text:
Showing posts with label mail-in ballots. Show all posts
Hawaii shows that mail-in voting can work. Record turnout, smooth election. Plus latest COVID-19 counts and more news from all the Hawaiian Islands
More than 406,000 ballots were cast. That's a record number for a Hawaii primary. More than half of Hawaii's registered voters, about 51 percent, cast their ballots in the state's first mail-in primary. According to Political Analyst, Colin Moore, the last time we saw a turnout like this was in 1996. Hawaii News Now.
Hawaii sees more than 40 percent increase in voter turnout with all mail-in primary. This year's primary saw a record turn out in voters for the state. Over 400,000 ballots were cast in this election compared to 286,000 in the 2018 primary, a 42 percent increase in voters. KITV4.
The Primary That Upset Hawaii's Mango Cart. A desire for new blood felled or threatened political veterans and fueled the campaigns of hungry newcomers, all under a new system of voting. Civil Beat.
2020 Primary Election Results. KITV4.
Primary Election: Official state and county votes can be found here.
How Bad Is Hawaii At Social Distancing? Here's What The Data Shows. Mobility data gives us a clearer picture of just how much people have been moving around during the pandemic. Civil Beat.
Hawaii's weak contact tracing effort is hindering the control of coronavirus' spread. Jendrick Paul, president of the Marshallese Community Organization of Hawaii, said Sunday that he's worried state Department of Health contact tracers can't keep up with the surge of coronavirus cases in Hawaii's tightknit Pacific Islander community. Star-Advertiser.
The State Has A Plan For When To Reopen Or Reclose. Why Aren't We Following It? Available data suggests Oahu should impose stricter measures, according to the state's plan. Civil Beat.
'We are super spreaders,' says Dr. Scott Miscovich. Hawaii is veering into "super spreader" territory with the rise in COVID-19 cases. Hawaii health officials reported 152 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, raising the statewide total since the start of the pandemic to 3,498. Star-Advertiser.
152 New COVID-19 Cases in Hawai'i (O'ahu 147, Big Island 3, Maui 1, Kaua'i 1). Hawai'i has recorded another triple-digit day for new COVID-19 cases in the state. Maui Now.
VIRUS TRACKER — Aug. 9: 152 New Cases. Nearly all the cases were on Oahu, where hospitals are preparing for a surge in patients. Civil Beat.
The Latest: 152 New Cases; Health Director: Expect More Deaths As Surge Continues; 3 Inmates Positive. Hawaii Public Radio.
Updated results confirm November runoffs for Blangiardi and Amemiya, and Alm and Kau. Honolulu mayoral candidates Rick Blangiardi and Keith Amemiya are headed to a Nov. 3 runoff with 25.6% and 20.2% of the vote respectively. Colleen Hanabusa remained in third place with 18.4% of the vote. Star-Advertiser.
Voters set up runoff for mayor between political newcomers: Blangiardi and Amemiya. Oahu voters, apparently fed up with the status quo and facing an uncertain economic outlook, threw their support in Saturday's primary election behind two first-time political candidates who have promised change and a fresh perspective to old problems. Hawaii News Now.
Blangiardi and Amemiya discuss plans heading into Hawaii's general election. Two mayoral candidates will be moving on to Hawaii's general elections in November. KHON2.
Tupola, Say win City Council seat outright; Espero and Augie T. advance to general. Former state representative and one-time Republican gubernatorial candidate Andria Tupola shot out to an insurmountable lead in her race for the Honolulu City Council's District I seat early on Saturday night, handily winning the seat. Hawaii News Now.
Alm, Kau proceed to general election runoff in race for city prosecutor. Retired Judge Steve Alm and defense attorney Megan Kau will proceed to a general election runoff in the race for city prosecutor. Hawaii News Now.
Total of 6 inmates, 3 adult corrections officers at OCCC test positive for COVID-19. The Department of Public Safety confirms the number of COVID-19 cases at OCCC continues to grow. Hawaii News Now.
Liquor Commission shuts down 10 establishments for violating Mayor's rules. The Honolulu Liquor Commission is strictly enforcing the mayor's latest orders for bars to close down for three weeks. Hawaii News Now.
Several Hawaii breweries disagree with liquor commission shutting them down. Under Mayor Kirk Caldwell's order issued at the end of July, he ordered the shut down of all bars for at least three weeks. KHON2.
Walmart Keeaumoku closes for cleaning; will reopen on Tuesday. The company confirmed the closure began at 2 p.m. on Sunday and will remain in place through Monday. It will reopen at 7 a.m. on Tuesday. Walmart would not confirm if this was in response to a positive case in an employee or not. Hawaii News Now.
Roth, Marzo face runoff after defeating Kim for mayor. A countywide elected official with experience running a large government agency, or a fresh face with no government experience at all? That's the choice facing Hawaii County voters in the Nov. 3 general election when they decide who will be the county mayor. West Hawaii Today.
Waltjen wins prosecutor's race, narrowly avoids November runoff. Deputy Prosecutor Kelden Waltjen narrowly averted a runoff in the race for Hawaii County prosecutor after the second printout of primary election results was released Saturday night. Tribune-Herald.
County mulls suing companies for damage caused by climate change. While the Hawaii County Council passed a resolution last Wednesday to join a lawsuit by the City and County of Honolulu against a collective of fossil fuel companies, Hawaii County Corporation Counsel Joe Kamelamela said last week that the county will likely not join the Honolulu lawsuit but instead consider pursuing its own lawsuit. Tribune-Herald.
Incumbents easily take top spots in council races. Maui County Council incumbents easily captured the most votes in three separate three-way races Saturday night. Maui News.
DeCoite leads Ritte by 91 votes in latest tally, though recount pending. Rep. Lynn DeCoite staved off a strong challenge from activist Walter Ritte in a Democratic race for House District 13 in a contest, though both candidates were awaiting the results of a mandatory recount Monday before calling the race. Maui News.
Hawaii 2020 Primary Election Results: Fourth Printout (11:44 a.m. Update). Maui Now.
Medical, work exemptions for quarantine order can be requested for trips to Maui County. Starting August 11, the partial quarantine order will take place. KHON2.
On to the general election. Kaua'i voter turnout was slightly less than the statewide turnout for the primary election, but 49% of registered voters had their ballots counted on Kaua'i. Garden Island.
County directors weigh in on housing resources. On Kaua'i, there are 716 individuals receiving direct rental assistance through the county. Garden Island.
Solid Waste Division OT over budget again. The county Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division had a total overtime budget of $227,000 in fiscal year 2020. Garden Island.
Labels: 2020 elections, all-mail ballots, Colleen Hanabusa, coronavirus, COVID-19, Harry Kim, Keith Amemiya, mail-in ballots, Rick Blangiardi, voter turnout, voting
House Health Committee calls briefing today on coronavirus as airport clamps down on travelers, Caldwell outpaces others in fundraising for 2022 gubernatorial race, Amemiya raises most for Honolulu mayor, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii Capitol ©2020 All Hawaii News
Health Committee to Hold Briefing on Coronavirus. Rep. John M. Mizuno, Chair of the House Health Committee, will hold an informational briefing on the 2019 Coronavirus outbreak in China and the measures being taken by the State of Hawaiʻi at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3. Maui Now.
New entry restrictions begin at 11 US airports, including Honolulu, amid growing coronavirus fears. New entry restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of the deadly coronavirus begin Sunday across the US, including at Honolulu's airport — which has been designated as one of just 11 facilities in the country that will accept travelers from China. Hawaii News Now.
Flights from China to Honolulu suspended. Direct flights from China to Hawaii have been suspended as federal and state officials ramp up their response to preventing an outbreak of the coronavirus in the isles. Star-Advertiser.
