“Proposed bill would change Hawaii’s fireworks laws.”
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Published on 09:18 GMT
The crafty reason a pizza restaurant is serving £100 for a Hawaiian
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Published on 04:50 GMT
Proposed bill would change Hawaii’s fireworks laws
There have been more calls to stop illegal fireworks, after the deadly Aliamanu explosion on New Year’s Day. On Monday, Governor Josh Green announced a bill that would change how Hawaii prosecutes fireworks crimes. Right now, lighting up illegal …
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 10:07 GMT
Justices clear path for lawsuits on climate by Honolulu, others
In a decision widely seen as benefiting climate activists, the Supreme Court declined Monday to hear a challenge to a lawsuit filed by Honolulu against oil companies over their role in global warming. The Honolulu case is one of the most prominent among …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 05:51 GMT
Hawaiian Electric’s expanded safety strategy aims to reduce wildfire risk
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaiian Electric unveiled a $450 million plan Monday to reduce the risk of wildfires over the next three years. The wildfire safety strategy includes technical and infrastructure upgrades such as installing sparkless fuses, …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral -
Published on 03:17 GMT
Hawaii’s governor responds to deadly fireworks blast with proposed $300 fines, more prison time
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Gov. Josh Green on Monday proposed a range of new penalties to crack down on those who flout the state’s fireworks laws, nearly two weeks after a fireworks explosion at a Honolulu home on New Year’s Eve killed four people and injured …
Source: CityNews Halifax – Label Pending -
Published on 10:07 GMT
Hawaii offering discounts to survivors, first responders
1/2 Swipe or click to see more KYLE GRILLOT / NEW YORK TIMES A hillside burned Thursday near the Fernwood neighborhood during the Palisades fire in Topanga, Calif. 2/2 Swipe or click to see more PHILIP CHEUNG / NEW YORK TIMES At least 25 …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 03:22 GMT
USF fans relive ‘unforgettable’ Hawaii bowl journey
USF mascot Rocky the Bull at the Christmas Eve overtime 41-39 win over San Jose State. USF ATHLETICS PHOTO Andy Taylor was shocked when he heard USF’s football team was headed to the Hawaii Bowl. “I try to make the bowl game every year, and this one, …
Source: USF Oracle – Florida – Neutral -
Published on 04:24 GMT
Hawaii is still undecided on post-disaster building codes amidst challenges
anchor A burned structure after the 2023 Lahaina fire. Image: US National Guard media by Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson Hawaii’s statewide building code has “absolutely failed to do what it was intended to do when it was created — to provide a uniform …
Source: Archinect – California – Neutral -
Published on 05:50 GMT
Supreme Court Allows Hawaii To Sue Oil Companies Over Climate Change Effects
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CBS News: The Supreme Court on Monday said it will not consider whether to quash lawsuits brought by Honolulu seeking billions of dollars from oil and gas companies for the damage caused by the effects of climate …
Source: Slashdot – Neutral -
Published on 10:07 GMT
Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting temporarily shutters online system
The Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting today is expected to perform the second major upgrade to its electronic plans review software called ePlans. In order to install the new Avolve Software 9.4, DPP, officials say they must temporarily shut …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 10:06 GMT
Hawaiian Electric submits wildfire safety plan
USA TODAY / 2023 A power line in Lahaina that was damaged by high wind and reenergized after a visual inspection was found by an independent analysis to be a major contributing factor to the 2023 wildfire disaster. Downed power lines are seen in …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 10:24 GMT
Hawaiian Electric releases fire safety plan
In the wake of the 2023 Lahaina wildfire, Hawaiian Electric released on Monday a three-year fire-safety plan detailing how the company will reduce the chances of electric infrastructure causing a fire in the future. The 179-page document expands upon the …
Source: Hawaii Tribune Herald – Neutral -
Published on 10:07 GMT
Hawaii seeks stricter penalties for illegal fireworks
State officials, including Gov. Josh Green and Attorney General Anne Lopez, unveiled Monday proposed changes to Hawaii’s fireworks laws aimed at improving enforcement, enhancing penalties and simplifying legal definitions. The proposed legislation would …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 03:44 GMT
Hawaii businesses scramble to find eggs
HONOLULU (Island News) — Hideki Yamada is the owner of Japanese restaurant Kokoro-Tei, struggling to get his hands on eggs for his popular oyako don. “It’s really hard to purchase the eggs from the vendor so I went to Costco and then Sam’s …
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 05:46 GMT
Hawaiian Electric: ASB Bank Sale Could Lead To A Downward Spiral In Share Price
Summary ASB bank appears to have been sold with undue haste and at a fire sale price. The low sale price for ASB bank not only means less cash to repay wildfire claims, it is also depressing for the Hawaiian Electric share price. A lower Hawaiian Electric …
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Published on 03:58 GMT
Supreme Court Lets Honolulu Lawsuit Against Oil And Gas Companies Proceed
The companies had appealed to the Supreme Court in an effort to get the case moved to federal court, where they’ve successfully had suits tossed out. This story was written by Lindsay Whitehurst WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it won’t hear …
Source: Honolulu Civil Beat – Hawaii – Center-left -
Published on 11:37 GMT
After restaurant charges £100 to stop customers ordering a Hawaiian, food experts settle the debate once-and-for-all: …
Food experts have weighed in on if pineapple on pizza is an unforgivable sin or an acceptable choice after an Italian restaurant agreed to make Hawaiians with a catch. Lupa Pizza in Norwich has started charging £100 to customers who decide to order a dish …
Source: Daily Mail – Right-wing -
Published on 09:03 GMT
‘Why Do Y’all Care So Much?’: K-Netizens Defend BLACKPINK’s Rose After Now-Deleted Photo of Her Spending Time With ‘…
BLACKPINK’s Rose, who had one of the best years of her career in 2024 with the release of “APT” featuring Bruno Mars, is currently making it to the news due to her rumoured relationship with American actor-model Evan Mock. The duo sparked …
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Published on 04:01 GMT
Honolulu City Council considers increasing penalties for fireworks violations
The Honolulu City Council is considering increasing the penalties for fireworks violations on Oʻahu. According to city law, owning or using illegal aerial fireworks is currently a misdemeanor with a fine between $250 and $2,000, and up to a year in prison. …
Source: Hawaii Public Radio – Public Broadcaster
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