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Hawai‘i has a child care crisis. Employers could help solve it
Setting up on-site daycare can be an expensive and difficult undertaking, but there are other creative ways that companies can help young families. Civil Beat.

Questions cast pall over lucrative Hawai‘i tourism contract
The contract to market Hawai‘i’s visitor industry in the United States remains shrouded in uncertainty as the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority sorts out whether its controversial procurement process will end in a historic change. Star-Advertiser.

Severe staffing shortages pose ‘dangerous’ conditions at state correctional facilities
One employee said extensive work hours are taking a toll on the physical and mental health of employees, which is leading to even more staff problems. Hawaii News Now.

Hawai‘i voter registration reaches record levels
For the 2020 primary election, Honolulu County had just over 525,000 people registered to vote. Now, even with the primary two months away, more than 561,000 people have registered. KITV4.

This group is trying to make sense of Hawai‘i’s regulatory landscape
To help non-experts grasp state and county zoning laws that are often muddled with jargon, a team of local experts is creating an online map called the Hawai‘i Zoning Atlas.The website was launched in June, the latest installment in a national initiative that includes other states. Civil Beat.

UH scientist studies impacts of debris during tsunamis
UH Mānoa Professor Hyoungsu Park is exploring how debris piling up against buildings during tsunamis increases the force and damage of the waves. He hopes the study will lead to the construction of buildings that are more resilient to tsunamis and debris. Maui News.

Hawaii Business Magazine wins five national awards
Among the honors are gold for our reporting on the Honolulu rail and a bronze for best regional business magazine in North America. Hawaii Business.

Hawai‘i health officials report 2 more ‘probable’ monkeypox cases
Two more probable cases of monkeypox have been identified on O‘ahu, according to Hawai‘i health officials, who now say that all of the state’s five cases in the current outbreak are connected to each other. Star-Advertiser. Big Island Now. KITV4.

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The Fundamentals of Land Court, Hawai‘i’s Legal “Enigma”
Many people in Hawai‘i have heard of land court, but only a few truly understand it. The Hawai‘i Land Court was established by the territorial Legislature in 1903, and is mainly a recordation system based on the Australian Torrens title system, according to a 1983 Hawai‘i Supreme Court ruling involving the estate of James Campbell… read more.

OʻAHU

New HPD chief Arthur ‘Joe’ Logan is sworn in privately
Honolulu’s 12th police chief took office Tuesday in an unannounced, private ceremony that surprised some city officials and prompted the police officers union to urge leadership to “commit to a culture of transparency.” Star-Advertiser. Civil Beat. Hawaii News Now. KHON2.

In suit, citizens group seeks to speed up timeline for emptying Red Hill tanks
A citizens group is suing the Navy for violations of the federal Clean Water Act, saying they want the emptying of the Red Hill fuel tanks to happen more quickly. Hawaii News Now.

City to stop accepting applications for rent and utility relief on June 30
The city’s Rental and Utility Relief Program began in April 2021 and aimed to distribute more than $225 million in pandemic-related federal funding. Star-Advertiser. Hawaii News Now. KITV4.

City Council considers plan to mitigate Lanikai traffic
The Honolulu City Council is considering a resolution to urge the Department of Transportation Services to come up with a traffic mitigation plan for Lanikai. Star-Advertiser.

Kamehameha Schools is doubling preschool capacity in Heʻeia
After just three months, a rising demand for early childhood education on the windward side is prompting the school to expand — doubling its capacity for keiki on the windward side this fall. Hawai‘i Public Radio.

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Recruiting Midcareer Employees In The Face Of The Great Resignation

The challenge that businesses are facing, in light of the Great Resignation, is recruitment and retention. Many businesses are benefiting from hiring midcareer employees in the Gen-X or Baby Boomer age group. Here are a few reasons… read more.

HAWAIʻI ISLAND

Rodenhurst leaves county government
Public Works Director Ikaika Rodenhurst on Monday became the first top director in Mayor Mitch Roth’s Cabinet to leave county government. West Hawaii Today. Big Island Video News.

County defends Waipi‘o Valley Road closure
A county attorney told a judge Tuesday that “it’s not the court’s place and it’s not the plaintiffs’ place” to decide whether Mayor Mitch Roth exercised his emergency powers in a lawful manner when he closed Waipi‘o Valley Road to all but residents, tenant farmers and emergency responders. Tribune-Herald.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Helps At-Risk Youth Achieve Their Full Potential
Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawai‘i aims to create meaningful one-to-one relationships between adults and at-risk children. Mike Hinkley was inspired to become a big brother as a way to serve his Kāne‘ohe community. He was paired with Vance four years ago and the two remain in contact weekly... read more.

MAUI COUNTY

The state just took a huge step toward more oversight of West Maui’s water
In the future, the public will get to weigh in whenever the state decides how much water can be used in the newly designated area. Civil Beat. Maui Now.

Waipuilani project moves forward despite concerns
Weighing issues over flooding and location with the critical need for affordable housing, a Maui County Council committee ultimately decided to recommend a fast-track project in Kīhei on Monday. Maui News.

Recent SHOPO survey reveals ‘sinking’ morale in MPD since new chief takes office
The survey found that one third of the department is considering leaving within the next two years. MPD already has 100 vacancies. Hawaii News Now. KHON2. KITV4.

KAUAʻI

After 50 years, Kaua‘i’s Russian Fort Elizabeth park gets a new name
The state Board of Land and Natural Resources last week officially changed the name of the 17-acre park to Paulaula State Historical Site to honor a much more extensive Native Hawaiian history of the area. Star-Advertiser. Civil Beat. Garden Island.

Fire chief Goble leaving KFD
After a two-year run as Kaua‘i Fire Department Chief, Steven Goble is stepping down next week. The Kaua‘i Fire Commission will discuss the appointment of a new fire chief at a special meeting on Thursday. Garden Island.

Commission OKs Kōloa plant permits
After nearly a full day of testimony and debate, the Planning Commission voted Tuesday to approve several contentious permits for the Hawai‘i Planing Mill facility in Kōloa. The permits allow the facility to operate on agriculture-zoned land. Garden Island.

How the Kauaʻi Police Department has reduced its staff vacancy, overtime
Police departments across the nation and the state have been struggling to keep up staffing, but the Kauaʻi Police Department has reduced its vacancy numbers and overtime costs over the last few years with several strategies. Hawai‘i Public Radio.

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