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HECO’s Shaky Credit Prompts Proposal For Help From State The utility is working with lawmakers on a plan that would make the state take over energy contracts if HECO defaulted, a situation lawmakers say is unlikely to occur.

December 19, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/heco-wants-state-to-backstop-wind-and-solar-contracts-if-necessary/

Honolulu Plane Crash Exposes State’s Fragile Air Cargo Infrastructure Tuesday’s fatal accident is the most serious incident in a turbulent three years at Kamaka Air. It comes less than two years after another Kamaka Cessna crashed on Molokaʻi.

December 19, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/honolulu-plane-crash-exposes-states-fragile-air-cargo-infrastructure/

Federal officials also sent $125 million in February, restoring relations with the FTA after officials grew frustrated by years of delays and cost overruns.

December 19, 2024 0

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/12/19/hawaii-news/feds-send-another-250m-for-honolulu-rail-construction/

Judge picks contractor to demolish mistakenly built HPP house

December 19, 2024 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/12/19/hawaii-news/judge-picks-contractor-to-demolish-mistakenly-built-hpp-house/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Council urges changes to midwives law

December 19, 2024 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/12/19/hawaii-news/council-urges-changes-to-midwives-law/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Utility work to close one lane of Mamalahoa Highway in Holualoa Saturday, Dec. 21, from 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

December 18, 2024 0

Utility work to close one lane of Mamalahoa Highway in Holualoa Saturday, Dec. 21, from 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m....

INCREASED ACTIVITY…..HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY UPDATE

December 18, 2024 0

HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE U.S. Geological Survey Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 9:19 AM HST (Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 19:19...

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RARE SNAILS REINTRODUCED AFTER 33 YEARS IN CAPTIVITY

December 18, 2024 0

RARE SNAILS REINTRODUCED AFTER 33 YEARS IN CAPTIVITY (HONOLULU) – The first batch of Achatinella fuscobasis, a rare Hawaiian...

Puna Strong Collaboration Grant Recipients Announced

December 18, 2024 0

Puna Strong Collaboration Grant Recipients Announced The County of Hawaiʻi, in partnership with the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation (HCF), announces...

FTC Bans Hidden Fees, Making Hotels And Event Tickets Cheaper

December 18, 2024 0

FTC Bans Hidden Fees, Making Hotels And Event Tickets Cheaper In a major victory for American consumers, the Federal Trade...

Congress Is Poised To Approve Another $1.6 Billion For Maui Fire Aid The money is slated for long-term housing programs but the county is also in line to receive millions more for jobs, small business loans and rebuilding efforts.

December 18, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/congress-is-poised-to-approve-another-1-6-billion-for-maui-fire-aid/

Wind Turbines Set To Come Down, Threatening Hawaiʻi Renewable Energy Goals Kahuku’s wind turbines, which irked neighbors, will have to come down at the end of their 20-year contracts after a Honolulu City Council decision last week.

December 18, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/wind-turbines-down-threatening-renewable-energy-goals/

Kilauea Visitor Center will close for renovations in February

December 18, 2024 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/12/18/hawaii-news/kilauea-visitor-center-will-close-for-renovations-in-february/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

12-17-24 Shop with a Cop in Kona Helps 50 Westside Keiki

December 17, 2024 0

Community: 12-17-24 Shop with a Cop in Kona Helps 50 Westside Keiki Christmas came early this year for 50 west...

Hilo Industrial Area Resurfacing Project Update: Work Continues on Makaʻala Street

December 17, 2024 0

Hilo Industrial Area Resurfacing Project Update: Work Continues on Makaʻala Street The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works will...

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MOBILE PASSPORT CONTROL NOW AVAILABLE AT DANIEL K. INOUYE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

December 17, 2024 0

MOBILE PASSPORT CONTROL NOW AVAILABLE AT DANIEL K. INOUYE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) is...

County Solid Waste Facilities Closed on Christmas, New Year’s Day

December 17, 2024 0

County Solid Waste Facilities Closed on Christmas, New Year’s Day The County of Hawaiʻi’s Department of Environmental Management announces upcoming...

Deaf Couple Always Serving Others Is Stunned When A Secret Santa Has A Gift For Them

December 17, 2024 0

Deaf Couple Always Serving Others Is Stunned When A Secret Santa Has A Gift For Them A deaf couple...

The Sunshine Blog: $1.4B For Military Construction? Hawaiʻi Reps Disagreed Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

December 17, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/the-sunshine-blog-1-4b-for-military-construction-hawaiis-jill-tokuda-said-no/

Hawaiʻi Hemp Growers Say New State Rules Will Put Them Out Of Business The hemp industry says CBD products are vital to its survival, and suggests limiting sales to people 21 and older.

December 17, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/hawaii-hemp-growers-say-new-state-rules-will-put-them-out-of-business/

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HECO’s Shaky Credit Prompts Proposal For Help From State The utility is working with lawmakers on a plan that would make the state take over energy contracts if HECO defaulted, a situation lawmakers say is unlikely to occur.

Honolulu Plane Crash Exposes State’s Fragile Air Cargo Infrastructure Tuesday’s fatal accident is the most serious incident in a turbulent three years at Kamaka Air. It comes less than two years after another Kamaka Cessna crashed on Molokaʻi.

Federal officials also sent $125 million in February, restoring relations with the FTA after officials grew frustrated by years of delays and cost overruns.

Judge picks contractor to demolish mistakenly built HPP house

Council urges changes to midwives law

Utility work to close one lane of Mamalahoa Highway in Holualoa Saturday, Dec. 21, from 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

INCREASED ACTIVITY…..HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY UPDATE

RARE SNAILS REINTRODUCED AFTER 33 YEARS IN CAPTIVITY

Puna Strong Collaboration Grant Recipients Announced

FTC Bans Hidden Fees, Making Hotels And Event Tickets Cheaper

Congress Is Poised To Approve Another $1.6 Billion For Maui Fire Aid The money is slated for long-term housing programs but the county is also in line to receive millions more for jobs, small business loans and rebuilding efforts.

Wind Turbines Set To Come Down, Threatening Hawaiʻi Renewable Energy Goals Kahuku’s wind turbines, which irked neighbors, will have to come down at the end of their 20-year contracts after a Honolulu City Council decision last week.

Kilauea Visitor Center will close for renovations in February

12-17-24 Shop with a Cop in Kona Helps 50 Westside Keiki

Hilo Industrial Area Resurfacing Project Update: Work Continues on Makaʻala Street

MOBILE PASSPORT CONTROL NOW AVAILABLE AT DANIEL K. INOUYE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

County Solid Waste Facilities Closed on Christmas, New Year’s Day

Deaf Couple Always Serving Others Is Stunned When A Secret Santa Has A Gift For Them

The Sunshine Blog: $1.4B For Military Construction? Hawaiʻi Reps Disagreed Short takes, outtakes, our takes and other stuff you should know about public information, government accountability and ethical leadership in Hawaii.

Hawaiʻi Hemp Growers Say New State Rules Will Put Them Out Of Business The hemp industry says CBD products are vital to its survival, and suggests limiting sales to people 21 and older.

HAWAIʻI TOURISM AUTHORITY RELEASES 2026-2030 STRATEGIC PLAN BUILT ON STATEWIDE COMMUNITY INPUT

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.

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