Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Recent testing has revealed the presence of “forever chemicals” in the Hoaeae Wells Granular Activated Carbon Treatment System which supplies water to communities across West Oahu The Board of Water Supply reported Tuesday that low levels of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) were found at the Waipahu water system located on Hoaeae Street According to the state Department of Health the levels of Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA) and Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) detected are below the current Environmental Action Limit indicating that they do not pose a health concern at this time While these specific chemicals are not regulated by the U.S the state's EALs are risk-based guidelines that determine when pollution in soil or air might require further investigation or cleanup to protect people and the environment. However residents may still be concerned about the long-term impacts of these chemicals on their health and some residents may choose to install in-home filtration systems.    PFAS are often referred to as 'forever chemicals' because they persist in the environment for hundreds of years making them difficult to remove from water systems These human-made substances have been used for over 60 years in products like non-stick cookware PFAS are known to cause serious health problems and have been linked to cancer The BWS detected these chemicals as part of its ongoing PFAS testing program Improvements in testing methods and technology allowed for the detection of even trace amounts of these substances in water samples Details about the types of PFAS detected and their concentrations can be found in the table below Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional information from DOH about EALs and with the map Crime in Hawaii A 17-year-old boy is in critical condition after another boy allegedly struck him in the head with a baseball bat in Ewa Beach Saturday evening the juvenile suspect and his friends approached the victim and his group of friends and challenged them to a fight the suspect allegedly struck the boy in the head with a baseball bat The suspect and his friends fled on e-bikes and Honolulu Emergency Services transported the victim to the hospital in critical condition Police have opened a second-degree attempted murder investigation and request anyone with information to call 911 or CrimeStoppers Traffic and Misdemeanor Detail conducted an E-bike/E-Motorcycle operation in the Ewa Beach area using officers dressed in everyday clothing Honolulu police conducted an undercover operation to catch e-bike and e-motorcycle violations in Ewa Beach earlier this week resulting in seven citations and 70 warnings Police said the operation was conducted on Monday near Campbell High School It was the second such operation near the school police issued seven citations for 15 violations along with 70 warnings for helmet and bike registration issues Police also confiscated five electric dirt bikes Officers in this operation were dressed in everyday clothing The Honolulu Police Department believes the first crackdown on illegal use of e-bikes last month was effective as many of the juveniles who received citations in March were seen this time wearing helmets and riding legal e-bikes and e-motorcycles HPD continues to encourage parents to understand the law to keep their children safe >> Any e-bike/e-motorcycle that can not be pedaled or has an engine size exceeding 750 watts is illegal >> All e-bikes 750 watts and below should be registered and all riders under 18 must wear a helmet and to follow traffic laws to ensure everyone reaches their destination safely More information on e-bike laws is available at honolulupd.org/information/pedestrian-safety We recognise you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore cannot grant you access at this time e-mail us at news@kitv.com or call us at 808-535-0400  Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInHONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Torrential downpours soaked parts of Oahu on Tuesday morning “The entire downstairs is completely flooded,” Ewa Beach resident Timothy Crawley said but the floor is popped up all over the place so I’m anticipating I’m going to have to replace the entire floor.” He believes a nearby canal may have overflowed and she came running in all excited about seeing a fish floating around beside the house.” Crawley said he and his family gathered blankets and towels and tried stop the water from coming through any entryways but it still seeped through and flooded the downstairs A flood advisory was in effect for Oahu until 11 a.m All severe weather alerts have since expired The Honolulu Fire Department is looking into the cause of a house fire reported at 12:14 a.m HFD responded to the blaze with seven units staffed with 22 personnel with the first unit arriving on scene at 12:22 a.m to find flames burning within the single-story structure at 91-310 Ewa Beach Road The fire was brought under control at 12:56 a.m A damage estimate was not immediately available Department of Parks and Recreation Ka ʻOihana Mālama Pāka a me nā Hana Hoʻonanea Aloha