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Honoka‘a couple seeks to raise awareness about the cacao industry
Two Honoka‘a chocolate makers hope the passion and enthusiasm they have for their craft will change the way people think about chocolate.
Study recommends replacing Hawaii Tourism Authority with new governance model
Former Hawaii governors urge Biden to quit race
Three STVR measures go back before County Council
A trio of contentious measures revamping where and how short-term vacation rentals are allowed to operate on Hawaii Island are heading back to the County Council.
County sets up temporary homeless camp
Hawaii County has created a temporary encampment to house homeless people in downtown Hilo.
New laws aim to improve fire safety, reduce fraud during disasters
Bills signed into law Friday by Gov. Josh Green would crack down on aerial fireworks and disaster charity fraud during emergencies, reestablish a state fire marshal and help those with limited English proficiency to navigate both emergency evacuations and relief available in the wake of disaster.
County sets up encampment for homeless in downtown Hilo
Hawaii County has begun setting up a temporary encampment to house homeless people in downtown Hilo.
Pahoa man arrested after allegedly threatening to set teen on fire
George Dale Foote Jr., 38, of Pahoa was arrested and charged with an array of offenses following a violent incident involving a juvenile that occurred Tuesday at a residence in Puna.
Missing Ocean View man found dead, partially buried
Police are investigating the death of a man whose remains were discovered on a property in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates.
Gov. Green says Biden was ‘sick and exhausted’ before debate
Gov. Josh Green said he came away from a conference call Wednesday with President Joe Biden and other Democratic governors feeling like the president was a “different individual” from the one in the distressing performance during the 2024 election debate.
Fight over seabed agency leadership turns nasty
WASHINGTON — Allegations of possible payments to help secure votes. Claims of abuse of agency funds by top diplomats. A possible job offer to entice a candidate to withdraw from a race.
Petitioners appeal decision regarding Lee Loy
Petitioners who sought to disqualify Hawaii County Councilwoman Sue Lee Loy from running for the state House District 2 seat are appealing Hawaii Chief Election Officer Scott Nago’s decision that she is eligible to run.
New laws aim to bolster coffee, mac nut growers
Gov. Josh Green signed 11 agriculture-related bills into law Wednesday that address feral chickens, the labeling of macadamia nuts and coffee, and the sale of compost, among other things.
People reliant on powered medical devices urged to plan for outages
West Hawaii residents who are dependent upon electrical medical devices are strongly advised to make plans for potential power outages this summer.
Fireworks: Permits, rules and regs
Permits for firecrackers are available today until 8 p.m., according to Hawaii County.
Police cracking down on underage drinking
With student summer break in full swing, multiple units of Hawaii Police Department — including the Hilo Community Policing Section, Area I Juvenile Aid Section and South Hilo Patrol District — are stepping up enforcement of underage drinking and curfew and public park hours violations.
Police arrest 17 for DUI
During the week of June 24-30, Hawaii Island police arrested 17 motorists for DUI.
Firefighters battle two Puna house fires
County firefighters battled a pair of structure fires in Puna earlier this week.
Military aircraft alert for Hawaii Island
The public is advised that depending on weather, jet engine and aircraft noise may increase over Pohakuloa Training Area and West Hawaii from July 8 through Aug. 2 as military aircraft participate in the 2024 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise.
‘Niche’ industries could help diversify Hawaii’s economy, study finds
Tourism will remain Hawaii’s No. 1 economic driver with no clear emerging industry to replace it — despite ongoing calls to diversify the economy following the COVID- 19 pandemic and Aug. 8 Maui wildfires, according to a new study.
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