Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Puts Guardrails On Governors’ Executive Powers

In a unanimous opinion Thursday, the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court said Gov. Josh Green overstepped his powers early on in his administration two years ago when he suspended dozens of laws under a series of sweeping emergency proclamations intended to spur housing development.

Civil Beat. Kauai Now.

State Task Force Tackles Slow Hawaiʻi Building Permit Process

A task force recently created by Hawaiʻi’s Legislature has begun to work on “simplifying” the building permit process statewide in an effort to unleash more construction and economic development.

Star-Advertiser.

Hawaiʻi Gas Prices Hold Steady as Inflation Shifts

The statewide average for regular unleaded is $4.47. That is the same as last week and 17 cents less than one year ago.

KHON2.

Hawaiʻi’s Dairy Industry Aims to Expand

For the past six years, Oʻahu consumers have not been able to buy fresh locally produced milk. It’s only been available on Hawaiʻi Island, where Cloverleaf Dairy in Kohala is the last remaining dairy farm in the state.

Hawaiʻi Public Radio.

O‘ahu Headlines

Council Wants City Help for Displaced Tenants

The Honolulu City Council is pushing for a city program to assist Oʻahu residents displaced by the future construction of city-funded affordable housing projects.

Star-Advertiser.

HART Sets Its Sights on the Next Two Skyline Stations in Kalihi

As the city gets ready to open the second segment of the Skyline rail project next month, the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is getting input for stations in the next segment down Dillingham Boulevard.

Hawaii News Now.

State House Committee Looks to Improve Honolulu’s Response to Emergency Situations

Better communication. More training. Even using artificial intelligence. Those were just some of the improvements that officials with Honolulu’s emergency management team mentioned as ways to help Oʻahu deal with emergencies.

KHON2.

Has City Homeless Services Program Lost Its Way? Audit Will Check

The program has strayed from its emphasis on social work, according to people who value the program but call it ineffective.

Civil Beat.

Team Hickam Invites Public for Wings of Aloha Open House

The public will get a chance to tour military aircraft and equipment, check out interactive booths and learn about careers in aviation at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam this Saturday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hawaii News Now.

Eviction Order at McCully Massage Parlor Leads to Illegal Game Room Bust

Deputy sheriffs with the Department of Law Enforcement served an eviction order at a massage parlor in Pawaa Thursday, only to discover it was actually an illegal game room.

Hawaii News Now.

Hawai‘i Island Headlines

DAGS Creates New District Office, Hires New Program Manager

Kailua-Kona civil engineer Ramzi Mansour is stepping into the role of program manager at the recently formed West Hawaiʻi District Office for the Department of Accounting and General Services. (DAGS).

Big Island Now.

Council to Consider Revised Pedestrian Conduct Bill Following Mayoral Veto

The Hawaiʻi County Council is set to revisit legislation regulating pedestrian behavior near roadways, following Mayor Kimo Alameda’s recent veto of a similar measure.

Tribune-Herald.

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Construction Update

The national park Service recently reported that Phase One of the Disaster Recovery construction projects resulting from the 2018 Kīlauea eruption and summit collapse is almost complete.

Big Island Video News.

This Street Medicine Program Lends a Helping Hand to Hawaiʻi Island’s Homeless Population

It’s been about eight years since the Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center started doing street medicine, but it wasn’t until 2023 that it became a full-time program.

Hawaiʻi Public Radio.

Hawai‘i Island Republicans to Hold Vigils in Remembrance of Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk

The West Hawai‘i Republican Party is planning vigils around the island over the weekend in the wake of the shooting death in Utah on Wednesday of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Big Island Now.

Maui Headlines

Maui Police Launch Internal Investigation Into Social Media Comments

The Maui Police Department reports it is aware of an incident involving a department member who allegedly posted inappropriate comments on social media.

Maui Now.

3 Maui Projects, 2 on Molokaʻi Get Funding From Hawaii Tourism Authority

A restoration project at the Haleakalā Visitor Center on Maui is among 26 projects across Hawaiʻi that are being supported by funding from the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

Maui News.

Maui Humane Society Announces Leadership Transition

Lisa Labrecque has resigned as the chief executive officer for Maui Humane Society, which runs the island’s only open-admission shelter and cares for more than 4,900 animals a year.

Maui News.

Kaua‘i Headlines

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Seeks Feedback on Long-Term Conservation Plan for Kauaʻi

The draft Habitat Conservation Plan and Environmental Impact Statement, developed by the Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative, was published in the Federal Register on Aug. 22, beginning a 60-day public comment period.

Kauai Now.

Fixing Up Homes From Kauaʻi’s Plantation Past Could Ease Local Housing Woes

The county was able to help cut development costs by changing its zoning and subdivision codes.

Civil Beat.