The policy, announced by Mayor Richard Bissen and grassroots advocacy group Lahaina Strong, is intended to free up housing for displaced families devastated by the August wildfires. The county will have the authority to enact this policy due to the state Legislature's final approval of Senate Bill 2919.
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It’s the end of the state’s legislative session, and lawmakers have made it clear that invasive species are a top priority. The state Department of Agriculture is receiving substantial support for its invasive species programs and staff.
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State lawmakers appropriated funds for more firefighting equipment and a state fire marshal after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century ripped through the historic Maui town of Lahaina and exposed shortcomings in the state’s readiness for such flames.
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Measures aiming to improve language access in Hawai‘i passed their final reading in the House and Senate on Wednesday. The bills will head to the governor’s office for final approval.
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The White House has a new curator and Donna Hayashi Smith is the first Asian American to hold the post. Originally from Hawaiʻi, Hayashi Smith joined the White House curator's office in 1995 and has served under five presidents.
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Two temporary housing projects on Maui will help house those displaced by the wildfires. One will be completed in July, while the other just broke ground.
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Hawaiʻi is getting $1 billion of undersea fiber-optic internet cable upgrades to improve and preserve connectivity in the state. Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke announced the development in partnership with Google.
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