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Bill to Impose Higher Taxes On Empty Honolulu Homes Postponed
(AP) – A Honolulu City Council bill that would raise taxes on vacant homes has been postponed indefinitely. The move came Wednesday after disputes over what constitutes an empty home and what city services should benefit from any revenue generated. Proponents of the measure say it would help ease Honolulu’s housing crisis by encouraging owners of empty homes to rent or sell their properties that could then be used for long-term usage. The core idea of the bill has broad support, but officials have struggled over details of how it should work. Council member Matt Weyer postponed the issue, but says he intends to bring it up again for more discussion.
Pilots' Match Against Baylor Moved to Saturday
HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Portland Pilots Women's Soccer's match against the Baylor Bears at the OUTRIGGER Invitational in Hawaii has been moved to Saturday, Aug. 24 at 3 p.m. PT. The move comes due to incoming inclement weather. The Pilots are off to a strong start this year, posting a solid...
High surf advisory to begin for east-facing shores on Big Island tonight
A high surf advisory for east-facing shores will begin at 6 p.m. According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, a short-period swell associated with Tropical Storm Hone will build through Friday night, peak Saturday and gradually fade during Sunday. Large breaking waves are expected to be 7 to 10...
Man gets life sentence for deadly shooting at illegal game room on Kapiolani Boulevard
The man charged in connection to a 2022 game room shooting now sentenced to life in prison. Man gets life sentence for deadly shooting at illegal game room on Kapiolani Boulevard. The man charged in connection to a 2022 game room shooting now sentenced to life in prison.
The University of Hawai’i’s Marine Biology Graduate Program becomes a PeerJ Member
UH Marine Biology Graduate Program’s Membership means APC-free author for program-affiliated authors. We are thrilled to welcome the University of Hawai’i’s Marine Biology Graduate Program to our Membership program. The membership means that researchers at one of the world’s leading centers of marine biology can choose Open Access and not face a publication fee. Authors affiliated with UH’s Marine Biology Graduate Program who submit to PeerJ as the corresponding or submitting author will be automatically recognized as eligible to use the membership, and have their publication charges waived. Authors can contact the PeerJ Communities Team – or the Marine Biology Graduate Program team – if they believe they are eligible to publish but not automatically verified.
$429K for new Asia-Pacific museum training program
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) hopes to empower museum and heritage professionals who are at the forefront of preserving the culture, collections, and traditions across the Asia-Pacific Region thanks to a $429,872 grant. Funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Cultural Heritage Center (CHC), the award will support a two-year Asia-Pacific Museum Exchange Program committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.
Discover the Advantages of Eternakote Roofing
Honolulu (KHON2) – Hardware Hawaii offers Eternakote making it an ideal choice for your roofing project. Eternakote Roofing stands out as a leading option, offering a blend of high efficiency and durability. The application of Eternakote Roofing is relatively straightforward. In most cases, a primer is not required. However, if you are applying it over direct asphalt roofing, it is advisable to use a stain block primer. This helps in ensuring optimal adhesion. For other surfaces, the built-in adhesion promoters in Eternakote Roofing’s formula are sufficient for a strong, durable bond.
Hoarder home demolished on Pensacola Street
The Pensacola Street house known for rodents, trash and hoarding was demolished on Thursday after complaints of mess and rats from nearby residents. Demolition of hoarder homes underway on Pensacola Street. Plans for affordable housing on the 5,000 square-foot lot are in the works.
Navy talks Red Hill remediation plan amid detection of new chemicals
The Navy intends to keep its remediation schedule outlined in a Red Hill work plan approved by state and federal regulators. It comes amid calls by the Honolulu Board of Water Supply for more frequent testing of its monitoring wells. At an open house meeting Wednesday night, HPR spoke with...
City closing facilities at three popular Oahu parks into 2025
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Families across Oahu will have to find a new place to play. The city is closing facilities at three popular public parks through next year. Work began this week at Kahala Community Park, shutting down the recreation building. Planned improvements include new roofing, carpentry, window repairs, installing...
UH professor appointed to Honolulu climate change commission
A professor in the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources was appointed to the City and County of Honolulu’s Climate Change Commission on August 7. Commission members are appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the City Council. “I look forward...
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