Secretary of State meets with Japanese and South Korean counterparts in Hawaii.
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2.14.2022 |
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U.S. Secretary of State meets with Japanese and South Korean counterparts in Hawai‘i Antony Blinken met his counterparts over the weekend to discuss nuclear-armed North Korea. The Biden administration also released a new Indo-Pacific strategy to counter China’s efforts to expand its influence. Star-Advertiser. Civil Beat. Hawai‘i Senate wants to beef up its corruption-fighting efforts Legislation would help victims exit sex trade with $2,000 per month Bill would fund study of possible DHHL casino Bills to combat fireworks include increased fines, permit costs Should the counties be allowed to require fire sprinklers in new homes? Legislative committee pursuing investigation against state Rep. Sharon Har Hawai‘i residents share their struggles with long Covid |
HAWAII BUSINESS MAGAZINE 20 for the Next 20: Yoh Kawanami, Hawaiian Electric Co. Kawanami hopes to help Hawai‘i become a model for how to produce renewable energy, in part using customer-sited resources like rooftop solar panels. “It wasn’t about energy, but it was bringing new tech into Hawaiian Electric”… read more. |
OʻAHU |
Proposal for Hawai‘i to build and sell leasehold condos judged unfeasible A report produced by the nonprofit Hawai‘i Budget and Policy Center says that a key element of the plan — selling condos on state land with 99-year leases — isn’t workable, dimming hopes that this big, unconventional idea could end O‘ahu’s affordable-housing shortages. Star-Advertiser. Red Hill’s firefighting system was damaged long before contamination crisis |
HAWAII BUSINESS MAGAZINE
Sport of Climbing Continues to Rise in Hawai‘i
Climbing has gained popularity in Hawai‘i and around the world in recent years, culminating in the sport’s debut at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In 2018, Climbing Business Journal reported about a 12% increase in the commercial… read more. |
HAWAIʻI ISLAND |
Roth is considering charging tourists to visit beach parks, zoo Mayor Mitch Roth said the fees would help pay for facilities. He also said a pay-as-you-throw garbage charge is under consideration again. West Hawaii Today. Acting HR director named to permanent post Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park plans restoration of summit facilities |
HAWAII BUSINESS MAGAZINE My Job: I’m Underwater With Sharks, Polar Bears, Walruses This marine biologist works everywhere from the tropics to the poles. His goal: To understand and protect the ocean for the benefit of all. “I realized how important healthy oceans were to people and the encyclopedic knowledge within... read more. |
MAUI COUNTY |
Commission mulls pay hike for police chief The Maui County Salary Commission heard testimony from more than a dozen people, most opposing a recommended 29% pay raise — from $158,851 to $205,000 — for new Police Chief John Pelletier. Maui News. MEO to start youth programs on Molokaʻi |
KAUAʻI |
CC&R bill moves through County Council Kaua‘i lawmakers are pushing legislation that would prevent new housing developments from locking out lower-income families through strict covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs), which often exceed the county’s own zoning ordinances. Garden Island. Kauaʻi taro farmers spearhead a measure to streamline the water lease process |
FEBRUARY 2022 ISSUE |
Dive into some of our latest features! My Job Is Preserving Damaged Scrolls and Precious Art EV Sales in Hawai‘i Are Up 30.6%, and Many Buyers Say They’re Glad They Made the Switch Here’s How Affordable Housing Policies Have Impacted Hawai‘i’s Housing Supply Many Hawai‘i Defense Jobs Are Not Going to Locals. Advocates Want to Change That. |
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