Governor designates Official State Snails
HONOLULU — Gov. Josh Green has signed legislation designating an official state kahuli, or snail, for each of the main Hawaiian Islands and the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
Most of East Hawaii, Kona coffee belt had above-average rainfall
March was rainier than average on the windward side of Hawaii Island and the South Kona coffee belt. Elsewhere, not so much.
Micronesians assist own rescue from remote island with makeshift ‘HELP’ sign
The U.S. Coast Guard saved three Micronesians on Tuesday from a remote, 31-acre island near Guam after the trio of stranded fishermen spelled out “HELP” on a beach using palm leaves.
Hawaii lawmakers push electric utilities to reduce wildfire risks
The state Legislature appears poised to create a new way for Hawaii electric utilities to pay for wildfire risk mitigation that reduces the cost possibly passed onto ratepayers in an effort to help prevent another tragic fire in the state.
Benioffs bolster fire department fleet
The Hawaii Fire Department now has access to four brand-new brushfire trucks that were gifted through donations to the Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation.
With help from the Benioffs, groundbreaking held for landmark expansion of Hilo hospital
“It’s a new beginning for health care here on the island.”
Work to decommission 2 Maunakea telescopes to resume
Work to decommission a pair of Maunakea telescopes will resume this month.
‘Kauhale Initiative’ garners support from Hilo crowd
Hilo residents were widely enthusiastic Tuesday night during a meeting about a state project to develop communities of tiny homes for the Big Island’s homeless population, despite misgivings about where those communities could be built.
Police seize over 107 grams of fentanyl in March
During the month of March, Hawaii Police Department reports a total of seven fentanyl-related arrests, six in East Hawaii and one in West Hawaii.
Flurry of legal action in case involving home built on wrong property
Both Hilo Circuit Court judges have bowed out from hearing a case involving a California woman sued by a developer whose contractor mistakenly built a house on her lot in Hawaiian Paradise Park.
Kolekole park set to reopen end of April
A new and improved Kolekole Gulch Park will reopen later this month after years of closure.
The Hawaiian steel guitar changed American music. Can one man keep that tradition alive?
KAILUA — Quincy Cortez plucks at a slim black box laid across his legs, his fingers flashing silver.
Lahaina harbor reopening timeline depends on funds
State officials say that “until funding becomes available, there is no way to set a timeline for reopening (Lahaina Harbor).”
HMC begins preparing for new modern administrative services building
A new facility to house additional office space and a planned medical simulation lab at Hilo Medical Center took a step forward Monday, but is still years away from reality.
DOH investigating whooping cough cases on Hawaii Island
The state Department of Health is investigating two confirmed cases of pertussis — also known as whooping cough — and identified eight probable cases in two separate households without travel-related exposures on Hawaii Island.
Hilo teacher wins $25,000 Milken award
Rory Inouye, a math teacher at Waiakea High School, has won a $25,000 national Milken Educator Award.
Judiciary: Beware of jury duty ‘scam’
The Hawaii State Judiciary is warning the public that scammers are posing as police officers, state sheriffs and Judiciary employees claiming that there is a warrant for your arrest for failing to appear for jury duty.
Homeless camp meeting set for Tuesday
State and county officials will hold a public meeting Tuesday to discuss proposed government-sanctioned homeless camps in Hilo.
Wahine sweep top three Merrie Monarch spots
“It’s very humbling.”
Vacation rentals bill blasted: Commissioners get an earful over proposed TAR regulations
Fury and recriminations flew between vacation rental owners and county officials over proposed new short-term rental regulations Thursday.
