Nareit Hawaii gives $20K in face masks to engineers
Nareit Hawaii has donated $20,000 worth of face masks to the 3,500 members of Operating Engineers, Local 3, to be used on the job and in the community. Read more
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Bill for victims of sexual harassment needs governor’s OK
A bill that strengthens protections for victims of sexual harassment in the workplace has been approved by the state Legislature and awaits the governor’s approval. Read more
TV personality Tiny Tadani arrested for breaking 14-day COVID-19 quarantine
The state’s Department of the Attorney General arrested television producer Tiny Tadani today for violating Hawaii’s 14-day mandatory travel quarantine. Read more
Oahu trash pickup restarts Tuesday after hurricane disrupts service
Gray trash carts that are regularly scheduled to be picked up from Oahu households on Mondays will be picked up this week. Blue and green carts that were missed today, however, will not be picked up. Read more
Assets School holds online auction to support financial aid
Assets School is holding its first virtual auction to help cover the rising need for student financial aid. Read more
Gov. David Ige names Elefante as acting Tax Director
Damien A. Elefante, who last week was confirmed by the state Senate to serve as chairman of the Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board, also will now fill in as acting director of the state Tax Department. Read more
Molokai homeowners sue Maui County over vacation rental restrictions
A vacation rental association and four homeowners have filed a federal lawsuit against Maui County claiming their rights have been violated by restrictions placed on short-term vacation rentals on Molokai. Read more
Hawaii Fire Fighters Association endorses Mufi Hannemann for Honolulu mayor
The Hawaii Fire Fighters Association Local 1643 announced today that it is endorsing Mufi Hannemann for Honolulu mayor in 2020. Read more
State to revise rules to allow electric vehicles owners continued use of Oahu HOV lanes
The HOV lanes are usually open to vehicles with two or more occupants and are available on various portions of the H-1 freeway, as well as Nimitz Highway and other highways, weekday mornings. Read more
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Officials remind voters to register
Election officials remind new Hawaii voters to register by July 9 to vote in the 2020 primary election. Read more
State Senate to hold memorial service for late Sen. Breene Harimoto
The Hawaii State Senate will hold a memorial service for the late Sen. Breene Harimoto on Tuesday in the Senate Chamber. Read more
Third gender option for Hawaii driver’s licenses available starting Wednesday
Effective Wednesday, a third gender option will be available to people applying for, renewing or duplicating Hawaii state identification cards, driver’s licenses or commercial driver’s licenses in Hawaii. Read more
Hawaiian Electric delays disconnections through Sept. 1
Hawaiian Electric will extend the moratorium on disconnections for nonpayment through Sept. 1, and urges customers who are having difficulty paying their bill to contact the company well before that time to consider payment options. Read more
Honolulu receives donated masks from Fuzhou, China
The City and County of Honolulu accepted a delivery of 35,000 donated masks Tuesday that included 20,000 disposable masks donated by Fuzhou, China. Read more
Honolulu playgrounds, exercise equipment, reopen to public on Friday
City officials announced today that playgrounds and outdoor exercise equipment — closed since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic — will reopen for public use this Friday. Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line extends cruise suspensions
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, which operates the Pride of America in Hawaii, will be extending suspensions for three of its cruise lines. The first Hawaii sailing is scheduled for Oct. 3, according to NCL’s website. Read more
Donations for kupuna toiletry drive needed during pandemic
The Kupuna Kokua toiletry donation drive continues through the end of June. Read more
Hawaii expected to receive $54M for at-risk students, Tulsi Gabbard announces
Hawaii is slated to get more than $54 million in federal aid for schools to help at-risk students in low-income communities. Read more
Glass door vandalized at Hawaii labor department office on Punchbowl Street
Repair crews from the state Department of Accounting and General Services covered up the damage door with plywood. Read more
Iolani Palace to reopen June 19 with new coronavirus guidelines in place
There will be several phases of reopening, along with new guidelines in place, including temperature checks, the use of face masks throughout the palace, and the requirement that tours be booked in advance. Read more
Hawaii tallies 30 traffic-related fatalities in first five months of 2020
Oahu had the greatest share of fatalities, with 16, followed by Hawaii County with eight, Maui County with four, and Kauai County, with two. Read more
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