and welcome to the City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation We are responsible for the City parks and gardens all across the island of Oʻahu Enjoy a picnic at a regional park or lift some weights at a gym Swim laps in a pool or ride the ramps at a skatepark Copyright © 2025 Department of Parks and Recreation By Leila Fujimori A federal grand jury indicted a 47-year-old Ewa Beach man Thursday on charges that include methamphetamine and fentanyl distribution and discharging a “ghost gun,” U.S Blane Apostadiro faces a maximum sentence of life in prison including a combined mandatory minimum of 20 years for drug and firearm charges a news release by the Department of Justice said The five-count indictment against Apostadiro charges him with conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl; possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl; using carrying and discharging a firearm during a drug-trafficking crime; and illegally possessing ammunition as a convicted felon and unlawful drug user The indictment and a previously unsealed criminal complaint reveal that Honolulu police officers spotted Apostadiro driving a stolen vehicle on Oct he discharged a “ghost gun,” a privately manufactured firearm Police found in Apostadiro’s possession methamphetamine a lower receiver (part of an AR-style rifle) They also recovered other controlled substances and drug paraphernalia from the stolen vehicle “Both fentanyl and ghost guns pose a grave threat to public safety putting both law enforcement and innocent community members at risk,” Connors said in a written statement “We all continue to work with our law enforcement partners to hold armed drug dealers accountable in the criminal justice system for the significant harm they inflict.” The Honolulu Police Department recently released surveillance footage of the three suspects Honolulu police are seeking the public’s help identifying three suspects involved in the alleged assault of a Safeway employee in Ewa Beach The Honolulu Police Department recently released surveillance footage of the three suspects — two male suspects who allegedly assaulted the employee and one female suspect who allegedly filmed the assault and fled with the suspects in an unknown direction Police said the incident happened at about 10:37 p.m 15 at the Safeway on Keaunui Drive in Ewa Beach He was wearing a black hoodie and black pants was described as having a light complexion Warning: This story includes an image of a dead turtle which some readers may find disturbing.  A post of a dead turtle with its shell missing that was shared in a Facebook group received more than 700 comments and 3,000 reactions who has lived in Ewa Beach for 42 years and walks along Hau Bush Beach daily wrote that they had "never seen anything like this until tonight." Despite the attention on the heartbreaking post in the Stolen Stuff Hawaii Facebook group the Department of Land and Natural Resources said they can’t verify the image and are unable to investigate further because of insufficient details DLNR emphasized the importance of direct reporting for investigations to move forward “We have the DLNR TipApp which allows people who see suspected violations to report them when they see them Witness information and photographs can help us investigate a case and potentially bring charges,” said Chief Jason Redulla of the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement in the news release.  The only notification that DLNRTipApp received about the incident was a copy of the original social media post DLNR encouraged the person who witnessed the dead shell-less turtle to follow-up by contacting either DLNR or NOAA law enforcement to provide more information “We know it’s frustrating when people only report violations via social media and nothing happens in most cases there’s not enough information to conduct thorough investigations,” said Brian Neilson administrator of the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources.  People can report information to the DLNRTipApp anonymously and where needed by law enforcement for successful prosecutions.  “Most of these egregious violations that we become aware of through social media channels rarely have the necessary information so we can’t even know where to begin looking,” said Redulla DLNR asked that anyone who spends time in or around the ocean to download the free reporting application and to input reporting hotlines for DLNR and FWS into their phones so reports to authorities can be received quickly.  