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Green forms team to address disasters and climate change
Gov. Josh Green is enlisting experts and advocates to help pass future legislation addressing disaster and climate change issues.
Maui looks to cut back on Airbnbs for tourists as early as next summer
Even before the devastating wildfire last summer, Danielle Crothers and her husband were struggling to find a home — big enough, yet still affordable — on Maui’s west side for their recently blended family.
Lawyer blasts HPD’s probe of alleged beating
An attorney for the father and son allegedly hit with a Honolulu police van and beaten by up to 12 officers during an islandwide New Year’s Day manhunt for an attempted murder suspect said HPD has not identified or interviewed any of the officers involved.
Art exhibition today depicts history of Big Island Koreans
An art exhibition beginning this evening at the Wailoa Center will depict the history of Koreans living on Hawaii Island.
Hilo Macy’s store safe for now despite more downsizing by the retailer
The Macy’s store in Hilo’s Prince Kuhio Plaza will remain open for the foreseeable future, according to spokesperson for the national retailer.
Meishoin hosting first annual Koinobori Festival
Hilo Meishoin is hosting its first annual Koinobori Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday to celebrate Children’s Day.
Police: Ocean View body that of murdered Minnesota man
Police say the human remains discovered in Ocean View on April 23 are those of a 39-year-old Duluth, Minn., man who was shot to death.
Police seek leads on December homicide in Hawaiian AcresTribune-Herald staff
Police are seeking public leads on a December 2023 homicide in Hawaiian Acres subdivision in Mountain View.
Hundreds attend Hilo gym’s interisland CrossFit competition
Athletes from around the state competed Saturday in an interisland CrossFit competition hosted by a Hilo gym.
Hawaii lawmakers approve nearly 200 bills including tax relief
As the legislative session winds down to a largely ceremonial finish on Friday, the full House and Senate on Wednesday sent nearly 200 bills to Gov. Josh Green that include $1 billion to help Maui recover from the wildfires and another bill that gives counties the authority to regulate short-term vacation rentals on their islands, including the ability to ban them if they choose.
Maui County sues cell carriers for noncompliance amid fires
Maui County filed a lawsuit Wednesday against wireless service providers for not notifying it of network outages or providing delayed, incomplete information while emergency management officials tried to send evacuation alerts during the Aug. 8 wildfires, which killed at least 101.
Harsher fines proposed for owners of barking dogs
Fines for owners of persistently barking dogs could double under a Hawaii County Council proposal.
Council bill could change make-up of planning commissions
A Hawaii County Council member is proposing more specific qualifications for Windward and Leeward Planning Commission members.
Bill aimed at short-term vacation rentals passes
Legislation that would give Hawaii’s counties the authority to fully regulate and to phase out short-term vacation rentals cleared its final floor vote Wednesday in the state Senate.
Hawaiian Electric readies plan for cutting power amid fire risks
Hawaiian Electric Co. is preparing to roll out its plan for proactive power shutdowns for areas at high risk for wildfires during extreme weather.
Navy in court over Pearl Harbor water contamination
WASHINGTON — Not since the dark day at Pearl Harbor that drew America into World War II has there been so much trouble in paradise.
$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.
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