#Hawaii County
Hawaiʻi Senate moves bill to protect access to contraceptives
The bill secures that no law or state action can interfere with the ability to obtain birth control, including methods like IUDs and emergency contraceptives.
University of Hawaiʻi team awarded for AI system that detects, prevents car crashes
A team at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa developed an artificial intelligence system that uses multiple types of sensors to detect and prevent potential crashes at intersections.
Maui County’s vacation rentals at 49.3% occupancy in June, down double-digits from last year
With the largest supply of vacation rentals in the state, Maui County’s unit demand and occupancy rates are down in double-digits since last year and 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, according to a report for June by the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism.
IRS further extends tax relief for Maui wildfire victims, pushing 2023 deadlines to Aug. 7
The Internal Revenue Service further postponed until Aug. 7, 2024, various tax-filing and tax-payment deadlines for individuals and businesses affected by the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires in Hawaiʻi. Previously, the deadline was Feb. 15, 2024.
ACLU demands Hawaiʻi County homeless sweeps stop until safe places are designated
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i issued a letter on June 2 to the County of Hawai’i demanding that it stop planned sweeps of houseless people and their possessions until there is a place for them to go.
Study: Maui County Among Best Places to Own a Home in Hawaiʻi
SmartAsset, a financial technology company, ranked Maui County the second best place to purchase a home in Hawaiʻi. The company ranked the top five counties based on the average monthly mortgage payment, average monthly rent, and the average home price in each area. Hawaiʻi County was named the best place to own a home, followed […]
Hawaii farmers get federal help for crop damage caused by volcanic emissions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Hawaii County in Hawaii as a natural disaster area due to losses caused by volcanic emissions that began Jan. 1, 2010. “President Obama and I understand these conditions caused severe damage to the cut flower and fresh produce industry, and we want to help,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom […]
Maui Mayor Expresses Appreciation for UPW Ratification
Mayor Charmaine Tavares joined Hawaii’s three other mayors in expressing gratitude over the United Public Workers Unit 1’s ratification vote for a new collective bargaining pact. Tavares said she is pleased with the approval vote of 88% Tavares said the collaboration demonstrates that when discussions are held face-to-face, agreements can be reached with good results. […]
