Gov. Josh Green to Choose New Chief Justice, Circuit Judge From List of Nominees

The nominees for chief justice of the Supreme Court of Hawaiʻi are: Lance D. Collins, Vladimir Devens, David M. Forman, Benjamin E. Lowenthal and Sabrina S. McKenna. The nominees for circuit judge of the Circuit Court in the Second Circuit (Maui) are: Ryan M.K. Anderson-Teshima, Annalisa M. Bernard Lee, Lance D. Collins, Thomas W. Kolbe and Zachary P. Raidmae.

Big Island Now.

Legislature Kills Bill Intended to Seek Damages From Fossil Fuel Companies

Senate Bill 3000, which would have authorized the state attorney general to bring a civil action on behalf of the people of the state to recover losses from any responsible parties after a climate disaster, was voted down in the Ways and Means Committee.

Hawaiʻi Public Radio.

Hawaiʻi Average Gas Prices Jump to $4.95 a Gallon

Oil prices, now at about $100 a barrel, are up by up to 50% since the war in Iran began. Gas prices are roughly 70 cents higher than they were two weeks ago. The National average is $3.72 per gallon, but in Hawaiʻi, gas prices are around $4.95.

KHON2.

Should Tax Dollars Be Used for Campaigns? These Election Reform Bills Are Still Alive

Campaign finance has been a topic of interest this legislative session. The heightened focus can be attributed to a federal investigation that unearthed allegations of an unknown lawmaker accepting $35,000 in a paper bag.

Hawaiʻi Public Radio.

Neighbor Islands Could See a Rare Political Win in the Legislature

Hawaiʻi government is pretty Oʻahu-centric. Every year, legislators table many of the bills that would primarily serve our neighbor islands. But this year, neighbor island leaders have a big reason for hope. A bill to pave the way for more housing on neighbor islands is gaining traction — a rarity halfway into the legislative session.

Civil Beat.

O‘ahu Headlines

Wahiawā Dam Owner Says Failure Risk Overstated

Dole Food Co. Hawaii, owner of a dam in Wahiawā that city officials warned could fail and endanger North Shore residents amid a deluge on Friday, contends that the dam functioned as designed, is safe, and actually reduced flood risks.

Star-Advertiser.

Skyline Trains Halted by Storm-Related Power Outages

The city Department of Transportation Services partially suspended operations of Skyline due to power outages that affected automated, driverless trains from East Kapolei to the Waipahu Transit Center. Several stations were operating on backup power, city officials said.

Star-Advertiser.

Days-Long Power Outage Forces Eateries to Toss Thousands Worth of Food

As Hawaiian Electric crews work to restore power for thousands across the islands, impacted customers can file claims.

Hawaii News Now.

Storm Aftermath: Recovery Begins Across Oʻahu

For one Waiāhole Valley neighborhood, recovery began the moment the towering banyan tree came crashing down on Saturday, March 14.

KHON2.

Hawai‘i Island Headlines

Thousands on Big Island Still Without Power After Kona Low Storm

Roughly 8,000 Hawaiian Electric Company customers across Hawaiʻi island were still without electricity Monday afternoon as utility crews raced to clear fallen trees and repair power lines damaged by the Kona low storm over the weekend.

Tribune-Herald.

Hawaiʻi Island Storm Recovery Update

Hawaiʻi County officials provided an update on the status of local government services and facilities following the recent Kona low storm that produced flash flooding across the Big Island.

Big Island Video News. Big Island Now. KHON2.

Maui Headlines

Maui Recovers From Inundation, Prepares for Next Storm

The powerful Kona-low storm that drenched the state over the weekend hit Maui County the hardest.

Star-Advertiser. Maui Now.

Community Raises $48,000 for Couple Whose Home Washed Away in ʻĪao

A GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $48,000 for an 80-year-old couple living in a storage container after recent floodwaters destroyed their home and property in ʻĪao Valley.

Maui Now.

Kaua‘i Headlines

County Asks Residents to Submit Information on Damages From Storm

The County of Kauaʻi is collecting preliminary assessments of affected areas to understand the scope of damages and community impacts.

Kauaʻi Now.