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Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Awards 815 Residential Leases on O‘ahu

Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Awards 815 Residential Leases on O‘ahu

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) has awarded 815 residential project leases on O‘ahu, marking the largest offering for the island this year. The leases are distributed across three homestead communities: Waimānalo, ‘Ewa, and Nānākuli. The event was attended by notable figures including Gov. Josh Green, DHHL Director Kali Watson, and U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to provide housing solutions for Native Hawaiians, addressing long-standing issues of land and housing availability.
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Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu Recognized as Best Resort in Hawaii

Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu Recognized as Best Resort in Hawaii

Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu Recognized as Best Resort in Hawaii
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Wright National Flood Insurance Company Acquires Policy Book from First Insurance Co. of Hawaii

Wright National Flood Insurance Company Acquires Policy Book from First Insurance Co. of Hawaii

Wright National Flood Insurance Company Acquires Policy Book from First Insurance Co. of Hawaii
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Supreme Court's Second Amendment Rulings Reinforce Individual Gun Rights

Supreme Court's Second Amendment Rulings Reinforce Individual Gun Rights

The Supreme Court has reinforced the Second Amendment's protection of individual gun rights through recent rulings. In the cases of United States v. Hemani and Wolford v. Lopez, the court ruled against disarming individuals solely for marijuana use and struck down Hawaii's presumptive ban on carrying firearms in public establishments. These decisions build on the precedent set by District of Columbia v. Heller and New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n, Inc. v. Bruen, which established a two-step test for evaluating Second Amendment cases. The test requires that any law restricting gun rights must be justified by historical precedent. The court's recent decisions emphasize the importance of adhering to the original understanding of the Second Amendment and reject interest-balancing approaches that weigh modern policy goals against constitutional rights.
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Philippine Coast Guard Showcases EOD Skills at RIMPAC 2026

Philippine Coast Guard Showcases EOD Skills at RIMPAC 2026

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) participated in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 exercise in Hawaii, marking its first involvement in this multinational event. The PCG demonstrated its explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) capabilities, participating in various activities alongside the US Coast Guard, Mexican Navy, and other international forces. These activities included interdiction exercises, coordinated boarding drills, and a subject matter expert exchange focused on maritime law enforcement and interoperability. The PCG also took part in a multinational rigging and ordnance extraction exercise at Pearl Harbor, collaborating with EOD specialists from several countries.
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Hawai'i Challenges EPA's Rejection of State's Regional Haze Plan

Hawai'i Challenges EPA's Rejection of State's Regional Haze Plan

Hawai'i Attorney General Anne Lopez and conservation groups have filed legal challenges against the US Environmental Protection Agency's decision to partially reject the state's plan to reduce haze pollution from power plants. The plan targeted emissions from Hawaiian Electric's plants on Maui and Hawai'i Island, which contribute to haze over national parks. The EPA's rejection has sparked concerns about the continued environmental and health impacts of pollution, as well as the financial burden on ratepayers.
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The Latest: Trump attends dignified transfer of 4 more US service members killed in action

The Latest: Trump attends dignified transfer of 4 more US service members killed in action

The United States and Iran have exchanged fire across the Middle East, overshadowing diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to salvage an interim ceasefire deal that has collapsed
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The Hawaiian Home Decor To Keep An Eye Out For At The Thrift Store

The Hawaiian Home Decor To Keep An Eye Out For At The Thrift Store

If you're looking to add a tropical touch to your home, look for this stunning material with Hawaiian origins next time you're shopping secondhand.
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Coastal Flood Advisory Issued for Hawaii Amid Insurance Transition

Coastal Flood Advisory Issued for Hawaii Amid Insurance Transition

Wright National Flood Insurance Company has announced an agreement to acquire the flood insurance policy book from First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH). This transition will see Wright Flood managing and issuing flood coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for FICOH policyholders and agents. The change is set to begin this fall, with Wright Flood leveraging its 40+ years of expertise in flood insurance to ensure a seamless transition. FICOH, headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been a cornerstone of the state's insurance industry since 1911. The partnership aims to maintain continuity for policyholders while enhancing service quality through Wright Flood's advanced technology and claims management capabilities. [Source time: not specified]
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US military identifies 2 soldiers killed in Iranian attack on Jordan as from Texas and Hawaii

US military identifies 2 soldiers killed in Iranian attack on Jordan as from Texas and Hawaii

The Trump administration has identified two soldiers killed in action last week as part of the U.S. war with Iran
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The Moral-Spiral Pattern Shared by Succession, The White Lotus, and Beef

The Moral-Spiral Pattern Shared by Succession, The White Lotus, and Beef

From Succession to The White Lotus, a specific screenwriting formula centered on flawed characters in crisis seems to be the key to winning an Emmy.