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Honolulu Civil Beat

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Hawaiʻi Green Party Candidate Makes History, Edges Democrat

For only the fifth time in national history, a Green Party candidate appears to have been elected to a state legislature. His name is Pāʻele Kiakona, and he is a community activist best known for his leadership with Lahaina Strong, a group that has played an influential role in the recovery of Maui since the August 2023 wildfires.

Lahaina, HI · 3d
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Homeless cleared from encampment offered space in Maui County’s new ‘safe parking’ lot

PŪLEHU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Maui County is trying something new to address homelessness. Officials opened their first safe parking program in Puʻunēnē Wednesday morning, just before crews began clearing a homeless encampment down the street on Pūlehu Road in Kahului. As of Wednesday morning, 23 people...

Maui County, HI · 2d
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Hawaii Republican Party Chair reflects on General Election results so far

The Hawaii Republican Party chair discussed efforts to ensure all voices are heard following several notable races in the general election.

Hawaii · 3d

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Incumbents, familiar names lead Office of Hawaiian Affairs races

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Familiar political figures and incumbent trustees have taken the lead across several key Office of Hawaiian Affairs races in general election returns released Tuesday night. Because OHA trustees represent specific geographic seats but are elected statewide, candidates with established name recognition and extensive campaign funding gained early...

Honolulu, HI · 3d
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9 cowboys will be inducted into the 2026 Paniolo Hall of Fame

Nine people will be inducted into the Paniolo Hall of Fame on Nov. 14 during the Hawai`i Cattlemen’s Council Annual Convention. More than 350 people are expected to attend the banquet and ceremony at the Waikōloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, a news release said. Now in its...

Hawaii · 2d

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State’s largest vape retailer to close at end of the year, citing new laws

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Volcano E-cigs has been in business since 2009 and currently has 13 locations on three islands around the state. Volcano’s owner says those stores will close at the end of the year just before new state laws go into effect. “We’ve given adult smokers an opportunity...

Hawaii · 16h

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Hawaii reports 11th dengue case of year tied to travel

Hawaii · 1d

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Big Island’s Lorraine R. Inouye takes on the role of Vice President for the Hawaiʻi Senate

The Hawaiʻi State Senate caucus met Wednesday with its newly elected members to select leadership, finalize the structure of its standing committees, and determine committee leadership assignments. The Senate will have 13 standing committees for the upcoming session, down from 15 during the previous Legislature. The Judiciary and Hawaiian...

Hawaii · 2d

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Hawaiʻi’s AG Is Soon Out, Lost Support Of Governor Green

Just two days after his reelection, Gov. Josh Green has his first job opening — for the state’s chief legal officer. Anne Lopez confirmed Thursday that her last day as AG will end at noon Dec. 7, which is also the date and time that her boss, Green, will be officially sworn in.

Hawaii · 1d

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In Hawaii, They'll Soon Have 'Produce Prescriptions'

(This content was created with the help of AI.) Hawaii is about to test whether an Rx filled at the farmers market can trim both waistlines and medical bills. Beginning as soon as January, more than 100,000 Medicaid patients in the Aloha State could get so-called produce prescriptions worth $50 a week for fresh fruits, vegetables, and proteins like fish, eggs, and chicken under a new "Food Is Medicine" program, reports the AP. The federally funded effort targets chronic, diet-related conditions in a state where roughly a third of households struggle to access healthy food, with areas like Puna...

Hawaii · 1d

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Hawaii House of Representatives announces leadership for 34th Legislature

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Hawaii House of Representatives Speaker Nadine K. Nakamura announced the House leadership team for the 34th Legislature on Friday, which begins the 2027 legislative session in January. Hawaii House of Representatives Leadership Team. Speaker - Nadine K. Nakamura. Vice Speaker - Linda Ichiyama. Majority Leader -...

