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Honolulu Civil Beat

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Native Hawaiians ‘Take The Torch’ Of Big Island Council Majority

Native Hawaiians will hold a majority of the Hawaiʻi County Council seats when newly elected members take office next month — the first time in at least three decades. Maile David, who became the first Native Hawaiian woman to chair the Hawaiʻi County Council in 2020, called the incoming representation remarkable.

Hawaii · 1d
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Musk Invades the Cable Homeland as Starlink’s Urban Growth Rate Rockets Higher

LEO: Starlink’s growth is increasingly coming from urban America, signaling a growing competitive threat to cable, fixed wireless, and legacy DSL providers that have traditionally dominated those markets. The satellite broadband service’s urban user base grew at more than twice the rate of its rural users starting in the first half of 2025 and extending through the first half of 2026, according to a Nov. 11 report by Ookla Editorial Director Sue Marek. Urban users expanded faster than rural users in every state except Alaska and Hawaii.

Hawaii · 1d
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Your Insider Guide to Kimchi Festival

Kimchi Festival returns to Makiki District Park Field for its 4th year, commemorating the 123rd anniversary of Korean immigration in the islands. This year, you can enjoy live music and performances, a kim chee class and a series of competitive contests for prizes! Of course, if you’re just looking to crunch on some tasty kim chee, local restaurants and vendors have you covered.

Hawaii · 1d
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Airlines continue to support military veterans through the Honor Flights, Fallen Solider program

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air honor veterans, active-duty service members, and military families through Honor Flights, the employee-led Fallen Soldier Program, and initiatives that support military and veteran employees. As part of its Honor Flight program, Alaska Airlines flies U.S. military veterans to Washington, D.C., free of charge,...

Hawaii · 2d
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Honolulu Civil Beat

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Outside Fisheries Group Poised To Manage Millions Of Hawaiʻi’s Green Fee

As Hawaiʻi’s landmark green fee program ramps up, the local marine conservation projects that benefit from those new dollars might soon be managed by a relatively obscure regional fisheries agency based outside of the islands. On Friday, the Board of Land and Natural Resources will consider whether to...

Hawaii · 14h

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First Alert Forecast: Wind Advisory Continues

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6am tomorrow for Molokai, Lanai, parts of Maui Island and Hawaii Island. Gusts could reach 60 mph. The advisory could be expanded and/or extended. For most of us, the winds will be breezy but not dangerous. We have big waves...

Maui, HI · 1d

Honolulu Civil Beat

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Hawaiʻi’s Green Party Finally Lodges Big Win After Decades

Nick Nikhilananda has been a member of the Green Party of Hawaiʻi for nearly 35 years. His history is so deep that he played a role in getting the party on Hawaiʻi’s ballot for the first time, way back in 1992. That was accomplished along with people like the late Ira Rohter, a University of Hawaiʻi political science professor who helped found and co-chair the group.

Hawaii · 1d

Main Street Dollars

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SNAP shoppers in Hawaii and Ohio lose soda purchases April 1, 2027, and Nevada’s limits begin in February 2028

SNAP cards in Hawaii and Ohio are due to stop paying for soda April 1, 2027, under waivers USDA approved, and Nevada’s limits on candy and sugary drinks start Feb. 1, 2028. Those are the three latest start dates on USDA’s list of food purchase restrictions. They fall about five months to 14 months from […]

Hawaii · 11h

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Native Plant Spotlight from Kamalō: Kou

Ka Ipu Makani Cultural Heritage Center continues its Native Plant Spotlight series, highlighting native species propagated for outplanting at ʻAikoʻolua in the Kamalō Ahupuaʻa as part of the Kīpuka Kamalō Restoration Project. This month’s plant: Kou (Cordia subcordata) Kou is a canoe plant...

Hawaii · 23h

KHON2

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Spectrum OC16 to offer free coverage of HHSAA state football championships for first time

For the first time, Spectrum OC16 will provide free access to its coverage of the Hawaii High School Athletic Association state football championships, including the Open Division title game, without requiring a pay-per-view fee or subscription. Spectrum announced that eight games from the 2026 HHSAA state football tournaments will be available to viewers statewide and […]

Hawaii · 2d

The Cool Down

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Hawaiian Electric may cut power to prevent wildfires — and warns outages could be extended

Equipment inspections and any necessary repairs could delay power restoration.

Hawaii · 2d

KHON2

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Double Shakas: Cover2 Hawaii HSFB Weekly sends out Aloha

Cover2 Hawaii High School Football Weekly closes every show by giving out some Aloha to members of the islands prep football scene. Whether it’s a student-athlete, coaches, administrators, or community members. This week’s Double Shakas: Rich Miano: Saint Louis School announced that three-time state champion Sterling Carvalho as their new head coach following the firing […]

Hawaii · 16h

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Hawaii farmers can get free soil, water testing after storms

UH Mānoa is offering free soil and water testing for Hawaii farmers to assess how recent storms and flooding may have impacted their crops, plant health, and water supplies.

Hawaii · 2d

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More Hawaii vets set to visit DC memorials in Honor Flight

A second group of Hawaii veterans is preparing to travel to Washington, D.C., where they'll visit memorials dedicated to their service — Hawaii Islands Honor Flight is also looking for volunteers and funds to keep the mission going.

Hawaii · 2d

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Rotary clubs organize island-wide food drives for Maui Food Bank and The Salvation Army

Six Maui Rotary clubs will collect non-perishable food items and cash donations for the Maui Food Bank and The Salvation Army over three days this month. Hours of the drives are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m at Kīhei and Lahaina locations. Hours for the Hoʻokele location are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lahaina, HI · 1d

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Hawaii public school construction projects total nearly $400 million

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii public schools are undergoing nearly $400 million in construction projects. The work includes new classrooms, athletic facilities and a regional kitchen in Whitmore Village that could prepare 24,000 meals per day. During this month’s Board of Education meeting, Hawaiʻi Department of Education Superintendent Keith Hayashi presented...

Hawaii · 17h

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Hawaiʻi County Council Picks Holeka Inaba for Rare Second Term as Chair

The Hawaiʻi County Council has chosen its leadership for the 2026-2028 term, selecting council member Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba to continue serving as chair alongside Dennis “Fresh” Onishi as vice chair. The decision, made earlier this week, makes Inaba the first council chair in 24 years to be selected for consecutive terms.

Hawaii · 1d