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Mar 20Published in Star-Advertiser
(1.) The City and County of Honolulu announces the 2026 Call for Projects for the Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 grant program. Section 5310 – Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities – provides funds to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities by removing barriers to transportation services and expanding transportation mobility options. Honolulu's priority is to fund projects that enable the City to meet its top goal in the Human Services Transportation Coordination Plan – to Improve TheHandi-Van On-Time Performance and Trip Length. Honolulu proposes to meet this goal by utilizing the Section 5310 funding to purchase (...) (End Date: Mar 27) (p1)
Mar 20Published in West Hawaii Today
(2.) Pursuant to HCC 25-2-43 (c), THIRD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matter to be considered by the Windward Planning Commission of the County of Hawaii in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 91 and 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 6-7.5(a) of the Charter of the County of Hawaii; and Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure. DATE: Thursday, April 2, 2026 TIME: 9:00 a.m. LOCATION: Hawaii County Council Chambers in Hilo 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI 96720 INITIATOR: COUNTY COUNCIL (PL-CCI-2026-000013) Bill 124, an ordinance amending Chapter 25-8-26 (Pahoa Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25, by changing the (...) (End Date: Mar 27) (p1)
Mar 20Published in Star-Advertiser
(3.) STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES BENEFIT, EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Sections 91-3 and 92-41, Hawaii Revised Statutes, notice is hereby given that the Department of Human Services (DHS) will hold a public hearing to provide an opportunity to comment on the proposed repeal of Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Chapter 17-799, Preschool Open Doors Program, and the proposed adoption of Chapter 17-799.1, Preschool Open Doors Program, for the Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division for the purpose of conforming to state statutes and program expansion. Brief descriptions of the proposed rulemaking actions (...) (End Date: Mar 27) (p1)
Mar 19Published in Star-Advertiser
(4.) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Liquor Commission of the City and County of Honolulu, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 281, Hawai'i Revised Statutes, will hold a public hearing at the office of the Commission on the sixth floor of the Pacific Park Plaza, 711 Kapi'olani Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawai'i, 96813, on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., for the purpose of considering the application for liquor license set forth below and any protests to the granting of said application. Persons who wish to testify for or against the granting of a license may either (...) (End Date: Apr 2) (p1)
Mar 19Published in Star-Advertiser
(5.) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Liquor Commission of the City and County of Honolulu, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 281, Hawai'i Revised Statutes, will hold a public hearing at the office of the Commission on the sixth floor of the Pacific Park Plaza, 711 Kapi'olani Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawai'i, 96813, on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., for the purpose of considering the application for the transfer of a liquor license set forth hereunder and any protests and objections to the granting thereof, which may be made by any registered voter for the area (...) (End Date: Mar 26) (p1)
Mar 18Published in The Garden Island
(6.) NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Kaua'i County Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., or soon thereafter, at the Council Chambers, 4396 Rice Street, Room 201, and Meeting Room 106, Historic County Building, Lihu'e, on the following: Bill No. 2987 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5A, KAUA'I COUNTY CODE 1987, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAX (Agricultural Dedication) This Bill proposes to amend Kaua'i County Code 1987, as amended, Sections 5A-6.4 and 5A-9.1, to support the sustainability of agriculture by addressing (...) (End Date: Mar 25) (p1)
Mar 17Published in West Hawaii Today
(7.) WATER NOTICE AFFECTED AREA: CUSTOMERS ALONG KAWAIHAE ROAD FROM LINDSEY ROAD TO THE WAIMEA TRANSFER STATION ROAD, INCLUDING ALL SIDE ROADS AND LANES; WAIMEA, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI'I The Department of Water Supply will be conducting a fire hydrant flow test along Kawaihae Road between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight) on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The affected area may experience slightly discolored and turbid water for several hours after the test. Customers are advised to refrain from washing clothes and to store a container of water for their drinking needs until the supply of water is restored (...) (End Date: Mar 24) (p1)
Mar 17Published in West Hawaii Today
(8.) IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRD CIRCUIT STATE OF HAWAII FC-S No. 25-0023K FC-S No. 25-0024K In the Interest of a Male Child born on August 12, 2016 to Noelani Bento fka Nohelani Grace Paulson In the Interest of a Female Child born on February 10, 2020 to Noelani Bento fka Nohelani Grace Paulson THE STATE OF HAWAII TO: UNKNOWN NATURAL FATHER YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a hearing regarding the above-identified matter will be held at the Kona Judiciary Complex, 74-5451 Kamakaeha Avenue, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 on April 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. before the Honorable Presiding Judge (...) (End Date: Mar 24) (p1)
Mar 17Published in West Hawaii Today
(9.) PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTY OF HAWAI'I-PLANNING DEPARTMENT Variance Applications Accepted Feb. 16-28, 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Director will be taking action on the following applications: * Deadline to submit written public comments ** Tentative date of Director's decision 1. Authenticity Co. LTD (PL-ZVAR-2026-112) From Chapter 25, Zoning, Section 25-5-96, Min. Yards & Section 25-4-44, Permitted Projections into Yards & Open Space Req'mnts. (Encroach into Side Yard Setback & Side Yard Open Space) on 1.469 acs. at 66-78 Kaunaoa Dr., S. Kohala, TMK: 6-6-002:046. *April 6, 2026 **April 20, 2026. 2. Joy Cordova (PL-ZVAR-2026-113) From Chapter 25, Zoning, (...) (End Date: Mar 24) (p1)
Mar 17Published in Hawaii Tribune-Herald
(10.) WATER NOTICE AFFECTED AREA: CUSTOMERS ALONG KAWAIHAE ROAD FROM LINDSEY ROAD TO THE WAIMEA TRANSFER STATION ROAD, INCLUDING ALL SIDE ROADS AND LANES; WAIMEA, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAI'I The Department of Water Supply will be conducting a fire hydrant flow test along Kawaihae Road between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight) on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The affected area may experience slightly discolored and turbid water for several hours after the test. Customers are advised to refrain from washing clothes and to store a container of water for their drinking needs until the supply of water is restored (...) (End Date: Mar 24) (p1)