Concerns arise in Hawaii about power cutoffs impacting water supply for fire hydrants Kokua Line: Will Power Outages Affect Fire Hydrant Functionality? Honolulu: There’s been a lot of chatter about whether power cutoffs could mess with fire hydrants in Hawaii. President Biden recently pointed out that in L.A., power outages made it tough for hydrants…
Hawaii officials are pushing for tougher laws to combat illegal fireworks, aiming to enhance penalties and simplify enforcement. Hawaii Proposes Stricter Penalties for Illegal Fireworks Offenses Aliamanu: Hawaii is stepping up its game against illegal fireworks. After a tragic incident on January 1 that resulted in four deaths, including a young child, state officials are…
Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration, following her absence at Jimmy Carter’s funeral last week. Michelle Obama Will Skip Trump’s Inauguration After Missing Carter’s Funeral Washington: So, Michelle Obama is skipping Donald Trump’s inauguration next Monday. She also missed Jimmy Carter’s funeral last week, which is kind of a big deal since she…
Michelle Obama has confirmed she will skip Donald Trump’s inauguration, while Barack Obama plans to attend the ceremony. Michelle Obama Will Not Attend Donald Trump’s Presidential Inauguration Washington: So, Michelle Obama won’t be at Donald Trump’s inauguration this time around. Her office confirmed it, and it’s a bit of a surprise since she attended his…
The Supreme Court’s decision allows Hawaii’s lawsuit against fossil fuel firms to proceed, targeting alleged misinformation and public deception. US Supreme Court Lets Hawaii Move Forward with Fossil Fuel Lawsuit Honolulu: The Supreme Court just gave the green light for a lawsuit against fossil fuel companies. This case is all about holding them accountable for…
The Supreme Court will not hear appeals from oil firms blocking climate change lawsuits, allowing Honolulu’s case to move forward. Supreme Court Rejects Oil and Gas Companies’ Appeal on Climate Lawsuits Honolulu: The Supreme Court just decided not to hear an appeal from oil and gas companies. These companies were trying to block lawsuits that…
Maui County has officially named Erin Wade as its new deputy managing director, effective January 2 Maui County Appoints Erin Wade as New Deputy Managing Director Maui: Erin Wade was sworn in as the new deputy managing director on January 2. She brings over 20 years of experience in urban planning and municipal leadership. Wade…
The Supreme Court allows Honolulu’s climate change lawsuit against oil firms to continue, rejecting appeals from major companies. Supreme Court Lets Hawaii Climate Change Lawsuit Against Oil Companies Proceed Washington: So, the Supreme Court just made a big move. They decided not to hear appeals from oil companies trying to block a climate change lawsuit…
Nick Taylor’s clutch eagle on the 18th hole secures his win at the Sony Open, showcasing his impressive skills in a thrilling playoff. Nick Taylor Clinches Another Playoff Victory at Sony Open in Hawaii Honolulu: Nick Taylor pulled off an incredible finish at the Sony Open. He chipped in for eagle on the 18th hole,…
Many retirees are eager to know when their Social Security payments will increase following recent changes in legislation Kokua Line: When Will Certain Retirees See Their Social Security Pay Boost Honolulu: So, folks are wondering when those higher Social Security payments will kick in now that the penalty’s been lifted. It’s been a bit of…