Hawaiian Electric posts energy projects’ details
Hawaiian Electric has posted details of 16 solar-plus-storage or standalone-storage projects chosen in the latest phase of the clean energy transition for Oahu, Maui and Hawaii island. Read more
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Hunter captures a live, 4-foot ball python in Kahaluu forest
The non-venomous snake, discovered in a forested area of Kahaluu, weighs 3 pounds. These constrictors subdue and kill birds and small mammals by coiling themselves around their prey and suffocating them. Read more
Honolulu has the highest average price of gas in U.S.
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline rose 8 cents over the past two weeks, to $2.05 per gallon. Read more
Tradewinds making a comeback today
Today’s forecast is mostly cloudy, with scattered showers and highs from 86 to 91 degrees. Read more
Nordstrom to reopen Thursday at Ala Moana Center
Nordstrom temporarily closed all its stores in mid-March to limit the spread of the new coronavirus. Read more
Section of Diamond Head Road to be closed weekdays for pavement repairs
A section of Diamond Head Road is scheduled for pavement repairs starting Tuesday, according to city officials. Read more
Ala Moana Center’s Fourth of July fireworks show canceled
The popular show, launched at Ala Moana Beach Park, has been taken in by throngs of viewers in close proximity in past years. Read more
Visitor counts rise to highest level since Hawaii quarantine began
Some 309 out-of-state visitors came to Hawaii on Monday, making up nearly 30% of the 1,093 total incoming passengers. Read more
High surf advisory for all south-facing shores through this evening, but trades to continue
The National Weather Service said surf of 5 to 8 feet is expected along all south-facing shores due to an elevated, long-period south swell. Read more
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Honolulu Hale to be lit in colors of city ambulances for National EMS Week
Honolulu Hale will be lit up with orange, blue and white lights to commemorate National Emergency Medical Services Week. Read more
Authorities arrest Hawaii visitor who documented his violation of quarantine rule on social media
“Authorities became aware of his social media posts from citizens who saw posts of him — on the beach with a surfboard, sunbathing, and walking around Waikiki at night,” according to a press release. Read more
More shops and restaurants at Ka Makana Ali‘i in Kapolei to reopen today
Its operating hours will remain from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Read more
BYU-Hawaii selects new president, John ‘Keoni’ Kauwe
Dr. John “Keoni” Kauwe, who specializes in Alzheimer’s disease research, has deep roots in Hawaii and graduated from Molokai High School. Read more
List of Windward Mall retailers and eateries to reopen Friday
Windward Mall is planning to reopen some of its retail businesses on Friday. Read more
Gabbard moves to protect nurses
U.S. Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Rodney Davis of Illinois on Tuesday introduced legislation that would prevent a health care provider from laying off a significant portion of its nursing workforce or significantly reducing their hours during the coronavirus crisis as a condition for receiving federal emergency relief funds. Read more
More showers expected across Hawaii; trades to be disrupted midweek
A disruption to the trades is expected by midweek, while a band of enhanced moisture will move through Hawaii today and tonight, bringing an increase in showers to windward and leeward sides. Read more
Teenage boy injured while hiking closed Manoa trail
Honolulu firefighters rescued a teenage boy who was injured while hiking today at Seven Falls Trail in Manoa. Read more
Power outage scheduled at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on Saturday night
During the outages, there will be no power to Terminals 1 and 2, and all parking structures. Facilities located on the Ewa Service Road will also be impacted. Read more
Drive-thru testing for coronavirus available in Ewa Beach, Kalihi
The testing sites are at Ewa Beach Community Park and Kalihi Union Church. Read more
Breezy trades likely to deliver windward, mauka showers heading into the weekend
Today’s forecast is partly to mostly cloudy with highs from 79 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit and isolated showers. Read more
First Hawaiian Bank donates $50K for food to meet increasing demand
First Hawaiian Bank said today that the “Aloha for Hawaii” campaign has contributed $50,000 to support the efforts of both The Pantry by Feeding Hawaii Together and the Kauai Independent Food Bank. Read more
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