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Hawaii Lawmakers May Roll Back Development Rules To Speed Housing Projects 2 The debate is similar to what’s happening in other parts of the country that are also struggling to build affordable housing.

March 5, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/hawaii-lawmakers-may-roll-back-development-rules-to-speed-housing-projects/

Family Displaced By Lahaina Fires Keeps ‘Moving Forward’ While Waiting For Housing 2 Background checks are now complete but no word from FEMA on when the Dadezes will move out of the condo.

March 5, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/family-displaced-by-lahaina-fires-keeps-moving-forward-while-waiting-for-housing/

One Way To Ease Honolulu’s Building Permit Backlog: Pay Workers More 8 The permitting director says her employees are underpaid. But the mayor has not tried to negotiate raises for plan reviewers, saying there’s more to the problem than pay.

March 5, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/one-way-to-ease-honolulus-building-permit-backlog-pay-workers-more/

Regulatory costs make up over half of the price of a new condominium in Hawaii, contributing to the high housing costs, according to a new university report.

March 5, 2024 0

Hawaii faces housing crisis as regulatory costs drive up condo prices, report says The median price of a new 2-bedroom...

Donation a boon for Hilo hospital: Money will expand ICU and surgical unit, among other things

March 5, 2024 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/03/05/hawaii-news/donation-a-boon-for-hilo-hospital-money-will-expand-icu-and-surgical-unit-among-other-things/

Sister of slain Kona woman, supporters rally to foster awareness about domestic violence

March 5, 2024 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/03/05/hawaii-news/sister-of-slain-kona-woman-supporters-rally-to-foster-awareness-about-domestic-violence/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Prep work begins for HVNP roundabout

March 5, 2024 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/03/05/hawaii-news/prep-work-begins-for-hvnp-roundabout/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM OFFLINE

March 5, 2024 0

Yes, Facebook and Instagram are currently offline. No word on why but it seems globally....

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BLESSING FOR THE START OF FOREST BIRD FIELD SEASON ON KAUA‘I 2024 is The Year of The Forest Birds

March 4, 2024 0

BLESSING FOR THE START OF FOREST BIRD FIELD SEASON ON KAUA‘I 2024 is The Year of The Forest Birds ...

Community: 3-04-24 (Update) Three Runaways Located

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Community: 3-04-24 (Update) Three Runaways Located Hawai‘i Island police report that three teenagers, who were each previously reported as runaways,...

New Mom Feeling Lonely And Overwhelmed Finds ‘Adoptive Grandma’ In Heartwarming Connection

March 4, 2024 0

New Mom Feeling Lonely And Overwhelmed Finds 'Adoptive Grandma' In Heartwarming Connection In the heart of the close-knit community...

After Lahaina, Waianae Coast Residents Might Finally Get A Key Evacuation Route 0 State leaders think it’s an opportune time to make much-needed fixes to outdated transportation infrastructure at Kolekole Pass.

March 4, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/after-lahaina-waianae-coast-residents-might-finally-get-a-key-evacuation-route/

Florida Deputies Rescue Missing Child From Swamp

March 3, 2024 0

Florida Deputies Rescue Missing Child From Swamp The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) successfully located and saved a missing...

How A Team Of Dedicated Cops And Scientists Sorted Through Ash And Rubble To Identify Lahaina’s Fire Victims The Maui Police Department was able to quickly bring in the latest DNA technology so a new squad could soon give names to the dead.

March 3, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/how-a-team-of-dedicated-cops-and-scientists-sorted-through-ash-and-rubble-to-identify-lahainas-fire-victims/

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Hawaii Lawmakers May Roll Back Development Rules To Speed Housing Projects 2 The debate is similar to what’s happening in other parts of the country that are also struggling to build affordable housing.

Family Displaced By Lahaina Fires Keeps ‘Moving Forward’ While Waiting For Housing 2 Background checks are now complete but no word from FEMA on when the Dadezes will move out of the condo.

One Way To Ease Honolulu’s Building Permit Backlog: Pay Workers More 8 The permitting director says her employees are underpaid. But the mayor has not tried to negotiate raises for plan reviewers, saying there’s more to the problem than pay.

Regulatory costs make up over half of the price of a new condominium in Hawaii, contributing to the high housing costs, according to a new university report.

Donation a boon for Hilo hospital: Money will expand ICU and surgical unit, among other things

Sister of slain Kona woman, supporters rally to foster awareness about domestic violence

Prep work begins for HVNP roundabout

FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM OFFLINE

BLESSING FOR THE START OF FOREST BIRD FIELD SEASON ON KAUA‘I 2024 is The Year of The Forest Birds

Community: 3-04-24 (Update) Three Runaways Located

New Mom Feeling Lonely And Overwhelmed Finds ‘Adoptive Grandma’ In Heartwarming Connection

After Lahaina, Waianae Coast Residents Might Finally Get A Key Evacuation Route 0 State leaders think it’s an opportune time to make much-needed fixes to outdated transportation infrastructure at Kolekole Pass.

Florida Deputies Rescue Missing Child From Swamp

How A Team Of Dedicated Cops And Scientists Sorted Through Ash And Rubble To Identify Lahaina’s Fire Victims The Maui Police Department was able to quickly bring in the latest DNA technology so a new squad could soon give names to the dead.

Hawaii’s midwifery licensure law comes under fire

Puna groundwater study sought

Garbage Collector Rescues Occupants From Burning Home

Mayor Blangiardi submits FY2025 budget proposals to Honolulu City Council

Hawaii’s 2 major national parks drew over 3 million people in 2023

Mayor Rick Blangiardi unveils $3.63 billion budget for Honolulu

Police Arrest, Charge Two Mountain View Men on Drug and Firearm Offenses

$1.8 MILLION AWARDED FOR WILDFIRE MITIGATION PROJECTS ACROSS HAWAIʻI

Police Arrest, Charge Hilo Man on Drug Offenses

Summary of Episode 52

Anonymous Donor Gives $100,000 to Save Senior Food Program After Woman’s Plea for Help

This Hawaiian Waterbird Is Making A Comeback. Should It Still Be Endangered? Most agree efforts to save the aeʻo have succeeded so far, but some worry about lifting its ‘endangered’ status in a Trump era with looser conservation rules.

These Historic Oʻahu Homes Pay Practically No Property Tax Honolulu homes valued in the millions are getting a major tax break. One City Council member says the program is being abused.

Betting On Hawaiʻi Politics Is Legal Despite State’s Gambling Ban Users can now wager on when indicted Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke may resign on the prediction market app Kalshi, which is not covered by Hawaiʻi’s gambling law.

HFD celebrates graduation of Firefighter Recruitment Class

HAWAIʻI TOURISM AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES 2026 COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM RECIPIENTS Community-Based Organizations Statewide Selected to Present Authentic Experiences for Residents and Visitors

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