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Hawaii bills address two very different uses for AI
Hawaii is preparing for the advent of artificial intelligence through a pair of proposed laws on the verge of passage.
Green signs bills aimed at easing the housing affordability crisis
Gov. Josh Green on Tuesday signed six bills into law intended to address the state’s lack of affordable housing for Hawaii’s working-class families.
Accused Big Isle drug trafficker was deported 4 times
A Mexican national deported from the United States four times is charged with using an assault rifle while dealing methamphetamine and heroin on Hawaii Island.
Memorial Day speakers stress patriotism, service before self
Patriotism and service were overarching themes Monday during the Memorial Day commemoration at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2.
Hawaii homeless with mental issues could be assessed involuntarily
A source of koa for canoe-builders
A 1,200-acre koa forest in Ka‘u is almost ready to be harvested for the first time in nearly two decades.
Photos: 20th annual Celebration of Life
The 20th annual Celebration of Life was held Sunday in Hilo.
Hawaii veteran, family honored at National Memorial Day Concert
Hawaii Legislature aims to alter affordable-housing program, possibly at expense of counties
‘It’s really bittersweet’: Demolition of historic Jaggar Museum begins
For the first time in nearly a century, Kilauea summit will soon be without a museum.
HPP lot owner said to be seeking nearly $1.4M
A California woman being sued by a developer whose contractor mistakenly built a house on her Hawaiian Paradise Park lot in Puna is seeking more than $1.3 million in damages, according to both the developer and Hawaii County.
Stressing ‘the importance of microchips’
The Hawaii County Animal Control Protection Agency has made changes to better handle the thousands of lost, abandoned or neglected pets that roam the island.
Puna Hongwanji holds annual Memorial Day observance
For 77 years, the Puna Hongwanji Temple has memorialized the 29 Puna servicemen who were killed in action while defending the nation.
Adjutant General Hara to retire; Green tabs Logan as successor
Gov. Josh Green announced Friday that Maj. Gen. Kenneth S. Hara — the state adjutant general, commander of the Hawaii National Guard and director of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency — will resign as adjutant general on Oct. 1, and retire from the Army on Nov. 1 after 40 years of military service.
Inclusive canoe race slated for next Sunday
Over 100 youth and adults are preparing to participate in Hilo’s third annual King Kamehameha’s Awesome Athletes Canoe Race on Sunday, June 2.
20th Celebration of Life is Sunday: ‘We hope people see that they are not alone’
For nearly 20 years, lanterns have lit up East Hawaii waters as community members remember and honor loved ones who have passed away.
Astronomers create ‘catalog’ of exoplanets: ‘Surveys like this are really a labor of love’
Astronomers using a Maunakea observatory on Thursday published a “catalog” of more than 100 exoplanets.
Schatz, Tokuda seek higher payments for physicians
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, alongside Hawaii’s congressional delegation, on Thursday introduced legislation seeking higher Medicare reimbursements for the state’s health care providers.
Waimea roundabout advances
A long-planned project to make Waimea a safer town for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians has taken a major step toward fruition.
Man dies in apparent suicide after police execute search warrant on HPP home
Police sent both the SWAT team and crisis negotiators to a Keaau residence Thursday afternoon, only to find the body of a dead man who apparently shot himself.
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