Hawaii · 22h

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UPDATE: Most OHA Incumbents Ahead But Longtime Trustee Losing His Seat

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will likely have a new at-large trustee in an election that could change the makeup and leadership of the board, including whether Kai Kahele retains his position as chairman. As of the latest results Wednesday morning, in a six-way contest for three at-large seats on...

Honolulu, HI · 3d

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States Most Likely to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in 2027 Following Historic Election Results

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The November 3 election dramatically changed the outlook for recreational marijuana legalization in several states, with Democratic victories removing longstanding political obstacles and creating new … Continue reading The post States Most Likely to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in 2027 Following Historic Election Results appeared first on The Marijuana Herald .

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Honolulu Clinic Becomes First in Hawaii to Offer No-Scrape Keratoconus Treatment

A Honolulu eye practice says it has become the first in Hawaii to offer a new treatment for keratoconus, a progressive eye condition, that skips the painful removal of corneal tissue required by older methods. Aloha Laser Vision announced on Wednesday that it is now providing Epioxa, an FDA-approved epithelium-on, or epi-on, cross-linking treatment designed for patients 13 and older with progressive keratoconus.

Honolulu, HI · 3d

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Maui's 'Ulu o Lele marketplace brings Lahaina businesses back Nov. 10

LAHAINA, Hawaii (Island News) – The Hawaiian Council announced the businesses that were selected by the ‘Ulu o Lele Advisory Committee for Lahaina’s interim marketplace and community gathering space. Built in Hilo, seventeen modular storefronts have been delivered to Maui and are scheduled for installation at the...

Lahaina, HI · 2d

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Gov. Green designates 25 Opportunity Zones statewide, including two census tracts on Maui

Gov. Josh Green announced the state of Hawaiʻi’s designation of 25 census tracts under the federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 program. These include 19 tracts on Oʻahu, four on Hawaiʻi Island and two on Maui, including Lahaina’s Front Street census tract. While not originally eligible, the...

Lahaina, HI · 1d

The Money Overview

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HMSA is ending two Akamai Advantage plans on Dec. 31 for about 16,000 Hawaii Medicare members, with its cheapest PPO rising from $20 to $55 a month

HMSA is ending two Akamai Advantage Medicare Advantage plans on Dec. 31, and about 16,000 Hawaii members have to choose new coverage for 2027. The cheapest PPO the insurer lists for next year costs $55 a month, up from $20 for the Akamai Advantage Complete PPO. Members who do nothing are moved to Original Medicare […] The post HMSA is ending two Akamai Advantage plans on Dec. 31 for about 16,000 Hawaii Medicare members, with its cheapest PPO rising from $20 to $55 a month appeared first on The Money Overview .

Hawaii · 2d

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Gov. Josh Green on his next term and Hawaii's biggest issues

From landmark tax cuts to Maui wildfire recovery, Gov. Josh Green's first term was anything but quiet — and his second term is already shaping up to be just as consequential. Here's what he says is ahead for Hawaii.

Hawaii · 3d

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Maui County to begin clearing vegetation and debris from 115 acres at Kapūʻali in Launiupoko

The Maui Emergency Management Agency will begin a wildfire risk reduction project Monday on about 115 acres of county-owned land at Kapūʻali, also known as “Cut Mountain,” in Launiupoko. From February 2024 through this past September, firefighters have responded to a dozen blazes at the property,...

Maui County, HI · 23h

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Hawaiian Electric customers would pay about $11 a month more on Oahu and $15 on Hawaii Island under a $170 million rate request proposed to start Jan. 1, 2027

Hawaiian Electric households would pay about $11 a month more on Oahu and $15 more on Hawaii Island once a $170 million rate request is fully in place, with the first step proposed to start Jan. 1, 2027. The request covers Hawaiian Electric on Oahu, Hawaii Electric Light on Hawaii Island and Maui Electric on […] The post Hawaiian Electric customers would pay about $11 a month more on Oahu and $15 on Hawaii Island under a $170 million rate request proposed to start Jan. 1, 2027 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Hawaii · 12h