Nakashima to chair Maunakea working group
The full membership of a group to investigate potential alternate management strategies for Maunakea has been announced.
Light vehicles in state’s fleet to transition to electric by 2035
All state-owned light vehicles must be fully electric by 2035 under a bill that successfully passed through the state Legislature this year.
Demand high for housing vouchers: More than 2,500 seek help from low-income program
A waitlist for low-income families to apply for housing vouchers has closed, potentially for up to two years.
Commission approves special use permit for proposed Island Naturals retail center
Program offers help to pay for broadband
Cost estimate of Hawaiian Acres road plan raises eyebrows
Federal program offers up to $75 in internet discounts
Hawaii households may be eligible for up to $75 a month for internet service under a federal assistance program.
Le updates council on launch of Kilauea recovery housing buyout program and next steps to be taken
Gov. Ige mulls vaccination mandate
Gov. David Ige said he has considered requiring state employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, but has no definite plans to impose such a mandate.
Puna Strong grant recipients named
Nearly 30 organizations were named Monday as recipients of a $380,000 award through the Puna Strong grants program.
Road work projects scheduled to begin at HVNP
Visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park might face temporary road closures this week as pavement repair work begins throughout the park.
Broadband measure awaits Ige’s signature
Out of several broadband-related bills introduced this legislative session, only one has made it to Gov. David Ige’s desk.
Dozens of applications submitted for Maunakea working group
More than 50 candidates have been nominated to fill seven positions on a working group to discuss new management structures for Maunakea.
Redevelopment bill co-introduced by Todd awaits Ige’s signature
A Hilo lease extension program could spread to the rest of the state under a bill currently before Gov. David Ige.
Roth says bill that nixes TAT allocations places intolerable strain on isle’s hospitality industry
Legislation OK’d Tuesday gives counties the ability to impose extra hotel tax of up to 3%
Officers crack down at Kehena beach
Law enforcement agencies have issued more than 100 citations to people at Kehena Black Sand Beach since the beginning of April, but some nearby residents are unsure whether it will solve longstanding problems in the area.
More than 100 cited at Kehena in April
More than 100 beachgoers have been cited for various offenses at Kehena Beach in the last month amid an increase in law enforcement presence at the popular beach.
Residents voice concerns over Ka‘u land purchase
The state Board of Land and Natural Resources on Friday approved a $1.5 million grant to the Ala Kahakai Trail Association to buy nearly 2,000 acres in Ka‘u.
Lava recovery buyout program launches next Friday
Puna property owners affected by the 2018 Kilauea eruption can apply for the county to buy their land starting next week.
