Strong start to summer travel season at Lihu‘e Airport
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HART board looks to hire PR firm to improve its image
HONOLULU — Some of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s board members say it’s time to improve the public image surrounding the nearly $10 billion Skyline project.
Federal funding is secured for more Hawai‘i housing
HONOLULU — U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Housing and Urban Development, announced on June 26 that Hawai‘i will receive over $6.6 million in new federal grant funding to support housing development.
Green signs 16 bills protecting keiki and kupuna
HONOLULU — State officials have new tools to protect children and seniors in Hawai‘i from harm under several bills signed into law.
Lane closures scheduled on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — A holiday interrupted work schedule aims to address road projects from Waimea Canyon Drive to Hanalei Plantation Road, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation said in an update on Friday.
Median price of a home leaps 28.89 percent to $1.45 million on Kaua‘i
County of Kaua‘i jobless rate falls to 2.1 percent in May
Partial closure of Polihale State Park in effect
Police commission discusses DUI complaint
HILO, Hawai‘i — The Hawai‘i County Police Commission on Friday discussed correspondence from county Auditor Tyler Benner, then filed it into the record without a vote or any other action taken on allegations contained in the document.
Community support revitalizes Chinatown after blackouts
HONOLULU — Days after power outages cost Chinatown small business owners thousands of dollars in lost inventory and sales, multiple events on Saturday aimed to draw customers back to the area and help shops and restaurants begin the road to recovery.
Hawai‘i County auditor addresses unfair hiring claims
HILO, Hawai‘i — A Hawai‘i County audit has concluded the county does not have enough rules in place to prevent nepotism and unfairness in the hiring process for government positions.
Upcoming lane closures on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — The summer road improvement season is in full swing with lane closures in place from Waimea to Hanalei, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation said in an update on Friday.
Loop Road closed for remainder of year
City of Honolulu ethics panel lauds bill clarifying gift-giving rules
HONOLULU — The Honolulu Ethics Commission on Wednesday lauded what members say is a long-awaited measure addressing gift-giving for city and county employees.
Disaster declaration for Kaua‘i approved by Biden
Lane closures scheduled on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — A number of lane closures are in store next week with the most work scheduled in Lihu‘e, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation said in a weekly update on Friday.
June water quality report released
Big Island’s tallest bridge to get a facelift
HILO, Hawai‘i — Rehabilitation of another Hamakua bridge is scheduled to begin early next year.