"We're concerned about our own health," Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant says that they can't wear masks. The new quarantine procedures the airport concern not only have travelers but also its workers. We're told that flight attendants have voiced concerns about not being able to wear masks on Asia flights. KHON2.
Bill that would establish camera enforcement at traffic lights moves forward. A proposal to have camera-enforcement at traffic lights moved forward at the state Capitol on Friday. The cameras would record vehicles that run red lights in urban Honolulu. Hawaii News Now.
Red-light-camera bill advances in Legislature. Hawaii counties would be authorized to establish three-year programs to test out a new photo enforcement system for ticketing people who run red lights under a bill that won preliminary approval last week from the House Transportation Committee. Star-Advertiser.
New bill would limit 'revolving door' for lobbyists. A bill that would limit the ability of state lawmakers and top state officials to leave their government jobs and then quickly go to work lobbying the state Legislature is advancing in the state Senate. Star-Advertiser.
Gun rights advocates rally at the state Capitol. Opponents of new and more restrictive firearm laws for Hawaii rallied at the state Capitol last week to protest a wave of proposed gun-related legislation. Star-Advertiser.
Firearms incidents decline on Hawaii's public school campuses. The number of students caught carrying any kind of "firearm," including paintball guns, or even slingshots, has dropped to its lowest level in 10 years at Hawaii's public school campuses. Star-Advertiser.
Legislation seeks to continue flying isle homeless back home. Since 2014, private and public Hawaii funds have paid for half of the airfare to send 744 homeless people back to their families on the mainland and to the Federates States of Micronesia — without any obligation from Hawaii of prearranged jobs or housing support. Star-Advertiser.
Raise Hawaii's Smoking Age From 21 To 25. The proposed legislation would apply to electronic cigarettes as well as tobacco. Civil Beat.
State gets mixed grades on tobacco control. The American Lung Association recently released its annual "State of Tobacco Control" report, giving Hawai'i various grades for five categories and calling for proven tobacco-control policies in light of the worsening youth-vaping epidemic in 2019. Garden Island.
Caldwell Raises Nearly $300K For 2022 Governor's Race. The Honolulu mayor has far outpaced others who have lined up this far in advance. Civil Beat.
Multiple jobs. Doubling up. Hawaii adults say they're doing it all and still struggling. Seven in 10 Hawaii adults are struggling with their financial health and more than half say their spending equals or exceeds their income, according to a new survey that underscores just how broadly the state's high cost of living is affecting families. Hawaii News Now.
State employee fined for pushing workers to buy cars from friend. The Occupational Health Branch manager for the state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations' Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Division has been ordered to pay a $1,000 penalty for driving two probationary employees on separate occasions to a used car dealership owned by a friend to buy vehicles they were not required to have as part of their jobs. Star-Advertiser.
Scientists Say Many Rat Lungworm Cases In Hawaii May Go Unreported. Costly and strict diagnostic protocols mean a long wait to find out if someone has the disease. Civil Beat.
Amemiya Raises Most Campaign Cash In Honolulu Mayor's Race. Hawaii's business elites are lining up behind one of their own, giving him an edge on Councilwoman Pine and former Congresswoman Hanabusa. Civil Beat.
Defense Attorney Kau Leads Honolulu Prosecutor's Race In Campaign Cash. Political newcomer Megan Kau brought in more money than a well-known former judge. Civil Beat.
State lawmaker wants to help HPD recruit and retain officers with surcharge bill. What to do about the on-going police shortage on Oahu. KITV4.
City: We want to expand appointment-only bulky item pickup islandwide. The city is extending appointment-only bulky item pickup for urban Honolulu "indefinitely," and said it's working to expand the system islandwide. Hawaii News Now.
North Shore farmland being carved up for crop, housing use. Some North Shore community leaders complain that David Taogoshi is driving up the price of farmland by acquiring 30-acre to 300-acre tracts of former sugar cane and pineapple plantation fields for relatively little money and dividing them into mainly 2-acre and 5-acre pieces for sale as attractive home sites. Star-Advertiser.
Kobayashi Group to develop 400 affordable rentals in West Oahu. The Honolulu City Council on Wednesday approved a resolution authorizing Mayor Kirk Caldwell's administration to enter into a development agreement with Kobayashi Group entity KG Kapolei Parkway LLC for the project. Pacific Business News.
Saint Francis School campus in Honolulu to go on the market for sale in Q1. The campus is sandwiched between the University of Hawaii Manoa campus and Manoa Hillside Estates, a gated community of 62 homes, in an affluent neighborhood where many homes sell for $1 million or more. Pacific Business News.
Vacation rental denials appealed. Appeals are pouring in from vacation rental owners who were denied permits, with the county Board of Appeals agenda including 25 contested cases for its Feb. 14 meeting in Kona. West Hawaii Today.
League of Women Voters seeks smooth transition to mailed ballots. Although Hawaii Island, along with the rest of the state, has been voluntarily transitioning from walk-in voting to mail-in ballots over the past 20 years, the local chapter of the League of Women Voters is concerned some voters may be left behind in an election offering only two locations for on-site voting. West Hawaii Today.
Clarification of herbicide policy sought. After a ban on the use of herbicides by county workers was definitively quashed last month, two Hawaii County Council members are introducing a resolution that will clarify the county's position on herbicide use. Tribune-Herald.
Puna meeting to focus on broadband access, telehealth. Discussion will turn to health and technology later this month at a town hall meeting about telehealth and broadband service in Puna. Tribune-Herald.
Council to discuss status of closed beach parks. Two North Hilo beach parks long closed to the public will be the subject of an hourlong presentation next week by the county Department of Parks and Recreation. Tribune-Herald.
Jensen named West Hawaii Today editor. Chelsea Jensen has been promoted to editor of West Hawaii Today. West Hawaii Today.
Maui visitors break 3 million mark for first time. Report also shows record spending. Maui News.
Oyster Pilot Project Launched on Maui to Improve Water Quality. An innovative pilot project that uses oysters to improve water quality at Maui's Maʻalaea Harbor was launched on Friday by the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council. Maui Now.
Whale researchers present factors to fewer sightings. Three humpback whale researchers will be presenting information on a collaborative study on factors contributing to the decline in observed sighting rates of humpback whales in Hawaii and Alaska from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Maui Ocean Center. Maui News.
Farmers Fight To Keep Irrigation System Running. The state has announced its intent to shut down key reservoirs if the Legislature and a water cooperative don't find a solution. Garden Island.
The Garden Island newspaper lands new editor. he Garden Island has named reporter Jessica Else as the new editor-in-chief. Garden Island.
Labels: coronavirus, homeless, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell, Keith Amemiya, lobbyists, local media, mail-in ballots, red light cameras, smoking
Elections officials update legislators on all-mail voting, term limits sought for Honolulu prosecutor, Kauai councilman indicted on felonies, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii ballot testing ©2019 All Hawaii News
Hawaii election officials to ask voters to update signatures for vote-by-mail. Election officials will soon invite more than 760,000 registered voters to update their signatures on file with the county clerks as part of the preparations for Hawaii's new all-mail voting system, lawmakers were told Wednesday. Star-Advertiser.
How The Counties Are Preparing For All-Mail Voting. The state will switch to an all-mail voting system for the 2020 elections. Civil Beat.
Election officials iron out changes to voting system. Elections officials say next year's voting results could take even longer to verify. That's because it's the first year nearly all the ballots will be sent by mail. Hawaii News Now.
Lingering concerns as state pushes forward with mail-in voting. Next year's election will be the first time a statewide election will be done by mail. Lawmakers met with elections officials Wednesday to see how the process is going. KHON2.
