Tokuda Secures Extended Military Disaster Response for Hawaii Communities
Rep. Tokuda helped pass defense legislation that extends military disaster response time from 72 hours to one week and blocks Army land condemnation in Hawaii. The bill also increases military housing investment to reduce pressure on local housing supply. Military disaster response window extended from 72 hours to one week for natural disasters like recent […]
State Declares Traffic Emergency Zone on Highway to Hilo After Fatal Crashes
Hawaii DOT declared a traffic emergency zone on Daniel K. Inouye Highway (Saddle Road) to fast-track safety improvements after three fatal crashes this year resulted in five deaths. The emergency zone covers miles 5.5 to 28 on the highway connecting Maui visitors to Big Island attractions. Planned improvements include rumble strips, high-friction road surfaces, speed […]
Free Speech Lawsuit Challenges Hawaii Law Restricting Nonprofit Advocacy
The Grassroot Institute has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Hawaii’s Act 11, which restricts nonprofits from political speech and advocacy activities. The law threatens dissolution of organizations that engage in election or ballot-issue advocacy. Act 11 prohibits nonprofits from engaging in ‘election activity’ and ‘ballot-issue activity’ including speaking for or against candidates and ballot measures. […]
Oahu Man Faces Federal Charges for Drug and Gun Crimes in DEA Operation
A 60-year-old Oahu man was federally indicted on drug trafficking and gun charges, facing up to life in prison. The case is part of a nationwide federal crime initiative. Craig Domingo of Mililani was indicted on charges including felon in possession of firearms and intent to distribute methamphetamine. He faces up to life imprisonment with […]
Maui Accounting Firm Carbonaro Acquired by Larger Company Accuity
Carbonaro CPAs & Management Group, which serves clients on Maui and Hawaii Island, has been acquired by Accuity, expanding the larger firm’s presence to the neighbor islands with 32 additional employees. The acquisition brings Carbonaro’s 32 employees under the Accuity brand while maintaining local client service on Maui and Hawaii Island. Accuity now has 158 […]
Kauai Road Construction Creates Lane Closures Through June 12
Multiple state highways across Kauai will have single-lane closures and traffic detours through June 12 for maintenance, paving, and infrastructure projects. Work includes landscape maintenance, striping, pavement reconstruction, and waterline replacement on major routes including Highway 50 and Highway 56/560. Highway 50 will have rolling single-lane closures from Lihue to Koloa during daytime hours for […]
Emergency Water Main Break Shuts Off Service to Upcountry Properties
A water main break on Makawao Avenue requires emergency repairs that will cut water service to about 80 properties for approximately 4 hours starting at 11:45 am on June 6. Water outage affects Makawao Avenue area between Makani Road and Pukalani Superette. Emergency repairs on mainline break expected to take approximately 4 hours starting 11:45 […]
State Investigates Deaths of Two Endangered Nēnē at Waikōloa Shopping Center
Two endangered Hawaiian geese were killed by a car in a Waikōloa parking lot on June 3, with state officials citing ongoing feral cat feeding as the main factor attracting the birds to unsafe areas. Two nēnē were struck and killed by a vehicle in the Queens Marketplace parking lot on June 3. Approximately 70 […]
Kamehameha Day Parade to Close Ka’ahumanu Avenue June 20
The annual Kamehameha Day parade and festival will take place June 20, 2026, closing Ka’ahumanu Avenue from 9:30-11:30 a.m. followed by festivities at Queen Ka’ahumanu Center until 5 p.m. Ka’ahumanu Avenue will be closed from Lunaliho Street to Kahului Beach Road from 9:30-11:30 a.m. for the parade. The parade begins at 9:45 a.m. featuring pāʻū […]
State Agency Plans Food Innovation Conference for Local Producers
DBEDT will host its annual Hawaii Made Conference on June 23 at Sheraton Waikiki, connecting local food producers with resources for product development and market access. The event focuses on the new Food and Product Innovation Network to support Hawaii’s agricultural businesses. The conference brings together farmers, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs for training on turning food […]