Regenerative tourism draws groups to Hawaii
Hawaii’s regenerative push is an offset to the long-held concern that group trips to Hawaii may be perceived as a boondoggle. Read more
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Silver Alert program helps find missing kupuna
It’s been 11 months of anguish since Patricia Arde’s 86-year-old father wandered off and vanished in Kapolei near Home Depot and Costco. Read more
‘Gut and replace’ bill deals with emergency Maui recovery funding
The new version of the bill hasn’t had the constitutionally required three readings each in the Senate and House of Representatives on a similar subject matter. Read more
Hawaii among states sued over voter registration record
When Scott Hoen ran to be the chief election official of Carson City, Nev., two years ago, he campaigned on “election integrity,” promising to make sure voter registration lists were accurate. Read more
Waimea Valley plans renovation project
A planned project to renovate Waimea Valley on the North Shore is rooted in restoring the land’s cultural and historical significance. Read more
Maui to open new wildfire recovery permitting center
As homeowners complete debris removal and utility access is restored, Maui County announced it will open a new recovery permit center April 29. Read more
WorkHawai‘i takes job-related services to libraries
Since February, Work Hawai‘i has helped over 200 people apply for housing and employment, sign up for classes to improve their job skills and receive other services after catching their eye at public libraries. Read more
Kokee cabins auctioned off at ‘significantly higher’ prices
Annual leases for seven state-owned cabins in Kokee and Waimea Canyon state parks were auctioned off Thursday at prices “significantly higher than expected.” Read more
On the Move: Chad M. Yamamoto and Lia Y. Hee
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Vital Statistics: April 12-18, 2024
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 Real Estate Sales: Feb. 12-16, 2024
Kahaluu teacher and ice cream vendor wins ‘Joy Driver of the Year’
Zoe Green, a special education teacher and ice cream vendor in Kahaluu, has won the $20,000 grant from Good Humor. Read more
Kokua Line: Why did I get check for catheters?
This catheter scam is so pervasive that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General issued a consumer alert about it last month. Read more
Head of HART under fire after top executive resigns
The executive management team of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation has faced challenges this month. Read more
Hawaii tourism impact fee appears dead, expected to be retooled
The concept of charging a new fee for tourists to help offset their impact drew overwhelming support as the amended version of HB 2406 moved through the House before crossing over to the Senate. Read more
Vegas, Hawaii business summit coming to Waikiki
The Vegas Chamber, the largest business association in Nevada, and three chamber organizations in Hawaii are holding a business exchange Tuesday and Wednesday in Honolulu to share expertise on mutual community and business issues. Read more
Hawaii job seekers can speak directly to top employers at Career Expo
Sponsored by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, the Career Expo will allow employers to connect with talented candidates seeking jobs in a variety of fields, organizers said. Read more
Bill establishing labor standards in Hawaii moves forward
A bill before legislators would give counties the power to adopt labor standards. Read more
Big ask for FEMA homes for Maui fire survivors meets resistance
A state and county objective to produce temporary new homes for Maui wildfire survivors is being hampered by the federal government. Read more
David Shapiro: Mayor Bissen led from the rear in fighting Lahaina’s fire
Maui man’s death after being Tasered prompts investigation
The Maui Police Department has opened an internal investigation after a Wailuku man died a week after an officer used a Taser to detain him. Read more
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