Ready for voting by mail? Hawaii County Clerk Jon Henricks told state legislators Wednesday that the county will have a high-speed ballot sorting machine by February, which he said will give Hawaii Island elections workers "plenty of time" to prepare for the new voting-by-mail system that will be in place for the 2020 primary and general elections. Tribune-Herald.
Hawaii state pension fund begins fiscal year with a gain. Hawaii's largest public pension fund has started off its new fiscal year on a positive note amid the ongoing U.S.-Chinese trade war and global uncertainty. Star-Advertiser.
The strange lights returned to Hawaii skies. The lights are believed to be part of SpaceX's Starlink Mission which is made up of dozens of mini satellites. The goal of the project is to provide high-speed broadband internet across the globe. Hawaii News Now.
Bankruptcy not expected to affect Meadow Gold. Hawaii's supply of milk isn't expected to be affected by Tuesday's move by the owner of Meadow Gold filing bankruptcy. Star-Advertiser.
Hawaii home sales to foreign buyers drop in first half of 2019. The number of homes and condominiums in Hawaii sold to buyers from Japan declined by 15% during the first half of 2019, but the total dollar volume of those sales dropped by 31%, as overall sales volume for foreign buyers fell by 27%, according to data from Title Guaranty. Pacific Business News.
Resolution seeks to limit years Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney can serve. Right now, there's no limit, but Honolulu City Council Member Ron Menor wants to change that to two consecutive four-year terms, like the mayor and city council members. KHON2.
Mo'ili'ili community frustrated over returning homeless camp. It's been 2 weeks since the city of Honolulu did a sweep of a homeless encampment along the Manoa-Palolo Drainage Canal but residents said it has not stopped the homeless from coming back. KITV.
Robbery Suspect Fatally Shot In Fifth Honolulu Officer-Involved Shooting Of The Year. Honolulu police officers shot about 20 rounds at the 30-year-old man as he was driving his car toward them, the Honolulu police chief said. Civil Beat.
Lauren Bruner to be last crew member interred on USS Arizona. More than 900 men who perished when a 1,760-pound Japanese armor-piercing bomb found its mark, igniting a million pounds of gunpowder, were never recovered from the battleship. Star-Advertiser.
USS Boxer group with 4,500 sailors and Marines arrive at Pearl Harbor for port call. The USS Boxer amphibious ready group and more than 4,500 sailors and Marines pulled into Pearl Harbor Wednesday for a port visit following a six-month deployment which included downing an Iranian drone that military officials said was "threatening the safety" of the Boxer in the Strait of Hormuz. Star-Advertiser.
FEMA deadline expires. While the deadline to apply for a federal program providing individual assistance to Kilauea eruption victims has passed, other programs continue to provide support for those affected by last year's disaster. Tribune-Herald.
Effort to name Kilauea eruption spot fissure 8 nears completion. A Hawaiian volcano deity whose name means "forest eater" is among 17 public suggestions submitted to a state board to become the official name of the most prominent source of lava during last year's eruption of Kilauea. Star-Advertiser.
Mauna Kea activists 'hope for the best and prepare for the worst'. As the protest at Mauna Kea heads into its fifth month, the encampment has become like a small town including everything from decontamination supplies to county crossing guards. Hawaii News Now.
Commission wants affordable housing from hotel developers. Members provide comments on draft EIS for Windward Hotel. Maui News.
Wildfire and Sediment: Addressing Two of the Biggest Threats to Maʻalaea Bay. A unique pilot project on Maui will use oysters to filter water at Maʻalaea Bay in an attempt to improve water quality at the location. Maui Now.
Haleakala looks into electric bike policy. Haleakala National Park is considering a new policy that would allow the use of electric bikes on all roads where traditional bicycles are currently permitted, park spokesperson Jin Prugsawan said Tuesday. Maui News.
Fighting To Save This Rare Maui Forest Bird From Extinction. A team of biologists brought 13 critically endangered Maui parrotbills to the other side of Haleakala to save the species from extinction. But less than a month later, only three birds have survived. Civil Beat.
Avian malaria suspected cause of kiwikiu deaths. Officials hopeful that remaining birds will survive in reserve. Maui News.
Councilmember charged. Kauai County Councilmember Arthur Brun was indicted Wednesday on felony charges for allegedly running from police during a traffic stop two weeks ago and hitting an officer with his car in the process. Garden Island.
Kauai Springs back in business. A family-owned water-bottling company in Koloa may have won its 13-year legal battle with the county Planning Commission. Garden Island.
Labels: 2020 elections, Councilman Arthur Brun, Fissure 8, Haleakala, mail-in ballots, Meadow Gold, pensions, Scott Nago, term limits, USS Arizona Memorial, voting
Hawaii Dems opt for ranked-choice mail-in ballots for presidential primary, convicted ex-police chief Kealoha files for divorce, Hawaii County Council advances pesticide ban, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands
Tulsi Gabbard ©2019 All Hawaii News
Tulsi Gabbard's take on Syria gets slammed as 'dead wrong' during Democratic debate. Tulsi Gabbard came under attack for her stances on Syria during Tuesday's presidential debate, marring what needed to be a strong performance for the Hawaii congresswoman, who has struggled to gain traction in her bid for the presidency. Star-Advertiser.
Tulsi Gabbard: 'Blood Of The Kurds' On Trump's Hands. The Hawaii congresswoman continued to push for ending U.S. involvement in "regime-change war" during Tuesday's Democratic presidential debate. Civil Beat.
Gabbard Restrained In Debate But Questions Warren About Syria. Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard did not have significant air time in Tuesday's crowded debate of 12 Democratic presidential candidates but she was most emphatic when arguing in support of the U.S. pullout from Syria. Hawaii Public Radio.
Federal Campaign Filings Show Gabbard Has Raised Another $3 Million. State Sen. Kai Kahele continues to rake in cash in his bid to oust the CD2 congresswoman. Civil Beat.
DNC approves delegate plan. The party-run presidential primary scheduled for April 4 will include vote-by-mail and ranked choice voting. Garden Island.
Protests concern Hawaii business leaders. Hawaii often gets rapped as being unfriendly to business over regulations, taxes and litigation. Now a new layer to this perception may be forming as activists inhibit construction of three development projects. Star-Advertiser.
UH Pay Increases For Top Executives Drawing Scrutiny. The double-digit percentage pay increases are permissible under a UH policy giving discretion to the university president to elevate pay. Civil Beat.
Vaping Summit, Legislative Briefing Set As Lung Illness Count Continues To Rise Nationwide. An anti-vaping summit is planned this week in Honolulu and state lawmakers scheduled a briefing Thursday on the rising youth use of e-cigarettes. Hawaii Public Radio.
More Hawaiian homeland residents struggling with loan payments, face eviction. DHHL beneficiaries asked Lt. Gov. Josh Green and state legislators for the same loan mitigation programs offered to other citizens. They say current state law prohibits that. KITV.
Why Hawaii Still Has So Few Electric Cars. Only about 1% of cars here are electric vehicles. Advocates say boosting that number requires mandating builders install charging stations at new developments. Civil Beat.
$88 Billion: A New Price Tag For Fixing Hawaii's Infrastructure And Retirement Systems. A new report from the Hawaii Executive Conference details the state's worsening financial problems, but it doesn't offer any solutions. Civil Beat.
Former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha files for divorce from wife Katherine. Louis Kealoha, the retired police chief and convicted felon, filed for divorce Monday from his wife, former deputy prosecutor Katherine Kealoha, also a convicted felon. Star-Advertiser.
