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Tropical Storm Lala Strengthens; Hurricane Watch Issued for Hawaiʻi County The National Hurricane Center says Lala is forecast to strengthen, and it could be near hurricane strength when it approaches the Big Island by early Saturday. Hawaii News Now. Star-Advertiser. Big Island Video News.

Hawaiʻi’s Intoxicating Hemp Market Has Gone up in Smoke The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has snuffed out sales of mood-altering smokes and gummies derived from hemp. Civil Beat.

Interisland Test Flights Take Off for All-electric Aircraft Mokulele’s parent company Surf Air has committed to buying 25 of the all-electric Alia planes. BETA plans to deliver the fleet in one to three years, when they will become permanent additions to Hawaiʻi’s skyline. Hawai‘i Public Radio.

HAWAII BUSINESS MAGAZINE The Yen Flipped Who Gets to Cross the Pacific As the battered yen opens Japan up to Hawai‘i residents, it closes Hawai‘i off to Japanese. What happens to the ritual of Japanese tourists to our Islands? Read More >>

O‘ahu Headlines McDermott, Souza Prevail in Republican Primary Recounts But dozens of voters have two more days to address problems with their mail-in ballots, and results won’t be final until about 7 p.m. Friday, according to Chief Election Officer Scott Nago. Civil Beat. Star-Advertiser.

Special Election Ahead for a Hawaiʻi Senate Seat Five candidates from four political parties and one who is nonpartisan could be on Nov. 3 general election ballots due to the recent resignation of Sen. Michelle Kidani (D, Mililani Town-Waipio Gentry-Royal Kunia). Star-Advertiser.

Honolulu Joins Counties to Urge BLNR to Ban Aquarium Fishing The Honolulu City Council is urging the state Department of Land and Natural Resources to ban aquarium fishing and the Legislature to ban the trade statewide, following in the footsteps of Maui, Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi counties. Star-Advertiser.

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City Council Advances Vehicle Weight Tax Cut Oʻahu motorists could pay lower annual vehicle weight taxes beginning next year after the Honolulu City Council voted Wednesday to advance a measure that would reduce the rates. Star-Advertiser.

Krishna Jayaram Confirmed as Honolulu Managing Director Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced Wednesday that the City Council confirmed Krishna Jayaram as the new Managing Director, effective immediately. Hawaii News Now.

Honolulu Ocean Safety Performs Over 100 Rescues as South Swell Builds on Oʻahu's Shores As south swell has built up to advisory-level surf, the Honolulu Ocean Safety Department performed over 100 rescues and thousands of preventative actions on Oʻahu on Wednesday. KITV4.

Oʻahu Flood Survivor Turns Garage Into Community Storm-prep Hub Windward resident launches free resource network two weeks after Kona low storm. Hawaii News Now.

Hawai‘i Island Headlines Hope for Revitalizing Banyan Drive Pinned on New State Agency Hilo community members have ideas for the future of the once-bustling district. Civil Beat.

USDA Invites Public to Shape Conservation at Meeting in Hilo The East Hawaiʻi Soil and Water Conservation District, together with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, invites the public to attend its annual Local Working Group meeting in Hilo. The meeting is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Komohana Research and Extension Center in Hilo. Tribune-Herald.

UH, Nani Mau Gardens Form Educational Partnership The University of Hawaiʻi College for Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience recently announced a partnership with Nani Mau Gardens to create a new Water and Plants Education Center, bringing more educational opportunities about sustainability to the Hilo area. Tribune-Herald.

Maui Headlines Federal Prosecutors Apologize to Entertainer for Meth Accusation Prosecutors blamed a “typographical error.” Country reggae musician Maoli’s lawyer says the singer was defamed in a criminal complaint for a Maui police official accused of bribery and is exploring legal options. Civil Beat. Star-Advertiser.

Sister of Maui Man Beaten to Death While Feeding Cats Describes Terrifying Attack The sister of a Maui man beaten to death in Kahului took the stand in court Wednesday, describing the terrifying encounter that claimed her brother’s life. Johnathan Koko-Kong and Richard Kealoha Kaauwai are accused of murdering Alfred Kailihiwa, 71, last Thursday near Lalo Street. Hawaii News Now.

Kaua‘i Headlines Kauaʻi Beekeeping Proposal Hits a Buzzkill at Planning Commission In a move to balance beekeeping expansion with public safety, Kauaʻi's County Planning Commission has deferred a proposal to allow apiaries in residential areas, seeking additional safeguards for neighbors before reconsidering it next month. Kaua‘i Now.

The Kaua‘i Bus Announces New Payment Methods Riders can now tap a Discover or Diners Club International contactless payment card, joining the other payment methods through the bus Open Payments system and giving the public even more convenient ways to simply tap and ride. Kaua‘i Now.

Work Continues at Lihue Airport Projects receiving the strongest overall support at Lihue Airport Optimization Plan community meetings included those that directly benefit residents and Lihue Airport employees, particularly improved parking availability, safer ground transportation and clearer circulation. Garden Island.

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