Massive military construction dollars may flow into Hawaii - Honolulu news - NewsLocker (2024)

Hawaii may be in line to see more spending on military construction in the next fiscal year than any other state after the U.S. House Appropriations committee recently passed its version of a military construction spending bill with $1.55 billion slated for Hawaii projects.

Skywatch: Astronomers observe earliest pair of quasars

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Skyline marks its first anniversary

A year after it opened to the public, Honolulu’s Skyline rail system continues to see a mix of more than 1 million commuters, first- timers, lookie-loos and tourists who are already anticipating four more stations that are scheduled to open in the next 18 months — including into and out of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

Skyline marks first anniversary, anticipates more stations opening in next 18 months

A year after it opened to the public, Honolulu’s Skyline rail system continues to see a mix of more than 1 million commuters, first- timers, lookie-loos and tourists who are already anticipating four more stations that are scheduled to open in the next 18 months — including into and out of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

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Salvation Army to open 25-bed homeless shelter in Hilo

The Salvation Army will open a homeless shelter in downtown Hilo this summer.

New Hawaii coffee labeling law takes effect Monday

Hawaii-branded coffee products sold locally to consumers will be subject to new labeling requirements Monday under a state law enacted last year.

Kokua Line: Where’s map for tsunami hazard area?

Question: There have recently been several signs on various streets and districts notifying the public of tsunami area zones. When will we see a general map showing the exact tsunami zone areas so we can determine if a tsunami will affect our neighborhood, places of employment, education or shopping areas, and also the appropriate shelters for those affected?

KCC to offer cooking courses with Culinary Institute of America

A new partnership between the Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Kapiolani Community College and the Culinary Institute of America will provide a new opportunity for hospitality training in the state — furthering the state’s tourism industry.

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Hawaiian Electric system upgrades to buffet electric bills

Future Hawaii electric bills won’t display the cost to ratepayers for more than $1 billion in planned grid resiliency and wildfire mitigation projects, but a bit of this anticipated expense is beginning to emerge.

Hawaii County seeks dismissal of lawsuit against police in teen’s death

Hawaii County is requesting dismissal of a lawsuit seeking monetary damages from the Hawaii Police Department and an officerwho was on duty and at the wheel of the blue-and-white cruiser that fatally struck a 16-year-old boy.

David Shapiro: Hawaii kids seek escape from grim climate future

It was poignant to see young activists and Gov. Josh Green in the governor’s ceremonial room settling a lawsuit brought by the teens asserting the state failed to safeguard their constitutional right to a clean and healthy environment.

City taking over Biki bikeshare system

Starting Monday, the City and County of Honolulu is officially taking over management of the Biki bikeshare system — marking a major change since its launch in 2017.

Bill on traffic violations may face governor’s veto

A bill motivated by charges against a man who had no driver’s license and 164 traffic citations when he was arrested in the hit-and-run death of a 16-year-old McKinley High School student is on the list of measures that may be vetoedby Gov. Josh Green.

Trial of Hawaii island man in family’s fatal shooting delayed

The court-appointed attorney for a 57-year-old Pahoa man accused of killing his wife and two children eight years ago has been granteda private investigator, at taxpayers’ expense, to ascertain the history of mental health in his client’s family.

Supreme Court upholds ban on sleeping outdoors in homelessness case

WASHINGTON >> The Supreme Court on Friday upheld an Oregon city’s ban on homeless residents sleeping outdoors, a decision likely to reverberate far beyond the West Coast as cities across the country — including in Hawaii — grapple with a growing homelessness crisis.

Supreme Court backs outdoor ban on homelessness

WASHINGTON >> The Supreme Court on Friday upheld an Oregon city’s ban on homeless residents sleeping outdoors, a decision likely to reverberate far beyond the West Coast as cities across the country — including in Hawaii — grapple with a growing homelessness crisis.

On the Move: Christine Ogura

The National Park Service has selected Christine Ogura as the new permanent superintendent of Honouliuli National Historic Site, beginning in September. Ogura has worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for 14 years. She worked for the late U.S. Rep. Patsy T. Mink and for nonprofits acquiring lands for the NPS and supported international conservation efforts in more than 10 countries. She was the planner for the Hawaii Wildlife Action Plan and managed the state Division of Forestry and Wil

Navies train in Hawaii during RIMPAC as oceans turn to battlefields

The biennial Rim of the Pacific, the world’s largest recurring naval exercise, is underway in Hawaii and San Diego, bringing together 40 warships from 29 countries. The ships are currently moored up for the exercise’s “harbor phase” as ships refuel and restock supplies, while their crews from around the world get to know each other through training and cultural exchanges.

Navies train in Hawaii during RIMPAC as ocean turns into mock battlefields

The biennial Rim of the Pacific, the world’s largest recurring naval exercise, is underway in Hawaii and San Diego, bringing together 40 warships from 29 countries.

Honolulu memorializes the Glade Show Club

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi on Friday held a ceremony celebrating International Pride Day — unveiling a plaque memorializing the historic Glade Show Club in Chinatown.

HART CEO Kahikina gets provisional multiyear pact; Hanabusa hints at leaving

Lori Kahikina’s position as the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s top executive and her leadership of the rail agency’s nearly $10 billion city Skyline project is expected to continue for the foreseeable future, following a vote of its board of directors Friday afternoon.

Governor signs bills supporting Native Hawaiians

Gov. Josh Green on Friday morning signed into law 13 bills committed to supporting the Native Hawaiian community. The bills extend a fund for the state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands housing waitlist,address Native Hawaiian education and support regenerative tourism, among other things.

Court hears arguments for and against Haiku Stairs

This week the futureof Haiku Stairs was putbefore an appellate court panel when lawyers argued to either preserve the World War II-era mountain staircase above Kaneohe or see it permanently destroyed.

Hawaii visitor industry downturn to extend well past spring

The deals are up but travelers are way down for summer through the end of the year in Hawaii, especiallyon Maui.

Teens to offer free tech help to kupuna

Kupuna who are clueless about technology are welcome to bring their phones, laptops and other devices for assistance from Tech Savvy Teens, who will be at Windward Mall’s Center Court from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Stadium developer’s exit is focus at board meeting

The withdrawal of oneof two finalists for the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District contract was the main topic of discussion at Thursday’s Stadium Authority meeting. Board members, however, downplayed the idea that theremaining bidder gains leverage by being the only applicant left.

Rearview Mirror: Barack Obama Sr. spent 3 years in Hawaii

I was thinking last week that I knew a lot about Barack Obama II, who was born on Oahu in 1961, attended Punahou and became our 44th U.S. president. I knew much less about his father.

Naval war games partnership in Hawaii features 29 countries

The biennial Rim of the Pacific Exercise, the world’s largest recurring naval warfare exercise, kicked off in Hawaii this week as warships, aircraft and personnel from 29 countries gathered in the islands.

Maui County awards contract to review MEMA Aug. 8 fire response

Maui awarded a contract Tuesday to an undisclosed company to review the response of the Maui Emergency Management Agency during the fatal Aug. 8wildfires.

Maui County awards contract to review Aug. 8 fire response

Maui awarded a contract Tuesday to an undisclosed company to review the response of the Maui Emergency Management Agency during the fatal Aug. 8wildfires.