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Speaking to The Conversation after his State of the County address, Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth stressed the need to repair wastewater and recreational facilities before they become a bigger problem for future generations.
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We discuss how a clean fuel standard could help Hawaiʻi reduce carbon emissions in transportation; the Honolulu EMS director talks about the recent increase of fentanyl and drug use on Oʻahu; Hawaiian Dredging discusses the Pearl Harbor dry dock modernization project; and a British historian highlights the contributions of Hawaiʻi women during World War II
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A new report by the Hawai‘i Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice argues that the state would be better off without jaywalking laws.
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Colliers International discusses the down direction for commercial real estate; Hawaiʻi Restaurant Association shares whether "surge pricing" could work in our state; we take a closer look at the heated debate over the state budget in the wake of Maui's wildfire recovery; and a tree consultant talks about the concept of tree equity across our communities.
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A new dry dock at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam is the most expensive construction project in Navy history. In preparation for the influx of supplies and workers, the Navy said it plans to avoid adding to congested Oʻahu roadways by busing in people from a parking lot at Aloha Stadium. The Conversation's Catherine Cruz has more.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg went on a whirlwind tour of Oʻahu on Thursday to experience firsthand the impact of federal infrastructure funding. He said he was struck by Hawaiʻi's unique needs and opportunities. The Conversation's Catherine Cruz spoke with Buttigieg about his trip.
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U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg tours Honolulu rail, harbors and airports; Evictions on Maui; Oʻahu architect to become first woman to take top medal
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The money will be used for two improvement projects that are slated for the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and the Kahului Airport.
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The state Legislature is considering bills to improve Hawaiʻi’s irrigation systems to support local agriculture. Several measures this year want to fund projects to maintain or repair those irrigation systems.
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Back in January, Hawaiʻi Island councilmembers voted 6-to-2 against a measure that would have accepted $1 million in state funding to conduct a study of alternate routes between Puna and Hilo.