Uncertainty builds as major tourism contract for Hawai’i’s domestic market ends.
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Uncertainty builds as major tourism contract for Hawai‘i’s domestic market ends On June 2, the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority awarded the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement a more than $34 million tourism contract. However, HTA and CNHA cannot move forward until a June 21 protest from the Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau is settled. Star-Advertiser. Pandemic leads to shrinking enrollment at Hawai‘i schools Chronic absenteeism spikes across state Prosecutors and lawmakers split on need for immediate fix to felony charging law Hawai‘i’s dubious practice of taking children without a court order New report shows crime rates up but still low compared to mainland Hawai‘i’s population decline still tilts toward Las Vegas |
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HAWAII BUSINESS MAGAZINE Sages Over 70: Tom Coffman The award-winning writer and filmmaker has explored local history, politics and society, from annexation to recent times. Coffman chooses subjects based on attachments to people in Hawai‘i and through personal relationships… read more. |
OʻAHU |
EPA report reveals long list of violations at Navy’s Red Hill fuel facility New federal records reveal a long list of violations by the Navy, including the lack of a spill response plan for Red Hill’s pipeline system and the failure to operate that system using good engineering practices. Hawaii News Now. DPP hopes new technology will cut time for permit applications Construction of raised crosswalks to start in Kailua and Kāne‘ohe Conservation officers confiscate 2 boats, illegal lay net in Kāne‘ohe Bay |
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Could a Local Building Collapse Like the One in Florida?
Experts say what happened at the Surfside condo is unlikely to happen here. But they warn condo boards: put off maintenance projects and you’ll end up paying far more… read more. |
HAWAIʻI ISLAND |
Hawai‘i Police Department working to fill 69 sworn positions More than 14% of the department’s budgeted sworn positions were unfilled as of mid-September. West Hawaii Today. Instructors ask for feedback on plan for Mauna Kea teaching telescope 12 months of fury: Current eruption of Kīlauea began a year ago this week |
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HAWAII BUSINESS MAGAZINE Spotting Critical Issues Before They Hurt the Business Jack Welch, former chair and CEO of General Electric, famously said, “Change before you have to.” Here are five techniques to detect problems before it’s too late... read more. |
MAUI COUNTY |
Popular Maui beachwalk and trees fall into ocean, triggering calls for managed retreat A concrete section of Kāʻanapali Beachwalk was crumbling into the ocean and tall coconut trees crashed in the high surf. At least seven hotels and resort condos line the stretch, which has experienced chronic erosion for decades. Maui Now. Wailuku stadium, track to close for 7 months for repairs A “school within a school” is building community and food security in Hana |
KAUAʻI |
State seeks hefty fine against owners of Kaua‘i dam for inaction on safety threats The state Department of Land and Natural Resources is seeking to fine the owners of a Kaua‘i dam at least $5,000 a day, alleging its potential collapse could endanger lives. Hawaii News Now. County announces auction of used equipment, supplies |
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