But some residents link tourism and its historical links to colonialism with many of the issues plaguing the Islands, including lack of access to clean water, the housing crisis, and pollution and destruction of Hawaiian lands. "It's a great business for Hawaii, but the difficult thing for...
Nov 29, 2023, 3:30 PM Maui mayor targets short-term rentals, timeshares to address housing crisis after wildfire A bill was introduced to incentivize owners of short-term rentals, timeshares and non-owner-occupied housing to use their units as temporary housing after the wildfires. Nov...
Hawaii "on the verge of a greater catastrophe" as water crisis continues The island home to Hawaii's capital may be surrounded by ocean, but years-long drought conditions, tourist activities and contamination are jeopardizing the island's only source of freshwater. ...
by News Release Saturday, January 25, 2025 ... The review focuses on immediate response and incident stabilization efforts of MEMA’s previous administration and the County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) from Aug. 7-11, 2023 ... read more... 2024 Check Register: OHA Spending up 9.6% by...
17, 2023. When the most deadly U.S. fire in a century ripped across the Hawaiian island, it damaged hundreds of drinking water pipes, resulting in a loss of pressure that likely allowed toxic chemicals along with metals and bacteria into water lines. Experts are using strong language to ...
January 2024 – Intentional Travelers:“We visited family on Oahu over the holidays. Generally, Covid concerns seem lower than they were in 2023 among our Hawaii family and friends.” September 2023 – Intentional Travelers:“Like everywhere in the world, the concern about COVID in Hawaii depend...
November 9, 2023Post a Comment Issues Watermelon Growers Experience in Hawaii Watermelon cultivation in Hawaii, like any agricultural endeavor, comes with its own set of challenges. Some of the issues that watermelon growers in Hawaii face include: Pests and Diseases: Common pests like aphids, ...
Shall the Charter be amended, effective July 1, 2023, to: 1. Create a 9-member Independent Nomination Board, with its membership appointed by the Mayor and approved by Council, to recruit, evaluate, and nominate individuals for County boards, commissions, and the positions of the County Clerk...
Unfortunately, the bill was little more than a stop-gap, addressing only 2021 and 2022. Now, as 2023 approaches, Hawaii businesses are once again in a pickle. Since the lockdowns began, the state haspaid out$6.5 billion in jobless claims, leaving the unemployment fund with only $123 milli...
A $4B settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims is in legal limbo as an unusual trial starts. When Hawaii Gov. Josh Green announced a $4 billion settlement about a year after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century devastated Lahaina in 2023, he touted the speed of the deal to “avoid pr...