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Holly Shikada confirmed as top law enforcement officer A 33-year veteran of the state Department of the Attorney General was confirmed by Hawai‘i senators Tuesday to stay on as the agency’s leader and top state law enforcement officer. Star-Advertiser. Civil Beat. Hawaii News Now. Hawai‘i Covid cases see upward trend 5 weeks in a row Hawai‘i Tourism Authority plan focuses on marketing, not management Pandemic continues to hurt Hawai‘i public school students’ grades, attendance Senate accused of ‘punitive’ funding plan for University of Hawai‘i Conservative group targets Kahele over possible ethics violations |
HAWAII BUSINESS MAGAZINE Industrial Battery Solutions: 2022 SmallBiz Editor’s Choice Award Winner – Industrial Industrial Battery Solutions sells, installs and services motive batteries for industrial forklifts and other material handling equipment. “It is not glamorous, but it is an essential business,” says Kathleen Benson, who serves as president. “It’s a very niche, little business… read more. |
OʻAHU |
HART head: Federal authorities appear receptive to ending rail project in Kaka‘ako Lori Kahikina, CEO of the Honolulu rail authority, said she received a letter in December from Federal Transit Administration officials saying they were open to amending the Full Funding Grant Agreement, which calls for the rail to build 21 stations and 20 miles of guideway. Hawaii News Now. Why Howard Hughes has a love-hate relationship with the rail DOH reviews Navy water samples as part of long-term monitoring program Honolulu tops national list for solar energy generation Two HPD officers arrested on abuse allegations in recent days City expands free Covid testing for O‘ahu residents amid continued demand |
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HAWAIʻI ISLAND |
Council wants more information before voting on tax credit, assessment cap With the specter of California’s Proposition 13 hanging over the room, the County Council Finance Committee on Tuesday postponed a measure that would have capped increases in property values for most commercial classes. West Hawaii Today. Fire chief ‘generally agrees’ with critiques of audit Looming demolition of treasured Papa‘aloa gym puts rural Big Island community on edge Federal case against Big Island doctor goes to jury |
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MAUI COUNTY |
Maui County launches online planning and permitting system Maui’s Automated Planning and Permitting System is a new web-based software designed to support planning and permit processing. Maui Now. Community input sought on resiliency hubs, Lānaʻi Skate Park preliminary designs Some gun enthusiasts fear new homes could threaten Maui’s only shooting range Former Maui police officer enters guilty plea to attempted child enticement |
KAUAʻI |
The Beach House restaurant expansion sees opposition The proposed expansion of The Beach House restaurant became the subject of debate at last week’s Planning Commission meeting, with many neighbors voicing their opposition to the idea. Garden Island. Coffee With A Cop community outreach returns Hurricane hardening happening at Kapa‘a Middle School |
APRIL 2022 ISSUE |
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