Planning commission approves permit for contentious cell tower
Five new cases today, all on Oahu
The state Department of Health reports five new COVID-19 cases in Hawaii today, and added four older cases to the statewide case count, bringing the total to 664.
Larger gatherings could be allowed by July
Kilauea Ave to get face-lift
Kamehameha Schools sues operators of Volcano golf course
Hilo breakwater study likely to be delayed
A study investigating the possible benefits of opening a gap in the Hilo Bay breakwater will likely not happen until at least October.
Demand for free food remains high: Tens of thousands served since start of pandemic
With statewide unemployment skyrocketing during the COVID-19 pandemic, food distribution programs are struggling to keep up with demand.
Places of worship can reopen this weekend, but some will wait longer before bringing their congregants back
County takes nonpunitive approach toward enforcement of rules for ‘medium-risk’ businesses
Ige hopes to end interisland travel quarantine soon
DOH releases ‘stipulations’ for restaurants
The state Department of Health on Friday released a series of “stipulations” for the safe reopening of restaurants as multiple islands prepare to resume dine-in service in the coming weeks.
University of California pressured to cease TMT funding
A group of students and faculty at the University of California are calling on the university to divest from its financial involvement in the Thirty Meter Telescope project after obtaining documents that allege the university has concealed the extent of that involvement.
Statewide COVID totals drop to 642 after updated testing information; no new cases
The statewide total of COVID-19 cases has dropped today as the Department of Health removed several cases based on updated testing information.
Regents delay action on new Maunakea proposal
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park begins phased reopening
County beach parks reopen today; Kim apologizes for misunderstanding
Beach parks to reopen tomorrow; Kim apologizes for confusion
Despite an announcement on Monday stating county beach parks would open today, Mayor Harry Kim clarified that parks will instead open tomorrow.
DLNR to evaluate UH compliance
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources is launching an independent evaluation of the University of Hawaii’s compliance with the Maunakea Comprehensive Management Plan.
Lava still cooling in Puna: ‘We’re about halfway there’
Two years after the start of the Kilauea eruption in lower Puna, lava from the eruption is still estimated to be only half-cooled.
Big Isle astronomer featured on CBS show aimed at fostering interest in STEM careers
A Big Island astronomer will appear today on a national TV series aimed at encouraging young girls to consider futures in STEM careers.