Staff shortages plague Honolulu’s 911 system
When Kenneth Jacob, a 75-year-old Waikiki resident, was attacked by a man on the Ala Moana bridge over the Ala Wai Canal, he yelled, “Call 911.” Read more
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When Kenneth Jacob, a 75-year-old Waikiki resident, was attacked by a man on the Ala Moana bridge over the Ala Wai Canal, he yelled, “Call 911.” Read more
State senators pressed isle Department of Agriculture leaders on how they are going after “bad actors” in their battle against infestations of little fire ants. Read more
Two bills initiated by a new coalition on increasing state water safety have been passed by the Legislature and are headed to the governor for his approval. Read more
Vivia, a service line under Ho‘okele Home Care, recently began offering kupuna clients transportation to appointments along with the personal assistance they need once they get there. Read more
Police, firefighters, paramedics and emergency management officials on Oahu are modifying operations to prepare for the possibility that Hawaiian Electric must shut off power to reduce wildfire risks. Read more
After returning from their weeklong stay in Higashimatsushima, Japan, in late March, the 11 Maui students who participated in the TOMODACHI Kibou for Maui program, their families and program organizers reunited for a final gathering April 28 at the Sheraton Maui Coral Reef Room. Read more
Each week, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser publishes Oahu statistics for marriage licenses filed with the state Department of Health’s Vital Statistics System. Read more
Hawaii design firm G70 has hired Rachel Fukumoto as chief financial officer. Read more
Some bills that passed out of this year’s session had been years and even decades in the making. Read more
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The Legislature’s significant income tax cuts were a pleasant relief to Hawaii residents struggling with our state’s steep cost of living in inflationary times, even if the benefits skewed a bit too much to those already well-off and left possible holes in future budgets. Read more
Over the last 45 years, it has raised over $47 million with Saturday’s total, which topped $2 million. Read more
From Jan. 1 to April 30, there were 33 traffic-related deaths, compared with 33 during the same period in 2023, according to the state Department of Transportation. Read more
About 15 miles north of Hilo, the park was closed in 2017 after extensive lead contamination was found in the soil, stemming from lead paint used on the Hakalau Stream Bridge. Read more
This year’s total compares with $25.7 million for 35 claims last year. Read more
If a household needs an extra cart, they can request one for free, within certain parameters. Read more
Here is the status of major bills following the end of the 60-day Hawaii legislative session on Friday. Read more
Carlsmith Ball LLP has hired Kristin Y. Fujiyama as an associate at the firm’s Honolulu office, where she will be practicing in its tax and estate planning group. Read more
Before the session-ending send-offs, the House and Senate on Friday passed three big-ticket bills. Read more
Austin’s meetings and Paparo’s assumption of command of U.S. forces in the Pacific come at a time when several potential geopolitical flashpoints loom large as rival militaries face off across the region from India, the South China Sea and the Korean Peninsula. Read more
As television fans were counting down the days to the official announcement of CBS Entertainment’s fall 2024 season, a fourth season for “NCIS: Hawai‘i” seemed like a slam dunk. Read more