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Resolution introduced in Congress to protect abortion access for veterans
Fifteen U.S. senators are trying to overturn a federal rule that ends abortion counseling and abortion care for veterans, including in cases of rape or when a pregnancy threatens the health of the veteran.
Hawaiʻi eyes 75 projects to address long list of environment-related needs with $130M in ‘green fees’ expected
The advisory council reviewed over 600 projects worth $2 billion before selecting the final 75 for recommendation, including several measures to improve hazard prevention and awareness after the 2023 Lahaina wildfires.
11 years ago this Big Island Seahawks fan vowed not to cut his hair until they won another Super Bowl
A GoFundMe was started three days ago called: “Mike’s Seahawks Haircut Challenge,” with some of the proceeds to benefit the Hāmākua Youth Center.
U.S. Senate approves bipartisan funding for Hawaiʻi initiatives
“The new funding will improve our roads and infrastructure, and provide people with health care, housing and other essential services,” U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz said.
Waimea Town Hall to address unexploded ordnance cleanup, drug seizures, proposed legislation
The U.S. Army briefing also will review the Army Corps’ 3Rs public safety program to help prevent injuries due to possible unexploded ordnance in the region.
Wind advisory issued for Hawaiian Islands; 2 beach parks remain closed due to high surf
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, south to southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General urged to expedite probe of state legislator getting $35,000 in paper bag
Hawaiʻi House of Representatives passage of resolution follows notice that federal authorities will share evidence with state officials, allowing the state attorney general to move forward with a parallel review.
UHERO: Adjusted for local prices, Hawaiʻi’s economy among worst in nation
A new report shows Hawaiʻi’s wages and productivity have lagged the rest of the country for more than three decades, placing the state among the most economically distressed in the U.S.
New Alaska Airlines state-of-the-art global training center officially opens its doors
New $200 million, 660,000-square-foot facility brings training for multiple workgroups under one roof and strengthens the airline’s transformation into the country’s fourth global airline.
Business Monday: Honolulu real estate company buys family-owned Pāhoa Village Center
The Bellman family, which owned the shopping center since at least 1984, sold the property in October for $4.39 million.
Hawaiʻi State Archives digitalizes 64 volumes of historical indexes
The newly digitized indexes span records from the early 1800s through the late 1990s and cover a wide range of topics, including genealogy, land ownership, court cases and burial records.
Peaceful Route 11 protest in Hilo calls for end to mass deportations; opposes ICE budget hike
More than 250 demonstrators were also gathering to honor the lives of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were recently killed by federal law enforcement in Minneapolis.
Paving project starts this week, covering nearly 2 miles of Kāwili Street in Hilo
The project will occur in phases — between Kanoelehua Avenue and Pūʻainakō Street — and all work will happen from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays, weather permitting.
Tram collision at Hilton Waikōloa Village prompts suspension of service
Emergency crews responded to a collision between two trams at Hilton Waikōloa Village on Saturday night after guests reported a sudden “loud boom.”
Massive bluefin tuna reeled in by Kauaʻi fishermen only second recorded caught in Hawaiian waters
The first bluefin tuna that was recorded caught in Hawaiian waters weighed 376 pounds and was reeled in on Aug. 13, 1983 by angler Jeffry C. Fear off Kumukahi Point on Hawai‘i Island, according to Best Fishing America.
Hawaiʻi Volcano Observatory website offline, monitoring systems unaffected
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory website is currently offline due to a widespread issue affecting USGS public websites.
Times Higher Education ranks several University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa programs among world’s best
Five of the university flagship campus subject areas placed in the top 1% around the globe while another four garnered 2% honors in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject.
High surf debris forces closures at several Kohala, Kona parks
Coastal facilities and parks in Kohala and Kona, including Kahaluʻu Beach and Kohanaiki Beach Park, are closed today due to debris from high surf.
High surf advisory for west-facing shorelines of Big Island has been canceled
The high surf advisory for the Big Island has been canceled.
$1.8M in federal funds secured by Hawaiʻi State Energy Office will advance energy, land use, disaster planning
The funding — part of nearly $34 million in new federal funding secured by U.S. Senator Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i — supports the continued development of the interactive 3-D platform Hawai‘i Advanced Visualization Energy Nexus system.
