Josh Green wins Hawaii’s Democratic primary for governor
HONOLULU — Lt. Gov. Josh Green on Saturday won the Democratic primary for Hawaii governor, defeating U.S. Rep. Kai Kahele and former Hawaii first lady Vicky Cayetano.
Novavax vaccine available on Big Isle
The state Department of Health announced last week that a new vaccine, known as Novavax, has made its way to Hawaii to help protect against COVID-19.
Inouye bests Acasio in Democrat primary; other state Senate matchups set
State Sen. Lorraine Inouye, whose Paukaa residence was redistricted from Senate District 4 to Senate District 1, cruised to an easy victory Saturday night over District 1 incumbent Laura Acasio in the Democrat primary election.
Kagiwada, Kusch headed for runoff in Hilo
Two political first-timers, Jenn Kagiwada and Matthias Kusch, will face each other in a runoff election in November for the County Council District 2 seat representing Hilo.
Kimball, Lee Loy defeat County Council challengers
Two East Hawaii County Council members defeated their challengers and retained their seats based on mail-in ballots.
Land board OK’s proposal for food trucks in state parks
Despite opposition from some Big Island residents, food trucks will be allowed to set up shop at certain state parks in Hawaii.
Officials work to fix traffic woes near Mt. View school
Since students returned to school last week, there has been a substantial increase in traffic congestion on Highway 11 near Mountain View Elementary.
Inflation Reduction Act may have little impact on inflation
WASHINGTON — With inflation raging near its highest level in four decades, the House on Friday gave final approval to President Joe Biden’s landmark Inflation Reduction Act. Its title raises a tantalizing question: Will the measure actually tame the price spikes that have inflicted hardships on American households?
Author Salman Rushdie stabbed on lecture stage in New York
CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. — Salman Rushdie, whose novel “The Satanic Verses” drew death threats from Iran’s leader in the 1980s, was stabbed in the neck and abdomen Friday by a man who rushed the stage as the author was about to give a lecture in western New York.
Firefighters continue battling large Hawaii wildfire
HONOLULU — A wildfire on Hawaii’s Big Island grew overnight as firefighters worked to contain the large blaze that is burning in a rural area between the Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea volcanoes.
Congress OKs Dems’ climate, health bill, a Biden triumph
WASHINGTON — A divided Congress gave final approval Friday to Democrats’ flagship climate and health care bill, handing President Joe Biden a back-from-the-dead triumph on coveted priorities that the party hopes will bolster their prospects for keeping their House and Senate majorities in November’s elections.
FBI seized top secret documents in Trump estate search
WASHINGTON — The FBI recovered “top secret” and even more sensitive documents from former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, according to court papers released Friday after a federal judge unsealed the warrant that authorized the sudden, unprecedented search this week.
Firefighters continue to battle wildfire, no structures threatened
Dozens of county, state, and federal firefighters continue to battle a large wildfire that’s torched thousands of acres in a remote area near the boundary line of North Kona and South Kohala.
Ige says action needed to address ‘the immediate peril to public health’
To address a nursing shortage statewide, Gov. David Ige on Thursday signed an emergency rule authorizing out-of-state nurses to temporarily practice here without a Hawaii license.
Social media model waives extradition
A probable cause affidavit filed by the Miami Police Department says a social media model and the boyfriend she’s accused of fatally stabbing “had a tempestuous relationship since November of 2020, with multiple incidents of domestic violence from both sides over the period of their relationship.”
‘What we have in Hilo is something truly special’
Hilo native Jace Kaholokua Saplan will represent Hawaii as part of the Obama Foundation’s Leaders of the Asia Pacific Program.
Testifiers blast TMT project: Opponents dominate meeting to determine whether federal funding will be used
The first public meeting to determine whether to award federal funding to the Thirty Meter Telescope ended Tuesday after four hours of outrage.
New old buses on the way: County set to accept Honolulu hand-me-downs while awaiting new vehicles
Eight more old buses will soon be on their way to the Big Island, with the County Council set to accept the donation of used buses from the City and County of Honolulu.
Keaau High School student charged with terroristic threatening
A lockdown at four Keaau schools Tuesday morning ended with no one injured and a 17-year-old Keaau High School student arrested by police.
Hawaii to get $78 million to battle drugs
The state of Hawaii will receive $78 million as part of a $26 billion nationwide opioid settlement.
