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Burden for Preventing Drownings in Hawaiʻi Falls on Counties — and Residents Ocean safety efforts are left up to individual counties, leading to big disparities in drowning prevention across the islands. The state does little to help them. Hawaiʻi’s lifeguards and emergency services are managed and funded at the county level. Neighbor islands, in particular, feel the impact of funding and staffing crunches. Civil Beat.

Gov. Josh Green Signs Construction, Funding Bills Into Law Gov. Josh Green finished off the bill signing season by holding two bill signing ceremonies on July 9, signing legislation regarding construction processes and funding for nonprofits.  KHON2.

Special $50M State Fund Authorized to Help Hawaiʻi Nonprofits Hawaiʻi nonprofits affected by federal funding cuts should get ready to apply for grants from a special $50 million state fund created by a bill signed into law Wednesday.  Gov. Josh Green authorized the new fund by signing Senate Bill 933, which he said will help prevent fraying of the social safety net that nonprofits help provide largely in areas of health care, food security, housing support, child care and emergency relief. Star-Advertiser.

Military Watching Chinese Naval Ship Near Hawaiʻi On Wednesday, a spokesperson for the Oʻahu-based U.S. Indo-Pacific Command confirmed that it is “monitoring a (Chinese People’s Liberation Army) vessel which was operating in international waters in the vicinity of Hawaii.” Star-Advertiser.

Controversial CEO of Domestic Violence Action Center Steps Down Monique Ibarra resigned as chief executive officer of the Domestic Violence Action Center last week, according to a news release from a public relations firm representing the agency. Laurie Tochiki, a Hawaiʻi family law attorney and former executive director of EPIC ʻOhana, will serve as interim CEO. Civil Beat.

Hawaii Business Magazine Hospice in Hawai‘i: Myths Vs. Reality End-of-life care professionals debunk misconceptions and explain how to find the best hospice services for your loved ones. Read More ❯❯

O‘ahu Headlines Property Owners Willing to Pay for Sanitation, Safety Improvements in Downtown Honolulu Bill 51 focuses on creating a business improvement district funded by property owners and investors who say they are willing to pay to help revitalize the area. Hawaii News Now.

Council Advances Haleiwa Expansion Project A proposed Haleiwa housing and commercial development project that has sparked community opposition over the loss of agricultural land, increased traffic congestion and the high cost of living advanced Tuesday. Star-Advertiser.

Plans to Demolish Ward Centre Begin Built in the 1980s, Ward Centre is home to over a dozen businesses including shops, boutiques, a co-working space and eateries.   KITV4.

Hawaii Business Magazine BIA’s Big Goal: Supplying Homebuilders with More Entry-Level Workers The Building Industry Association of Hawaii has revived its education program, a gateway to well-paid construction jobs. Read More ❯❯

Koko Head Crater Hiking Trail to Reopen to Public The popular Koko Head Crater Hiking Trail is set to reopen on the morning of July 10, following a temporary closure by the city. KHON2. KITV4.

Hawai‘i Island Headlines What Is HPD’s Role in Ice Raids? Island Residents, ACLU Seek Answers Some Hawaii County residents and the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii, however, want to know whether Big Island police and officers on other islands have been assisting federal agents with immigration enforcement — a subject that could come up during today’s meeting. Tribune-Herald.

Final Phase of Uncle Billy’s Hotel Demolition Underway his second phase will focus on comprehensive site preparation at the ground level and below. This includes the removal of soil impacted by pesticides, the extraction of underground utilities, surface grading of the entire site and the placing of fresh topsoil and grass.  Tribune-Herald. Hawaii News Now. KHON2.

Hawaii Business Magazine The Future of Hawai‘i’s Last Sugar Mill Pu‘unēnē Mill on Maui was bought by Nan Inc., though much of it may be demolished. Read More ❯❯

Maui Headlines Maui Fires Settlement: Kamehameha Schools Poised To Pay $872 Million A state court will decide soon whether to allow one of Hawaiʻi’s oldest and largest charitable trusts to settle claims related to the fires that destroyed Lahaina.  Civil Beat.

Plans to Improve Lahaina Evacuation Routes Are Slowly Inching Forward Nearly three dozen people died trying to escape the Kuhua Camp neighborhood, where the county is now working to extend and widen roadways.  Civil Beat.

Uncertainty Clouds Maui Housing Market With Slow Sales and Lingering Inventory Condo sales and sale prices are down, listings have decreased and single home sale prices are flat. Maui News.

Kaua‘i Headlines Kaua‘i County to Launch Wildfire Outreach Education in Communities Vulnerable to Blazes A Kaua’i County wildfire preparedness outreach effort kicks off next week in Kaumakani. Kauai Now.

Back to School Bash this Saturday Nearly 8,900 students will return to class on Aug. 4, according to estimates from the new Kauai Complex Area Superintendent Leila Maeda-Kobayashi. Garden Island.

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