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State Transportation Energy Security and Waste Reduction Plan goes live
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces the release of Hawaiʻi’s first statewide Energy Security and Waste Reduction Plan, a bold roadmap to reduce transportation emissions and expand affordable transportation options...

State Transportation Energy Security and Waste Reduction Plan goes live
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) announces the release of Hawaiʻi’s first statewide Energy Security and Waste Reduction Plan, a bold roadmap to reduce transportation emissions and expand affordable transportation options...

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Enacts Legislation to Uphold Agricultural and Biosecurity Resilience and Support Local Innovation
HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed five bills into law today, affirming the commitment to strengthening Hawai‘i’s agricultural and economic sectors for the benefit of the ‘āina, its people, and local businesses. “The health and...

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Enacts Legislation to Uphold Agricultural and Biosecurity Resilience and Support Local Innovation
HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed five bills into law today, affirming the commitment to strengthening Hawai‘i’s agricultural and economic sectors for the benefit of the ‘āina, its people, and local businesses. “The health and...

SUNation Energy Terminates Series A Warrants Removing Potential Dilution of 652,174 Shares
RONKONKOMA, N.Y., June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SUNation Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNE) (“the Company”), a leading provider of sustainable solar energy and backup power solutions for households, businesses, and municipalities, today announced...

Heinrich, Cortez Masto, Hernández Call on Trump Administration to Maintain Funding for Puerto Rico Energy Resilience
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Resident Commissioner for Puerto Rico Pablo José Hernández...

Top Entertainment Options in Oahu, Honolulu, Waikiki: What Travelers Need to Know About Things To Do
Travelers Seek Safe, High-Quality Experiences — Here’s How One Magic Show is Standing Out Among Honolulu’s Best Things to Do HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With so many activities competing for attention in...

Hawaiian Bros Signs Wiles’ Aloha Ventures, Inc. Driving Expansion in Albuquerque and El Paso
Flexible prototypes and high-performing operations continue to attract seasoned franchisees to the Hawaiian Bros system. KANSAS CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hawaiian Bros, the award-winning, island-inspired...

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions against former employee of Bank of Hawaii and former employee of Ally Bank and announces termination of enforcement actions with UniCredit, S.p.A. and China Construction Bank Corporation
June 20, 2025 Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions against former employee of Bank of Hawaii and former employee of Ally Bank and announces termination of enforcement actions with UniCredit, S.p.A. and China Construction Bank...

SUNation Energy Retains Nasdaq Listing
RONKONKOMA, N.Y., June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SUNation Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNE) (“the Company”), a leading provider of sustainable solar energy and backup power solutions for households, businesses, and municipalities, today announced...

Modifications to intersection of Kūhiō Highway and Kolo Road for Kīlauea roundabout construction
Posted on Jun 13, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News LĪHUʻE, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) will modify the partial closure of Kolo Road at its intersection with Kūhiō Highway. Beginning on Friday, June 13, northbound...

Modifications to intersection of Kūhiō Highway and Kolo Road for Kīlauea roundabout construction
Posted on Jun 13, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News LĪHUʻE, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) will modify the partial closure of Kolo Road at its intersection with Kūhiō Highway. Beginning on Friday, June 13, northbound...

VIDEO: Heinrich Joins Press Conference Blasting Republicans’ 'Big Beautiful Betrayal’ for Raising Energy Prices
Heinrich on Trump’s reconciliation bill: “The impact is electricity bills are going up” WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined Senate Minority Leader...

Breaking the Silence: New Podcast Mask Off with Hawaii Mike: the intersection of life, mental health and Hip-Hop
Mental health is a subject that's often overlooked and stigmatized—especially in urban communities. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mental health is a subject that's often overlooked and stigmatized—especially in...

Global beach hotels market set for strong growth driven by rising demand, luxury travel, and evolving consumer trends.
The global beach hotels market is expanding rapidly, fueled by luxury travel trends, rising coastal tourism, and changing traveler preferences. NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global beach hotels market, a...

Macadamia Nut Farm Launches Mac Nut Mini Series: A Celebration of Hawaii’s Macadamia Nut Recipes - Ahualoa Family Farms
Ahualoa Family Farms is proud to unveil their Mac Nut Mini Series a flavorful journey through the versatility of Hawai‘i-grown macadamia nuts. Now Streaming HONOKAA, HI, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ahualoa Family Farms is...

Attorney General Tong Praises Passage of Legislation to Increase Accountability for Firearm Industry Bad Actors
Press Releases 06/02/2025 Attorney General Tong Praises Passage of Legislation to Increase Accountability for Firearm Industry Bad Actors (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong released the following statement regarding passage in the...

DXN Limited (DXN.AX) Contract Signed for A$4.6 Million Modular Data Centre Deployment in Hawaii
Sydney, June 2, 2025 AEST (ABN Newswire) - DXN Limited (ASX:DXN), a specialist in prefabricated modular data centre solutions, is pleased to announce the signing of a contract with Globalstar Inc (Globalstar) valued at approximately AU$4.6...

Changes to crosswalk at Fort Weaver Road and Makule Road near ‘Ilima Intermediate
Posted on Jun 27, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) will be moving the raised crosswalk on Fort Weaver Road at its intersection with Makule Road to separate crossing pedestrians from the...

Changes to crosswalk at Fort Weaver Road and Makule Road near ‘Ilima Intermediate
Posted on Jun 27, 2025 in Highways News, Main, News HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) will be moving the raised crosswalk on Fort Weaver Road at its intersection with Makule Road to separate crossing pedestrians from the...