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Assuming the vents remain open and the inflation rate remains constant, it seems likely that a new lava fountaining episode could begin anytime by Monday, HVO scientists said. Read more
According to the Army, a routine drinking water sample in the distribution system at Tripler’s Public Water System No. 346 taken Dec. 16 tested positive for total coliform bacteria. Read more
On Dec. 10, Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s administration announced its intent to site the city’s next dump on active agricultural land owned by Dole Food Co. Hawaii near Wahiawa. Read more
The Maui Emergency Management Agency was partially activated after the severe weather and flash flood warning. Read more
Bob Northrop died Aug. 1, 2023, after being attacked by four dogs on Outrigger Drive in Ocean View Read more
Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen said HUD’s Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery fund award represents a critical milestone in the effort to recover from the fires in Lahaina and Kula. Read more
Passed by the Legislature in 2023, the Human Trafficking Prevention Program is designed to support victims and create statewide strategies to combat trafficking. Read more
The benefits and drawbacks of having Honolulu’s next solid waste landfill located in Central Oahu were highlighted at the state Capitol this week. Read more
It’s hard for many of my friends to believe it’s already 2025. Some tell me they long for the “good old days.” Were things better then? Through the magic of this column, let’s jump into my Way Back machine and travel to 1925. What was Hawaii like 100 years ago? Let’s see. Read more
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A 46-year-old Kauai woman faces federal charges after she was indicted for allegedly taking more than $126,026 in relief funds intended for people struggling to pay rent during the pandemic. Read more
Hawaiian Telcom announced a groundbreaking initiative Thursday to make Hawaii the nation’s first fully fiber-enabled state by 2026, with the project already more than halfway completed. Read more
Question: I change the engine oil, axle oil, gear oil and radiator fluids for our vehicles. I have been putting them in the same plastic gallon container they came in from the store. I do not know where to dispose of them. Read more
A coalition of local community organizations pushing for reform at the Hawaii Legislature has some new backing inside the state Capitol. Read more
The state Office of Hawaiian Affairs worked to wrangle public support Wednesday night for its revamped proposal to undo a state law prohibiting residential use of land it owns in Kakaako. Read more
Aloha United Way, in partnership with the Bank of Hawaii Foundation, released the 2024 ALICE in Hawaii report Thursday, urging policy action to address rising living costs, housing instability and economic challenges especially faced by the state’s ALICE — asset-limited, income-constrained, employed — households. Read more
A panel advising Gov. Josh Green is urging the state Legislature to appropriate almost $2 billion over the next five years to help reduce and respond to future natural disaster damage in Hawaii. Read more
The National Transportation Safety Board issued a preliminary investigation report that could provide clues as to what might have caused the Dec. 17 Kamaka Air Flight 689 crash that killed two young pilots shortly after takeoff on an instructional flight to Lanai. Read more
Question: Regarding U.S. passports (808ne.ws/3Pq8Ru9), I can’t renew online because my passport is so old. What about the main library? Is that still an option? Can I walk in? Read more
The state experienced a job vacancy rate of 14% for health care workers, down from 17% in 2022. Read more
Green said that even though Kennedy has said he doesn’t plan to take away vaccines, his rhetoric could prevent large swaths of people from getting immunized. Read more
Atlas Insurance Agency has hired Craig Okutani as senior risk consultant for its client consulting services department. Read more