Louis Kealoha Files For Divorce From Katherine Kealoha. The marriage is irretrievably broken, Louis Kealoha indicated in his court complaint. Civil Beat.
As both await sentencing, ex-police chief files for divorce from his wife. Former Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha has filed for a divorce from his wife Katherine, a former deputy prosecutor. Hawaii News Now.
Retired Police Chief Louis Kealoha files for divorce. Retired Police Chief Louis Kealoha has filed for divorce against his wife, Katherine, a former deputy prosecutor. KHON2.
Gov. David Ige backs wind farm's construction in Kahuku. The company planning to build a wind farm in Kahuku "should be allowed to proceed," Gov. David Ige's office said Tuesday as protesters continued to rally at the construction site. Star-Advertiser.
State health officials fine bubble tea shop in Moiliili for removing yellow placard. The state Health Department has fined a bubble tea shop at Puck's Alley in Moiliili $2,000 for unlawfully and intentionally removing a yellow placard, which stands for a conditional pass, from their facility. Star-Advertiser.
Popular bubble tea shop slapped with fine for removing yellow health placard. The Department of Health has fined a popular Oahu bubble tea shop after removing a conditional yellow health placard from their window. Hawaii News Now.
Home and condo sales rise on Oahu. Home and condo sales are picking up with several regions seeing double-digit gains. KHON2.
Sea Life Park announces death of Kina the false killer whale. Sea Life Park Hawaii announced today the death of Kina, the false killer whale that had been a beloved part of its family since 2015. Star-Advertiser.
Kina, the beloved false killer whale at Sea Life Park, dies. A mainstay at Sea Life Park on Oahu has died. Hawaii News Now.
Herbicide ban advanced: Bill prohibits county use of weed killers in parks, roadsides. Hawaii Island is moving toward banning county-applied herbicides on parks and roadsides. West Hawaii Today.
The Hawaiʻi County Council Committee of Agricultural, Water, Energy and Environmental Management voted to advance Bill 101 to the full council with a positive recommendation. Big Island Video News.
Pesticide Ban Advances to Council. The Hawai'i County Council Committee on Agriculture, Water, Energy and Environmental Management voted 7-0 today to advance Bill 101, a pesticide ban in Hawai'i County, with a positive recommendation to the Council late Tuesday night. Big Island Now.
Committee gets update on lava recovery efforts. Hawaii County Council members appeared pleased with the current state of the Kilauea eruption recovery efforts after an update provided Tuesday to the Committee on Governmental Relations and Economic Development. Tribune-Herald.
Kilauea Eruption Recovery Progress Report Delivered. It has been one year since the eruption of Kīlauea ended, but the recovery effort in Puna continues. Big Island Video News.
University of Hawaii regents panel pitches plan to improve Mauna Kea. Following a two-month examination of the issues related to Mauna Kea, a University of Hawaii Board of Regents committee did not recommend any change in its support for the controversial Thirty Meter Telescope. Star-Advertiser.
Men's shelter in old Hilo hospital accepts its first residents. The old Hilo Memorial Hospital has a new purpose: helping homeless men. Tribune-Herald.
Old Hilo Hospital Site Now An Ohana Zone. The goal is to improve access to needed services for those experiencing homelessness. Civil Beat.
Keolahou Shelter To Address Homelessness In Hilo. The shelter is on the site of the old Hilo Memorial Hospital near Rainbow Falls, and is made possible by state ʻOhana Zone funds. Big Island Video News.
State restricts access to cliff in West Maui. Concerns over rock climbing impacts have led the state to close a cliff face in the Lihau section of the West Maui Natural Area Reserve. Maui News.
Maui Marketplace seeing some new tenants, changes. Jollibee, a fast food chain from the Philippines, is coming to the center. Maui News.
Jollibee "Home of the Famous Chickenjoy" Coming to Maui Marketplace. Jollibee, a popular fast-food chain in the Philippines, will be opening a restaurant at the Maui Marketplace in Kahului. Maui Now.
Island home prices dip in September as purchases spike. 83 properties have sales pending, up 26 percent from September 2018. Maui News.
Water rights contested. A case that began before the county planning commission and made its way to the highest court in the state continued Tuesday in Kauai's circuit court, where a judge appeared on the verge of siding with a Koloa couple embroiled in the 13-year legal battle. Garden Island.
Southwest on the way. Southwest will launch service between Honolulu and Kauai, Maui and Sacramento on Nov. 10. Garden Island.
Labels: 2020 elections, Hawaii Democratic Party, herbicides, Kealoha trial, mail-in ballots, protests, Roundup, Southwest Airlines, U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, vaping
All-mail voting to start next year, Hawaii's Gabbard on national stage, Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants picket, 220 mayors coming to Waikiki conference, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands
Voting at the polls ©2019 All Hawaii News
Ige Signs All-Mail Voting, Automatic Recount Bills. The two voting reform measures were a top priority for the Legislature this year. Civil Beat.
Hawaii Opts for Voting by Mail. Hawaii becomes the fourth state to move to all-mail balloting in an effort to improve turnout. U.S. News & World Report.
Law adds third gender option for Hawaii driver's licenses. Hawaii residents will be able to choose a nonbinary gender designation — neither exclusively male nor exclusively female — for their driver's license starting July 2020. Star-Advertiser.
New state law allows third gender designation on driver's licenses, IDs. Gov. David Ige on Wednesday signed House Bill 1165, legislation that expands the gender options beyond "male" or "female" on the state-issued IDs. Tribune-Herald.
New Law Will Cover All Teachers' License Fees. Act 116 provides $1.3 million in annual funding to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board, the licensing entity for Hawaii educators. Civil Beat.
Measure requires restaurants to offer healthy drink options as default choice for keiki meals. Among three health-related bills Gov. David Ige signed Tuesday was Senate Bill 549, which requires restaurants to offer healthy beverages as a default choice for drinks automatically included as part of a children's meal. Tribune-Herald.
In debate, Gabbard again keys on anti-war message. U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard again issued her dire warning of a new war looming in the Middle East during her first national prime-time debate with nine of the other Democratic presidential candidates on Wednesday, and her campaign issued a bulletin criticizing the format of the forum even before it was over. Star-Advertiser.
Gabbard Sticks To Her Talking Points In First Presidential Debate. On a crowded podium with nine other Democratic candidates, the Hawaii congresswoman got a limited amount of speaking time. Civil Beat.
How did Hawaii's Tulsi Gabbard hold up during the debate? These numbers gave a glimpse. Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard took to the national stage Wednesday in a live televised debate against half of the leading democratic candidates for president. Hawaii News Now.
1st Democratic Debate: Live Analysis Of Night 1. Twenty candidates have made it to the first round of Democratic primary debates. Hawaii Public Radio.
220 mayors to attend conference in Waikiki. More than 220 mayors from across the United States will gather at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort this weekend to share ideas about how to make their cities better. Star-Advertiser.
Mainland Mayors Face Backlash For Business Trip To Honolulu. The criticism highlights a longstanding perception problem Hawaii has in attracting conferences and conventions. Civil Beat.
Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants hold first major union protest in 20 years. At least a couple of hundred Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants on Wednesday held their first major Hawaii labor demonstration in nearly 20 years to protest protracted negotiations over a new contract. Star-Advertiser.
Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants hit the picket lines at HNL. The flight attendants have been in contract negotiations with the airlines for over two years now. Hawaii News Now.
Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants picket at HNL airport. According to Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants, if they don't get a raise soon, their company can expect a strike. KITV.
Hawaii's Longliners Could Soon Be Allowed To Catch 18 Million Pounds Of Tuna. Federal fishery managers recommended significantly increasing the amount of ahi that the fleet can catch. Civil Beat.
