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Hawaiian Electric expands safety strategy actions to reduce potential for wildfires
The updated Wildfire Safety Strategy requires ongoing grid hardening, asset inspections and vegetation management, installing more weather stations, and continuing engagement with communities.
Caregivers providing medical cannabis to qualified patients now protected by law
Gov. Josh Green signed an executive order protecting primary caregivers cultivating cannabis for patients within the bounds of the law that exists as of Dec. 31, 2024.
Portions of Maunakea, including summit, now part of Hawai‘i Register of Historic Places
The lands, after any necessary revisions or edits to the nomination, will be forwarded by the state to the federal government to be considered for listing the lands on the National Register of Historic Places.
What happened to Moon? The injured humpback whale hasnʻt been seen in weeks
Moon’s story is about tenacity and tragedy, sadness and anger — a heartbreaking tale that sheds light on the need for more awareness in hopes of saving other humpbacks from the same painful and agonizing fate.
County to Offer Free Bus Fares
The Hawai‘i County Council on Wednesday approved the second and final reading of Bill 105, which temporarily suspends fares for all fixed bus routes and paratransit services offered by Hele-On until Dec. 31, 2023.
