“$750K donated for Waimea community center/emergency shelter.”
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$750K donated for Waimea community center
Waimea residents are one step closer to getting a new community center/emergency shelter thanks to a generous financial donation.
Manono Street project clears another hurdle
Despite some misgivings, a Hawaii County Council committee has approved a plan to redevelop a derelict Hilo residential lot.
$1B is pledged for undersea internet cables
What promises to be a significant step in bridging Hawaii’s digital divide — a $1 billion project to build undersea fiber-optic internet cables — was unveiled Tuesday in Honolulu.
Federal attorneys defend government’s Red Hill response as first lawsuit opens
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys opened the first day of a class-action lawsuit by defending the government’s response to the Red Hill water crisis while acknowledging some Navy liability in contaminating the water supply for tens of thousands of residents.
HVO: Increased seismic activity at Kilauea
Increased seismic activity beneath Kilauea has prompted closures at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Yagong, county settle lawsuit over legal fees: Ex-council chairman sought more than $300K
A former Hawaii County Council chairman’s lawsuit against the county has been settled.
Hawaii is known for its macadamia nuts. Lawmakers want to keep it that way
HONOLULU — For decades, tourists to Hawaii have brought home gift boxes of the islands’ famous chocolate-covered macadamia nuts for friends and family, but these days many of the kernels in the package might not be Hawaii-grown.
Legislation would fund programs to help control the feral chickens
A Hawaii County program to fight feral chickens on the island could be coming later this year.
HBMC parking areas change due to construction
Administrators at Hilo Benioff Medical Center are reminding patients to be prepared for parking disruptions when visiting the hospital.
A Hawaii military family avoids tap water at home. They’re among those suing over 2021 jet fuel leak
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Oahu — Richelle Dietz, a mother of two and wife of a U.S. Navy officer, often thinks about water.
Not guilty plea entered in HPP shooting
A 31-year-old Hawaiian Paradise Park man pleaded not guilty Friday to charges stemming from the shooting April 19 in HPP.
A solution for insurance crisis? Some Puna residents pursue member-owned insurance cooperative
After most of the recently proposed legislative solutions have failed, Puna residents are hoping they can solve their district’s impending housing insurance crisis.
Lane shifts expected on Pauahi Street
Drivers can expect lane shifts on Pauahi Street in Hilo as workers begin demolishing and replacing the Pauahi Street Bridge.
Program aims to improve dementia care
Hawaii Island caregivers and community organizations spent a recent Monday developing skills to better understand and care for people living with dementia.
Rep. Tokuda addresses island issues
The West Hawaii Civic Center Council Chamber was packed Wednesday with residents who came to participate in U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda’s town hall meeting.
Special service today at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin
The Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin Buddhist Women’s Association will hold its annual Eshinni/Kakushinni Day service this morning starting at 9 a.m. in the main temple at 398 Kilauea Avenue.
Light at the end of the tunnel for Hakalau park
The long-closed Hakalau Beach Park will reopen more than a decade after being shut to the public according to a state Department of Transportation document.
Draft EIS: PTA lease extension could have adverse impact
A draft environmental impact statement released earlier this month about the Army’s proposal to renew its lease on up to 22,750 acres of state land at Pohakuloa Training Area indicated that granting the extension could have an adverse impact on Hawaiian cultural practices and environmental justice.
About $1B arranged for wildfire expenses
State House and Senate leaders have determined that close to $1 billion should be appropriated by the state for Maui wildfire response and recovery work through mid-2025.
House bill seeks to increase tobacco tax for cancer research
A bill seeking to increase the tax on cigarettes and vaping products at the state Legislature is moving forward, but without the actual increase first proposed.
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