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Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Construction began on Kahului Small Boat Harbor's new bathroom and wastewater system in Maui, with completion expected by June 12, 2026, at a cost of $1,398,315.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
The Supreme Court declined to reopen the Boy Scouts' $2.46B abuse settlement, leaving the Delaware plan and Settlement Trust in place and preserving protections for contributors.
An 11-year-old boy was taken to the hospital in serious condition after losing control of an e-scooter on Kamanaiki Street in Kalihi Valley; EMS says he suffered a possible head injury.
Traffic detours in Kaua‘i's Kekaha are expected through April 2026 due to HDOT roadwork, affecting Waimea Canyon Drive and routes to Kōke‘e State Park.
Politics & Govt in ...
Gov. Green appoints Jay Carpio to Hawaii’s Board of Land and Natural Resources, highlighting his conservation experience and commitment to traditional resource management.
Real Estate & Development in ...
The Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority is piloting MKThink’s cloud configurator to compress planning timelines and cut costs as it confronts thousands of aging school structures.
Police are searching for 12-year-old Journey Barcai of Wailuku, last seen at a Makawao school Wednesday.
A hit-and-run in Honolulu injured a moped rider, who is now hospitalized. Police are seeking the driver involved and asking the public for information.
Hawai‘i health regulators issued notices ordering Ulta Lab Tests to cut ties with three island collecting depots and fined the local partners $15,000 each after finding illegal direct-to-consumer testing.
Honolulu police want tips after a man allegedly held a Waikiki restaurant manager at knife point and demanded the safe be opened on Dec. 14.
Weather & Environment in ...
Maui County has authorized a settlement with Komar Maui Properties after abandoning eminent‑domain plans for a disputed Pūlehu Road parcel. The terms are confidential and the payout has not been disclosed.
Two men were seriously injured in an apparent assault in Honolulu's Chinatown; they received medical attention for arm and upper body injuries. No suspect details released.
A HUD‑funded evacuation traffic study launches this week in Waikoloa Village to map bottlenecks and test fixes after the 2021 Mana Road wildfire. Locals continue to push for a permanent second road.
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