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Developer breaks ground on large industrial warehouse project in West Oahu
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Honolulu developer broke ground Thursday on the future home of new industrial space in West Oahu. Developer Avalon Development Company started building “The Crossing” at the Kapolei Business Park on the corner of Kalaeloa Boulevard and Lauwiliwili Street. The Industrial Warehouse Project will feature...
Hawaii mail carrier recalls nasty dog bite incident
"The incident I had about 11 years ago when I got bit, I was about to approach someone's house to deliver their mail and I required a signature," Sherry Mizuuchi said. "And that's where the dog came from behind me and latched onto my arm."
Water at Honolulu federal building, courthouse deemed unsafe for drinking, hygiene
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The water in Honolulu’s federal building and the courthouse has been deemed unsafe to drink or use for hygiene following positive results for legionella bacteria. Water sources in the child care center and health unit were free of the bacteria. Officials said they’re working to correct...
Ambulance contract dispute: Falck USA files protest over Maui and Kauai awards
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Just one week after the state health department awarded ground ambulance services for Maui and Kauai counties, Falck USA, the company that did not receive the contracts, filed a protest. Falck USA claims there was an error in calculating their scores and inconsistencies in the evaluation...
New study reveals alarming food insecurity in Hawaii
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Nearly one-third of all households in Hawaii experienced food insecurity in 2023, according to a new study commissioned by the Hawaii Foodbank. The report surveyed 910 residents from various racial and geographic backgrounds.
Marines complete shoreline testing near training facility, but decline to release data
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Marine Corps has initial results for lead contamination testing near its Puuloa Range Training Facility in Ewa Beach, but isn’t releasing the data yet. In February, the Marines took soil samples across 3,000 feet of shoreline by training facility to test for toxic chemicals, including...
Housing is creeping into Hawaiʻi's commercial real estate market
There's a lot of activity in Hawaiʻi's commercial real estate market. It's a complex picture — one that not only includes industrial and office markets but also future residential housing. There is some relief in sight for Hawaiʻi's maxed-out industrial space, according to Trent Thoms, senior vice president...
Working group awaits lead study to determine future of Puʻuloa Range Training Facility
A new state working group is awaiting the results of two separate studies on environmental and health impacts from the U.S. Marine Corps Puʻuloa Range Training Facility in Leeward Oʻahu. The group is made up of stakeholders from the state Legislature, Honolulu City Council, Marine Corps and members...
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