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Tuesday, July 29, 2025

July 29, 2025 News Read
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Corruption Lawsuit: Another Hawaiian ‘8a’ Defense Contractor in Court

FBI Director Kash Patel visits Honolulu field office

Spain Offers €400M to Bring TMT to Canary Islands

Honolulu Lawsuit on the Cutting Edge of Climate Hysteria

AP: … Honolulu is not alone in its effort to sue fossil fuel companies to hold them accountable for climate change harms, but the city’s lawsuit is further along than similar litigation across the country. A hearing on Tuesday will indicate how these fights play out in court….

Read … Honolulu's climate lawsuit against oil giants reaches crucial hearing stage | AP News

Growing Feud Between Public Utilities Commission and Solar Industry

IM: … The Honolulu Star Advertiser ran two recent island voice columns involving a fight between the Hawai`i solar industry and the Hawai`i Public Utilities Commission.

The first story by Isaac H. Moriwake, the managing attorney of the MidPacific office of Earthjustice, was posted on July 20, 2025.

LINK: Column: 10 years into green-energy law, move Hawaii forward | Honolulu Star-Advertiser -- “The PUC has stalled or killed programs to give customers, including renters and lower-income households, options to save on their bills through rooftop solar, community solar and smart, time-based rates.”

While Earthjustice represents public interest non-profits in many legal proceedings, at the Public Utilities Commission, Earthjustice represents only the private interests of solar trade groups.

(CLUE: EJ’s so-called ‘public intertest’ work is designed to enhance the position of intermittent energy, such as solar, over baseload energy, such as LNG, geothermal, etc.)

The solar trade groups rarely mention climate change and community impacts, instead they seek to maximize the profits of the solar industry. (WORD!)

The second island voice column is by the three Commissioners on the Hawai`i Public Utilities Commission: Chair Leo Asuncion, Naomi Kuwaye and Colin Yost, was posted on July 29, 2025…

LINK: Column: PUC a reliable clean energy partner | Honolulu Star-Advertiser “Unfortunately, the recent Island Voices column, ‘10 years into green energy law, move Hawaii forward,’ overlooked critical facts and mischaracterized the commission’s unyielding commitment to Hawaii’s clean energy future.”

Read … Growing Feud Between Public Utilities Commission and Solar Industry | Ililani Media

Kīlauea community to look at site layouts in next town expansion project meeting

KN: … The expansion aims to tackle the pressing housing crisis while fostering economic growth through infrastructure improvements and the inclusion of commercial and industrial areas for the local residential workforce ….

Read … Kīlauea community to look at site layouts in next town expansion project meeting : Kauai Now

Manhattan NFL shooter identified as Shane Tamura, has Hawaii connection

UKDM: … Tamura grew up in Hawaii, where he attended high school and was immersed in a life dominated by sports.

He was a promising football player in junior varsity, obsessed with the game and once on a path that suggested a future defined by discipline and teamwork.

In a video posted online, Tamura can be heard giving a post-game interview in which he spoke of his victory with the Granada Hills football team based in Southern California….

ESPN: Shooter was targeting NFL headquarters, NYC mayor says - ESPN -- A three-page note found in Tamura's wallet suggested he had a grievance against the NFL over a claim that he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy. The degenerative brain disease has been linked to concussions and other repeated head trauma common in contact sports such as football, but it can be diagnosed only after someone has died. In the note, Tamura repeatedly said he was sorry and asked that his brain be studied for CTE, according to the police department. The note also referenced former NFL player Terry Long, who was diagnosed with CTE, and the manner in which Long killed himself in 2005. The note accused the NFL of concealing the dangers to players' brains for profit.

Read … Manhattan shooter identified as Shane Tamura, 27, of Las Vegas: What we know about the gunman | Daily Mail Online

Almost 7 vehicles stolen daily on Oahu, church becomes latest victim

KHON: … A marked New Hope Oahu van was stolen from a church leader’s home on Monday, July 28.

The van is supposed to transport passengers and equipment to and from New Hope Oahu, but it went missing Monday morning. The vehicle was parked at a private residence in Waipio Gentry when someone made off with it….

Read … Almost 7 vehicles stolen daily on Oahu, church becomes latest victim

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