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Gov. Green Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Storm Assistance
Gov. Josh Green has asked President Donald Trump to declare a major disaster to help Hawaiʻi recover from the back-to-back Kona-low storm systems, with the hope that the federal government will provide up to 90% of funding for recovery efforts.
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Will the Feds Help Hawaiʻi After the Floods? It’s Up to Trump
The president has denied and delayed requests for disaster aid from Democratic-led states. Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green hopes that won’t be the case.
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The Ferocity of the Downpour That Brought the Latest Hawaiʻi Flooding Surprised Even Meteorologists
Crews on Tuesday began evaluating damage from a surprise downpour that sent floodwaters raging through a neighborhood near downtown Honolulu — the latest bout in a series of storms and flooding that have pummeled the state over the past two weeks.
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Hawaiʻi Farms Report More Than $15M in Storm Damage
The Kona-low storms wreaked havoc on more than 1,000 acres of Hawaiʻi farms statewide — from small farms growing fruits on Oʻahu’s North Shore to a longtime coffee farm on Hawaiʻi island.
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Hawaii Business Magazine
HB20: Summer Shelverton, Cades Schutte
Summer Shelverton graduated third in her law school class while raising a newborn, and now leads trusts and estates at Hawai‘i’s largest law firm.
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O‘ahu Headlines
Competing Energy Proposals Debate Which Will Limit Costs for Consumers
HECO says the cost to upgrade the old Waiau power plant exceeds what state utility regulators have allowed.
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Honolulu Traffic Cams May Soon Ticket for Registration, Safety Checks
One critic worries data from the cameras could be misused, but the state House gave preliminary approval to expanding the uses of the cameras.
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North Shore Flood Frustrations Boil Over as Residents Demand Answers
Dozens packed the Waialua Elementary cafeteria Tuesday night, where a Neighborhood Board meeting quickly turned tense as frustrations over recent flooding boiled over.
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Hawaii Business Magazine
Meli James Is Rewriting the Rules for Hawai‘i’s Entrepreneurs
As co-founder of Mana Up and president of the Hawai‘i Venture Capital Association, Meli James has spent a decade proving that building a world-class company doesn’t mean leaving the Islands behind.
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A Plantation-Era History of Wahiawā Dam as the State Eyes Acquisition
This week, the Hawaiʻi State Water Commission is taking up the issue of whether the state should acquire the Wahiawā Dam in Central Oʻahu.
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Oʻahu Buses Became Evacuation Vehicles for North Shore Residents
When thousands of North Shore Oʻahu residents were told to evacuate Friday, some city bus drivers made the trip back toward the evacuation zones to help residents get to safety.
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SOS in Sand Saves Couple Stranded at Yokohama Bay for 24 Hours
A stranded couple at Yokohama Bay was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after writing a large SOS in the sand during Kona low flooding on Oʻahu.
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Storm Evacuees Prioritized Pets as Floodwaters Raged
Floodwaters from the second devastating storm that forced Oʻahu residents to flee early Friday morning revealed the frantic efforts of some evacuees to keep families safe, including their pets.
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More Than an Anime Convention
Kawaii Kon brings fans, creators and businesses together in a vibrant celebration of pop culture that’s been a launchpad for local creative entrepreneurs.
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Hawai‘i Island Headlines
Lava Zones Insurance Measure Is Gutted by State Senate Committee
The state Senate’s Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection voted unanimously Tuesday to heavily amend a bill originally meant to help pay for property insurance for Puna and Ka‘u residents living in high-risk lava zones.
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Four Mile Creek Bridge Replacement Project Clears Another Hurdle
The long-awaited replacement of an old, well-traveled one-lane bridge that provides an access corridor between Highway 11 and Hilo’s southern outskirts is a step closer to reality.
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Kawamoto Pool Closed After Lightning Damages Pump
Charles “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium in Hilo is closed until further notice after the pool pump was damaged Monday during a lightning storm.
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Kona Palisades Green Removal Program to Help Eradicate Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle
A residential green waste removal effort is launching in the Kona Palisades area to reduce wildfire risk and limit the breeding habitat for the coconut rhinoceros beetle. Residents along Kaʻiminani Drive, from Māmalahoa Highway to Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway, are invited to move green waste from their properties to the curb for collection.
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Hawaii Business Magazine
Nominate Hawai‘i’s Top Attorneys for Business — Deadline March 27
Hawai‘i’s business community relies on exceptional legal minds to navigate complex deals, disputes and regulations. Now it’s time to recognize the attorneys who make that work possible.
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Maui Headlines
FEMA Arrives on Maui as Damage From Storms Climbs Into Hundreds of Millions
Maui County officials are preparing for federal assistance as teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency arrive today to begin formal damage assessments following back-to-back Kona-low storms that battered the island chain.
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HIDOE Schools Reopening on Maui and Molokaʻi; Closures Continue on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island
The Hawaiʻi Department of Education reports that school will reopen on Wednesday on Maui and Molokaʻi.
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Impassable Roads, Flooded Homes as Molokaʻi Tackles Post-storm Recovery
Residents on Molokaʻi have been trying to salvage their belongings from flooded homes, and some of them had to evacuate.
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Kaua‘i Headlines
Kauaʻi Community College to Host Career Fair for First Time in 10 Years
The career fair will be on campus from noon to 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 2. The event is designed to provide students, recent graduates, and alumni with a dedicated “safe space” to transition from the classroom to the professional world.
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A Special Gathering to Recognize Kauaʻi’s Jewish Community
A special gathering on Monday filled the rotunda of the Moikeha Building with song and merriment as Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami joined the Kauai Jewish Community, friends, and interfaith groups in recognizing Kauaʻi’s Jewish community.
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