By Ian Bauer BusinessEditors' PicksPolitics A rendering of a proposed 127-unit affordable housing project called Kaleimao Village to be built on vacant city-owned land in Ewa Beach Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading A public-private partnership to convert an empty city-owned parcel in Ewa Beach into 127 units of affordable rental housing is underway At a special Honolulu City Council Budget Committee meeting Thursday Stanford Carr Development LLC unveiled plans to build Kaleimao Village at 91-1666 Renton Road To finance the construction of this multifamily project on public land Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s administration proposes the issuance and sale of more than $30 million in private-activity bonds the rental project will feature 119 units meant for eligible tenants who earn 60% or less of the area median income or $83,550 a year for a four-person family An additional seven units will be offered for extremely low-income tenants One extra unit will be reserved for the on-site manager The project is being advanced via Resolution 74 the legislation will call for the execution of a 75-year ground lease with Komohale West Loch Venture LP executive director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing “Making vacant or under­utilized city lands available for affordable housing development through public-­private partnerships is one of the Blangiardi administration’s key strategies to increase housing supply on Oahu,” Auger told the committee He noted the solicitation of this parcel in Ewa Beach was issued over six years ago But “this timeline conforms with the average timeline of five plus years for solicitation to ground lease of city-owned properties to private partners to construct affordable housing (under city laws),” he said said the development deal involves Los Angeles-based Standard Communities a national affordable housing developer and investor “Together we’ve collaborated to deliver this project under the entity of Komohale West Loch Venture LP,” Carr said “The site where the project will be built is currently vacant.” He added that the development will consist of seven three-story residential buildings and one centrally located community center building A 136-stall parking lot will be adjacent to the complex “Adjacent to the community center is a tot lot for children to play as well as a community garden for residents to enjoy,” Carr said “We recently received our building permit approval so construction will commence upon closing and is expected to be completed by the end of next year.” two- and three-bedroom units ranging from 543 to 922 square feet in size one-bath’s monthly rent would start at $783 further adjusted for utility allowance for a household of two rent will be up to a monthly rent of $2,172 for a household of four earning $83,000 annually,” he added Carr said the buildings’ exteriors will be fiber-cement siding and units will be served by solar water heating The buildings will be up to 35 feet in height Council member Esther Kia‘aina — whose Council District 3 encompasses most of Windward Oahu — claimed support for this affordable rental project slated for Ewa Beach “I’m clearly impressed with this project both on the development side as well as the programmatic side “I would love to have that in my district and I know that Council member (Augie) Tulba (who represents portions of Ewa Beach) has more land availability for such projects.” Kia‘aina requested the city’s Office of Housing “help in the identification of city properties in my district.” “It’s going to be a little harder in Waimanalo there’s a lot of state land,” she said adding that the area also had a lot of homeless people many of whom reside in city beach parks close to well-traveled Kalanianaole Highway “I still cringe every time I drive by there because it’s an accident waiting to happen.” she said Kaneohe — with lands largely owned by Kameha­meha Schools — offered opportunities for the city to “joint-venture for some affordable housing projects.” Auger said he “thought it was a terrific idea.” “We do a lot of work together with the state; we’re looking forward to partnering with them more aggressively going forward,” he added and we’ll continue to consider that and we look forward to working with you to identify sites in your district.” The Budget Committee ultimately recommended Resolution 74 be adopted by the full Council at a future meeting the committee also reviewed and recommended Council adoption of Resolution 73 which authorizes the city Department of Planning and Permitting to issue and sell over $30.37 million in tax- exempt revenue bonds for the purpose of making a mortgage loan for Komohale West Loch Venture LP to develop the affordable rentals in Ewa Beach To comply with federal internal revenue code the city ensures 40% of the residential units in the Kaleimao Village project — or about 50 units — will be occupied by individuals or families whose income is 60% or less of AMI The next full Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday Investigative stories and local news updates Coverage of the Hawaiʻi State legislature in 2025 Award winning in-depth reports and featured on-going series Get the week’s news delivered straight to your inbox The Marines say the results are nothing to worry about Their neighbors and the health department have a different view.   Marine Corps soil testing near its Ewa Beach shooting range that detected potentially dangerous levels of lead has reignited a debate about possible impacts to the adjacent beach and surrounding neighborhoods.  All two dozen samples taken from the oceanside of the Pu‘uloa Range Training Facility in February tested positive for lead, copper and another heavy metal called antimony, according to a draft Marine Corps report submitted to the state health department the extent to which those levels are hazardous is open to interpretation lead levels exceeded state safety thresholds One sample detected lead at concentrations 26 times what the state considers acceptable Lead exposure poses a health risk to young children and pregnant women.  