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Federal Cuts May Clip Wings of Hawaiʻi’s Endangered Birds
Workers who had hoped to spend their careers supporting these at-risk local species have been let go. Now, who might take over remains up in the air.
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Hawaiʻi Congressional Delegation Introduces Legislation to Protect Native Species
The Hawai‘i Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act would fund conservation and recovery projects addressing invasive species, the ecological consequences of climate change, native species’ habitats, and population recovery.
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Insurance, Fireworks and Federal Cuts Are Key Topics as Legislators Reach the Halfway Point
The legislative session is at its halfway point — Thursday was the key deadline, called “crossover,” for bills to pass out of their originating chamber to survive.
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Hawaiʻi Senate Moves Bill to Protect Access to Contraceptives
The Hawai‘i State Senate passed Senate Bill 350, which proposes an amendment to the state’s Constitution that protects individuals’ rights to access contraceptives and make decisions about their reproductive health.
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Litigation Spikes Over Hawaiʻi Home Construction
The University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization report said at least 17,555 new Hawaiʻi homes over the past 25 years, or 702 homes annually on average, have been subject to construction defect litigation.
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HAWAII BUSINESS MAGAZINE
20 for the Next 20: Jodie Duvall, First Hawaiian Bank
The senior VP and regional manager of the Wealth Advisory Division is passionate about helping people achieve their financial goals.
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O‘ahu Headlines
Grandmother of Murdered Toddler Sues State Over Handling of Child Abuse Reports
The grandmother of a Kapolei 3-year-old who died from alleged abuse and neglect is suing the state, claiming it failed to act on reports to child welfare services.
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Oʻahu Home Prices Hit Record High of $1,185,000
Oʻahu single-family home prices in February hit a record high for the first time in nearly three years while condominium activity softened as the housing market diverged.
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Co-conspirator of Late Crime Boss Mike Miske Sentenced
Harry Kauhi will spend nearly nine years in prison for his role in the Miske criminal enterprise. Kauhi was sentenced Tuesday after accepting a plea deal in 2022, and testified against Mike Miske at trial.
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Hawai‘i’s Housing Crisis Was Decades in the Making
A look at the policy decisions, external crises and social changes that gave Hawai‘i the most expensive housing in the nation.
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Builder Is Sought for Iwilei Center Redevelopment Project
An experienced builder who can convert Iwilei Center’s aging warehouse space into a new mixed-use, transit-oriented development on the edge of downtown Honolulu is now being sought, city officials say.
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Campbell High Breaks Ground on Athletics Facility Expansion
This marks the second phase of renovations after the installation of artificial track and turf on the football field two years ago. This next wave includes new boys and girls locker rooms, a press box, and bleachers for the stadium along with new lights.
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Hawai‘i Island Headlines
County to Move Ahead With Puna Route Study
County Public Works Director Hugh Ono on Thursday reassured a Hawaii County Council committee that a study of possible new traffic routes in and out of Puna can still happen using county funds, despite surprise news last month that state funds allocated in 2023 for that purpose had expired in 2024 without anyone noticing.
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Public Input Sought for Affordable Housing Effort
The Hawaiʻi County Office of Housing and Community Development is seeking community input on Hawaii Island’s housing needs for the Affordable Housing Production Program.
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Hospice in Hawai‘i: Myths Vs. Reality
End-of-life care professionals debunk misconceptions and explain how to find the best hospice services for your loved ones.
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Maui Headlines
Maui County Faces Huge Funding Gap For Wildfire Recovery, Draft Plan Shows
The county is hosting public meetings on the plan starting Saturday. Billions of dollars from other funding sources must be identified to achieve long-term goals.
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Affordable Housing Project Moves Forward With $15.5m in Financing Secured
The team that’s building Hale O Pi’ikea III, the final phase of a three-phase affordable housing development in southwest Maui, has reportedly closed $15.5 million in federal and state financing for the project.
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Kaua‘i Headlines
4 Homes Blessed at Waimea Huakai
The crowd for four new homes being dedicated on Thursday was large, with more than 100 individuals, including Kauaʻi Habitat for Humanity staff, building volunteers, and a visiting Collegiate Challenge group for the passing of four keys at the Waimea Huakai subdivision.
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