Massive military construction dollars may flow into Hawaii - Honolulu news - NewsLocker (2024)

Hawaii may be in line to see more spending on military construction in the next fiscal year than any other state after the U.S. House Appropriations committee recently passed its version of a military construction spending bill with $1.55 billion slated for Hawaii projects.

‘Niche’ industries could help diversify Hawaii’s economy, study finds

Tourism will remain Hawaii’sNo. 1 economic driver with no clear emerging industry to replace it — despite ongoing calls to diversify the economy following the COVID-­­
19 pandemic and Aug. 8 Mauiwildfires, according to a new study.

‘Niche’ industries could help diversify economy, study finds

Tourism will remain Hawaii’sNo. 1 economic driver with no clear emerging industry to replace it — despite ongoing calls to diversify the economy following the COVID-­­
19 pandemic and Aug. 8 Mauiwildfires, according to a new study.

Trio suspected in robbery of second store in Kapolei

Two 17-year-old boys and a 19-year-old man released Sunday after their arrest on suspicion of robbing a Kapolei 7-Eleven at gunpoint are suspected of a second robbery on Saturday night.

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Tech View: Be safe digitally, physically when on summer vacation

The beauty of having different climates around the world is that there is always somewhere we can travel for leisure all year-round. We tend to relax and let our guard down when we’re on vacation, but the reality is that crime takes no vacations. Scammers and attackers are relentless and always on the lookout for the easiest path to their next prey. That makes vacationers an attractive target. Safe security practices will help protect you on your vacation. Here are a few tips.

Kokua Line: Will $900 towing fees be refunded?

Question: In 2023 the Office of Consumer Protection was looking into alleged overcharges by a vehicle-towing company that has/had a contract with the city. Did anything ever come of that?

Honolulu Council proposes city-led gambling task force

The Honolulu Police Department says there are 100 gaming rooms operating somewhere on Oahu each day.

Hawaii health officials stand by decision for Kauai, Maui ambulance contracts

After two sets of bids and protests, the state said contracts for ground ambulance emergency services on Kauai and Maui will be awarded to American Medical Response.

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DOH stands by its decision for Kauai, Maui ambulance contracts

After two sets of bids and protests, the state said contracts for ground ambulance emergency services on Kauai and Maui will be awarded to American Medical Response.

At RIMPAC, military leaders see potential in 3D printers

At this year’s Exercise Rim of the Pacific, the U.S. military is putting a major emphasis on logistics and new techno­logy as it looks at operations across the Pacific. One technology that’s getting special attention is 3D printers, a rapidly evolving technology that uses computers and manufacturing equipment to quickly build tools and components to machines — in this case, military vehicles and weapons systems.

2 Maui housing sites to accommodate wildfire survivors

Gov. Josh Green announced Tuesday that Maui residents displaced by the Aug. 8 wildfires can now apply for the Hawaii Interim Housing Program, whichoffers temporary state-
sponsored housing to those affected.

On the Move: Hawaii Pacific University

Hawaii Pacific University has named alum Iven T. Sugai as a new member of its board of trustees and Joachim P. Cox as trustee emeritus. Sugai is a global portfolio manager at Meta with more than20 years’ experience in leadership positions for large global organizations, as well serving as a lieutenant colonel and battalion commander for the Army. Cox is a founding partner ofHonolulu law firm Cox Fricke LLP who joined the board of trustees in 2011 and has served as chairman of the board fro

Special trash cans installed around Waikiki

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi, along with representatives from the state Department of Parks and Recreation, the Waikiki Business Improvement District and JTB Hawaii Inc., gathered Monday by the Duke Kahanamoku statue to unveil the first three of 26 specialty trash cans set to be installed around Waikiki.

Kokua Line: How long does road test take?

Question: How long does the road test take? I’m hoping to schedule this for my lunch hour.

HART board looks to hire PR firm to improve its image

Some of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s board members say it’s time to improve the public image surrounding the nearly $10 billion Skyline project.

Gov. Josh Green signs 16 bills, protecting keiki and kupuna

State officials have new tools to protect children and seniors in Hawaii from harm under several bills signed into law.

Alleged gunmen released after Kapolei robbery

Two juveniles and a 19-year-old were released pending investigation after allegedly donning masks and robbing a 7-Eleven store in Kapolei at gunpoint early Sunday morning by threatening to shoot the 64-year-old cashier, according to law enforcement sources.

On the Move: The USS Missouri Association

The USS Missouri Association has announced the promotion of Jeremy Hackett to director of Safety, Health & Environmental at the Battleship Missouri Memorial. Hackett previously served as Safety, Health & Environmental manager for the past six years. Prior to joining the Missouri, Hackett served in the Marine Corps and then transitioned to construction management.

School pantry program helps keep keiki fed during summer

The Hawaii Foodbankis providing food topantries at 35 Oahu schools to supplement the meals of students who don’t get enough food at home, including during the summer months when a school lunch is not available as their most consistent meal.

Rebuilding begins in Lahaina wildfire impact zone

LAHAINA >> Walls are going up on Lahaina resident Gene Milne’s Malanai Street property — the first under construction in the Lahaina wildfire impact zone, where the historic town was destroyed Aug. 8 in the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century.

Limu culture classes to start this fall

Windward Community College has announced the launch of its new limu culture studies program this fall, combining traditional Native Hawaiian knowledge with Western scientific methods toprepare students forcareers in algae cultivation, production andbiomanufacturing.

Limu culture classes to start

Windward Community College has announced the launch of its new limu culture studies program this fall, combining traditional Native Hawaiian knowledge with Western scientific methods toprepare students forcareers in algae cultivation, production andbiomanufacturing.

Invasive species bills face chopping block

Two approved legislative bills addressing Hawaii’s growing invasive species problems are among the 17 on the chopping block.

Hawaii high court’s ruling protects Maui streams

The Hawaii Supreme Court, capping off a long-running water case,issued a landmark decision June 20 in favor of community groups Hui o na Wai ‘Eha and Maui Tomorrow Foundation that requires the state Commission on Water Resource Management to properly restore stream flows in Central Maui.

Federal funding is secured for more Hawaii housing

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Housing and Urban Development, announced Wednesday that Hawaii will receive over $6.6 million in new federal grant funding to support housing development.

Congress looks to continue Coast Guard’s Pacific expansion

The Coast Guard is slated to continue solidifying its Pacific footprint with new funds from Congress as the service plays an increasingly prominent role in Washington’s regional strategy.

City Council’s affordable rental housing bill advances

A bill meant to give private developers of affordable rental housing greater financial incentives to build is moving forward — but with a change to post-construction grant amounts meant to spur completion of more units above or below 300 square feet in size.

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On the Move: USS Missouri Association

The USS Missouri Association has announced an advancement at the Battleship Missouri Memorial along with a returning member to its 2024-2025 board of directors:

Skywatch: Astronomers observe earliest pair of quasars

Featured Mauna Kea observatory news