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U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda Secures Federal Funds for Hawaii Resilience Projects Amidst Disaster Preparedness Push

U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda Secures Federal Funds for Hawaii Resilience Projects Amidst Disaster Preparedness Push

U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda has successfully secured federal funding to support various resilience projects across Hawaii, particularly focusing on Windward Oahu. These funds are assisting initiatives like the establishment of 14 hyper-local resilience hubs in Windward Oahu, which aim to provide critical aid and services to communities during disasters. Additionally, the Hawaii State Energy Office has obtained $18.5 million in federal funds specifically for grid resilience investments. Of this amount, $11.9 million is allocated to create critical customer hubs in Kaneohe, Kailua, and Waimanalo. These hubs are designed to maintain essential public facilities, such as police and fire stations, medical clinics, pharmacies, and grocery stores, operational during extended power outages. The city has also launched 'Stay Open O‘ahu,' a free disaster preparedness program to help small businesses recover more quickly from disruptions, with the Center for Resilient Neighborhoods (CERENE) assisting in its expansi...
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Pasha Group Appoints Ray Fitzgerald as President and COO, George Pasha, IV Transitions to Chairman and CEO

Pasha Group Appoints Ray Fitzgerald as President and COO, George Pasha, IV Transitions to Chairman and CEO

Pasha Group Appoints Ray Fitzgerald as President and COO, George Pasha, IV Transitions to Chairman and CEO
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IRONMAN World Championship Men's Race Set for Kailua-Kona in 2026 with $375,000 Prize Purse

IRONMAN World Championship Men's Race Set for Kailua-Kona in 2026 with $375,000 Prize Purse

IRONMAN World Championship Men's Race Set for Kailua-Kona in 2026 with $375,000 Prize Purse
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Hawaii Land Board Rejects Proposal to Reopen Aquarium Fish Collection, Maintaining Statewide Ban

Hawaii Land Board Rejects Proposal to Reopen Aquarium Fish Collection, Maintaining Statewide Ban

The Hawaii Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) has rejected a proposal from the state Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) that sought to reopen commercial aquarium fish collection with new regulations. The proposed rules would have limited collection to five specific species with catch limits, a significant reduction from the previous 40 pre-approved species with no limits. Commercial aquarium collection was initially banned in West Hawaii in 2017 and expanded statewide in 2020. In December 2023, the BLNR unanimously approved a community-led petition to permanently prohibit commercial aquarium collection. An Environmental Court ruling earlier this year affirmed the BLNR's authority to enact a statewide ban through administrative rules. The board's decision on Friday, with five members voting to reject the proposal, means the current ban on aquarium fish collection in Hawaii waters remains in place. The BLNR has directed DAR staff to explore alternatives to commercial collection and assess whether su...
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Senators Demand RFK Jr.'s Resignation Following Allegations of Lying in Confirmation Hearings

Senators Demand RFK Jr.'s Resignation Following Allegations of Lying in Confirmation Hearings

Several U.S. Senators are calling for the resignation or termination of RFK Jr., citing newly uncovered emails that suggest he lied during his confirmation hearings regarding a 2019 trip to Samoa. Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) have publicly stated that these emails contradict Kennedy's previous claims that his visit to Samoa was unrelated to vaccines. The Associated Press and The Guardian jointly released documents, including a letter from Kennedy to Samoa's prime minister in January 2019, where he explicitly discussed 'deaths associated recently with MMR vaccines' and proposed an investigation by his team into the country's MMR vaccines. The prime minister's response welcomed Kennedy's 'independent health assessment of our MMR vaccines.' This evidence directly challenges Kennedy's testimony, where he asserted his trip was to promote a medical record and tracking platform. The controversy stems from a measles outbreak in Samoa that occurred two months after Kennedy's visit, whi...
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U.S. Congressman Ed Case Seeks Mid-to-Senior Legislative Staffer for D.C. Office

U.S. Congressman Ed Case Seeks Mid-to-Senior Legislative Staffer for D.C. Office

U.S. Congressman Ed Case, representing Hawai'i's 1st Congressional District, is actively seeking to hire a mid-to-senior legislative staff member for his Washington, D.C. office. This position entails a broad range of responsibilities, including advising, briefing, and staffing the Congressman on various substantive issues, with a particular focus on foreign affairs. The new staffer will be crucial in preparing and advancing appropriations requests, monitoring and engaging with relevant committee matters—especially within the Congressman’s Appropriations Committee where legislative staff are assigned to subcommittees—and participating in full House activities. Other duties involve advancing legislative initiatives, drafting correspondence for constituents, and representing the office in meetings with constituents and other stakeholders. The role requires direct interaction with Congressman Case and reports to the Chief of Staff. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, strong interpersonal skills, ...
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Maui Prepares for Hurricanes Lowell and Karina

Maui Prepares for Hurricanes Lowell and Karina

Maui County officials are urging residents and visitors to prepare as Hurricanes Lowell and Karina approach the Hawaiian Islands. Hurricane Lowell has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm and is expected to pass about 400 miles south of the islands over the next few days. However, forecast models suggest a potential northward turn by Sunday, which could bring the storm closer to the western part of the state. Meanwhile, Category 4 Hurricane Karina, located approximately 1,500 miles east of Hilo, is predicted to move west-northwest through Friday before turning northward over the weekend. Karina is expected to weaken and pass well northeast of Hawai‘i, posing a lesser threat. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Wind Advisory for parts of Maui County and the Big Island, with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Elevated surf on south-facing shores is also anticipated this weekend into early next week (Source time: Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT).
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South Dakota Postal Service Issues Persist Amid Congressional Action and Federal Investigation

South Dakota Postal Service Issues Persist Amid Congressional Action and Federal Investigation

Nine months after U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds urged the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to address shoddy delivery services in South Dakota, postal problems largely persist across the state. While some regions have seen incremental improvements in inbound mail delivery, most areas, particularly for outbound mail, have experienced worsening conditions or no change, according to USPS data. Senator Rounds, a South Dakota Republican, has been a leading voice in advocating for USPS reform, citing both data and anecdotal evidence of ongoing issues. The USPS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has initiated an investigation into the state's delivery service, with Rounds noting that OIG representatives conducted their investigation clandestinely to prevent manipulation of results by Postal Service leaders. This month, Rounds sponsored the USPS Executive Benefit and Bonus Removal Act, which has passed a Senate committee and is now headed to the Senate floor. This legislation aims to prohibit bonuses for high-level postal se...
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Tropical storm threat rises for Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast

Tropical storm threat rises for Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast

The National Hurricane Center is watching several tropical disturbances that could bring rain to parts of the U.S.
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Report: Golden State Warriors to hold preseason training camp in Hawaii

Report: Golden State Warriors to hold preseason training camp in Hawaii

The Warriors are set to train in Hawaii for a week before their first preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Coastal Texas and Louisiana warned of tropical storm, while another storm moves toward Hawaii

Coastal Texas and Louisiana warned of tropical storm, while another storm moves toward Hawaii

The National Hurricane Center has posted a tropical storm warning for the Gulf of Mexico coast near the Texas-Louisiana state line