“This order ensures that the Kailua Treatment Plant continues to take steps to prevent any further bacteria exceedances in what the plant discharges into the ocean”

... two people dead and three others injured ....

... the 'Yes in God’s Backyard' law — makes it easier for churches and other religious institutions to build housing on their properties ....

... In August 2023, visitor arrivals to Oahu +11.0%, Hawaii Island +4.1% and Kauai +9.0% increased while visitor arrivals to Maui -57.8% dropped significantly ....

... customize data reports based on location, with information such as property and rental market, demographics, zoning and housing stock ....

...EPA alleges that eBay Sold Unlawful Pesticides, Prohibited Products Containing a Restricted Chemical and Illegal Devices that Defeat Pollution Controls on Motor Vehicles....

... Leinaala was the very first employee at Hawaii Family Forum ....

... Hawaii’s chief election officer violated the National Voter Registration Act, which requires states to update voter registration rolls regularly ....

... HECO Suits: Two Vacant Hawaii Supreme Court Seats Loom Large ....

"... we cannot ignore the tremendous and ongoing burden being borne by communities who are dealing with those who refuse help ...."

“...These protocols haven’t changed....”

... Within days of the fire, FBI resources such as the Evidence Response Team (ERT), forensic identification, and victim services deployed to Lahaina. ...

... Theoretically, Bissen’s proclamation makes it easier to build housing for displaced families.  But there are a couple problems .…

... Bissen asked the Commission and Hawaiian Electric for a temporary suspension of the pilot program for the randomly selected customers on Maui due to the recent wildfires ....

... they continue to re-enroll in other options, including other HIDOE schools or distance learning programs, charter schools, private schools or withdraw to homeschool or relocate out of state ....

.... treated sewage from the Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant flows into Honokōhau Harbor through groundwater ....

... including rentals of residential dwellings ....

... The idea was to lower transportation costs and carbon emissions by shifting cargo transport along the country’s coastal areas from trucks and trains to ocean vessels ....

... must be an undercount ....

"...the same bureaucracy and NIMBY-ism is happening with that emergency proclamation...."

‘...Yes, it’d be nice if we could actually get some healing and apologies out there, but the legal natures of this make that hard to do....’

... He asked his mother if she would help him reach out to the media ....

... there is a darker side ....

... bills introduced and votes cast in Congress ....

... authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures ....

... Opening night festivities scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 near Kapolei Hale ....

... charters gain 311 students, non-charters lose 1296 students ....

... Temporary equipment to provide safe, reliable power to essential services, surrounding neighborhoods ....

... Despite some, who testified during Tuesday’s 12-hour-long meeting, claiming the suspension of the water code during the fire emergency set everything back to before 1987, Chang said that is not accurate ....

... Thursday, September 28, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lahaina Civic Center ....

... Hawaii economists say Lahaina locals could be priced out of rebuilt town without zoning changes  ....

... Yes.  'Your' legislators are supporting Kaleo Manuel ....

... US Census shows majority of Native Hawaiians now live outside of Hawaii .... 

... this just had some devastating consequences ....

... Bill 2901, Draft 1, which would increase the homeowner exemption by $60,000 and repeal miscellaneous property tax exemptions ....

... “Our primary focus at this time is caring for about 78 percent of the pre-disaster population of Lāhainā — who are staying in dozens of non-congregate shelters (NCS)” ....

... To gain access to a re-opened zone, county-issued vehicle passes will be required ....

... Similar legislation has been introduced by Delegate from Puerto Rico and attracted no support from any sitting U.S. Senator or U.S. Representative from the states ....

... The EPA identified 1,500 parcels that needed to be checked for hazardous materials. Green said about 637 properties are clear ....

"Now all this is…an abuse of the emergency power that won't fast-track housing."

... University of Hawaiʻi President David Lassner plans to retire at the end of 2024, after what will be more than a decade in the position ....

... China's most recent act of using artificial intelligence to circulate false images and videos worldwide, which purported the Maui wildfire was caused by the U.S. government thru the use of a meteorological weapon ....

... the EP didn’t and doesn’t create any permanent change in government.  We need our legislature and county councils to do that ....

... Federal regulations permit most homeowners a ninety day forbearance on the payment of their mortgages due to natural disaster. After that time, they must begin making payments again and also pay the three months of missed payments ....

... We are no longer anticipating the destructive effects of climate hysteria — we are now fully enduring them ....

... Vegetation around the property has been cleared and a perimeter fence has been constructed. However, several breaches of the newly installed fence have already occurred ....

... 51st – Avg. Salary for Teachers (Adjusted for Cost of Living) ....

... Scott DeGhetto has been appointed EVP, CFO & treasurer of HEI, effective October 1, 2023 through approximately December 31, 2024. DeGhetto joins HEI from Moelis & Company ....

... ACLU executives retaliated against the plaintiff, lawsuit alleges ....