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Update: State cancels high bacteria count notification for Kailua Pier in Kona : Big Island Now

December 15th, 2023|

December 14, 2023, 4:49 PM HST * Updated December 14, 4:50 PM Update at 4:49 p.m. Dec. 14: The Hawai‘i Department of Health has canceled the high bacteria count notification [...]

Hard Pivot | New Hawaii Tourism Head | Pro Hotel, Anti-Vacation Rental

December 15th, 2023|

The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has elected pro-hotel, former Mayor of Honolulu, and long-time politician, Mufi Hannemann, to lead the HTA. The decision occurred yesterday, wherein the board replaced Hawaiian [...]

Red Hill Health Study, Billions Of Dollars Included In Latest Defense Bill Passed By Congress

December 15th, 2023|

The National Defense Authorization Act includes at least $1.7 billion for military projects in Hawaii as well as several provisions aimed at repairing relationships with the local community. WASHINGTON — [...]

Families Displaced By The Maui Fires Are Tired Of Shuffling Between Hotel Rooms

December 14th, 2023|

The American Red Cross says it is continuing to negotiate with hotel and condo properties to extend sheltering program contracts. A total of 133 households displaced by the Maui wildfires [...]

Soaring Hurricane Insurance Rates Leave Hundreds of Hawai‘i Condo Buildings Under-Insured

December 13th, 2023|

One local insurance agent estimates that the owners associations for as many as 390 buildings have renewed their policies with less than 100% replacement coverage. If a condo building is [...]

Igiede Drafted in First Round of Inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation’s Inaugural Draft

December 13th, 2023|

Story Links ATLANTA, Ga.—University of Hawai'i women's volleyball alumna Amber Igiede was drafted with the seventh pick in the First Round by the Omaha Supernovas of [...]

Stressed to STRONG — A Mental Health & Wellness Conference

December 13th, 2023|

This conference will provide information to help improve employee wellness, retention and productivity. Sessions will include topics like helping employees achieve financial security, creating a “safe space” work environment, preparing [...]

Hawaii Education Department Takes ‘Big First Step’ To Increase Local Food In Schools

December 12th, 2023|

Advocates are cautiously optimistic the DOE’s recent request for information will result in more local ingredients included in school lunches. The state Department of Education invited local farmers to offer [...]

Polio Was This Agency’s First Crisis, Maui Wildfires Are the Latest

December 12th, 2023|

Founded in 1947, Imua Family Services is providing critical supplies for Maui families and healing playtime for traumatized keiki. Photo: courtesy of Imua Family ServicesWhen Imua Family Services was founded [...]

Hawaii Teachers Face ‘Daunting Task’ Addressing AI Use In Classrooms

December 11th, 2023|

While some teachers have embraced tools powered by artificial intelligence over the past year, others remain uncertain about its role in their classrooms. Jade Pham recently learned that artificial intelligence [...]

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