Nakashima to chair Maunakea working group
The full membership of a group to investigate potential alternate management strategies for Maunakea has been announced.
Five arrested in sting operation aimed at internet child sex predators
Five men were arrested and four have been charged with a felony sex offense in a sting operation on the Big Island authorties are calling “Operation Keiki Shield.”
Micronesians feel hatred in Hawaii, decry police shooting
HONOLULU — Comments on social media about a 16-year-old boy shot and killed by Honolulu police have been so hateful that a Catholic priest, who hails from the same small Pacific island as the teen’s family, hesitates to repeat them.
Olson looks to revamp aging Pahala Shopping Center
Edmund Olson has purchased the Pahala Shopping Center and plans to renovate the central hub of the former sugar plantation town.
Ige signs proclamation allowing interisland trips for vaccinated travelers
Gov. David Ige Friday signed the 20th proclamation on COVID-19 to allow inter-county travelers vaccinated in the state of Hawaii to bypass the pre-travel testing and/or quarantine requirement starting May 11. The state’s Safe Travels platform went online Friday, allowing travelers to upload their travel information and vaccination data.
Isle experiences an arid April
So much for April showers.
Under the canopy: Hilo Farmers Market reopens Hamakua side after improvements
The Hamakua side of the Hilo Farmers Market has reopened for vendors and customers after being closed for more than a year.
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.
Construction through the roof: Hawaii Island leading the state in new homes
The Big Island is booming and home builders throughout the island are struggling to keep up with the demand.
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.
Lawmakers announce funding for projects
The state House of Representatives approved more than $130 million in capital improvement projects for Hawaii Island during the 2021 legislative session.
Inouye announces funding for district projects
State Sen. Lorraine R. Inouye, a Democrat representing Hilo, Hamakua, Kohala, Waimea, Waikoloa and Kona, announced $3.8 million in funding for two capital improvement projects in her district.
State briefs for May 8
Wheels don’t fit tracks on beleaguered Oahu rail line
County extends post-arrival testing
Hawaii County is extending its COVID-19 post-arrival airport testing program for trans-Pacific travelers for up to 90 days.
5-year prison term for Hawaii psychiatric hospital escape
Taniguchi joins Hawaiian Electric’s board of directors
Toby Taniguchi, president and chief operating officer of KTA Super Stores and a longtime business and community leader on Hawaii Island, was appointed to the board of directors of Hawaiian Electric.
County committed to maintaining lifeguards at Kua Bay, Hapuna despite funding cut
Commission approves special use permit for proposed Island Naturals retail center
A mural for Merrie Monarch
Dante Orpilla spray paints a mural Thursday at a building on Keawe Street in Hilo. Orpilla modeled the painting after Kristina Waiau of Hilo, who dances hula. Orpilla and other artists are attempting to paint more murals to decorate downtown with color to celebrate Merrie Monarch this June.
Unstable air mass prompts flash flood, winter storm watches
The Big Island, as well as the entire state, remains under a flash flood watch until 6 a.m. Saturday.
