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Oahu Voters to Consider Establishing Office of 'Oiwi Resources and Cultural Stewardship

Oahu Voters to Consider Establishing Office of 'Oiwi Resources and Cultural Stewardship

Voters on Oahu will decide on a charter amendment to establish an Office of 'Oiwi Resources and Cultural Stewardship within the City and County of Honolulu. This proposed agency would be modeled after a similar department in Maui County, which focuses on preserving natural and cultural resources, giving Native Hawaiians a voice in development, and promoting the Hawaiian language. The new office aims to protect burial sites, revitalize the use of 'ōlelo Hawai'i (Hawaiian language) in city operations, guide development, and increase citizen participation in county government. Entrepreneur Keoni DeFranco, who proposed the amendment, emphasizes the necessity of an agency dedicated to integrating traditional knowledge and stewardship practices into county planning. The director of this office would be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the City Council, with duties including community engagement, promoting Hawaiian practitioners' involvement in government, fostering healthy ecosystems, and ensuring proper ...
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Little Pickle, a New Specialty Hot Dog Shop, Opens in Kailua

Little Pickle, a New Specialty Hot Dog Shop, Opens in Kailua

Little Pickle, a New Specialty Hot Dog Shop, Opens in Kailua
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How do I qualify for $500 Trump refund check? Latest info

How do I qualify for $500 Trump refund check? Latest info

Looking for the latest news on Trump's $500 Obamacare refunds? We have you covered.
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Big 12 football Week 6 picks, predictions for game scores this week

Big 12 football Week 6 picks, predictions for game scores this week

Big 12 football Week 6 score predictions, picks for Arizona at West Virginia, Hawaii at Arizona State, Iowa State at BYU, Kansas at Utah, more games.
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Kīlauea Volcano Shows Signs of Continued Activity

Kīlauea Volcano Shows Signs of Continued Activity

Kīlauea Volcano in Hawaii remains active, with minor spattering observed at its north and south vents. The volcano has been erupting episodically since December 2024, with the most recent lava fountaining event, Episode 54, occurring on August 25, 2026. Monitoring data indicate that the summit system is highly pressurized, and further eruptive activity is possible. The volcano is currently under an 'ORANGE/WATCH' alert level, signaling heightened unrest with an increased potential for eruption.
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LPGA announces a 2027 schedule with higher purses and a better flow

LPGA announces a 2027 schedule with higher purses and a better flow

The LPGA Tour has unveiled its 2027 schedule that features 33 tournaments and a record $147 million in prize money
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Jeeno Thitikul wins Lotte Championship in Hawaii to earn her fourth LPGA title in 2026

Jeeno Thitikul wins Lotte Championship in Hawaii to earn her fourth LPGA title in 2026

The LPGA Player of the Year race maybe has a new candidate.
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When does daylight saving time end? Time change in Palm Beach County

When does daylight saving time end? Time change in Palm Beach County

The countdown to the end of daylight saving time 2026 is on, with the 'fall back' time change fast approaching.
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Hawaiian Telcom Accelerates Fiber Upgrades Following Recent Storms to Enhance Network Reliability

Hawaiian Telcom Accelerates Fiber Upgrades Following Recent Storms to Enhance Network Reliability

Hawaiian Telcom is expediting the upgrade of its network from copper to fiber infrastructure in response to recent severe weather events across the Hawaiian islands. This initiative aims to improve service restoration times and provide customers with a more reliable and resilient network connection. The company has stated that these fiber upgrades will be performed at no additional cost to customers in areas where the service is available. Jason Thune, vice president of fiber strategy and deployment for Hawaiian Telcom, emphasized that the recent storms underscored the critical need for modern, robust infrastructure to maintain community connectivity. Fiber-optic service offers several advantages over traditional copper networks, including faster speeds, enhanced reliability, increased bandwidth, and lower latency. Furthermore, fiber networks can often continue operating during commercial power outages if connected to a backup power source. Currently, nearly 90% of Hawaii residents have access to Hawaiian ...
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New Study Reveals Complex Wolbachia Patterns in Hawaiian Mosquitoes, Impacting Chikungunya and Dengue Control Efforts

New Study Reveals Complex Wolbachia Patterns in Hawaiian Mosquitoes, Impacting Chikungunya and Dengue Control Efforts

A recent study published in the journal Parasites & Vectors has provided a detailed analysis of Wolbachia infection patterns in the Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) across the Hawaiian Islands. This mosquito species is a significant vector for diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika viruses. The research, led by Sangwoo Seok and senior authors Eric P. Caragata and Yoosook Lee of the Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory at the University of Florida, found that Wolbachia is nearly universally present in Hawaiian Aedes albopictus populations, with 98.5% of tested mosquitoes infected. However, the composition of these infections is more complex than previously assumed. While every infected specimen carried the wAlbB strain, only 28.6% were superinfected with wAlbA, meaning the majority carry only a single Wolbachia strain. This finding deviates from the typical assumption of double infection for this species. The study also revealed sex-specific differences in infection dynamics, with females mo...
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PGA Tour backs Donald Trump's push for permanent Daylight Saving Time

PGA Tour backs Donald Trump's push for permanent Daylight Saving Time

President Donald Trump revealed PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp recently sent him a letter in "strong support" of adopting permanent Daylight Saving Time.
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Hawaii Maintains Lowest Property Tax Rate in U.S. Despite High Home Values

Hawaii Maintains Lowest Property Tax Rate in U.S. Despite High Home Values

Hawaii continues to hold the distinction of having the lowest effective property tax rate in the United States, with homeowners paying approximately 0.29% of their home's value annually. This rate is at the bottom of the national range tracked by the Tax Foundation. This structural advantage is attributed to Hawaii's unique administrative setup, where counties manage property taxes, and the state operates a single statewide public school system funded at the state level. This removes a significant cost driver that typically pushes local property levies higher in other states. Additionally, Hawaii generates substantial revenue through its general excise tax, which broadly applies to goods and services, and through taxes on tourism and transient accommodations. These alternative revenue streams reduce the pressure on counties to increase homeowner property tax rates to fund essential services. While the percentage rate is low, the high median home values in Hawaii, particularly on islands like Oahu and Maui ...