It’s Illegal to Ride a Moped Without a Helmet. Does Anyone Care?

Few moped riders appear to be voluntarily donning the protective gear. Not only are they “not cute,” as one rider put it, but hardly anyone seems to know helmets are now required by state law. Just three riders have been ticketed in Honolulu since the law went into effect 10 months ago. If the law isn’t enforced, will riders change their behavior?

Civil Beat.

State Seeks Public Review for Statewide Preservation Plan Draft

The State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources said the 30-day review plan will guide how state and county agencies, Native Hawaiian organizations and communities work together to identify, protect and steward the state’s historic and cultural resources from 2026 through 2034.

Hawaii News Now.

Hawaii Business Magazine

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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Tree Planting Effort to Increase Canopy at Island Schools

Ten schools have been selected to participate in the statewide Shade Trees for Schools program, a joint effort of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife’s Kaulunani Urban & Community Forestry Program and the Hawaiʻi Department of Education. The schools are located on Oʻahu, Maui, Lanaʻi, Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi island.

Maui Now.

Sponsored by Diagnostic Laboratory Services

Best Places to Work, Gold Winner: Diagnostic Laboratory Services

Since 1985, DLS has supported physicians, hospitals and patients with reliable laboratory services across the islands. Much has changed over the years, but one thing has remained constant. The work has always been about people.

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Off-Site Parking Required for State High School Surf Championship

Spectators for the inaugural Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association Surfing State Championships (HHSAA) will only be allowed to access Hoʻokipa Beach Park via free HHSAA event shuttles from the parking lot off Holomua Road on Friday and Saturday, the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation announced.

Maui Now.