Hawaii Business Magazine Newsletters

Gov. Ige discusses his final months in office, the bail reform bill, and his trip to Japan
Gov. David Ige has just over six months left in office. One of his biggest tasks left is to make a decision on the bills that were passed by the Legislature. KITV4. KHON2.

Hawai‘i working to add more electric vehicle charging stations
There are only about 800 public chargers in the state, yet Hawai‘i has about 19,000 electric vehicles. State lawmakers passed a number of bills to expand the current infrastructure for electric vehicle charging and $18 million in federal funding has also been set aside for Hawai‘i to achieve its 2045 100% clean energy goal. Hawaii News Now.

BOE preparing to select the next superintendent
The finalists for the superintendent position are Darrel Galera, a long-time local education leader; Caprice Young, president of an education consulting group in Los Angeles; and interim Superintendent Keith Hayashi, who has led the department since Aug. 1. Civil Beat.

New leader of Hawaiʻi teachers union has over 40 years of experience in education
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association board of directors has chosen Ann Mahi as its new executive director. She starts Aug. 1. Hawai‘i Public Radio.

A judge took away these kids for good – until a higher court found a mistake
An appeals court found that parents in three cases should have had court-appointed lawyers throughout. Neither the state Judiciary nor CWS would estimate the number of parents whose children have been taken who could make similar arguments on appeal because they lacked access to counsel at some point during their cases. Civil Beat.

Pacific is back at center stage as LANPAC resumes after hiatus
The Association of the U.S. Army on Tuesday kicked off LANPAC 2022, a conference focused on armies and military land power around the Pacific. Star-Advertiser. Hawaii News Now.

Suit alleges agency’s failure to protect sharks
A lawsuit filed Tuesday accuses the National Marine Fisheries Service of failing to do its job in protecting the threatened Western and Pacific oceanic whitetip shark. Star-Advertiser. Civil Beat.

4 finalists for HPD chief to take viewer questions on public affairs show
In an unusual forum, the finalists for the job will take viewer questions live on a PBS Hawaii public affairs show called “Insights” on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Hawaii News Now.

Ex-officials to face jury after losing bid for bench verdict
Three former city officials accused of conspiring to defraud the government by structuring a $250,000 retirement settlement for former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha will face a jury trial in October after their attempt to have a federal judge decide the case was unsuccessful. Star-Advertiser.

FBI looking for information about explosive device found near H-2 freeway
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is asking for help identifying suspects and circumstances surrounding the discovery of an improvised explosive device near the H-2 freeway. Star-Advertiser. KITV4.

Officials considering radiation poisoning as possible cause of death for city worker
Records obtained by Hawaii News Now indicate the 55-year-old tire repair worker was possibly exposed to radiation while working on a truck at the Keehi Transfer Station on Dec. 19, 2021. Hawaii News Now.

In celebration of Small Business Month, we are honoring innovative entrepreneurs and those thinking about making their business idea a reality. Assistant Vice President and Commercial Banking Officer Jenna Kosaki shares what small businesses need in order to reach the next level. If you are interested in starting a new business or would like to learn about ways to expand your current operations, take advantage of FHB’s free 30-minute consultations. Request an appointment today!

Property assessment cap postponed
A bill capping property assessments could lead to an unfair balance between East Hawai‘i and West Hawai‘i, administration officials warned the County Council Finance Committee as a bill aiming to put a 15% ceiling on most commercial classes of property was postponed for the second time. West Hawaii Today.

Hilo man pleads guilty to Covid-19 relief fraud
A Hilo man pleaded guilty to wire fraud today after he submitted fake payroll documents and tax forms to qualify for $937,575 in Covid-19 relief funds. Star-Advertiser. Big Island Now. Hawaii News Now.

Kaiser’s mental health clinicians launch strike
Mental health clinicians with Kaiser Permanente are launching a three-day strike starting today, saying their patients are having to wait months for therapy sessions due to growing caseloads at understaffed clinics. Maui News.

Maui residents brace for construction of state’s first multi-lane roundabout
A big change is coming to South Maui — literally paving the way for the future Kīhei High School. After years of planning, construction is now underway on Hawai‘i’s first multi-lane roundabout. Hawaii News Now.