Hawaiian Electric submits wildfire safety plan
Hawaii’s largest electrical utility has formalized a three-year plan to reduce future wildfire risks in a new report filed with state regulators. Read more
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Hawaii offering discounts to survivors, first responders
Gov. Josh Green has asked Hawaii’s visitor industry to partner with the state to offer heavily discounted packages to give California residents and first responders an opportunity to come to Hawaii for respite, and film crews displaced by the California wildfires to continue their work here. Read more
Kokua Line: Could power cutoff hinder hydrants?
Question: President Biden said that intentional power outages to prevent more fires in L.A. contributed to the lack of water to fight the fires; without electricity, pumps couldn’t get the water to the hydrants. Could the same thing happen in Hawaii under Hawaiian Electric’s Public Safety Power Shutoff plan? Read more
Strike at Queen’s is averted in final hours
A strike by union nurses at two Queen’s hospitals on Oahu was averted Monday after a tentative agreement on a new, three-year contract was reached during the early morning hours. Read more
Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting temporarily shutters online system
The Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting today is expected to perform the second major upgrade to its electronic plans review software called ePlans. Read more
Fundraiser for family of fallen firefighter surpasses $50K goal
A GoFundMe page dedicated to supporting the wife and family of a 25-year-old Honolulu firefighter killed in the line of duty last week had raised more than $58,000 by Monday afternoon. Read more
Hawaii seeks stricter penalties for illegal fireworks
State officials, including Gov. Josh Green and Attorney General Anne Lopez, unveiled Monday proposed changes to Hawaii’s fireworks laws aimed at improving enforcement, enhancing penalties and simplifying legal definitions. Read more
Justices clear path for lawsuits on climate by Honolulu, others
In a decision widely seen as benefiting climate activists, the Supreme Court declined Monday to hear a challenge to a lawsuit filed by Honolulu against oil companies over their role in global warming. Read more
On the Move: Jan. 14, 2025
Avalon Group has announced the following promotions and new hire to its leadership team. Read more
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Point in Time Count to skip unsheltered homeless this year
Hawaii’s Continuums of Care will forgo this year’s unsheltered Point in Time Count — a key measure of homelessness conducted annually since 2012, except in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic — though the sheltered count will proceed as planned. Read more
Lagging Japan arrivals point to slow recovery for Hawaii tourism
Hawaii’s top source of international visitors, Japan, is not projected to recover to pre-pandemic levels this decade. Read more
Hawaii is urged to start youth program to aspire new teachers
Former West Virginia Department of Education leader Carla Warren joined Hawaii educators, policymakers and advocates Wednesday at the Hawaii Education Association’s annual summit to address the state’s persistent teacher shortage through a pre-apprenticeship program. Read more
Maui County names new deputy managing director
Erin Wade, an urban planning professional with more than 20 years of experience in municipal leadership, was sworn in Jan. 2 as Maui’s deputy managing director. Read more
12 deputies still suspended amid investigations
A dozen of Hawaii’s nearly 300 state deputy sheriffs have had their law enforcement powers restricted following arrests and internal investigations into allegations of misconduct that started in 2024. Read more
Negotiations begin over Queen Theater’s eminent domain
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s administration says it’s begun negotiations with the owner of the Queen Theater regarding the Kaimuki landmark’s possible eminent domain as well as its future use. Read more
Students without required vaccinations increase
Hawaii health officials are expressing concern over a growing number of students without all of their required immunization shots for school. Read more
Vital Statistics: Jan. 3-9, 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: Nuggets of wisdom found in speaking wit to power
The new year is a fresh start, a chance to mend frayed relationships. Read more
Waipio Valley road remains restricted after 3 years
Mayor Kimo Alameda recently signed the 15th Waipi‘o Valley Road Declaration of Emergency and related emergency rules due to ongoing safety concerns. Read more
Kokua Line: When is Social Security pay boost for certain retirees?
There’s no word yet about when this Social Security money will start flowing. Read more
Young Kamaka Air pilot remembered as the ‘good kine kolohe’
Hiram deFries-Saronitman and Preston Kaluhiwa, a Kamehameha schools graduate from Kaneohe, both worked for Kamaka Air as pilots. Read more
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