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Inside Musk’s plan to rain SpaceX’s rocket debris over Hawaii’s pristine waters
The Guardian
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July 17, 2025
The north-west Hawaiian island of Mokumanamana is said to be touched by the gods. Bisected by the Tropic of Cancer latitude line, it is deep in the Pacific Ocean, about 400 miles from Honolulu. The island’s steep rocky cliffs give way to indigo...
YMCA of Honolulu's flagship location receives $5M toward new facility
Hawaii Public Radio
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July 16, 2025
Modernizing and expanding community care is now in reach for the Nu'uanu location of the YMCA of Honolulu. The flagship YMCA complex received a $5 million donation from the Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation. With the money, YMCA leaders plan to build...
How Amazon and Maui pineapples could help diversify Hawaii’s economy
Hawaii News Now
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July 17, 2025
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - When you see Maui pineapples, you may think of a garnish for a cocktail or slices of them served on a platter. Now the prickly fruit is taking on a much bigger role: becoming a part of a model for diversifying Hawaii’s...
Hawaii Tourism Authority seeks PR support to expand cruise market
PR Week
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July 15, 2025
HONOLULU: The Hawaii Tourism Authority is seeking a PR firm to provide public sector and crisis communications support to help it better navigate the cruise market, according to solicitation documents from the state. Bids are due on August 6 and...
Hawaiian officials spark debate with proposals for next-gen energy projects: 'Are we serious?'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 15, 2025
"Such projects are needed to stabilize energy costs." by Ren VenkateshJuly 15, 2025 For Hawai'i, geothermal energy is on the table as the state continues to push forward in the anticipation of reaching its 100% renewable energy goal by 2045....
Hawaii arts agency copes with funding gaps
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 15, 2025
While the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts is due to receive about $1 million in federal funds from the National Endowment of the Arts, it grapples with about a $1 million shortage in state funds after the Legislature dramatically changed...
Hawaii projects 41,000 new jobs by 2032
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 15, 2025
Hawaii’s total employment rate is projected to grow by 6.1% by 2032, with health care positions on the rise, according to the latest report from the state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations’ Research and Statistics Office. The report...
Industry Briefs 7-14-25
Salt Lake Business Journal - Utah
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Company news information may be sent to brice.w@thecityjournals.com. BANKING • D.L. Evans Bank, based in Idaho, has joined the Utah Small Business Credit Initiative. The bank opens in a new tab at the initiative’s Loan Participation Program, a...
Catch a wave: OSU launched entity looking to harness coastal energy
KLCC - Oregon
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July 16, 2025
The following transcript was generated using automated transcription software for the accessibility and convenience of our audience. While we strive for accuracy, the automated process may introduce errors, omissions, or misinterpretations. This...
Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Honolulu County in week ending July 12?
Honolulu Reporter - Hawaii
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July 16, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across Honolulu County selling...
Hawaii County Surf Forecast for July 14, 2025
Big Island Now - Hawaii
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July 14, 2025
Forecast for Big Island Windward and Southeast Shores Tonight Monday Surf Surf PM AM AM PM North Facing 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-2 East Facing 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 South Facing 1-3 1-3 2-4 2-4 TONIGHT Weather Partly cloudy until 12 AM, then mostly cloudy....
LS Power Acquiring bp’s U.S. Onshore Wind Business
Yahoo Finance
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A leading developer of North American power and energy infrastructure projects said it has an agreement to acquire several U.S. onshore wind farms from a UK-based energy group. LS Power and bp Wind Energy North America announced the deal on July...
U.S. Army Watercraft Repositions from Hawaii to Japan
Naval news
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July 16, 2025
The U.S. Army has deployed a logistics support vessel to the first island chain to support Indo-Pacific exercises. The U.S. Army has restationed one of its few logistics support vessels from Hawaii to Japan last month to support Indo-Pacific...
Celebrated Hawaiian spot brings a taste of the islands to North Phoenix
Phoenix New Times - Arizona
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Fans of Hapa Food Co.’s plate lunches, fresh poke and delicately chewy malasadas now have two locations where they can get a taste of the islands. The celebrated Hawaiian eatery opened its second location on July 8, on Shea Boulevard just east of...
The Best-Paying Construction Industry Professions in Indiana
Indiana Statesman
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In recent years, there has been a marked resurgence of interest in skilled trades among young Americans, particularly in fields like welding, plumbing, and electrical work. This shift is driven by a confluence of economic and cultural factors....
Who Pays for Disaster? The Fallout from Hawaii Wildfire Settlement
Live Insurance News
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July 15, 2025
Insurance companies aren’t happy. Not one bit. The $4.04 billion Maui wildfire settlement, signed into law by Governor Josh Green, has left them frustrated, concerned, and, frankly, a little nervous. Why? Let’s break it down. The Money: Where It’s...
Judge rules against luxury home construction on Makai Golf Course
KITV - Hawaii
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A judge ruled in favor of Kauai residents yesterday protecting against a years-long plan to build luxury homes on the Makai Golf Course in Princeville that is believed to sit atop a graveyard of once anthrax-infected cattle from more than 100...
Air NZ, Qantas lag some rival airlines for on-time arrivals, Honolulu is best Oceania airport, Solomon Airlines pushes Auckland-Vanuatu route
The New Zealand Herald
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July 15, 2025
Data from Cirium showed Thai AirAsia had 87.71% on-time arrivals. Japan’s ANA and Philippine Airlines rounded out the region’s top three. Qantas, Singapore and Air New Zealand ranged from 78.96% to 78.61%. Kate Boyer, Air New Zealand airports...
Lockheed Revives Plans For Pacific Deep Sea Mining
Benzinga
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Lockheed Martin LMT is re-entering deep-sea mining and talking to potential partners about activating two exploration zones it holds in the lucrative Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) in the Pacific Ocean. The leading U.S. defense contractor first...
Major Cargo Carrier Halts EV Shipping to Hawaiʻi
KITV - Hawaii
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HONOLULU, Hawaii (Island News) -- Matson is putting the brakes on electric vehicle shipping, effective immediately. The company, Hawai‘i’s largest ocean cargo carrier, announced it will no longer accept electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles for...