In one sample, levels of antimony — a metal in the earth’s crust that is also an ingredient in bullets — were seven times the state’s limit. It can have negative health impacts for people who are regularly exposed at higher levels, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Animal studies have found the metal can cause lung and heart damage.  Copper levels were all well below state standards Military officials say the levels shouldn’t pose a threat to anyone because the nearby beach is closed to the public But the health department says more investigation is warranted although it stopped short of offering to conduct one itself said some heavy metals are naturally present in the background of soil and that exceeding action levels doesn’t necessarily mean there is a hazard to people’s health or the environment “It just means that you need to look at the situation a little bit further,” he said Doing so will be the Marines’ responsibility It is generally up to landowners to investigate potential contamination on their own property with state oversight who works for the health department’s Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response Office “We are continuing to work with the Marines to complete the evaluation of the hazards at the site,” Lindstrom said “and then determine an appropriate remedy if one is necessary.” Meanwhile, some community members feel the results further support a solution suggested by Hawaii’s Legislature in 2023: The shooting range should be relocated, away from the residential area “That is a big concern obviously for residents that live here,” said Alex Gaos a member of the Ewa Beach Neighborhood Board concluded that “no further immediate action is warranted at this time.”  “There is no risk to human health associated with our findings,” Lt the operations director for Marine Corps Base Hawaii a Navy and Marine Corps health protection agency concluded there would only be a potential danger to a child who trespassed on the most contaminated spot one day per week for a year The agency recommended a long-term monitoring program to keep an eye on trespassing and beach erosion another issue the Marines have been trying to tackle at the site “We don’t think we have a lead contamination problem,” Yager said “What we have is an erosion problem.”  The Hawaii Department of Health said in an August letter that it disagreed with the Marines’ conclusion that no further action is needed Soil sampling on the west side of the facility may be needed to ensure contaminated dust cannot migrate toward the community And the elevated contaminant levels found in the testing could pollute state waters or groundwater below the facility the health department said “further sampling is required to characterize the full nature and extent of these potential releases prior to evaluating remedial alternatives.”   the Marine Corps told the health department that its most recent testing wasn’t designed to study the migration of dust But because the samples on the western part of the shoreline closest to the community did not exceed the environmental action levels the Marines don’t intend to study the issue further The Marines told the health department that additional questions can be addressed through the Marines’ upcoming Range Environmental Vulnerability Assessment in January That process is a “holistic mechanism” to evaluate risk and establish monitoring requirements Yager noted the groundwater under its property is not used for drinking water The site has been a military firearms training site for more than a century and is the primary venue for the annual rifle and pistol requalification of more than 4,000 Marines including Honolulu police and state land and natural resources officials As the community has grown around the range and the military has expanded its training offerings, relations have soured between the two. Residents have complained about the noise of shooting bullets and early morning announcements, and have pushed back against a planned seawall that could have threatened the nearby beach. the public’s focus has turned toward environmental contamination.  During training exercises shooters fire at targets positioned in front of soil embankments While bullet fragments are routinely sifted out to prevent ricochets lead contamination can be left behind.  The Marines’ testing was done amid growing community unease that live fire training at Pu‘uloa has contaminated the facility’s soil and that the contamination could be carried into the nearby neighborhoods by trade winds.  In 2022, the Surfrider Foundation, a nonprofit focused on the protection of oceans and beaches, tested samples taken from the shoreline outside the range. The group found lead levels above the state’s safety limits and expressed alarm about contamination washing into the ocean.  