Talks resume in Hawaii Gas strike, but no deal reached
Contract negotiations between Hawaii Gas and unionized employees on strike have resumed, but the two sides don’t appear any closer to reaching an agreement. Read more
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Hawaii Gas strike forcing several businesses to close
The ongoing Hawaii Gas strike is beginning to take its toll on local businesses that are being forced to close because of interrupted service. Read more
Center to support farmers in islands
Local agriculture in Hawaii will be supported through a $30 million regional food business center meant to assist producers and local food systems. Read more
Hawaii Gas service not yet disrupted by strike
Gas service to large-scale Hawaii Gas users has so far appeared to be uninterrupted following a strike of more than 200 unionized employees with the utility. Read more
Hawaii Gas workers strike raises concerns about statewide service
Hawaii Gas says it has about 70,000 customers and is the state’s only franchised gas utility and its largest propane distribution business. Read more
Marine sanctuary to have little effect on commercial fishing, study finds
A recent analysis found nearly zero commercial fishing recently in an area in the Pacific Ocean set to become a marine sanctuary, sparking another disagreement on data between sanctuary advocates and opponents. Read more
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Proposed fishing rules would affect host of species
By proposing fishing rules that would affect several herbivorous fish species in Hawaii, the state finds itself in a delicate balancing act to preserve both Hawaii’s marine resources and local, cultural and subsistence fishing practices. Read more
Bill aims to keep more kupuna eligible for SNAP benefits
Seniors whose eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefits has been lost or reduced by a recent increase in Social Security benefits could see relief through a bill introduced by Hawaii U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda last week. Read more
Man shot dead after police chase, standoff in Mokuleia
Honolulu Police Department Chief Joe Logan at a news conference Friday afternoon said it’s possible the suspect shot himself, and more will be known once an autopsy is completed. Read more
U.S. representatives express ‘deep concern’ with Wespac
A group of U.S. representatives wants more oversight of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, claiming the council improperly used taxpayer money and has a history of “improper” lobbying against conservation measures in federal waters. Read more
Congressmen express ‘deep concern’ with Wespac management
A group of U.S. congressmen want more oversight of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, claiming the council improperly used taxpayer money and has a history of “improper” lobbying against conservation measures in federal waters. Read more
Bill would set up street parking program
A Honolulu City Council bill would make permanent a program designed to give more street parking access to Oahu residents. Read more
2 Honolulu police officers justified in fatal shooting, Alm says
Two Honolulu police officers were justified in a Kailua fatal shooting in 2020, the city Department of the Prosecuting Attorney has concluded. Read more
Hawaii lawmakers, advocates celebrate traffic bills
Following greater calls to improve traffic laws and pedestrian safety, state legislators and other advocates for safer roads announced the passage of bills to reduce traffic fatalities in Hawaii. Read more
Hawaii food insecurity persists post COVID-19
Even as Hawaii distances itself from the harshest effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-hunger advocates say that elevated food insecurity among residents has not only persisted but is growing. Read more
Youth food summit shows interest in agriculture is growing
The “We Grow Hawaii: A Youth Food Summit” was hosted by the Hawaii Youth Food Council, and many of the organizers are students themselves, eager to inspire their peers to become future food producers, policymakers and advocates for food system reform in Hawaii. Read more
Food, agriculture bills appear to fail in final hearing
A host of food and agriculture bills appears dead after a frenetic conference committee hearing at the state Legislature on Friday. Read more
‘Ambitious’ proposal would transfer 94K acres of agricultural land this year
After a 20-year standstill over more than 110,000 acres of Hawaii agricultural land, two state departments have revealed an “ambitious” plan to distribute that land by the end of the year. Read more
New public school recipes unveiled
Nearly a dozen recipes using locally grown ingredients are in the process of getting approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and they could make their way to lunch menus in public schools in Hawaii and around the country. Read more
Vigil held for victims of Maili mass shooting
Community members spoke out against gun violence Thursday at a Maili Beach Park vigil following a deadly shooting that killed two people. Read more
Residents want speed mitigation along popular stretch of Diamond Head Road
Residents near Diamond Head want speed humps or other “traffic calming” measures to be placed along a portion of Diamond Head Road that’s heavily used by pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles. Read more
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