Community: 3-05-24 Police Renew Request for Information on Kona Robbery Suspects
Community: 3-05-24 Police Renew Request for Information on Kona Robbery Suspects Detectives with Hawai‘i Police Department’s Area II Criminal Investigation Section...
Love Story Comes Full Circle As Couple Discovers Serendipitous Connection
Love Story Comes Full Circle As Couple Discovers Serendipitous Connection In a heartwarming turn of events, Kelsey Poll and...
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.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/hawaii-lawmakers-may-roll-back-development-rules-to-speed-housing-projects/
‘The Kids Feel Miserable’ But There’s No End In Sight For Hawaii’s School Bus Shortage 2 Lawmakers are weighing several proposals to address the lack of school bus drivers, but it’s unlikely that any routes will be restored next year.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/the-kids-feel-miserable-but-theres-no-end-in-sight-for-hawaiis-school-bus-shortage/
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.
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.
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.
Hawaii faces housing crisis as regulatory costs drive up condo prices, report says The median price of a new 2-bedroom...
AP Decision Note: What to expect in Hawaii’s Democratic presidential caucuses
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/03/05/hawaii-news/ap-decision-note-what-to-expect-in-hawaiis-democratic-presidential-caucuses/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Donation a boon for Hilo hospital: Money will expand ICU and surgical unit, among other things
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
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
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
Yes, Facebook and Instagram are currently offline. No word on why but it seems globally....
BLESSING FOR THE START OF FOREST BIRD FIELD SEASON ON KAUA‘I 2024 is The Year of The Forest Birds
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
Community: 3-04-24 (Update) Three Runaways Located Hawai‘i Island police report that three teenagers, who were each previously reported as runaways,...
Civil Defense message. This is a Flood Watch update
Civil Defense message. This is a Flood Watch update for Monday, March 4th at 7:00 in the morning. The National...
New Mom Feeling Lonely And Overwhelmed Finds ‘Adoptive Grandma’ In Heartwarming Connection
New Mom Feeling Lonely And Overwhelmed Finds 'Adoptive Grandma' In Heartwarming Connection In the heart of the close-knit community...
Hawaii Lawmakers Take Campaign Money From Hawaiian Electric But Don’t Own Its Stock 0 The total of individual political donations by executives matches the spending by the utility’s political action committee.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/hawaii-lawmakers-take-campaign-money-from-hawaiian-electric-but-dont-own-its-stock/
Supporters Say ‘Abuse Of Power’ Is At The Heart Of Senate Committee’s Rejection Of UH Regent 0 The full Senate is set to vote on Alapaki Nahale-a’s reappointment this week. The future of the university is at stake, the faculty union says.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/supporters-say-abuse-of-power-is-at-the-heat-of-senate-committees-rejection-of-uh-regent/
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.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/after-lahaina-waianae-coast-residents-might-finally-get-a-key-evacuation-route/
Efforts to lower Hawaii teachers’ housing costs advance
Two bills intended to help retain Hawaii teachers by providing assistance to reduce their housing costs continue to advance through...