Kauai and Waikiki hotel workers go on strike
LIHUE — Thousands of hotel workers on Kauai and Oahu went out on strike on Sunday morning over concerns about wages, proper staffing and fair workloads.
Missing hiker found in Kokee
LIHUE — A female hiker, who was reported missing last week, was safely located on Friday, Aug. 30.
Summer was a deadly time for traffic crashes
HONOLULU — As the “100 deadliest days of summer” come to a close, state officials are marking another season of traffic crashes and fatalities on Hawaii roadways.
Do more to help working families
On this Labor Day 2024, Hawaii and the U.S. are more focused on labor than is typical in a period of statistically high employment and economic strength. About time.
Contract awarded for teacher housing at Mililani High campus
HONOLULU — The state School Facilities Authority has awarded a contract to the nonprofit Pacific Housing Assistance Corp. for a workforce housing development at the Mililani High School campus aimed at providing housing for state Department of Education teachers and staff.
Registration pending for plane that crashed
The Federal Aviation Administration’s records show that ownership registration was pending for the Cessna that crash-landed Wednesday close to the Upolu Airport near Hawi on Hawaii island’s North Kohala coast.
Disaster insurance brings in billions in revenue
HONOLULU — Hawaii homeowners and businesses have purchased nearly $38 billion in disaster insurance over the last 20 years, generating more than $23 billion in net income for insurance companies and further driving Gov. Josh Green to insist that insurers be barred from suing the entities responsible for last year’s Maui wildfires, including the state.
A note to our readers
LIHUE — The Labor Day edition of The Garden Island newspaper will not be delivered via mail because the U.S. Postal will be closed in observance of the federal holiday.
HART’s $1.66 billion contract might delay related rail work, CEO says
HONOLULU — The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s $1.66 billion contract recently granted to Los Angeles-based Tutor Perini Corp. to design and build Skyline’s last 3-mile segment to Kakaako might mean related projects at the rail agency could be deferred.
Lane closures scheduled next week on Kauai
LIHUE — A holiday shortened week means less roadwork on tap at the beginning of September with the primary focus on grass trimming and guardrail repair and trimming, according to an update from the Hawaii Department of Transportation on Friday.
Honolulu council seeks more regulations for e-bikes
HONOLULU — A new measure to impose more regulations on the use of fast-moving electric bicycles on Oahu’s public roads, parks and sidewalks is being advanced by the Honolulu City Council.
Water commission leader is named following wildfire-related controversy
An attorney with complex litigation experience is positioned to be the next administrator of state water resources more than a year after controversy related to the Lahaina wildfire led to the reassignment, reinstatement and resignation of a predecessor.
Blessing held for long-awaited lifeguard tower in Kailua
KAILUA, Hawaii — City officials held a blessing Wednesday morning for a long-awaited lifeguard tower at Kalama Beach Park in Kailua.
4 charged in alleged $1.5M fraud scheme
HONOLULU — The state Department of the Attorney General has charged the alleged ringleader and three members of what authorities say is a criminal organization involved in a $1.5 million check fraud scheme.
Couple pleads guilty to misusing $1.4M in COVID funds
HONOLULU — A California couple who allegedly used more than $1.36 million in loans from the federal Paycheck Protection Program to buy sport utility vehicles and homes in Kapolei and California has agreed to plead guilty.
Most surf sites test clean in August
Court clears path for aquarium fish collection permits
HONOLULU — The Hawaii Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled 4-1 that the pet industry’s environmental review of commercial aquarium fish collection in West Hawaii is legally adequate, permitting the state Board of Land and Natural Resources to consider reopening nearly the entire West Hawaii coastline to this practice — which has historically removed hundreds of thousands of native fish from the state’s reefs each year.
Hundreds of people attend 26th annual Governor’s Luncheon on Kauai
Hooser: A challenge to Kauai incumbents?
On or about Oct. 11, General Election ballots will begin arriving in the mail boxes of each and every registered voter in the state. It will all be over with on Nov. 5, and by 7:30 p.m. or so we’ll know who the winners are.