The Marines downplayed the results at the time, but Surfrider’s findings were echoed by testing commissioned by state Rep. Rose Martinez’s office, which tested fish caught near the range and dust samples from nearby homes. All six samples tested positive for lead at levels exceeding standards for food and soil.  lead experts told Civil Beat a deeper study would be required to assess risk to the community.  Now that Marine Corps Base Hawaii has taken a closer look timely and transparent reporting and remediation Hawaii regional manager of the Surfrider Foundation MCBH does have the authority to prevent people from accessing the beach but that does not grant them the authority to contaminate our land beaches and ocean,” she said in a statement “They need to follow through and correct the problem The health of our fragile ecosystems and public health should not pay the price.” Martinez would not comment for this story because the Marines’ report is not yet finalized The state representative is a member of a working group formed by the Legislature that is supposed to meet quarterly and assess lead contamination issues at Pu‘uloa Yager said the Marines are open to discussing additional testing options in that venue but he said the group has not had any meetings beyond an introductory gathering.  Officials are planning an open house at Pu‘uloa in December so the community can visit the site and ask questions about the test results The date and time of that event will be shared publicly in the coming weeks Unfortunately, being named a finalist for a Pulitzer prize doesn’t make us immune to financial pressures. The fact is, our revenue hasn’t kept pace with our need to grow, and we need your help Civil Beat is a nonprofit, reader-supported newsroom based in Hawaiʻi. We’re looking to build a more resilient, diverse and deeply impactful media landscape, and we hope you’ll help by supporting our essential journalism Civil Beat has been named the best overall news site in Hawaii for the 14th year in a row by the Society of Professional Journalists Hawaii Chapter “As long as everyday citizens continue to allow the lack of enforcement Civil Beat asked candidates to answer some questions about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected Democratic candidate for state House District 41 Go to Civil Beat’s Election Guide for general information, and check out other candidates on the General Election Ballot What is the biggest issue facing your district We have three serious challenges in Ewa and Kapolei: education With the recent transfer of 400 acres of land from the Navy to the City and County of Honolulu we must be deliberate in how we allow development community development is placed in the hands of developers who seem to lack insight into what the community really needs wouldn’t it be nice to have a public swimming pool in the Ewa/Kapolei area When I was elected to the Ewa Neighborhood Board in 2015 I was appalled at the lack of air conditioning in our schools I worked diligently with other leaders to install AC in our schools we must prioritize a vision for our future; we need to plan for tomorrow — today we must find innovative ways to optimize and integrate an improved education system better economic opportunities for area residents and a more proactive approach to protecting our environment … Not just protection for the ina and our precious water; I’d like to make our community safer for pedestrians bikers and drivers; we all need to live together How do you feel about the massive income tax cut just approved by the Legislature and the governor Do you have any concerns that it will force reductions in state services in the years to come The bottom-line fact is that living in Hawaii is expensive Every dollar counts as families do what we can to make ends meet As the primary breadwinner for our family that includes my wife and young-adult daughters I remember when a trip to local restaurants was a night of family fun that could be enjoyed for less than $40 that dinner tab can easily reach $100; and that is definitely not fun I also understand the importance of revenue versus spending and I am having difficulty understanding how the massive tax cut can be sustained despite the governor’s statements regarding cuts to projects that were not likely to materialize there is a growing consensus that valuable services will be affected I’d be interested in seeing the math behind the purported sustainability of the cuts I am most disappointed to see cuts in the budget for the Department of Education and its never-ending facilities improvements list I was shocked when the DOE and others allowed nearly half a billion dollars to lapse this past session and it is a major reason why I’m running for office Hawaii continues to struggle with pay-to-play politics and corruption in government What meaningful reforms do you think would change state government for the better As long as everyday citizens continue to allow the lack of enforcement in a world where we are all doing our best to raise and protect our families enjoy our community and plan for a better future other unscrupulous people are investing enormous amounts of energy and backscratching to tip the scales in their favor One of the most innovative reforms I’d like to see is to utilize community network television to continuously broadcast key meetings that can have the ability to display the antics of