Off the news: Take time to think of mom this Sunday
Fair warning, sons and daughters everywhere: Sunday is Mother’s Day. Yes, this Sunday. Read more
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Off the news: Help make FestPAC even more festive
The Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture takes place in Hawaii June 6 to 16, but organizers are still scrambling to solicit donations and volunteers, after COVID-19 forced postponement of the event, and hobbled fundraising efforts. Read more
Off the news: ‘Icons’ honored for AANHPI Heritage Month
For Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono partnered with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC) to highlight AANHPI “icons” in an exhibit at the U.S. Senate Office Building. Read more
Off the news: Former IBEW worker allegedly stole dues
Labor union members who work hard for the money — and give some of it to monthly dues — should take note of yet another case of bilking from within. Read more
Off the news: Oahu housing market strong, expensive
Housing on Oahu took a turn to more expensive in April, bringing the median sale price for a single-family home to $1.1 million. Whether that’s good news probably depends on whether you’re looking to sell (cash register emoji) or buy (pockets turning inside out gif). Read more
Off the news: UH Gaza war protest a model of peace
Seeking peace … peacefully. That appears to have been the goal of the “Day of Action” campaign at the University of Hawaii-Manoa on Friday, where more than 100 students gathered adjacent to Bachman Hall. Read more
Off the news: Beach park to remain closed till 2028
Hakalau Beach Park on Hawaii island, former site of a sugar mill that ran between the 1890s and 1970s, has been closed since 2017 because of safety concerns over a park bridge over Hakalau Stream, and lead contamination from repeated bridge paintings over the years. Read more
Off the news: Keep feral cats away from native species
To protect Hawaii’s native species, cats are best kept out of their territory. Read more
Off the news: ‘Shaka’ is Hawaii’s new official gesture
As a fitting farewell to the 2024 session, legislators have codified the legal status of “shaka” as the Hawaii state gesture. Read more
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Off the news: Gov. Green joins hotel union rally in Waikiki
A new round of bargaining is underway between Unite Here Local 5 members and hotel operators, and the union made some noise to bring negotiations into the public eye. Read more
Off the news: Monk seal gives birth at Kaimana Beach
Hawaiian monk seal Kaiwi returned to Kaimana Beach to give birth to an as-yet-unnamed pup, first sighted Wednesday morning. It’s the third time Kaiwi selected the beach for pupping. Read more
Off the news: Hawaii’s free dental clinic faces closure
Since 2002, the Aloha Medical Mission dental clinic has provided basic and emergency dental services for low-income residents of Hawaii without dental insurance — a particularly valuable service between 2009 and 2023, when dental care for adult Med-QUEST recipients was halted as a budget-cutting measure. Read more
Off the news: Funding earmarked for invasive species
It’s not top of mind for most folks, but it is good news from the Legislature that nearly $20 million has been set aside to combat invasive species. Read more
Off the news: Hefty fine for yacht grounding off Maui
The Hawaii Board of Land and Natural Resources has upped the fine for a yacht grounding in Honolua Bay that damaged 119 coral colonies and about 1,640 square meters of live rock. Read more
Off the news: One ‘Ohana Fund registration extended
There’s a new deadline to register for the state’s One ‘Ohana Fund: now May 31, extended from April 30. Read more
Off the news: HEI rumored to sell American Savings
It’s a tangent from all the legislating about the Lahaina wildfires aftermath, but maybe not much of a departure. Read more
Off the news: Red Hill civil trial gets national attention
With the start of a civil trial this week, it’s not surprising that the saga about Red Hill fuel spills is getting more national attention. On Sunday the issue had a featured spot on CBS’ “60 Minutes.” Read more
Off the news: HART receives $125M in federal funding
After recent stressful weeks, the folks at the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation needed a dollop of good news. Read more
Off the news: Survey shows some plan to never retire
It’s Monday, a day when many wake up asking themselves, “Can I ever retire?” Read more
Off the news: City updates affordable housing eligibility
Qualifying as a renter or buyer for affordable housing under city guidelines requires some math based on median income levels. Read more
Off the news: Ocean Safety chief John Titchen suspended
Honolulu Ocean Safety chief John Titchen, an advocate for spinning off the division from Emergency Services into a stand-alone department, has been placed on administrative leave. Read more
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