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.
Invasive species bills face chopping block
Rebuilding begins in Lahaina wildfire impact zone
Groups discuss disaster preparedness on Kaua‘i
New Hawai‘i coffee labeling law takes effect
HONOLULU — Hawai‘i-branded coffee products sold locally to consumers are now subject to new labeling requirements that took effect on Monday, July 1, under a state law enacted last year.
Hawaiian Electric system upgrades to buffet electric bills
HONOLULU — Future Hawai‘i electric bills won’t display the cost to ratepayers for more than $1 billion in planned grid resiliency and wildfire mitigation projects, but a bit of this anticipated expense is beginning to emerge.
Salvation Army to open 25-bed homeless shelter in Hilo
Skyline marks first anniversary, anticipates more stations opening in next 18 months
HART CEO Kahikina gets provisional multiyear pact
HONOLULU — Lori Kahikina’s position as the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s top executive and her leadership of the rail agency’s nearly $10 billion city Skyline project is expected to continue for the foreseeable future, following a vote of its board of directors Friday afternoon.
City of Honolulu taking over Biki bikeshare system
HONOLULU — Starting Monday, the City and County of Honolulu is officially taking over management of the Biki bikeshare system — marking a major change since its launch in 2017.
Bill on traffic violations may face veto
HONOLULU — A bill motivated by charges against a man who had no driver’s license and 164 traffic citations when he was arrested in the hit-and-run death of a 16-year-old McKinley High School student is on the list of measures that may be vetoed by Gov. Josh Green.
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.
Navies train in Hawai‘i as ocean turns to battlefield
HONOLULU — The biennial Rim of the Pacific, the world’s largest recurring naval exercise, is underway in Hawai‘i and San Diego, bringing together 40 warships from 29 countries.
FBI warns of fake lawyers claiming to find crypto fraud losses
HONOLULU — The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public about a scam where fake attorneys prey on cryptocurrency fraud victims by claiming they can get the victims’ money back.
Stadium developer’s exit is focus at board meeting
HONOLULU — The withdrawal of one of two finalists for the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District contract was the main topic of discussion at Thursday’s Stadium Authority meeting. Board members, however, downplayed the idea that the remaining bidder gains leverage by being the only applicant left.
Court hears arguments in Haiku Stairs case
HONOLULU — This week the future of Haiku Stairs was put before an appellate court panel when lawyers argued to either preserve the World War II-era mountain staircase above Kaneohe or see it permanently destroyed.
Maui County awards contract to review Aug. 8 fire response
Maui awarded a contract Tuesday to an undisclosed company to review the response of the Maui Emergency Management Agency during the fatal Aug. 8 wildfires.
Green signs bills supporting Native Hawaiians
HONOLULU — Gov. Josh Green on Friday morning signed into law 13 bills committed to supporting the Native Hawaiian community. The bills extend a fund for the state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands housing waitlist, address Native Hawaiian education and support regenerative tourism, among other things.