Jury starts deliberations in Kealoha corruption case. After listening to 16 days of testimony from 71 witnesses and three days of closing and rebuttal arguments by the lawyers, the 12-person jury in one of the largest public corruption cases in the state's history began deliberations Wednesday afternoon. Star-Advertiser.
Kealoha Conspiracy Trial Is Now In The Hands Of The Jury. Closing arguments in one of the most highly-publicized criminal trials in Hawaii history concluded Wednesday. Civil Beat.
Jury Begins Deliberating In Hawaii's Biggest Corruption Case. A Hawaii corruption case alleging a former police chief and his wife conspired to frame a man is now in the hands of a jury. Associated Press.
With closing arguments complete, jurors in Kealoha 'mailbox trial' begin deliberations. Closing arguments in the closely-watched public corruption case against the Kealohas wrapped up Wednesday, and the case is now in the hands of jurors. Hawaii News Now.
Hawaii Supreme Court: Boards Must Prove Privacy Interest To Close Meetings. The court ruled in favor of the Civil Beat Law Center on a case involving the Honolulu Police Commission's actions. Civil Beat.
Hawaii AG: Rehab Center Ignored Promised Reforms For 2 Years. The director of Sand Island Treatment Center reportedly did not pay back part of his excessive salary for two years because he was "distracted." Civil Beat.
Lawsuit alleges child abuse, cover-up at Kroc Center in Kapolei. The parents of a former preschool student on Oahu have sued the Kroc Center and at least one former teacher at the institution over allegations of child neglect and physical abuse. Hawaii News Now.
Honolulu spa suspected of promoting prostitution raided. A massage parlor suspected of promoting prostitution was raided Wednesday morning. Hawaii News Now.
Beth Chapman, one half of world-famous bounty hunting duo, dies in Honolulu. Hawaii News Now.
Beth Chapman, reality TV star and Hawaii bounty hunter, dies after long battle with cancer. Star-Advertiser.
"You can fight to have a little extra time," Beth Chapman, 51, passes after battle with cancer. KHON2.
TMT NPDES Permit Hearing In Kona. All testifiers spoke in opposition to the Thirty Meter Telescope storm water discharge permit renewal and requested a contested case hearing. Big Island Video News.
UH says it reached out to protesters before ahu were removed at TMT site. The rapid removal of two ahu at the Thirty Meter Telescope site on Maunakea last week came after years of failed attempts at communication between the University of Hawaii and TMT protesters. Tribune-Herald.
Future Of Hilo Landfill Site Discussed. The process of closing the South Hilo Sanitary Landfill and monitoring it for decades after was talked about at a public meeting on June 26. Big Island Video News.
EA contract signed for Kealakehe Regional Park. County Department of Parks and Recreation deputy director Maurice Messina said on Wednesday that a $195,300 contract with PBR Hawaii and Associates has been inked, although he didn't have a timeline for the preparation of the assessment itself. West Hawaii Today.
Mayor Provides Update on Maui Housing, Puts Illegal Short Term Rentals "On Notice". Maui Mayor Michael Victorino is holding a press conference this morning to discuss housing efforts being carried out by the County of Maui. Maui Now.
Maui Mayor plans to crackdown on illegal vacation rentals. KHON2.
Housing panel concerned with a lack of water. Facing questions about the lack of water in Launiupoko, consultants for two proposed housing projects said Tuesday that recent shortages are due to the ongoing transition from surface to groundwater, and that wells in the area would be enough to cover the needs of the new communities. Maui News.
Maui News switching to 6-day newspaper. Saturday, July 6, marks a new chapter for The Maui News as readers will experience a brand-new edition called The Weekender. Maui News.
Hope for Courtyards at Waipouli. The County Council heard emotional public testimony from two residents of the Courtyards at Waipouli Apartments about a resolution by the council supporting efforts towards preserving the affordability restrictions and the potential acquisition of the 82-unit property before Aug. 19, when a 10-year affordability contract with the county expires. Garden Island.
KIUC to issue patronage capital credits. Kauai Island Utility Cooperative will begin issuing $2.5 million in 2018 patronage capital retirement bill credits to cooperative members this month. Garden Island.
Labels: 2019 Legislature, 2020 elections, Gov. David Ige, Hawaiian Airlines, Kealoha trial, mail-in ballots, U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, vacation rentals
Mail-in voting awaits Ige's signature, Oahu monster house bill becomes law, man falls into Kilauea crater, Honolulu-Princeville flights commence, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands
How people fall into Kilauea crater ©2019 All Hawaii News
Man Rescued After Fall Into Kilauea Caldera. A man fell in from a location by Steaming Bluffs Wednesday evening, and was later rescued and airlifted from the park. Big Island Video News.
Man who fell into Kilauea Caldera rescued after hours-long mission. Multiple rescue parties from the park and county worked together in the rescue operations. Nightfall and windy conditions reportedly made the rescue challenging. Hawaii News Now.
Hawaii Lawmakers Pass All-mail Elections, Automatic Recounts. Hawaii lawmakers have passed bills instituting all-mail voting and automatic recounts for races with narrow victory margins, measures lawmakers hope will boost voter turnout and confidence in elections. The bills now go to the governor, who hasn't indicated whether he'll sign them. Associated Press.
Mail-in voting bill OK'd. A bill that would require all statewide elections to be conducted by mail beginning with the 2020 primary is headed to Gov. David Ige for consideration. Tribune-Herald.
Hawaii is on the verge of a major increase in parking fines along state highways. The new surcharge is meant to keep sightseers from pulling over in dangerous areas. Hawaii News Now.
The Hawaii Department of Health on Wednesday posted an interactive map online to help visitors and residents learn of air quality conditions throughout the state. Civil Beat.
CBD products seem to be everywhere, and that's got the state worried. The Health Department is warning businesses in the islands that sell cannabis-derived products that they risk "regulatory actions and penalties." Hawaii News Now.
CBD in food and beauty products aren't FDA approved and could post health risks. KHON2.
'Monster house' bill becomes law without mayor's signature. Mayor Kirk Caldwell on Wednesday allowed a bill designed to be a comprehensive policy on large-scale houses to become law without his signature, warning that it may go too far and have unintended consequences. Star-Advertiser.
Caldwell Asks City Council To Amend 'Monster Homes' Bill. The Honolulu mayor approves Bill 79 but points to Department of Planning and Permitting concerns. Civil Beat.
New limits on the construction of so-called "monster homes" will take effect immediately after Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell allowed a regulatory measure to become law without his signature. Hawaii Public Radio.
19 Army helicopters circle Oahu in rare flyover. An Army AH-64 Apache unit at Wheeler Army Airfield made some history Wednesday — and gained a lot of attention from the shore — by flying 19 of the wasp-like attack helicopters in formation around Oahu to celebrate an anniversary and demonstrate the squadron's capability. Star-Advertiser.
A&B buys another Kapolei industrial property. Alexander & Baldwin Inc. continued its buying spree of industrial real estate on Oahu with the purchase of 36 acres used by the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation to mold concrete. Star-Advertiser.
Upcoming conference to generate millions in visitor spending. The Hawaii Convention Center will host nearly 2,500 participants from 32 countries for an annual scientific and educational conference for radiology professionals May 5-10, generating an estimated $9.4 million in visitor spending. Pacific Business News.
2nd round of hearings set for revised Maunakea rules. Members of the public will have a second chance to weigh in the University of Hawaii's proposed Maunakea administrative rules during a series of hearings next month. Tribune-Herald.
