Isle ‘villages’ for homeless go far beyond tiny homes
Hawaii could see its biggest one-time investment ever from state leaders this year to house the homeless. Read more
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Housing pressures increase on Maui as assistance ends
A Maui fire-related foreclosure moratorium ended Jan. 1; on Feb. 4, a state-issued eviction ban ends; and on March 1, FEMA will begin charging rent for its direct housing program, according to state Sen. Angus McKelvey. Read more
State stuck with another dilapidated Banyan Drive property
A letter says Banyan Drive Management will vacate the premises Sunday and has issued a formal notice to vacate to all occupants of the former Country Club Condominium Hotel. Read more
West Hawaii residents urge crackdown on ‘predatory’ parking prices
Parking lots that were free to use two years ago now have parking rates as high as $25 an hour, residents say. Read more
Trump’s early days worry Hawaii’s congressional delegation
The first week of President Donald Trump’s second administration has sparked concerns among Hawaii’s four congressional delegates, who worry that his promised efforts to reshape the U.S. government could have far-reaching implications for the state. Read more
UHERO, city launch ‘subsidized housing tracker’
A new online tool meant to study and perhaps help solve Oahu’s shortage of affordable housing has been unveiled. Read more
Vital Statistics: Jan. 17-23, 2025
Each week, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser publishes Oahu statistics for marriage licenses and birth certificates filed with the state Department of Health’s Vital Statistics System. Read more
David Shapiro: Squeeze on Honolulu rail could be tightening anew
Rail has already run up its original $5.2 billion budget to $10 billion, even while shortening the commuter line to stop at South Street, two stations from the planned Ala Moana Center terminus. Read more
‘For Our Friends’ to aid L.A. fire survivors
Hawaii resident and record label executive Roger Bong has responded to the Los Angeles megafires by enlisting more than 50 recording artists for a new fundraising project. Read more
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Parasitic wasps to combat invasive pests on Kona coffee farms
The coffee berry borer is a destructive invasive beetle that has been devastating to coffee farms worldwide. Read more
First Career Expo of 2025 to connect Hawaii job-seekers, employers
Sponsored by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, the Hawaii Career Expo will allow employers to connect with talented candidates seeking jobs in a variety of fields, organizers said. Read more
Kokua Line: Can police increase video enforcement of fireworks?
House Bill 550 would allow law enforcement to establish probable cause for a fireworks-related arrest based on video recordings “made by a law enforcement agency using, controlling, or operating an unmanned aerial vehicle.” Read more
Preventing tourist, local drownings added to Hawaii visitor safety conference
Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders make up 27% of Hawaii’s population but about 36% of resident drowning deaths, according to the Hawai‘i Water Safety Coalition. Read more
Wendy Hensel earns early praise in first weeks as UH president
Hensel says UH has begun to organize a search committee and hire a search firm to find a new athletic director after then-UH President David Lassner fired Craig Angelos in November. Read more
Egg shortage leaves Hawaii retailers, shoppers scrambling
Industry experts say avian influenza is behind the nationwide egg shortage due to a record loss of millions of sickened egg-laying hens, including those culled upon discovery of outbreaks. Read more
Community, first responders honor firefighter Jeff Fiala in final salute
Maile Lambeth, a lecturer in the Fire Science program at Honolulu Community College, remembered Jeff Fiala as “such a good student. He always wanted to — and was so passionate — to be a firefighter.” Read more
On the Move: Hawaii State Bar Association
The Hawaii State Bar Association has elected Mark M. Murakami as its 2025 president. Read more
Leader of Hawaii drug, gambling ring sentenced to over 16 years
Maliu Tauheluhelu coordinated cocaine and methamphetamine distribution, illegal game rooms and online betting applications on Maui and Oahu, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office. Read more
Hawaii agriculture chief gets an earful from state lawmakers
State Agriculture Director Sharon Hurd described the department’s progress in spending $10 million allocated in 2024 by the Legislature to the department via Act 231. Read more
Hawaii island mulls Banyan Drive’s future after Uncle Billy’s
From the outside the 148-room building appears to be gone after months of demolition work. In truth, some underground infrastructure remains, but that likely will be gone soon. Read more
Attorney takes stand in murder defendant’s attempt to withdraw guilty plea
The plea agreement meant Baron would admit to the crimes in exchange for the state not asking the court for extended sentencing. Read more
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