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Florida high school football games to watch this week: Top local matchups

Florida high school football games to watch this week: Top local matchups

Undefeated Mandarin faces undefeated Raines in a marquee Week 5 matchup that has major Open Division implications.
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Hawai’i Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company Distributes $5 Million Dividend to Policyholders

Hawai’i Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company Distributes $5 Million Dividend to Policyholders

Hawai’i Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company Distributes $5 Million Dividend to Policyholders
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Hawaii Launches Living Breakwater Project to Protect Coastal Roads from Rising Seas

Hawaii Launches Living Breakwater Project to Protect Coastal Roads from Rising Seas

Hawaii has launched the Kalaeloa Hybrid Reef Project, a living breakwater designed to protect coastal roads from rising sea levels and erosion. Governor Josh Green lauded the initiative as a forward-thinking partnership combining science, innovation, and environmental stewardship. The project involves the deployment of 60 engineered, porous concrete reef-mimicking structures that dissipate wave energy while allowing water flow. These structures are designed to support the recruitment and growth of native corals, with specially developed biomaterials to repel algae and accelerate coral growth, aiming to create a self-sustaining ecosystem over time. Funded by DARPA and the State’s Green Fee program, the project is a collaborative effort involving the University of Hawaii, Makai Engineering, Kuleana Coral Restoration, and other partners. The first year of monitoring and maintenance is covered by the Green Fee program, which supports conservation and environmental initiatives.
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Kalaupapa Residents Relocated Due to Dual Water System Failure

Kalaupapa Residents Relocated Due to Dual Water System Failure

Residents of Kalaupapa, Hawaii, including patients and staff, have been temporarily relocated to a care home on Oʻahu following the failure of both the primary and secondary drinking water systems. According to Nancy Holman, superintendent of Kalaupapa National Historical Park, the primary system experienced issues, and while efforts were underway to address it, the secondary system also failed. This dual failure led the state Department of Health to initiate the temporary relocation. Water restrictions were initially implemented, but the inability to sustain water supply for residential houses necessitated the evacuation. Repairs are currently in progress, with diagnostic and repair cycles ongoing for various components of the water system. This marks the first time both systems have failed simultaneously, despite regular maintenance, and the first time residents have had to leave the peninsula for an extended period due to such an issue.
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Permanent Life Insurance Policies Can Be Considered Assets Due to Cash Value Accumulation

Permanent Life Insurance Policies Can Be Considered Assets Due to Cash Value Accumulation

Permanent Life Insurance Policies Can Be Considered Assets Due to Cash Value Accumulation
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Franklin Templeton Expands Investment Team with New Investment Associate Role in Atlanta

Franklin Templeton Expands Investment Team with New Investment Associate Role in Atlanta

Franklin Templeton Expands Investment Team with New Investment Associate Role in Atlanta
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Sunrun Seeks Solar Appointment Setters in Kailua-Kona, Offering Career Advancement and Environmental Impact

Sunrun Seeks Solar Appointment Setters in Kailua-Kona, Offering Career Advancement and Environmental Impact

Sunrun Seeks Solar Appointment Setters in Kailua-Kona, Offering Career Advancement and Environmental Impact
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Marine Heatwave Linked to Significant Decline in Hawaiian Humpback Whale Population

Marine Heatwave Linked to Significant Decline in Hawaiian Humpback Whale Population

A marine heatwave in the northeastern Pacific Ocean, occurring roughly a decade ago, has been identified as the likely cause for a sharp decline in the Hawaiian humpback whale population. A recent study analyzed over 27,000 photos of whale sightings between 2002 and 2023 across the main Hawaiian islands, sourced from the citizen science platform Happywhale. Researchers found that the Hawaiian humpback whale population decreased by 37% between the 2014-2015 breeding season and the 2021-2022 season. Adult survival rates, which were previously around 99% year over year, plummeted to an estimated 68% during the heatwave. This event also coincided with an unusual mortality event in Alaska and British Columbia, where humpback whales were observed starving and dying. The final population estimate indicates approximately 5,000 fewer humpbacks after the marine heatwave, with researchers believing many likely perished.
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El Niño Fuels Record Hurricane Season in Hawaii

El Niño Fuels Record Hurricane Season in Hawaii

The Hawaiian Islands are experiencing an active hurricane season in 2026, with five storms already impacting the region. Meteorologists attribute this heightened activity to a strengthening El Niño phenomenon developing along the equatorial Pacific. El Niño conditions typically lead to warmer ocean temperatures, which can intensify storm formation and increase the likelihood of hurricanes in the Central Pacific. As the season progresses, experts warn that Hawaii may face additional storms, potentially setting a record for hurricane activity in the area. This development underscores the importance of monitoring weather patterns closely as El Niño continues to evolve.
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Haynes Boone Appoints John Collins III as Partner in Dallas Estate Planning Practice

Haynes Boone Appoints John Collins III as Partner in Dallas Estate Planning Practice

Haynes Boone Appoints John Collins III as Partner in Dallas Estate Planning Practice
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John Collins III Joins Haynes Boone as Partner in Dallas Estate Planning Practice

John Collins III Joins Haynes Boone as Partner in Dallas Estate Planning Practice

John Collins III Joins Haynes Boone as Partner in Dallas Estate Planning Practice
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Arizona Farm to Donate 1 Million Eggs to Hawaii Food Banks as Part of Federal Price-Fixing Settlement

Arizona Farm to Donate 1 Million Eggs to Hawaii Food Banks as Part of Federal Price-Fixing Settlement

Arizona-based Hickman’s Family Farms will distribute over 1 million eggs to food banks across Hawaii, starting this month. This action is part of a settlement in a federal antitrust case initiated by the U.S. Department of Justice and 17 state attorneys general. The lawsuit alleged that Hickman’s Family Farms, along with other egg producers, colluded to manipulate a widely used egg-price benchmark, leading to increased prices for retailers and consumers. The settlement requires Hickman’s Family Farms to pay a $1 million fine and donate 3.25 million eggs to the states involved in the lawsuit. In Hawaii, 90,000 dozen eggs will be distributed to The Food Basket on the Big Island, Hawaii Foodbank-Kauai, Hawaii Foodbank on Oahu, and the Maui Food Bank over a nine-week period. Attorney General Anne Lopez highlighted the concern over companies increasing food prices through coordinated actions.