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Community Control Of Kauaʻi Fishery In Hawaii Is Showing ‘Remarkable’ Results

Community Control Of Kauaʻi Fishery In Hawaii Is Showing ‘Remarkable’ Results

Kanoe Alapa‘i-Hashimoto and his father practice traditional fishing in Hawaii that focuses on sustainability
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Hurricane Fausto strengthens into Category 2 storm, expected to approach Hawaiian Islands next week

Hurricane Fausto strengthens into Category 2 storm, expected to approach Hawaiian Islands next week

Forecasters say Hurricane Fausto has strengthened into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to approach the Hawaiian Islands next week
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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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Bayer Announces Layoffs in Hawaii Amid Seed Industry Decline

Bayer Announces Layoffs in Hawaii Amid Seed Industry Decline

Bayer Announces Layoffs in Hawaii Amid Seed Industry Decline
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Hurricane Fausto Approaches Hawaiian Islands with Increasing Wind and Rainfall Risks

Hurricane Fausto Approaches Hawaiian Islands with Increasing Wind and Rainfall Risks

Hurricane Fausto, the first hurricane of the 2026 season to enter the Central Pacific Basin, is moving westward and is expected to approach the Hawaiian Islands early next week. As of the latest update, Fausto is located about 1,560 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii, with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph. The National Weather Service has noted that while the hurricane's intensity has fluctuated, it remains a tropical cyclone. The storm is forecast to weaken gradually due to environmental conditions, including cooler sea surface temperatures and increasing wind shear. Despite the weakening trend, Fausto is expected to pass just north of the Hawaiian Islands, potentially bringing wind and rainfall impacts.
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Hurricane Fausto Approaches Hawaii with Potential Impact as Tropical Storm

Hurricane Fausto Approaches Hawaii with Potential Impact as Tropical Storm

Hurricane Fausto, currently a Category 1 storm, is projected to approach Hawaii early next week as a tropical storm. Located southwest of Mexico, Fausto is expected to strengthen to Category 2 before encountering cooler waters and wind shear, which will likely reduce its intensity. The storm's current path suggests it will pass slightly north of Hawaii Island. Fausto's maximum sustained winds are at 80 mph, with hurricane-force winds extending 45 miles from its center.
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Hawaii Expands Free School Meal Eligibility to Support More Families

Hawaii Expands Free School Meal Eligibility to Support More Families

Hawaii's Department of Education has expanded eligibility for free school meals, allowing an additional 12,000 students to receive free meals in the upcoming school year. This change, enacted through Act 139, raises the income threshold to 300% of the federal poverty level, enabling families of four earning up to $113,000 annually to qualify. Previously, the cap was just under $50,000. This expansion aims to support working families who struggle with living costs but previously fell outside the eligibility criteria for assistance.
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Hurricane Fausto roars in Pacific Ocean, could impact Hawaii next week

Hurricane Fausto roars in Pacific Ocean, could impact Hawaii next week

While Tropical Storm Bertha continues to spin in the Gulf, Hurricane Fausto is churning up rough seas in the Pacific, and could impact Hawaii next week, forecasters said.
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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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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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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