“Team begins work to combat appropriation of Hawaiian culture.”
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Team starts work to combat appropriation of Hawaiian culture
Seven Native Hawaiian leaders in areas including culture and law convened an inaugural meeting Monday of a legislative group aiming to protect Hawaiian intellectual property from insulting and harmful use.
Fatal shark attacks rare off Oahu, experts say
The North Shore community is still reeling from the loss Sunday of a beloved waterman Tamayo Perry due to an apparent shark attack off Malaekahana.
News media urge Green not to veto House bill
Journalists and news media groups are speaking out against Gov. Josh Green’s apparent decision to preserve a Hawaii statute that grants his office the authority to shut down electronic communications during a state of emergency.
Construction company that erroneously built HPP home must pay to remove it, judge says
A construction company that mistakenly built a house on a Hawaiian Paradise Park lot owned by a California woman has been ordered to pay for the demolition of the structure and removal of debris.
Water quality advisory lifted
The state Department of Health has canceled the water quality advisory for the Hilo Bay area that was issued in response to an incident Friday at the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Palace Theater hosts ‘Chicago’
The longest-running American musical in Broadway history will be showcased on the Hilo stage with local talent emulating all the glitz and glamour of “Chicago.”
Police investigate shark bite at Anaeho‘omalu Bay
Police are investigating a possible shark attack Monday at Anaeho‘omalu Bay in Waikoloa.
Wastewater discharge reported
Hawaii County on Sunday reported an estimated 607,000 gallons of “nonchlorinated secondary treated effluent” was discharged Friday from the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant between 8:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Popular North Shore surfer, lifeguard dies after attack by shark
A popular Pipeline big-wave surfer died Sunday on the North Shore after he was bitten by a shark while surfing during a break from his city life-guarding shift.
Grisly murder case drags on: Puna man is accused of shooting to death his wife, children in 2016
The court-appointed attorney for a 57-year-old Pahoa man accused of killing his wife and two children eight years ago has been granted a private investigator, at taxpayers’ expense, to ascertain the history of mental health in his client’s family.
Isle firm aims to cut cost of laying power lines underground
Putting more power lines underground is an expensive part of a plan by the state’s largest electrical utility to reduce wildfire risk, and that price could come down under an ongoing national effort with a Hawaii connection.
Hawaii Army units help prepare Philippines in ongoing dispute
Hawaii-based Army units are continuing to play a central role in U.S.- Philippine relations as tensions mount between China and the Philippines.
Hawaii’s vacation rentals total nearly 6% of housing supply
Despite vacation rental crackdowns and looming legislative reforms, vacation rental supply statewide still accounts for a significant portion of Hawaii’s housing stock.
Shaka is now officially the state gesture
A new law has designated the shaka as the official state gesture.
Youth Challenge Academy graduates 27th class
Twenty young people are ready to start the next chapter of their lives after finding guidance, direction and purpose through the Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Academy.
Plan to ban 7,000 Maui short-term rentals targets resort condos
Massive military construction dollars may flow into Hawaii
Hilo sushi restaurant lands on Yelp top 100 list
One of the 100 best sushi restaurants in the country sits right in downtown Hilo, according to a leading online review platform.
Gov. Green lines up 17 bills passed by Hawaii Legislature to veto
County auditor addresses unfair hiring claims
A Hawaii County audit has concluded the county does not have enough rules in place to prevent nepotism and unfairness in the hiring process for government positions.
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