Farming slow to regrow after Kilauea eruption. Almost 14 square miles of Lower Puna was covered by lava, wiping out producers of papaya, ornamental flowers, nursery plants, macadamia nuts, avocados, coffee, noni, cacao, breadfruit, ginger, turmeric and more. Star-Advertiser.
The Hawaii Nurses Association — which represents more than 70 nurses at North Hawaii Community Hospital in Waimea — is preparing for an informational picket on Saturday. The union says Queen's nurses at the Punchbowl and West Oahu hospitals earn $59.63 per hour while North Hawaii nurses get $47.45 which is about 20% less. Hawaii News Now.
County to replace Old Terminal Building with new comfort station. The Old Terminal Building at the Old Kona Airport Park will soon be a sight of the past. West Hawaii Today.
Anaergia plan for waste-processing, energy-producing plant hits setback. Judge rules project at Kahului wastewater plant needs new EIS. Maui News.
Rampant Fireworks Use Sparks Concern, Discussion on Maui. An estimated 60 people attended a meeting on Tuesday night at Pomaikai School, focused on illegal fireworks and the rampant use in residential neighborhoods. Maui Now.
This Native Hawaiian Taro Farmer Has Been Fighting A&B For Decades. The result has been bittersweet. Stream water was restored to his East Maui land three years ago, but so many others gave up traditional taro farming during the long battle. Civil Beat.
Haleakala National Park's stream monitoring system in Kipahulu has been repaired and the area known as the Pools of Oheo is now open. Maui Now.
Makani Kai Air begins flights. The landing marks the first time in over 22 years Princeville will have constant direct flights to Honolulu. Makani Kai Air is offering two daily flights between Kauai and Honolulu. Garden Island.
Makani Kai Air today launched its new Honolulu to Princeville service today, making it the first carrier in 22 years to provide regulary scheduled service between the two destinations. Hawaii News Now.
TSA is hiring at Lihue Airport. The Transportation Security Administration is hosting a two-day recruitment event to hire Transportation Security Officers to work at Lihue Airport. Garden Island.
Labels: air quality, Anaergia, elections, Kilauea Volcano, labor unions, mail-in ballots, military, monster houses, nurses, waste to energy
Polling places may become a thing of the past, public resists Honolulu park plans, Kauai residents want road to themselves, Big Island struggles with Sunshine Law, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii paper ballots ©2019 All Hawaii News
Lawmakers approve statewide mail-in voting. Leading lawmakers have finally agreed on a plan to switch to statewide mail-in balloting starting in the 2020 election, a shift that is expected to save the state hundreds of thousands of dollars each election cycle and possibly boost voter turnout slightly. Star-Advertiser.
Hawaii Takes Another Step Toward Statewide All-Mail Voting. A House-Senate conference committee approves the measure, and other election reform bills remain alive as well. Civil Beat.
Senate To Vote Wednesday On Public Safety Chief. A panel of senators previously advised that Nolan Espinda not serve a second four-year term. Civil Beat.
Deputy sheriffs, COs using guns and ammo that violate state policy. The department provides all corrections officers who qualify with 9mm, semi-automatic handguns, but the 2010 policy mandates the older, Smith and Wesson .38 revolvers. Hawaii News Now.
Lawmakers Pass Bill Giving Indoor Farmers Better Electric Rates. Hawaiian Electric Co. and the Hawaii Farm Bureau say that the potential rates may not be fair. Civil Beat.
A bill to get rid of the statute of limitations for child sex abuse is facing a mysterious hurdle in the Hawaii Legislature, even though lawmakers in both chambers appear to agree that it's a good idea. Civil Beat.
State officials announced today the launch of its "Malama Hawaii" campaign in partnership with the Hawaii Tourism Authority, encouraging visitors to care for the state's natural resources. Star-Advertiser.
Hawaii Tourism Authority is partnering with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources on two new projects aimed at wilderness preservation and raising public awareness about respect for the land. Garden Island.
Neighborhoods Are Really Angry At The Feds' $345 Million Ala Wai Project. Seven local boards want legislators to halt the flood control project, saying it protects Waikiki at the expense of their communities. Civil Beat.
Bacteria Could Clean Up the Ala Wai Cheaply and Quickly. Honolulu's Ala Wai canal is one of the most polluted waterways in the country. Hawaii Public Radio.
A Honolulu City Council committee voiced opposition Tuesday to key parts of Mayor Kirk Caldwell's plan for improving Ala Moana Regional Park. The Parks, Community Services and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee approved a resolution, Resolution 19-92, calling on the mayor to reconsider. Star-Advertiser.
City Council members get into debate over City's controversial master plan for Ala Moana regional park. KITV.
Honolulu residents weigh in as new bulky item collection pilot project nears. Under the new bulky item collection pilot project, residents will have to go to the City's website or call to make an appointment to get their bulky items removed. KHON2.
Convention center scrapped from plans for Hawaiian music and dance center. Key members of the state House and Senate have agreed to scrap the Hawai'i Convention Center as the location for a proposed Hawaiian music and dance center after the state spent $800,000 studying the feasibility of the location and coming up with preliminary design and business plans. Star-Advertiser.
Kakaako Land Company fined by Hawaii Community Development Authority for poorly maintained roads. The company has been fined $250,000 by the Hawaii Community Development Authority and the deadline to pay is May 15th. KITV.
City Council Searching For New City Auditor. Edwin Young, who has held the job since 2010, retired in February. Civil Beat.
A Honolulu Police Department officer with a troubled past has been arrested for felony abuse of a household member. Officer Darren Cachola was in custody Tuesday night at Honolulu's main police station. Hawaii News Now.
Police Sergeant who was seen hitting girlfriend in video has been arrested again. KHON2.
HPD officer arrested for abuse of household member. KITV.
HNN picks up 8 regional Edward R. Murrow awards. Hawaii News Now has netted eight Edward R. Murrow regional awards for outstanding broadcast and digital coverage in 2018. Hawaii News Now.
County budget group may violate Sunshine Law. Behind-the-scenes budget meetings could run afoul of the state Sunshine Law, County Council members learned Tuesday. West Hawaii Today.
Developers, county host community brainstorming session for Village 9. An accelerated path to alleviating some of the homeless pressure in Kailua Village began Tuesday at the West Hawaii Civic Center. West Hawaii Today.
Kuawa Street park nearly ready for use. The long-delayed Kuawa Street park in Hilo is "99 percent" sure to open by this summer, according to county Parks and Recreation officials. Tribune-Herald.
Maui Grant Funding Available. The Mayor's Office of Economic Development has grant funding available for the last quarter of fiscal year 2019. Maui Now.
Founders of biodiesel firm unveil their own green new deal: Hemp. Earth Day blessing fetes Maui's first state-licensed industrial hemp farm. Maui News.
Kauai residents say state misled them on rationale for reopening Kuhio Highway. Residents are pushing back on the state Department of Transportation's decision to reopen a 2-mile stretch of Kuhio Highway to outside traffic on May 1, and they have found a new argument to fuel their objections. Star-Advertiser.
Flood insurance need arises. Some home and business owners near the Waimea and Hanapepe rivers may have to buy flood insurance starting next year because levees on the banks of both rivers do not meet federal standards for flood prevention. Garden Island.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has determined the Waimea and Hanapepe levees on Kauai do not provide a high level of protection and are to be de-accredited. New preliminary flood maps, effective in 2020 show areas behind the Waimea and Hanapepe levees to be in a high-risk flood zone. Maui Now.
Sub-par Kauai levees mean some could have to buy costly flood insurance. Residents and businesses in Waimea and Hanapepe may be required to purchase costly flood insurance after FEMA found the levees along the rivers do not provide "a high level of protection." Hawaii News Now.
