Sunset Beach homeowners fined about $1M for unauthorized work
Two North Shore homeowners have been fined nearly $1 million each, accused of repeated shoreline violations. Read more
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Luke Shepardson, winner of the Eddie, champions safety
This year’s Eddie waiting period began Dec. 14, and will run until March 12. Forty surfers, including Luke Shepardson, and 23 alternates are invited to participate in this year’s competition. T Read more
Proposed changes to Hawaii affordable housing rules see backlash
Concerns about residents being priced out of living in Hawaii were expressed at a daylong hearing Friday as the Department of Planning and Permitting considers adjusting affordable housing requirement rules. Read more
Firecracker permit sales remain same as in 2022
There were 13,984 firecracker permits sold in 2023 — a comparable number to 13,679 permits in 2022, according to the Honolulu Fire Department. Read more
FEMA approves over $330M for housing relief on Maui
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration have approved over $330.8 million in federal relief aid for 6,925 households since the Aug. 8 wildfires on Maui, FEMA announced Friday in a news release. Read more
Rolled-over legislative bill targets illegal fireworks in Hawaii
Following an explosive New Year’s Eve, a bill that was rolled over from 2023’s legislative session could create a shipping container inspection program for illegal fireworks if it is passes this year. Read more
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Sanctuary seeks volunteers for humpback whale count
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is preparing for this year’s Sanctuary Ocean Count as kohola, or humpback whales, make their annual migration from Alaska waters to the islands to mate, calve and nurse their young this winter. Read more
Hawaii’s new corrections department aims to give inmates a fresh start
The newly re-designated state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation says that with 95% of incarcerated people who come into the state’s prison system eventually being released, moving away from punitive justice has become a “vital” part of its mission. Read more
Oahu businesses thrive during big-surf season
As the waves on the North Shore, coupled with the anticipation and excitement of a potential Eddie, grow, local businesses feel the effects. Read more
Food insecurity rises in Hawaii amid increasing costs
The study aligns with trends seen by the Hawaii Foodbank, one of the state’s seven community-based Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) outreach providers. Read more
Olympian Carissa Moore spreads aloha through exchange program
The event was the first of its kind for Moore Aloha, started by the Olympian and world champion to empower young women through sports. Read more
Task force seizes 17 more tons of fireworks
Wednesday’s seizure was the task force’s largest since its inception in July, and comes after a similar shipment seizure of 16 tons of illegal aerial fireworks last week. Read more
U.S. Rep. Ed Case pushes bill to protect ornamental reef fish
Case says the U.S. is the largest importer of ornamental reef fish and that the high demand for the fish and coral results in destructive collection practices that undermine the health of the reefs. Read more
Group aims to ‘simplify’ housing process for Maui wildfire victims
The website’s launch comes as conversations between CNHA and the state on streamlining housing resources are beginning. Read more
16 tons of illegal fireworks seized at Honolulu Harbor
Almost all of the seized fireworks consisted of “multi-shot ‘cakes’ or launchers capable of firing multiple fireworks into the air in long consecutive strings of fire,” DLE said in the release. Read more
All-way stop activated at ‘dangerous’ intersection in Makiki
A new all-way stop at the intersection of Prospect and Alapai streets and Iolani Avenue aims to reduce speeding and the number of traffic accidents in the area. Read more
Landslide could keep Pali closed through the weekend
The landslide occurred just past the second tunnel, with thick mud and fallen trees blocking town-bound lanes. Read more
Young Kaneohe actor makes his Broadway debut in ‘The Lion King’
Ezekiel Kekuna became the latest local kid to grace the Big Apple’s biggest stage, making his Broadway debut Dec. 5 as Young Simba in “The Lion King.” Read more
Officials urge Oahu residents to skip illegal fireworks on New Year’s Eve
The possibility of wildfires originating from fireworks is a major concern this year, especially following the August wildfires on Maui and the wildfire that burned above Mililani Mauka in late October. Read more
Capitol pool repairs on track for completion
Long-awaited repairs to one of the ground-level reflecting pools at the state Capitol are coming to a close after decades of leaking it caused in the chamber level — just in time for the next legislative session. Read more
Hawaii Land Trust buys 642 acres at Mahukona
Hawaii Land Trust — in partnership with Na Kalai Wa‘a; federal, state and county agencies; and the Kohala community — has completed its largest purchase, permanently protecting 642 acres of land at Mahukona on Hawaii island, the nonprofit announced last week. Read more
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