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Court Ruling Could Have Major Impact On State Oversight Of The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Lawyers for OHA say the state does not have the authority to fine trustees for ethics violations. The Attorney General’s Office disagrees.

July 21, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/07/court-ruling-could-have-major-impact-on-state-oversight-of-the-office-of-hawaiian-affairs/

Susan Kazama takes over as chancellor of Hawaii Community College

July 21, 2024 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/07/21/hawaii-news/susan-kazama-takes-over-as-chancellor-of-hawaii-community-college/

Ed Olson dies at 93

July 21, 2024 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/07/21/hawaii-news/ed-olson-dies-at-93/

‘We do it for love, not money’: Strong opposition to proposed changes to ag lot taxes

July 21, 2024 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/07/21/hawaii-news/we-do-it-for-love-not-money-strong-opposition-to-proposed-changes-to-ag-lot-taxes/

Allstate, State Farm sued over $4 billion Maui fire settlement

July 21, 2024 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/07/21/hawaii-news/allstate-state-farm-sued-over-4-billion-maui-fire-settlement/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Telling Hawaii’s stories, one hand-carved surfboard at a time

July 21, 2024 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/07/21/hawaii-news/telling-hawaiis-stories-one-hand-carved-surfboard-at-a-time/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

This Dog Wouldn’t Eat After His Return To The Shelter — Then An Old Friend Saw Him On TikTok

July 20, 2024 0

This Dog Wouldn't Eat After His Return To The Shelter — Then An Old Friend Saw Him On TikTok ...

Shutdown disrupts some Hawaii travelers

July 20, 2024 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/07/20/hawaii-news/shutdown-disrupts-some-hawaii-travelers/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Official Report….15-1596 29th Avenue, Paradise Park, : Structure Fire/EMS Burn

July 20, 2024 0

3:31pm, Friday, 7/19/2024 14 HFD apparatus; 14 HFD personnel Intentional Ignition Two-Story residential wooden structure. M-18 and HPD responded for...

Utility work to close one lane of Hawai‘i Belt Road in Captain Cook July 22-23 from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m

July 20, 2024 0

Utility work to close one lane of Hawai‘i Belt Road in Captain Cook July 22-23 from 8:30 a.m. – 3...

COUNCIL TO HEAR CONSULTANT REPORT ON POTENTIAL UPDATES TO CHAPTER 11

July 19, 2024 0

COUNCIL TO HEAR CONSULTANT REPORT ON POTENTIAL UPDATES TO CHAPTER 11 Recommendations following a thorough review of the County...

FAMILIES CELEBRATE MILESTONE OF HOMEOWNERSHIP

July 19, 2024 0

FAMILIES CELEBRATE MILESTONE OF HOMEOWNERSHIP Ten Hawaiʻi Island families gathered Friday to celebrate the milestone of homeownership. The Hawaiʻi Island...

Community: 7-19-24 Police Seeking Missing Kailua-Kona Man Anthony Wright

July 19, 2024 0

Community: 7-19-24 Police Seeking Missing Kailua-Kona Man Anthony Wright Hawaii Island police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 21-year-old Anthony...

HAWAIʻI COUNTY LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE TOOL FOR TRACKING AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS

July 19, 2024 0

HAWAIʻI COUNTY LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE TOOL FOR TRACKING AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS The County of Hawaiʻi has launched a new online...

KONA COMMUNITY AQUATIC CENTER TO CLOSE FOR REPAIRS STARTING AUGUST 10

July 19, 2024 0

KONA COMMUNITY AQUATIC CENTER TO CLOSE FOR REPAIRS STARTING AUGUST 10 The Department of Parks & Recreation announces that the...

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$10 MILLION NOAA GRANT FOR SUMMIT-TO-SEA PROJECT TO PROTECT MAUI REEF

July 19, 2024 0

$10 MILLION NOAA GRANT FOR SUMMIT-TO-SEA PROJECT TO PROTECT MAUI REEF (KAHULUI, MAUI) – A nearly $10 million-dollar ($9,909,551)...

MAYOR ROTH REPORTS MINIMAL INTERRUPTION DUE TO CROWDSTRIKE OUTAGE

July 19, 2024 0

MAYOR ROTH REPORTS MINIMAL INTERRUPTION DUE TO CROWDSTRIKE OUTAGE Mayor Mitch Roth announces that a preliminary investigation into the...

Hawaiian Electric releases updated electrification of transportation ‘roadmap’ to support growing local EV market Significant community and industry input went into developing the plan

July 19, 2024 0

Hawaiian Electric releases updated electrification of transportation ‘roadmap’ to support growing local EV market Significant community and industry input went...

The State Of Hawaii Keeps Snatching Up Land From Former Agriculture Companies Senate Ways And Means Chairman Donovan Dela Cruz is the driving force behind one proposed deal that just won’t go away.

July 19, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/07/the-state-of-hawaii-keeps-snatching-up-land-from-former-agriculture-companies/

No Bankruptcy? Hawaiian Electric Among Firms in $4 Billion Maui Fire Deal

July 19, 2024 0

No Bankruptcy? Hawaiian Electric Among Firms in $4 Billion Maui Fire Deal (Hawai'i Free Press Editor’s Note: The County and...

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Court Ruling Could Have Major Impact On State Oversight Of The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Lawyers for OHA say the state does not have the authority to fine trustees for ethics violations. The Attorney General’s Office disagrees.

Susan Kazama takes over as chancellor of Hawaii Community College

Ed Olson dies at 93

‘We do it for love, not money’: Strong opposition to proposed changes to ag lot taxes

Allstate, State Farm sued over $4 billion Maui fire settlement

Telling Hawaii’s stories, one hand-carved surfboard at a time

This Dog Wouldn’t Eat After His Return To The Shelter — Then An Old Friend Saw Him On TikTok

Shutdown disrupts some Hawaii travelers

Official Report….15-1596 29th Avenue, Paradise Park, : Structure Fire/EMS Burn

Utility work to close one lane of Hawai‘i Belt Road in Captain Cook July 22-23 from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m

COUNCIL TO HEAR CONSULTANT REPORT ON POTENTIAL UPDATES TO CHAPTER 11

FAMILIES CELEBRATE MILESTONE OF HOMEOWNERSHIP

Community: 7-19-24 Police Seeking Missing Kailua-Kona Man Anthony Wright

HAWAIʻI COUNTY LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE TOOL FOR TRACKING AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS

KONA COMMUNITY AQUATIC CENTER TO CLOSE FOR REPAIRS STARTING AUGUST 10

$10 MILLION NOAA GRANT FOR SUMMIT-TO-SEA PROJECT TO PROTECT MAUI REEF

MAYOR ROTH REPORTS MINIMAL INTERRUPTION DUE TO CROWDSTRIKE OUTAGE

Hawaiian Electric releases updated electrification of transportation ‘roadmap’ to support growing local EV market Significant community and industry input went into developing the plan

The State Of Hawaii Keeps Snatching Up Land From Former Agriculture Companies Senate Ways And Means Chairman Donovan Dela Cruz is the driving force behind one proposed deal that just won’t go away.

No Bankruptcy? Hawaiian Electric Among Firms in $4 Billion Maui Fire Deal

Speed Limit to be Reduced on Portion of Puainako Street Extension

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.

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