for Excellence in Service

Officer Alexander Lacson was named this year’s recipient of the TOP COP Award, presented annually by the Law Enforcement and Security Coalition of Hawaiʻi.

Kauai Now.