Hawaiian Telcom, Navy install fiber-optic cable
U.S. Navy Region Hawaii and Hawaiian Telcom are touting the completion of a joint project that put the largest fiber-optic...
Month: May 2024
A working group that emerged from a tragedy sets out to reform child welfare services
HONOLULU (AP) — A working group formed to help reform Hawaii’s troubled child welfare system has drafted dozens of recommendations for reform,...
Summer paddling returns to Kona
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/05/29/sports/summer-paddling-returns-to-kona/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS BILLS TO UNLOCK HOUSING ACROSS THE STATE
GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS BILLS TO UNLOCK HOUSING ACROSS THE STATE HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., today highlighted the...
HAWAI‘I ANNOUNCES READINESS TO HOST 13TH FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS & CULTURE
HAWAI‘I ANNOUNCES READINESS TO HOST 13TH FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS & CULTURE HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., First Lady...
Hawaii bills address two very different uses for AI
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/05/29/hawaii-news/hawaii-bills-address-two-very-different-uses-for-ai/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Accused Big Isle drug trafficker was deported 4 times
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/05/29/hawaii-news/accused-big-isle-drug-trafficker-was-deported-4-times/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
5-28-24 Police Seek Information Relating to 2022 Traffic-Related Death
Community: 5-28-24 Police Seek Information Relating to 2022 Traffic-Related Death Hawai’i Island police are once again renewing their request for information...
Determined Train Clerk And Police Officers Find Woman’s Missing Engagement Ring
Determined Train Clerk And Police Officers Find Woman's Missing Engagement Ring A New York City woman's distress turned to relief...
Hawaii’s Opioid Settlement Fund Is Growing And, After Delays, Starting To Be Spent The funding formula gives the state power over funding, even for activities originating on the local level.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/05/hawaiis-opioid-settlement-fund-is-growing-and-after-delays-starting-to-be-spent/
A Working Group That Emerged From A Tragedy Sets Out To Reform Child Welfare Services After the disappearance of Isabella Kalua, lawmakers formed the Malama Ohana Working Group to design and propose ‘transformative changes’ to the state system.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/05/a-working-group-that-emerged-from-a-tragedy-sets-out-to-reform-child-welfare-services/
Gov. Josh Green Is Poised To Sign A Big Income Tax Cut. But Can Hawaii Really Afford It? The tax cut bill on the governor’s desk would slash tax collections by billions of dollars, money that could help with the affordable housing shortage, Maui recovery and more.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/05/gov-josh-green-is-poised-to-sign-a-big-income-tax-cut-but-can-hawaii-really-afford-it/
Banks agree to lend Hawaiian Electric $250M
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/05/28/hawaii-news/banks-agree-to-lend-hawaiian-electric-250m/
Hawaii homeless with mental issues could be assessed involuntarily
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/05/28/hawaii-news/hawaii-homeless-with-mental-issues-could-be-assessed-involuntarily/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Memorial Day speakers stress patriotism, service before self
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/05/28/hawaii-news/memorial-day-speakers-stress-patriotism-service-before-self/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
A source of koa for canoe-builders: Plan underway to harvest wood from Kapapala Canoe Forest
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/05/28/hawaii-news/a-source-of-koa-for-canoe-builders-plan-underway-to-harvest-wood-from-kapapala-canoe-forest/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
THREE MEN CITED FOR GEAR AND NET VIOLATIONS IN ʻĀHIHI-KĪNAʻU NATURAL AREA RESERVE
THREE MEN CITED FOR GEAR AND NET VIOLATIONS IN ʻĀHIHI-KĪNAʻU NATURAL AREA RESERVE (WAILUKU, MAUI) – Three Wailuku men...
‘I Was In Awe’: School Recognizes 6th Grader For Act Of Compassion During Race
'I Was In Awe': School Recognizes 6th Grader For Act Of Compassion During Race In a remarkable display of...
Lahaina Property Owners Urged To Apply For Building Permits As Soon As Possible The urgency to apply comes despite residents’ concerns that Lahaina’s infrastructure is yet to be rehabilitated.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/05/lahaina-property-owners-urged-to-apply-for-building-permits-as-soon-as-possible/
Conflict Of Interest? Some Hawaii Lawmakers Work For Or Even Own Companies That Get State Contracts Businesses they’re tied to have won contracts in construction, consulting and trash collection.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/05/conflict-of-interest-some-hawaii-lawmakers-work-for-or-even-own-companies-that-get-state-contracts/
