Makaha bridges’ makeover criticized by some residents
The state’s latest efforts to fix a troubled stretch of Farrington Highway in Makaha are angering some local residents. Read more
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Honolulu City Council appoints building lobbyist to planning commission
The Honolulu City Council confirmed a construction industry lobbyist to the Honolulu Planning Commission on Wednesday, despite concerns over his reappointment. Read more
Hawaii’s poverty rate declined with help of pandemic relief funds
Federal relief money and tax credits appear to have helped many Hawaii residents weather the height of the pandemic’s economic hardship, according to new U.S. Census Bureau data. Read more
Intrusive drones posing a threat, Honolulu Fire Department says
Lately when the Honolulu Fire Department has responded to rescues and fires, it has encountered an increase in unwelcome flying objects: “rogue drones.” These unmanned aerial onlookers have been found to tail Honolulu Fire Department helicopters, distracting HFD pilots with erratic motion, risking collision and delaying help for those in need. Read more
Maui gun case could set Hawaii precedent
Maui County prosecutors last week appealed a judge’s dismissal of firearm possession charges against a Maui man — a challenge that potentially could set new precedent for Hawaii’s gun laws. Read more
Kakaako roadwork begins Monday
Construction on Kakaako’s roads will begin in October and last at least nine months, the City and County of Honolulu announced Tuesday. Read more
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First red-light camera under construction at Vineyard and Palama
Honolulu’s first red-light camera is going up at the intersection of Vineyard Boulevard and Palama Street, with the monitoring system issuing its first warnings in two weeks when it catches cars that run through traffic lights. Read more
Construction of Honolulu’s 1st red-light camera underway, warnings to begin in two weeks
Construction of the second red-light camera is scheduled to begin in October at the intersection of Vineyard Blvd. and Liliha St. Read more
Vandalism delays system launch of Oahu red-light cameras
Someone climbed a utility pole at the intersection of School and Kalihi streets in May and damaged equipment that had been installed for an engineering study that the DOT said would be used in determining which 10 intersections would get red-light cameras. Read more
Hawaii’s Little League World Series champions welcomed home
The boys are back in town, and they’re tired. After a full day of traveling, including a direct 11-hour flight from Newark, N.J., the Honolulu Little Leaguers came home with the World Series crown. Read more
Fans pack Kaimuki diner, rejoice over Little League World Series championship
The Big City Diner in Kaimuki drew a bigger crowd than usual Sunday, and louder too, hooting whenever the Honolulu Little Leaguers scored a run in the World Series championship game. The boys kept the game short, driving home 13 runs and corking Curacao with the 10-run mercy rule in four innings. Read more
Man arrested for allegedly stealing car in Makiki
The suspect, a 29-year-old male, allegedly demanded a 59-year-old man’s car while brandishing a firearm in the Makiki area. Read more
Maui hate crime case hinges on use of term ‘haole’
The central question that jurors will be asked to decide is whether the men attacked the victim because he was white or because he was a newcomer who disrespected their community, court documents show. Read more
Maui power outage that affected 65,000 is restored
After an islandwide power outage that affected 65,000 customers Tuesday morning, Maui’s electrical grid went back online later in the day. The cause: a high-voltage short circuit at the Maalaea Power Plant caused generating units to trip, Hawaiian Electric, which electrifies all of Maui, said in a news release. Read more
Oahu’s only public shooting range limits bullet size due to ricochet incident
The Koko Head Shooting Complex will temporarily limit the caliber of firearms at three ranges starting Wednesday after a high-caliber bullet hit a dormant round in the earth that ricocheted into the window of a parked car in July. Read more
Hawaii island’s Nahuku lava tube reopens
Rock in the lava tube was found to have been moving more than usual, but the movement now appears to have returned to normal. Read more
100,000 residents could qualify for broadband internet discounts
Remote work, telehealth consultations, government services — bit by bit, the world shifts a little more online, making an internet connection a necessity. A federally funded broadband subsidy is in place to help low-income households with the digital connection. Read more
Free bus fare week to alleviate Oahu’s back-to-school jam
Fifty thousand students and faculty members will head back to school Monday, leading Hawaii officials to incentivize residents to take public transportation and marking a symptom of the return to in-person education. Read more
Federal bill provides $25 million for Native Hawaiian climate resilience
Millions of dollars would fund climate resilience efforts for Native Hawaiians, thanks to major legislation Congress passed last week to fight climate change and reduce the price of prescription drugs. Read more
Former judge Richard Bissen to face incumbent Michael Victorino in Maui County mayoral race
Retired state judge Richard Bissen looks to have a good shot at unseating Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino in November after drawing the most votes in Saturday’s mayoral primary election. Read more
Incumbent Maui Mayor Michael Victorino to face former judge Richard Bissen in general election
The competition was stiff, with Bissen far out-pacing his competitors in fundraising, and the environmentally minded Councilmember Kelly King entering the race late. Read more
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