#Opinion: Of all the business casualties due to the #pandemic, the demise of the 169-year-old company hits hard. buff.ly/30fTKtn #HInews

The mayor is relying on cuts to the capital improvement budget, but he didn’t identify what exactly he wants to cut. buff.ly/3kJ64w0 Christina Jedra #HInews

The guidance comes after several behind-the-scenes meetings involving the Department of Education and other state leaders. buff.ly/308X1uH Suevon Lee #HInews

Other cities are considering moving police department funds to social services. Some #Honolulu police commissioners say the city should follow suit. buff.ly/2PC5mFd Christina Jedra #HInews

The state’s largest private employer has said it will delay plans for a large lay off, even as changes to Hawaii’s travel policy remain in limbo. buff.ly/3riflNW Stewart Yerton #HInews

#Opinion: Rail, Aloha Stadium and a new prison are taking at least as long as the 40 years it took Moses to lead thousands of his people out of the desert to the Promised Land. buff.ly/3rcFQUV #HInews

A House bill would expedite the licensing process for many military spouses, especially medical professionals, who have to move frequently. buff.ly/3bZjQGJ Kevin Knodell #HInews

Senators moved to raise income taxes on high earners, and the House passed capital gains and inheritance tax increases. buff.ly/3edOO0E @KevinDayton808 #HInews

Christina Kishimoto has called criticism of her leadership style “a distraction,” saying she needs to focus on more important issues. buff.ly/2O94abQ Suevon Lee #HInews

#Opinion: A #BigIsland legislator has pushed for seven years to protect sharks from the dangers of humans. Will this be the year? buff.ly/2NXsA8t Chad Blair #HInews

#Editorial: It’s essential to helping #Hawaii’s economy grow at a critical turning point in the pandemic. buff.ly/38dWjk2 #HInews

Civil Beat is taking a new approach to our coverage of the Westside with deep engagement and stories that better reflect the west coast of #Oahu. buff.ly/3cbZH0j Jessica Terrell #HInews

Unequal access to community gardens has some people calling for a revamp of the decades-old program. buff.ly/2OC9ZhP Claire Caulfield ✨ #HInews

Dan Grabauskas, who resigned as director in 2016, says the assertions that he misrepresented the numbers are “flatly incorrect.” buff.ly/3qsoUJ0 Marcel Honore #HInews

When the #pandemic hit, the start-up ditched its hospitality-focused components and zeroed in on a goal to help #Hawaii food entrepreneurs reach a larger audience. buff.ly/3en0cXQ Blyte #HInews #HIGrown

Requests for information about the audit were denied by HPD and ignored by the mayor’s office. buff.ly/2OAslzV Christina Jedra #HInews

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz predicts it will prevent layoffs and furloughs, and have a major impact on the state economy. buff.ly/3vjNj7c @KevinDayton808 #HInews

While both proposals appear dead on arrival in the House, lawmakers will still consider scores of other measures related to abortions, taxes and housing development. buff.ly/38tGK85 Blaze Lovell @KevinDayton808 #HInews

Public health agencies haven’t adequately warned the public about the dangers of sharing air during the #pandemic, experts say, even as #Honolulu businesses are opening back up. buff.ly/3t9cZ4h Christina Jedra #HInews

“You would have thought that 2020 should have been a major lesson for all of us on how dependent we are on tourism. No one anticipated it coming as quickly as it did. No one. But, you know, it came back very quickly.” civilbeat.org/2021/07/the-ci…