Lucy Lopez

3 days ago | khon2.com | Lucy Lopez

HONOLULU (KHON2) — State lawmakers grilled Hawaiian Electric and the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on Monday over rising electricity costs and what they called unreliable service, during a hearing examining the state’s performance-based regulation system. The system, known as PBR, was implemented in 2021 to encourage utilities to improve performance while controlling costs. But lawmakers expressed concern that the policy has yet to deliver meaningful benefits to consumers.

4 days ago | khon2.com | Lucy Lopez

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The historic Hawaii Theatre in downtown Honolulu is getting a much-needed makeover — its first major renovation in nearly 30 years. The $1.5 million exterior restoration project includes painting, repairing windows, and fixing damaged concrete. Construction crews began work earlier this month and expect to finish by fall.

5 days ago | slate.com | Zak Rosen |Lucy Lopez |Elizabeth Newcamp

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1 week ago | khon2.com | Lucy Lopez

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A carbon dioxide leak at a store on Kuʻulei Road early Tuesday morning led to an evacuation, according to the Honolulu Fire Department. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest newsFire crews were called to 256 Kuʻulei Road around 5:20 a.m. Three units responded, including a Hazardous Materials (HazMat) team with 11 firefighters. Officials confirmed a CO₂ gas leak inside the building and evacuated all occupants as a safety precaution.

1 week ago | slate.com | Lucy Lopez |Elizabeth Newcamp

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