Gov. Green May Spare Hawaiʻi’s Renewable Energy Tax Credit

House Bill 796 would sunset several income tax credits, including one that offers people up to $5,000 back for the installation of a rooftop solar system. The solar industry and other renewable energy stakeholders broadly oppose the bill. They claim that the elimination of the renewable energy tax credit would jeopardize Hawaiʻi’s transition away from fossil fuels.

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For Some, Kamehameha Day Is a Reminder of Hawaiʻi’s Colonial Past

Before the Hawaiian Kingdom was established in 1810, there was warfare between chiefs throughout the islands. King Kamehameha of Hawaiʻi Island sought to unite the islands — and he also had advanced weapons like guns and cannons.

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Hawai‘i’s Got Pride, and Plenty of Fight Too

Six essays from U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, Randy Soriano, Peter Tui Silva, Walter Kinoshita, Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson, and Camaron Miyamoto on countering attacks on LGBTQ+ rights.

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Five Injured, Including Three Children, in H-1 Crash

A two-vehicle collision around 8:30 a.m. in the Ewa Beach area has hospitalized five patients, three of which are children, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services.

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Transair Plane with Landing Gear Issues Makes Hard Landing at Honolulu Airport

Authorities say Transair flight R96, a Short SD3-60 turbo prop aircraft, had five people were on board. No one was hurt. FlightAware shows the plane departed Kona airport at 8 a.m. and landed in Honolulu at 8:52 a.m.

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Helping Leaders Lead

The HANO Fellows Program offers knowledge, skills, and support to new nonprofit leaders throughout the Islands.

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