Maui seeks contractor to review MEMA’s Aug. 8 response
MEMA now has three part-time employees besides its two full-time employees. At full strength, MEMA is funded to employ nine full-time workers. Read more
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Clash over labeling of Hawaii mac nut products results in split legislation
One of the hardest issues the state Legislature took on this year was to bring truth in labeling to packages featuring one of Hawaii’s most renowned and high-value crops. Read more
Hawaii counties differ in approach to regulating vacation rentals
New state legislation giving the counties the power to reduce or even phase out short-term vacation rentals has triggered different responses — none likely to result in immediate county action even on Maui, where proposed reform was inspired by the housing needs of those displaced by the deadly Aug. 8 wildfires. Read more
Art exhibit explores Korean American plantation history
An art exhibit centered around the history and struggles of Korean Americans in Hawaii is open for viewing at Hilo’s Wailoa Center until June 20. Read more
Search for UH president’s replacement to begin soon
The search for the successor to University of Hawaii President David Lassner officially will begin in late May following the Board of Regents’ approval of the job description and leadership profile. Read more
Kauai apartment residents challenge DHHL as eviction looms
Residents at an apartment complex in Kapaa, Kauai, are rallying to fight the state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands’ proposed acquisition of their building, which they say would evict about 300 current residents in over 80 units. Read more
Vital Statistics: May 10-16, 2024
Each week, the Honolulu Star- Advertiser publishes Oahu statistics for marriage licenses and birth certificates filed with the state Department of Health’s Vital Statistics System. Read more
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The Honolulu Community Action Program Inc. has announced that Kelly-Rose Lariosa has been named its newest Ha Initiative: Creative STEM After-School Program manager. Read more
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David Shapiro: How to clean corruption? One politician at a time
The spotlight is bright on Hawaii’s corrupt pay-to-play politics, but major reform was blocked by the recent Legislature and there’s little chance of widespread change in the 2024 election. Read more
Big increase in homeless families on Oahu puts more keiki at risk
The number of homeless families increased 19% in just one year on Oahu, according to the latest Point In Time census. Read more
Hawaii coffee wins greater protection from Legislature after epic struggle
The local coffee-growing industry has been trying for decades to expand and strengthen a 32-year-old state law that requires only 10% Hawaii coffee in packages of blended coffee using Hawaii geographic origin names. Read more
Maui County issues first rebuilding permit for wildfire survivors
West Maui residents Rich and Kari Alexander received the permit Wednesday to allow them to rebuild on their property on Komo Mai Street. Read more
Public to discuss new site for destroyed Lahaina school
The state Department of Education will hold a community meeting Tuesday to discuss options for a permanent site for the King Kamehameha III Elementary School campus, which was damaged beyond repair in the Aug. 8 wildfires on Maui. Read more
Another telescope controvery is brewing, this time on Maui
Native Hawaiians and their supporters dominated three “scoping meetings” for the Maui Optical and Supercomputing Site Small Telescope Advanced Research project. Read more
Kokua Line: Why is IRS freezing so many tax refunds?
Thousands of dubious income tax returns claiming the Fuel Tax Credit, the Sick and Family Leave Credit or Household Employment taxes have been filed, the IRS says. Read more
Retired executive, teacher Randy Moore returns to Hawaii public schools
Moore will oversee “key centralized functions in the department, including facilities, fiscal services, talent management and information technology,” according to the DOE. Read more
Officials monitor Hawaii’s dams, reservoirs as rain moves west
By 10:15 a.m. Friday, the National Weather Service said, the Wahiawa Reservoir was just above 82 feet — 2 feet short of the “flood stage,” which would have prompted authorities to call for evacuations of nearby areas. Read more
Honolulu’s rail agency ‘stretched thin,’ CEO says
At Friday’s meeting, which dealt partly with critical position recruitment, HART Human Resources Specialist Sandy Aguilar said the agency now has 38 employee positions filled. Read more
New Ililani condo tower in Kakaako opens after years of setbacks
Hawaii architect Ken Chang received thanks from local government leaders Friday for recently completing a mainly midpriced Honolulu condominium tower despite setbacks that turned the project into an eight-year endeavor. Read more
Hawaii island lawmakers look to limit bike tours on some roads
Any tour operator that violates the terms of the bill would be fined $500 for a first offense and at least $1,000 per bicycle for any subsequent offense within a year of the first offense. Read more
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