dishonest police and other community leaders who hold a special If the Kealoha corruption cases have proved nothing else they showed us how bad things can really get The worst part about those cases is the fact that there were undoubtedly more people in their orbit who knew exactly what was going on Candidates often say they will support reform proposals in the Legislature And yet major reform proposals don’t pass Will you back good-government proposals even if it means going against leadership can you point to an example of a reform that you supported I served on active duty for over three decades in the United States military I worked for some outstanding leaders who showed great care and concern for their respective teams I also worked for (and with) what some people would call “straight-up criminals.” On many occasions I stood up to and called out unacceptable behavior by senior officers standing on my principles cost me politically I have found that my life is a much more enjoyable journey when I do what is right if I am elected by the residents of District 41 my mission and my life’s work to stand on the principles of being a good and faithful servant of the people of our district If that means “going against leadership,” I will stand on my principles; it’s the only way I know how to live Do you support comprehensive public financing of elections for candidates who choose to participate I support comprehensive public financing of elections for candidates who choose to participate Politics and elections in Hawaii are fascinatingly different than other places Not many people like to talk about how many voters don’t necessarily vote along ideological lines more overtly distinguishable characteristics there is so much money flowing without knowledge or assistance of the candidate … so much money that public financing and the implied restrictions won’t likely make a significant difference except to perhaps limit the reach of candidates who don’t have friends with deep pockets Hawaii is the only Western state without a statewide citizens initiative process I support a statewide citizens initiative process monies from political action committees and similar organizations have pretty much ruined politics forever Federal Election Commission” ultimately had the effect of disenfranchising millions and millions of Americans by simply mitigating the age-old adage of “one person; one vote.” the case did nothing to unite the citizens of the United States of America it opened the floodgates of spending by corporate entities it’s important to remember that corporations have almost as many rights and privileges as real humans but the corporate entity will never go to jail you can be assured jail time is part of the equation A citizens initiative process would be subject to big-dollar marketing and campaigns the fight would not be fair; corporate interests would likely still prevail Thanks to their campaign war chests and name familiarity incumbents are almost always reelected in Hawaii legislative races Should there be term limits for state legislators as there are for the governor’s office and county councils There are pros and cons associated with mandating term limits for elected officials I’d like to see a Board of Advisors who objectively grade and publicize how well elected officials are governing When faced with objective information regarding their elected officials it would be up to the voting public to keep the person who represents them … or not I believe it is my duty to listen and collaborate with my (new and long-serving) colleagues and assist them in their respective ideas and efforts Facilitating an overall increase in the number of affordable housing units Increasing efforts to better understand and prepare for the effects of climate change Ensuring developers plan and proceed in accordance with community input and expectations Strategic upgrading of the physical infrastructure Creating a long-term solution for addressing the houseless population Finding ways to leverage the tourism industry in a manner that has not previously existed Though I plan to vigorously represent the Ewa Plain I must also consider the broader picture and aloha aina What will you do to ensure accountability at the Legislature Do you support ideas such as requiring the Sunshine Law to apply to the Legislature or banning campaign contributions during session I am absolutely committed to ensuring accountability at the Legislature As a member of the Ewa Neighborhood Board since 2015 I am very familiar with the state’s Sunshine Law; our members were rather fanatical about respecting the spirit and intent of the law again … with enormous amounts of money flowing through the politics machine I am not entirely confident all legislators abide by the Sunshine Law in the same manner we do on the Ewa Neighborhood Board And … unless and until we stop believing in fairy tales we really should require the Sunshine Law to apply to the Legislature and we definitely should ban campaign contributions during session How would you make the Legislature more transparent and accessible to the public Opening conference committees to the public Stricter disclosure requirements on lobbying and lobbyists How could the