State to step away from Dillingham Airfield

Posted on by Russ Roberts

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Top Story:  The State of Hawaii will step away from the Dillingham Airfield.

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State to step away from Dillingham Airfield
The state Department of Transportation plans to stop operating the airfield and will transfer control of the property back to the U.S. Army, state officials said Thursday. Hawaii News Now.
Hundreds of employees who work at the airfield or indirectly depend on it could be affected by the state’s decision to walk away. Civil Beat.
A state lawmaker expressed outrage that a valuable North Shore recreational resource may be lost. Star-Advertiser.

Tangled web of campaign cash connects Hawai‘i to Maine
Tens of thousands of dollars in contributions have flowed from a Hawai‘i defense contractor, his family and employees to a Maine Republican senator. Civil Beat.

Legislative proposal updates
State proposal aims to repeal electric guns ban. KHON2.
If a sales clerk believes a person is over 21, the clerk won’t need to ask them for an ID check. KHON2.
State lawmakers are weighing a slate of bills that affect Native Hawaiians. Civil Beat.

Obama memorabilia sought for museum exhibits
Bishop Museum is looking for people with unique memorabilia or souvenirs tied to former President Barack Obama. The Obama Foundation is planning to display them at his future Presidential Center Museum in Chicago. Hawaii News Now.
HAWAII BUSINESS
Saving Lives with Blood from Umbilical Cords
Blood from babies’ umbilical cords at birth can be used instead of bone marrow transplants to save the lives of patients with diseases such as leukemia, lymphoma and sickle cell anemia… read more.
OʻAHU
Honolulu’s rail project faces another delay
According to the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation, rail’s first 11-mile segment will now open on December 20th, two months later than their most recent promise. KITV4.
City Council raises concerns over the progress of the project through Kalihi and Downtown. Hawaii News Now.

Honolulu police chief offers plans to curb violence
Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard offered plans Thursday to address the increase in violent crime and use of firearms in crimes on O‘ahu, including purse snatchings, while the department is lacking a sufficient number of patrol officers.   Star-Advertiser.  Hawaii News Now.

Lawmakers push to create new crisis center
A group of lawmakers is pushing to create a facility on O‘ahu to help those in mental health crisis. Instead of sending the mentally ill to jail for petty crimes, officers would have the option of taking them to the specialized clinic to be evaluated by a physician. Hawaii News Now.

Sherwood Forest resolutions draw criticism
Two recently drafted city resolutions meant to be an agreement between opposing sides of the construction project are instead drawing criticism from community members. Star-Advertiser.

Plan for no-leash dog park removed
Plans for an off-leash dog park at Ala Moana Regional Park have been scrapped by the Caldwell administration, city Parks Director Michele Nekota told members of the City Council Budget Committee on Thursday. Star-Advertiser.

UH Mānoa wants to create more pedestrian friendly spaces.
The plan is to get rid of some driveways and relocate parking stalls; and replace them with walkways, benches and tables. KITV4.

New boss to lead Ward Village development
Ward Village has a new executive overseeing development of the growing high-rise community in Kaka‘ako. Star-Advertiser.

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