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Hōkūleʻa heads to Lāʻie as latest stop on Statewide Pae ʻĀina Voyage
On the next stop of its seven-month journey around the Hawaiian Islands, Hōkūleʻa expects to arrive in Lāʻie tomorrow morning, where it will begin its series of Oʻahu public engagements on the Statewide Pae ʻĀina Voyage.
Honolulu City Council advances ‘Resident Preference’ housing measure amid population decline
The Honolulu City Council advanced a measure Monday that establishes a “Resident Preference” for housing across Oʻahu.
Meet Makana: First Hawaiian monk seal pup of 2024 born on Oʻahu
In an announcement from NOAA Fisheries, the first Hawaiian monk seal pup born on Oʻahu in 2024 has been spotted.
98 Degrees benefit concert on Oʻahu to support Maui restoration, rebuilding of historical landmarks
Grammy Award-nominated band 98 Degrees will headline a special concert to benefit ongoing Maui restoration efforts, following last year’s devastating fires that affected many historic churches, sacred sites and communities.
Mālama ʻOhana unites community and state to review Hawaiʻi’s child welfare system
Mālama ʻOhana seeks to redesign and recommend transformative changes to Hawaiʻi’s existing child welfare system by working alongside families who have lived experience in the system.
O‘ahu Returns to 100% Capacity at Entertainment Venues on Nov. 3
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi today announced that indoor and outdoor organized entertainment events will return to 100% capacity for vaccinated residents a week from today, on Nov. 3, 2021. This includes a full capacity of 9,200 people at the University of Hawaiʻi’s Clarence T. C. Ching Stadium, Oʻahu’s largest outdoor venue.
State of Emergency Declared as Heavy Rains Pummel Hawaiian Islands
Governor David Ige on Tuesday evening signed an emergency declaration for the entire state as heavy rains resulted in flooding and landslides. There were also fears of dam failure, prompting evacuations in Haʻikū on Maui on Monday and Haleʻiwa on Oʻahu on Tuesday.
State Warns of Increase in Harmful Monk Seal Hookings and Feedings
The Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Aquatic Resources is concerned about a recent increase in harmful interactions between fishermen and monk seals. This year, 24 monk seal hookings already have been reported on O’ahu.
Red Placard and $4K Fine to Island Manapua Factory on O‘ahu for Repeat Food Safety Violations
The Island Manapua Factory in Mānoa Marketplace on Oʻahu was issued a red placard from the state Department of Health Food Safety Branch. The eatery must also pay a $4,000 for “repeated food illness risk factor violations,” according to Health officials.
Maunalua Bay Loading Dock in East O‘ahu Condemned
The DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation has closed the public loading dock at the Maunalua Bay boat ramp in east O‘ahu.