Legislature change its own internal rules to be more open Let’s be creative and utilize public-access television for something innovative like “C-SPAN for Hawaii.” It would be a series of awesome civics lessons a weekly synopsis of sessions should be created published and distributed so residents would be able to better understand how their respective elected officials voted … and how/if their elected officials actually add value to not only their respective areas of responsibility Being an elected official is not just a job; it carries significant responsibilities all of which have associated long-term repercussions and consequences Many people have talked about diversifying the local economy for many years now and yet Hawaii is still heavily reliant on tourism should be done differently about tourism and the economy and some of the best weather on the planet Hawaii remains an ideal destination for millions of tourists the tourism industry has been a mixed blessing for the state Billions of dollars have flowed into the state there are also costs associated with using the state as a popular resort stop Some costs are quantitative and can be estimated and computed to determine how much it costs the state to maintain and repair the infrastructure that is more heavily trafficked due to tourism Other costs are more difficult to see.  I really like the idea of promoting eco-tourism We can be as “creatively restrictive” as we want to be in our evolution to charge fees and market expectations for tourists who visit our home I would make economic diversification one of my top 5 priorities and I would establish an economic development plan within the first 100 days in office though feelings are mixed on the possibility of allowing gambling in the state perhaps it’s time to give off-shore gambling a try; enough talk … let’s try and see what happens An estimated 60% of Hawaii residents are struggling to get by a problem that reaches far beyond low-income and into the middle class What ideas do you have to help the middle class and working families who are finding it hard to continue to live here the governor and the Legislature could have earmarked those funds for immediate investment in income-restricted housing massive job-training programs and possible tax incentives and/or grants to small businesses that can provide real new expansion in areas that desperately need improved economic opportunities The United States subsidizes numerous industries that could do very well without those subsidies The state of Hawaii needs to get innovative … we need to create innovation labs to generate ideas on how to effectively navigate allocations of tax revenue albeit in a manner that is respectful to the neediest citizens and families as well as to the most productive members of our society we must remember that it is our responsibility — our kuleana — to provide protection for our people as well as this sacred place we all call “home.” it takes a village to not only raise a child but to also ensure care and concern for our entire village especially those who can no longer care for themselves resourceful and (perhaps) imaginative about how we do it This work, U.S. Army and State Officials Address Vegetation Concerns at Ewa Beach School, by Robert Haynes, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Service changes to select TheBus routes in the Ewa Kapolei and Makakilo areas began Sunday “to better connect the Ewa region to major destinations including Skyline rail stations,” announced the city’s Department of Transportation Services on Friday “These realignment of existing routes and implementation of new routes will bring new direct connections and access to the most popular places in our Ewa and Kapolei communities,” said DTS Deputy Director Jon Nouchi in release “The growth of our westside demands we improve mobility in and we are pleased to strengthen the connections between community resources with an eye towards the future Skyline extension to the Daniel K Inouye International Airport and Kalihi later this year,” Nouchi said DTS says it will continue to monitor and evaluate TheBus system to address changes in service demand Visit TheBus website for the current schedule and route information TheBus customer service is available by calling 808-848-5555 and press 5 The following routes are affected by the service change: Route 41 will be restructured to provide service to the following areas: Villages of Kapolei – will be served by Routes 94 and 415 Kanehili Homestead – will be served by Route 95 Kapolei High School – will be served by Routes C Kapolei Middle School – will be served by Routes C Geiger Road – will no longer have bus service Route 44 will be restructured to provide service to the following areas: Route 44 will discontinue service to the following areas Kaileolea Drive (between Keoneula Boulevard – Kapolei Parkway) Route 47 will replace the following discontinued segments of Route 44: Route 415 will be restructured into a one-way Route 461 will be reconstructed to provide direct service between Makakilo and UH West Oahu Station Kealanani Avenue – will be served by Route 415 Kamaaha Avenue – will be served by Routes 46 and 415 Kualakai Parkway – will be served by Route C