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Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Clears Way For $4 Billion Maui Wildfire Settlement A historic settlement can begin flowing to people and businesses affected by the fire, but consequences for the insurance market are unclear.

February 11, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/02/hawai%ca%bbi-supreme-court-clears-way-for-4-billion-maui-wildfire-settlement/

Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Seek Tougher Fireworks Enforcement, But No Statewide Ban The measures represent the biggest steps by lawmakers to crack down on illegal fireworks in more than two decades.

February 11, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/02/fireworks-hawai%ca%bbi-lawmakers-seek-tougher-enforcement/

Lahaina Disaster Still A ‘Relentless Presence’ In Fire Survivors’ Lives Court documents filed in a wildfire compensation lawsuit give an unprecedented look at the struggles fire survivors continue to face.

February 11, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/02/lahaina-disaster-relentless-presence-fire-survivors/

Citizens videoing police bills move in Legislature

February 11, 2025 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/02/11/hawaii-news/citizens-videoing-police-bills-move-in-legislature/

Kailua-Kona condo complex settles federal disability lawsuit for $162,500

February 11, 2025 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/02/11/hawaii-news/kailua-kona-condo-complex-settles-federal-disability-lawsuit-for-162500/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

New Year’s Day traffic crash no longer an official fatality

February 11, 2025 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/02/11/hawaii-news/new-years-day-traffic-crash-no-longer-an-official-fatality/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

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Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Invites Applications for its Next Round of Community Partnership Programs RFPs are now open for local programs supporting culture, environment, and community growth across Hawai‘i

February 10, 2025 0

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Invites Applications for its Next Round of Community Partnership Programs RFPs are now open for local programs...

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VOLUNTEERS ASSIST COQUI FROG CONTROL EFFORTS ON O‘AHU

February 10, 2025 0

VOLUNTEERS ASSIST COQUI FROG CONTROL EFFORTS ON O‘AHU HONOLULU – During every Thursday evening get togethers in Waimānalo, people gather at sunset to...

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TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF KEANAKOLU ORCHARD FOR MAINTENANCE

February 10, 2025 0

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF KEANAKOLU ORCHARD FOR MAINTENANCE HONOLULU – The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) announces that the Keanakolu Orchard,...

Utility work to impact Mamalahoa Hwy. in north Kona Overnight work on Feb. 13 from 10 p.m. to Feb. 14 at 6 a.m.

February 10, 2025 0

Utility work to impact Mamalahoa Hwy. in north Kona Overnight work on Feb. 13 from 10 p.m. to Feb. 14...

Barber Shop In Idaho Gives Free Haircuts To Veterans As A Tribute To Service

February 10, 2025 0

Barber Shop In Idaho Gives Free Haircuts To Veterans As A Tribute To Service At Cadillac Matt's Barber Shop in...

Danny De Gracia: We Should All Get Behind These Keiki Caucus Bills The caucus is a torch-bearer for Hawaiʻi youth issues. This year’s proposals are some of the most important yet.

February 10, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/02/danny-de-gracia-we-should-all-get-behind-these-keiki-caucus-bills/

ACLU Cites ‘Pattern Of Violence’ After Murder At Oʻahu Jail The death of OCCC inmate Eric Scotton is apparently the third homicide in the Hawaiʻi correctional system in less than a year.

February 10, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/02/aclu-cites-pattern-of-violence-after-murder-at-o%ca%bbahu-jail/

Racism Is Common In Hawaiʻi Schools — And Often Goes Unaddressed Nearly half of white high school students and more than half of Black students in the state said they’d experienced racism in schools, according to a federal survey recently pulled from the internet by Trump administration orders.

February 10, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/02/racism-is-common-in-hawai%ca%bbi-schools-and-often-goes-unaddressed/

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Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Clears Way For $4 Billion Maui Wildfire Settlement A historic settlement can begin flowing to people and businesses affected by the fire, but consequences for the insurance market are unclear.

Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Seek Tougher Fireworks Enforcement, But No Statewide Ban The measures represent the biggest steps by lawmakers to crack down on illegal fireworks in more than two decades.

Lahaina Disaster Still A ‘Relentless Presence’ In Fire Survivors’ Lives Court documents filed in a wildfire compensation lawsuit give an unprecedented look at the struggles fire survivors continue to face.

Citizens videoing police bills move in Legislature

Kailua-Kona condo complex settles federal disability lawsuit for $162,500

New Year’s Day traffic crash no longer an official fatality

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Invites Applications for its Next Round of Community Partnership Programs RFPs are now open for local programs supporting culture, environment, and community growth across Hawai‘i

VOLUNTEERS ASSIST COQUI FROG CONTROL EFFORTS ON O‘AHU

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF KEANAKOLU ORCHARD FOR MAINTENANCE

Utility work to impact Mamalahoa Hwy. in north Kona Overnight work on Feb. 13 from 10 p.m. to Feb. 14 at 6 a.m.

Barber Shop In Idaho Gives Free Haircuts To Veterans As A Tribute To Service

Danny De Gracia: We Should All Get Behind These Keiki Caucus Bills The caucus is a torch-bearer for Hawaiʻi youth issues. This year’s proposals are some of the most important yet.

ACLU Cites ‘Pattern Of Violence’ After Murder At Oʻahu Jail The death of OCCC inmate Eric Scotton is apparently the third homicide in the Hawaiʻi correctional system in less than a year.

Racism Is Common In Hawaiʻi Schools — And Often Goes Unaddressed Nearly half of white high school students and more than half of Black students in the state said they’d experienced racism in schools, according to a federal survey recently pulled from the internet by Trump administration orders.

Measures target ‘fentanyl tsunami’

Hawaiian Homes agency seeking an additional $600M

Hawaii is the rainbow capital of the world. Here’s what that means

Eruption may begin again in the next couple days……

No nene killed since speed limit lowered on Kalanianaole Street

Papaikou resident’s neighbors oppose festival

A Lonely 4 Year Old’s Daily Wave Brought an Entire Neighborhood Together

Wildfire Fatigue? Community Support Is Dwindling For Maui Fire Survivors While a greater number of displaced residents have found stable housing and employment, wildfire survivors continue to struggle with mental and physical health.

Hawaiʻi Loves Its Elementary Schools. That Changes With Time The state’s elementary schools had the greatest number of students and teachers feeling safe and satisfied.

‘Culture Of Corruption’? Records Link Arrested Lawmaker To Lobbyist We examined the legislative record of Hawaiʻi Rep. Ryan Yamane, suspected of bribery, and his ties to a well-connected lobbyist. Here’s what we found.

County gets some help from FEMA for blaze in W. Hawaii

Storm-damaged Konawaena HS ready for new school year

Customers Line Up Before Sunrise to Support Young Woman’s Front Porch Bakery

The Big Island’s Rare Coastal Pools Are Under Siege Sea level rise is endangering the fragile brackish waters on the Kona Coast, but it’s also creating new ones.

High Grocery Bills Burden Shoppers In Hawaiʻi And Beyond Americans across the country are changing their eating and shopping habits.

‘We hope to keep getting bigger and better’: Kai ‘Ehitu aims for Hawaii glory at state regatta

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