Off the news: Airline, local nurses unions authorize strike
For all the tropical cyclone threats, the most turbulent winds have been blowing on the collective bargaining front, with the visitor industry in the eye of the storm. Read more
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Off the news: Insurer revenue detailed amid Maui battle
As mainland insurance companies and Gov. Josh Green square off over the state’s effort to give West Maui fire victims priority for payouts in a global settlement, gloves are coming off and details are coming out. Read more
Off the news: Gov fills Mark Nakashima’s House seat
Given the high interest and concern over wildfires in the past year, it makes sense to see Matthias Kusch, a retired Hawaii County Fire Department battalion chief, be appointed by the governor to fill the state House seat left vacant by the death of longtime incumbent Mark Nakashima. Read more
Off the news: HART posts contract meeting minutes
The contract to build rail’s final city segment was awarded by HART on Aug. 13 in a closed-door meeting, with a pledge to release the recording to the public. Read more
Off the news: Hawaii juror questionnaires mail out soon
It might soon be time to perform your civic duty in court. The Hawaii State Judiciary plans to mail out 295,000 juror questionnaires to Oahu, Maui County, Big Island and Kauai residents starting Sept. 4. Read more
Off the news: Couple bought Kapolei home in PPP fraud
A California couple has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to a fraudulent scheme to access Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) money — more than $1.36 million of it — by creating a fake paper trail and pretending to be small business owners with interests in California and Hawaii. Read more
Off the news: New lifeguard tower at Kalama Beach Park
Kalama Beach Park got a whole lot safer on Wednesday, when a new lifeguard tower and its retinue of five lifeguards began surveying the popular swim spot. Read more
Off the news: Aloha Stadium plans set for public reveal
With just one consortium bidder left standing to develop the new Aloha Stadium Entertainment District, there’s little suspense on who’ll be awarded the $450 million state contract. Read more
Off the news: New water commission leader is named
Water rights and usage are contentious issues, especially on Maui, so Ciara Kahahane will have her work cut out for her. Read more
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Off the news: HPD shutters another illegal game room
There’s been another bust at a Honolulu “game room” where illegal gambling takes place, but this time the perpetrators were arrested for robbing the joint. Read more
Off the news: Labor rumblings have Hawaii on edge
A huge perfect storm is brewing and no, it’s not related to weather from Hone, Gilma or Hector. Read more
Off the news: UN leader issues SOS to save our seas
The Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga this year has drawn 1,500-plus delegates from 40 countries including Australia and New Zealand, Pacific island nations and territories — plus China and the U.S. Read more
Off the news: Liliha woman changes plea in arson case
Beverly Shimabukuro, a retired Pagoda Floating Restaurant waitress charged with arson for setting a Feb. 28 fire at her Liliha rental home of 50 years when she faced eviction, changed her plea to guilty Friday. Read more
Off the news: Public on alert as Hone whipped isles
Hurricane Hone caused weekend flooding, property damage, power outages and Big Island flight cancellations — so it was far from “sweet and soft,” as its Hawaiian name hoped. Read more
Off the news: Free COVID test kits coming in September
It’s welcome news that free COVID-19 test kits will soon be available again, given the virus’ ongoing ability to cause serious illness. Starting in late September, households can order up to four free tests through COVIDTests.gov, federal officials announced. Read more
Off the news: City granted extension for Kapolei landfill
At this point, it’s not much of an extension — but the state Land Use Commission has granted the city’s request to have until Dec. 31 to identify a new site for a public landfill. Read more
Off the news: Updated COVID vaccines on the way
An updated COVID vaccine has just been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, timely for a rollout to boost protection in the fall and winter, when more people will be staying indoors. Read more
Off the news: Get ready as storms brew and approach
Tropical Storm Hone is approaching the islands, and Coast Guard Sector Honolulu is taking the gathering storm seriously, advising both residents and oceangoers to stay alert to weather warnings and take precautions. Read more
Off the news: No overnight camping at Sand Island park
Let’s hope the suspension of overnight camping at Sand Island State Recreation Area, starting Friday, will be short-lived. Read more
Off the news: Green addresses Democratic convention
When Hawaii’s turn in the Democratic National Convention’s ceremonial roll call arrived Tuesday, Gov. Josh Green took the mic to run down the state’s progressive credentials. Read more
Off the news: Mokulele gains subsidies, grounds flights
Safety comes first, of course — but it wasn’t a good look for Mokulele Airlines when it grounded flights due to findings from a routine maintenance check. Read more
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