Endangered Hawaiian monk seal RH38 is back at the Hawaii Island seal hospital in stable, but critical condition about two years after being released back into the wild. Garden Island.
Labels: Ala Moana, Ala Wai, elections, flooding, Honolulu police, mail-in ballots, monk seals, Sunshine Laws, tourism, voting
Legislature bans gay conversion therapy, conference committees advance sunscreen and pesticide bans, new money for homeless housing, pot sales to tourists, Land Board rejects Shangri La plan, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands
Hilo gay pride parade ©2018 All Hawaii News
Hawaii becomes 12th state to ban gay conversion therapy for minors. Hawaii News Now.
From homelessness to agricultural issues, conference committees on Friday worked to reach final deals on bills before they advance in the legislature. Hawaii News Now.
Lawmakers Want To Spend $30M On Legal Homeless Encampments. Three "ohana zones" would be built on Oahu, and one each on Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. Civil Beat.
Lawmakers Offer Hawaii Developers Big Tax Break To Build Apartments. But critics question a proposal that would subsidize rents as high as $3,000 for a one-bedroom unit. Civil Beat.
Out-of-state marijuana patients visiting Hawaii soon may be allowed to buy their medicinal pot at local dispensaries, a potential boon to the fledgling cannabis industry. Star-Advertiser.
Sunscreen ban one step closer to becoming law. KHON2.
Bills regulating pesticide use and protecting Hawaii's coral reefs advanced in conference committee ahead of Friday's final decking deadline. Maui Now.
Pesticide Compromise Reached As Conference Committee Time Expires. Measures on medical marijuana and all-mail voting are moving forward before the session wraps up next week. Civil Beat.
Hawaii is one step closer to buffering the use of several pesticides around schools, while outright banning the use of another throughout the state. West Hawaii Today.
Lawmakers have tentatively agreed to amend state law to position Hawaii to quickly begin collecting excise taxes from online sales if the U.S. Supreme Court authorizes the states to do so. Star-Advertiser.
State lawmakers agreed last week to trim the Hawaii Tourism Authority's funding but lessened the impact by agreeing to forgive its debt on the Hawaii Convention Center. Star-Advertiser.
A renewed call from a national hotel group asks state and local government leaders to start taxing Airbnb and other short-term rental sites with the same oversight and transparency as hotels. KITV.
Domestic violence victims decry legislative inaction. Star-Advertiser.
2018 Legislative Wrap Up. Hawaii Public Radio.
The state Campaign Spending Commission is taking a close look at state lawmaker and Congressional Candidate Kaniela Ing's campaigns for his state House seat. Hawaii News Now.
UH campuses take the lead with solar power. Star-Advertiser.
The state Department of Agriculture announced earlier this month that it is accepting applications for state licenses to grow hemp. Star-Advertiser.
Ballard Promises Aggressive Recruitment To Fix Cop Shortage. Honolulu's police chief offers blunt assessments of homelessness and the scandal that tarnished her predecessor. Civil Beat.
City officials plan to send Honolulu police into state-owned Kakaako Waterfront Park and adjacent parks starting at 11 p.m. Monday to sweep an estimated 80 — mostly chronically — homeless people. Star-Advertiser.
State rejects plan to remove breakwaters near Doris Duke's Shangri La. KHON2.
The state Health Department said the Weinberg Foundation must conduct lead abatement at the former site of the Swat Gun Club in Waikiki. Star-Advertiser.
Olomana Golf Links reopened Friday, two weeks after shutting down operations at the 18-hole Windward Oahu golf course, and has paid more than $100,000 in back rent to the state of Hawaii. Pacific Business News.
After two decades in service, the Hawaiian Airlines Drive-Thru Check-In will say goodbye to its final guests. The full-service check-in opened in the summer of 1998 on the ground level of the inter-island terminal. KHON2.
Hawaii-based Wi-Fi service provider Sun Global Broadband signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Japanese Wi-Fi service provider NTT Broadband Platform for services in Waikiki on Thursday. Pacific Business News.
Big Island Mayor Harry Kim recuperating at home. Star-Advertiser.
A bill that would create a sprawling redevelopment district for Hilo under a 10-year pilot program is headed for a vote in the state House and Senate. Tribune-Herald.
A Hawaii State House and Senate conference committee approved a bill on Thursday that would give Hilo a needed economic boost, according to the senator who introduced it. Big Island Video News.
Lawmakers Wednesday signed off on $69 million to construct a permanent federal inspection station at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole. West Hawaii Today.
The future of the Na Hoa Holomoku of Hawaii Yacht Club might be scuttled after the county Department of Parks and Recreation ordered the club to move its boats off of Hilo Bayfront shores. Tribune-Herald.
The Days Are Numbered For These Lava Flow Vendors. Hawaii County looks to clear out roadside businesses and relocate the parking lot for its lava flow viewing area. Nearby residents are unhappy. Civil Beat.
Police have charged a 32-year-old South Hilo patrol officer with misdemeanor assault for an incident that occurred on duty. Tribune-Herald.
A Hawaii Police Department officer has been charged with assaulting a boy who ran away from the Salvation Army Interim Home in Hilo. Star-Advertiser.
Kamehameha Schools completed construction Tuesday on a produce processing facility in East Hawaii for farmers to prepare crops for sale. Tribune-Herald.
State bill mulls condemnation of land under Front Street Apartments. Compromise measure also sets aside $30 million for affordable housing in Lahaina. Maui News.
A Maui County Council committee rejected a draft settlement agreement earlier this month that was aimed at resolving a lawsuit over Mayor Alan Arakawa's termination of Department of Water Supply Director David Taylor. Maui News.
Japanese training ship to anchor at Kahului Harbor. Visit of tall ship to celebrate the 150th anniversary of first Japanese immigrants in Hawaii. Maui News.
Disaster worsens rental housing, labor pool woes; can General Plan help? Garden Island.
Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. and county officials continued his tour on Saturday visiting residents in Koloa and Hanalei affected by the recent flood. KITV.
Kahoolawe
Kahoolawe Bill Passes: Reestablishes Cultural Resources Coordinator. Maui Now.
Labels: 2018 Legislature, Airbnb, gay conversion therapy, homeless, mail-in ballots, Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa, pesticides, police, Rep. Kaniela Ing, sunscreen, vacation rentals


Mansfield Town welcome local rivals Notts County to One Call Stadium in Saturday's hotly-anticipated Derby Day clash (1.00pm kick-off) and this is your comprehensive guide to the fixture.
Stags will be without defender Zander Diamond (groin injury) and midfielder Joel Byrom (foot injury) for the encounter but Stags' boss Steve Evans is hopeful of having defender Hayden White available for selection.
Notts will be missing striker Shola Ameobi for Saturday's clash. The former Newcastle United frontman is out with a knee injury, which isnt thought to be as bad as first feared.
Left-back Dan Jones, however, could be fit to play after a slight hamstring strain.
Stags slipped to their first league defeat in seven games on Tuesday night when they were beaten 3-0 away to Cheltenham Town.
Manager Steve Evans' men are, however, five games unbeaten at One Call Stadium this season after recording three wins and two draws from their five fixtures.
County haven't tasted defeat since the opening day of the season when they were well-beaten 3-0 by Coventry City.
Since then they've gone on an excellent run which has seen them go three points clear at the top of Sky Bet League Two following a 3-0 win over second-placed Exeter City on Tuesday night.
The last meeting between the two sides ended goalless at Meadow Lane.
It was Magpies' boss Kevin Nolan's first game in charge of the Nottingham club and they defended well to keep a clean sheet.
