Hawaii is getting over $10 million in federal money for wildlife management, conservation.
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Hawai‘i getting over $10M in federal money for wildlife management, conservation The funding is from a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service program that received a record $1.5 billion this year. The USFWS Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program will support scientific research, educational programs, and habitat restoration and protection, among other initiatives. Star-Advertiser. Hawaiian Electric says 38% of the energy it generated last year came from renewable resources Guidelines urge boats to slow down near whales Vessel strike likely killed humpback whale calf found off O‘ahu, NOAA Fisheries says. Hawaii News Now. Lt. Gov. Josh Green sees restrictions easing in coming weeks Bill would require emotional support animal suppliers to issue disclaimer Hawai‘i long-Covid sufferers get back on track |
HAWAII BUSINESS MAGAZINE 20 for the Next 20: Dayna Matsumoto, Central Pacific Bank Dayna Matsumoto started at Central Pacific Bank as a part-time teller while in college and earned her way up. She credits her family for her work ethic and determination. Matsumoto and her team were instrumental in the bank’s PPP initiative in 2020, in which CPB processed about… read more. |
OʻAHU |
Department of Planning and Permitting employee pleads guilty to accepting bribes A building inspector in the city Department of Planning and Permitting pleaded guilty Monday to an indictment accusing him and others of accepting bribes to accelerate building projects. Star-Advertiser. Hawaii Public Radio. Hawai‘i health officials lift drinking water advisory for Red Hill housing 2 candidates emerge to fill Hawai‘i House seat vacated by Ty Cullen |
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HAWAIʻI ISLAND |
Mauna Kea telescope to be decommissioned by year’s end Officials said the removal and site restoration of the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory at the mountain’s summit will start this summer. Star-Advertiser. Civil Beat. Maui Now. Judge rules gate lawsuit to continue Lease extension granted for KIA property The man known as “Hilo’s welfare doctor” has won another legal battle with the state |
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MAUI COUNTY |
Bill would ban Hawai‘i film officials from appearing in films A Hawai‘i lawmaker is trying to crack down on what he says was improper behavior by the Maui County film commissioner, who accepted a substantial part in a television movie being shot on the island, despite the commissioner’s involvement facilitating the industry. Civil Beat. Rising seas could lead to the relocation of Moloka‘i’s only college campus |
KAUAʻI |
Rebecca Like and Shaylene Iseri face off in general election for Kauaʻi prosecuting attorney Kauaʻi voters will be voting again for the next county prosecuting attorney. Ballots were mailed out earlier this month for the special general election, and residents have until Feb. 26 to decide. Hawaii Public Radio. Garden Island. Officials: Decline in cases, high test positivity |
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