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Hawaii Gas seeks to increase rates by mid-2025
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaii Gas has filed an application with the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to increase its gas rates by 17.7 percent on all islands. If approved, it would go into effect by the middle of 2025 at the earliest. Customers using non-utility tank and bottled gas will not be impacted. The PUC will […]
School Tools 2024 event nears end: Over $11,000 raised, more donations needed
We're now just days away from the end of our 2024 School Tools event and we want to make sure every child in Hawaii has what they need succeed in school. Over the weekend, Island News distributed hundreds of kits to keiki in need with our partner, Helping Hands Hawaii, at their Nimitz Highway warehouse.
Military Forces Practice Coastal Combat at Bellows During RIMPAC
At this year's iteration of the exercise Rim of the Pacific, service members from countries in Asia, the Pacific islands and Latin America have joined American Marines in training around Bellows Beach, practicing amphibious fighting tactics. On Saturday, a combined force of U.S. Marines and troops from Peru, Tonga, Sri...
Candidate Q&A: Hawaii County Council District 2 — Gary Napoleon Jr.
Editor’s note: For Hawaii’s Nov. 8 General Election, Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following came from Gary Napoleon Jr., candidate for Hawaii County Council District 2, which covers Hilo...
Pukalani Superette donates school supplies in 6th annual event
For a sixth year, Pukalani Superette has completed a school supply donation to Pukalani Elementary School’s entire fourth grade class. This means that the first class that received a donation is now starting high school. Megan Nakashima, President of Pukalani Superette said, “We wanted a way provide support to...
New exhibit at Maui's Kahului Airport sparks mixed reactions from residents
KAHULUI, Hawai'i (Island News) -- If you flew to or from Maui lately, you may have noticed a new exhibit on the second level of Kahului Airport that has been catching eyes -- and criticism. The 32-foot-wide and 10-foot-tall display features 40 inductees, including local music legends Dennis Pavao and...
Applications for Kona affordable housing project will be accepted starting Monday
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Beginning July 29, the waiting list will open for applications for Kauhale I Ke Kula Uka, formerly known as the Kaloko Heights Affordable Housing Project, in Kailua-Kona. Working through property manager Hawaii Affordable Properties. Inc., the nonprofit developer Hawaii Island Community Development Corporation will accept applications...
Asako Plaza plans set for review by Maui County Urban Design Review Board
Members of the Maui County Urban Design Review Board will review plans for construction of Asako Plaza, a new 18,744-square-foot, three-story building at Kehalani Village Center in Wailuku. The project is on the board’s Aug. 6 agenda, scheduled to begin 10 a.m. at the Department of Planning’s Current Planning Division...
Maui Music & Food Fest to Feature Mick Fleetwood, Jimi Hendrix Bassist Billy Cox, Rolling Stones Touring Band, and More
Mick Fleetwood, one-time Jimi Hendrix bassist Billy Cox and members of The Rolling Stones’ touring band are among the many musicians set to perform at an upcoming festival on the Hawaiian island of Maui. The inaugural Maui Music & Food Experience will take place September 5-7. The event will help support those affected by the devastating fires that hit the town of Lahaina in August 2023. The fires destroyed a large part of the town and killed more than 100 people.
Final Draft Of Hawaiʻi County General Plan 2045 Released
ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI - The comprehensive policy document will guide the physical, economic, environmental, and sociocultural development of Hawaiʻi County over the next 25 years. (BIVN) – After nearly a decade of planning, the Final Recommended Draft General Plan 2045 has been released. The County of Hawaiʻi...
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