The best chance of the game fell to former Stags' frontman Yoann Arquin, who prodded the ball wide with the goal at his mercy.
The referee for the fixture will be Darren Drysdale and he will be assisted by Wade Smith and David Benton. Peter Gibbons will be the fourth official.
Mr Drysdale's last game officiating the Stags was our 2-0 win over League One side Oldham Athletic in last season's Checkatrade Trophy.
Tickets for the fixture are selling fast and Stags' fans can purchase tickets both in advance and on the day of the game.
Parking at One Call Stadium is now full. Supporters are advised to park at The Dairy Crest (for £3) on Quarry Lane: NG18 5DB.
Away supporters will NOT be permitted to purchase tickets on the day of the game under any circumstance.
Also in the Sandy Pate Sports Bar, the SSA will be selling their unique Stags v Notts County matchday pin badges for just £3.
The gate between the Ian Greaves and North Stand will be closed on Saturday from 9am until 3.30pm. Stags' fans should access the ground via Quarry Lane whilst Notts' supporters should head to the North Stand via Portland Retail Park.
The Kevin Bird Suite will be open only to hospitality guests and will therefore be closed to supporters this Saturday.
Magnificent Mansfield Town made it a Derby Day to remember with a comprehensive 3-1 victory over league-leading local rivals Notts County on a bright autumn day at One Call Stadium.
It was goalless at the break, however both sides had chances with Mansfield creating the more clear-cut opportunities. Stags' striker Kane Hemmings had two good chances in quick succession whilst Magpies' winger Lewis Alessandra blasted over the bar from 10 yards just before half-time.
The Stags took the lead on 47 minutes when frontman Danny Rose capitalised on a defensive error to lob County 'keeper Adam Collin. He had this second just before the hour when strike partner Kane Hemmings saw his headed effort tipped onto the post by Collin, but Rose was the first to react to fire in from close range.
Rose also played a part in the Stags' third, drilling a ball across the face of goal which was turned in by County captain Richard Duffy.
Stags were dominant from then on but County managed to claw a late goal back as left-back Carl Dickinson curled in a 25-yard free-kick in the dying embers of the game.
Manager Steve Evans made four changes to the side which lost at Cheltenham in mid-week. Wingers Alfie Potter and Alex MacDonald were named in the starting XI alongside midfielder Calum Butcher and striker Kane Hemmings. They replaced defender Rhys Bennett, midfielders Jacob Mellis and Paul Digby and frontman Lee Angol, with Bennett and Angol not fully recovering from viruses.
Not only was the game being played for a vital three points and the local bragging rights, but the winner would also receive The Matt Salmon Trophy, in memory of the former Stags' physio who tragically passed away aged 25 in May. Matt had undergone work experience at County during his career and his family were in attendance to watch both clubs pay tribute.
There were 7,072 in attendance at One Call Stadium and from the first minute, the game was played to the backdrop of a terrific atmosphere with both sets of fans getting into the spirit of a local derby.
It was County who got off on the front foot and striker Jon Stead earned an early corner, seeing his attempted cross deflected out off Paul Anderson, who was occupying a slightly unfamiliar right-back position. The corner came to nothing as Stags earned a free-kick after centre half David Mirfin had his shirt pulled.
Magpies' skipper Richard Duffy was punished twice early on for fouls on Stags' strike partnership of Danny Rose and Kane Hemmings and from the latter incident, the Stags nearly took the lead. MacDonald whipped the set play into the area but as the ball fell kindly for Rose, he was just unable to bring it under control and it ran away from him.
After joining on loan from Nottingham Forest, winger Jorge Grant has been the star man for the Magpies so far this season, firing in eight goals. He looked lively early on as he cut inside and saw an effort deflected over the bar.
County probably shaded it in terms of the early pressure but the Stags were looking dangerous on the break and Rose nearly exploited that after goalkeeper Conrad Logan had sent him clear with a superb long ball, but Rose saw his shot blocked by right-back Matt Tootle.
The visitors were presented with a good opening after Grant was blocked off by Stags' skipper Krystian Pearce just on the edge of the area. It was Grant who stepped up but his low effort was cleared away for a corner.
Mansfield were awarded a dangerous free-kick moments later after a foul on midfielder Will Atkinson. MacDonald took it and his effort was much more of a tester than Grant's, forcing Collin into a terrific save as he palmed it away from the top corner.
The best chance of the opening stages fell to Mansfield on 21 minutes. Midfielder Calum Butcher beat the entire County defence with a looped ball over the top which found Kane Hemmings, but the Oxford United loanee man failed to make proper contact and his first time effort skewed off target.
Both sets of fans paid a moving tribute to Matt Salmon with a poignant minute's applause on 25 minutes and with all four corners of the ground on their feet, Mansfield nearly took the lead. Following a corner, Pearce fired a ball across the face of goal which found Hemmings at the far post but he failed somehow volleyed the ball over the bar from a few yards out.
Mansfield were dealt a blow on 33 minutes as winger Alfie Potter was forced off with an injury and gaffer Steve Evans brought on attacker Omari Sterling-James in his place.
With five minutes left of the first half, County threatened again. After patient build up, the ball ended up at the feet of Lewis Alessandra but from a central position, he smashed a shot over the bar.
The last outing between these two sides ended 0-0 but this always looked like a game that had goals in it. Thankfully for the Stags, it was they who struck first with the second half only two minutes old.
After Duffy mistimed a header back to his own 'keeper, Danny Rose was onto it like a flash and he lofted the ball over Collin and into the back of the net to send One Call Stadium into mayhem as the strong home support celebrated taking the lead.
County were left wondering how they hadn't drawn level as the half continued at a frenetic pace. A goalmouth scramble saw the ball land at the feet of striker Jonathan Forte but his effort hit Mirfin on the line and bounced into the welcome clutches of Logan.
That proved to be crucial as just before the hour, Mansfield added a second. Sterling-James whipped a ball across the face of goal and after Hemmings saw his header saved well by Collin, who turned it onto the post, Rose was on hand to turn the ball in from almost under the bar for his fourth goal in as many games.
Mansfield were soon in dream land as they went 3-0 ahead against the league leaders. Rose was well and truly proving to be a thorn in the side of County as his fizzed cross was turned into his own net by Duffy who didn't adjust his feet in time.
Staring down the barrel of his side's first defeat since the opening day, Magpies' boss Kevin Nolan made a triple substitution on 67 minutes bringing on defender Elliott Hewitt, striker Shola Ameobi and former Stag Terry Hawkridge.
The home side were now dominant and their supporters were in a buoyant mood. After 74 minutes, MacDonald delivered a free-kick from the right and though Pearce climbed highest, he couldn't direct his header on target.
Referee Darren Drysdale waved away County protests for a penalty in the 82nd minute after Matt Tootle went to ground, with the visitors looking to set up a tense finale to the game.
The Stags were not content with their three goal lead and looked to rub further salt in the wounds of County. Rose found space on the left wing and he lofted a ball into the box but under strong pressure, Hemmings couldn't find the target with his diving header.
Stags were purring and a few moments later, Rose's brilliant back-heel put MacDonald clear but his curled effort went just wide of the upright with Collin stranded.
As the fourth official indicated there would be four minutes of time added on, County got themselves a late consolation. Left-back Carl Dickinson curled in a terrific free-kick from 25 yards as he whipped the ball beyond Logan and inside the post.
County did have another late chance to reduce the deficit but Shaun Brisley hit the bar in the last meaningful moment of the game.
The victory was the perfect remedy for the Stags as they reclaimed a place in the Sky Bet League Two top six before the 3.00pm games got underway and extended their unbeaten home run to six matches.