Month: March 2023

New Mauna Kea Authority Tussles With DLNR Over Conservation Lands 0 A Senate bill would challenge the scope of the authority’s jurisdiction over the dormant volcano.

March 3, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/03/new-mauna-kea-authority-tussles-with-dlnr-over-conservation-lands/

Maui Yacht Owner: ‘I Didn’t Know What I Was Getting Into’ 0 Jim Jones says he wants to make things right, but former employees and county officials say he shouldn’t have a boat.

March 3, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/03/maui-yacht-owner-i-didnt-know-what-i-was-getting-into/

Moody’s downgrades Honolulu City & County, HI’s GOs to Aa2 and assigns Aa2 issuer rating; outlook revised to stable

March 3, 2023 0

New York, February 14, 2023 -- Moody's Investors Service has downgraded the City & County of Honolulu, HI's general obligation...

17-year-old surfer sues paddlers of a canoe that struck him in the head

March 3, 2023 0

HONOLULU — A 17-year-old boy and his parents sued on Wednesday seeking damages against three canoe paddlers and other responsible...

Honolulu Festival returns with Japan in the spotlight

March 3, 2023 0

The Honolulu Festival returns to Oahu next weekend after a three-year pandemic-related hiatus, creating an opportunity to help normalize travel...

Kona coffee farmers cash in on labeling claims

March 3, 2023 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/03/02/hawaii-news/kona-coffee-farmers-cash-in-on-labeling-claims/

Most Hawaii Residents Would Pay More for Local Food

March 3, 2023 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/03/03/hawaii-news/most-hawaii-residents-would-pay-more-for-local-food/

Kona Community Policing/Hawaii Island Police Activities League (HI-PAL) will be partnering with Kai’ Opua Canoe Club and Kai ‘Ehitu Canoe Club for a HI-PAL Outrigger Canoe Regatta on April 8, 2023. Check-in will be at 7 a.m. Opening Ceremony will be at 9 a.m. and the races with start shortly after. Lunch and Award Ceremony following the last race. All kids and clubs are welcome to participate in this HI-PAL event. There will be 14 events for ages 12U – 18U. This is an opportunity for kids to paddle with their club teammates, high school teammates, or their friends that may paddle for a different club or high school. Each participant (guardian) will need to complete the HI-PAL permission/release form. Contact Officer Leonard Warren of Kona Community Policing via email: leonard.warren@hawaiicounty.gov for the HI-PAL permission/release form and/or for more information.

March 3, 2023 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/03/03/hawaii-news/students-deserve-better/

2 Native Hawaiian Men Sentenced In Hate Crime Against White Neighbor 1 The case lays bare Hawaii’s complicated race relations.

March 3, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/03/2-native-hawaiian-men-sentenced-in-hate-crime-against-white-neighbor/

Official Report…11-1776 Kopa`a St. Eden Roc Subdivision Mt. View, HI 96771, Kea’au Structure Fire

March 3, 2023 0

12:15am, Thursday, 3/2/2023 11 HFD apparatus; 8 HFD personnel Cause is undetermined Found a 600 sq/ft single story residential structure...

Official Report…92-8862 REEF PKWY, District 20 Structure Fire

March 3, 2023 0

11:19pm, Wednesday, 3/1/2023 6 HFD apparatus; 11 HFD personnel Cause is undetermined Loss $30,000 Found approximately 1000 sqft single family...

Volcano Watch — “Seeing” inside Mauna Loa for the first time in almost 40 years

March 3, 2023 0

By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory March 2, 2023 Understanding volcanic eruptions requires learning about where the erupted lavas come from deep within the...

Severe Weather Update for Thursday, March 2nd at 6:00 am

March 2, 2023 0

Civil Defense Message. This is a Severe Weather Update for Thursday, March 2nd at 6:00 am. The Flood Advisory for North...

Dave Grohl Showed Up With No Publicity To Cook And Serve For 500 Homeless People

March 2, 2023 0

Dave Grohl Showed Up With No Publicity To Cook And Serve For 500 Homeless People Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl...

Maui County Sat On $8 Million That Could Have Helped Struggling Homeowners 0 Housing advocates worry about the bandwidth of local government to get the program going before it’s too late.

March 2, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/03/maui-county-sat-on-8-million-that-could-have-helped-struggling-homeowners/

New DHHL Director Aims To Speed Up The Development Of Homestead Lots But first Kali Watson, an affordable housing developer who is the governor’s second pick for the job, must be confirmed by the Senate.

March 2, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/03/new-dhhl-director-aims-to-speed-up-the-development-of-homestead-lots/

Month: March 2023

New Mauna Kea Authority Tussles With DLNR Over Conservation Lands 0 A Senate bill would challenge the scope of the authority’s jurisdiction over the dormant volcano.

Maui Yacht Owner: ‘I Didn’t Know What I Was Getting Into’ 0 Jim Jones says he wants to make things right, but former employees and county officials say he shouldn’t have a boat.

Moody’s downgrades Honolulu City & County, HI’s GOs to Aa2 and assigns Aa2 issuer rating; outlook revised to stable

17-year-old surfer sues paddlers of a canoe that struck him in the head

Honolulu Festival returns with Japan in the spotlight

Kona coffee farmers cash in on labeling claims

Most Hawaii Residents Would Pay More for Local Food

2 Native Hawaiian Men Sentenced In Hate Crime Against White Neighbor 1 The case lays bare Hawaii’s complicated race relations.

Official Report…11-1776 Kopa`a St. Eden Roc Subdivision Mt. View, HI 96771, Kea’au Structure Fire

Official Report…92-8862 REEF PKWY, District 20 Structure Fire

Volcano Watch — “Seeing” inside Mauna Loa for the first time in almost 40 years

Severe Weather Update for Thursday, March 2nd at 6:00 am

Dave Grohl Showed Up With No Publicity To Cook And Serve For 500 Homeless People

Maui County Sat On $8 Million That Could Have Helped Struggling Homeowners 0 Housing advocates worry about the bandwidth of local government to get the program going before it’s too late.

New DHHL Director Aims To Speed Up The Development Of Homestead Lots But first Kali Watson, an affordable housing developer who is the governor’s second pick for the job, must be confirmed by the Senate.

Volunteers gather for 2nd whale count of the season By Sarah Yamanaka Hawaii PUBLISHED 2:39 PM ET Feb. 28, 2023

Dolphins GM praises Tagovailoa, but noncommittal on fifth-year option

Matson warns first quarter will be weakest of the year

New center will address ‘gap’ in homeless treatment

Gives Foster Child the Forever Home She Always Dreamed Of

The Roots Of Hawaiʻi’s Public Arts Scene How one artist’s kuleana colored the walls in Hawaiʻi.

Family, friends share stories about the three men slain in Puna killing spree

13 applicants in play to be next fire chief

FEMA doles out $2M to Kona low victims in Hawaii County

05-30-2026 06:56 PM: USGS HVO issued Volcano WATCH for Kilauea

Update #5) Jacob Baker Charged for Multiple Offenses, Including Three Murders

Parks and Recreation to Repair Lincoln Park Tennis Courts

Man Hears Little Girl Screaming, Jumps Into Pond to Save Mom and Daughter From Sinking SUV

Longshot Congressional Candidate Pulled Gun On Maui County Workers Police were not notified until more than an hour after the incident, which took place in a county building.

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