“Proposal aims to create more farmers markets across Hawaii Island.”
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Proposal aims to create more farmers markets
More farmers markets could be established across Hawaii Island.
Council recommends impact study of proposed STVR regulations
A Hawaii County Council committee has supported a proposal for a study about the economic impacts of much-debated changes to the regulations for short-term vacation rentals.
Green signs public safety bills
Bills signed into law Tuesday expand the statute of limitation for civil litigation against predators who sexually abuse children, raise the age to buy ammunition to 21 — the legal age to purchase guns in Hawaii — and mandate the state’s law enforcement agencies to hire more women and nonbinary police officers.
Mayoral candidates to appear today at AARP Hawaii forum
Four candidates for Hawaii County mayor will speak at an AARP Hawaii forum today that will be broadcast on public access Na Leo Channel 55, naleo.tv/governmental55 and the AARP Hawaii Facebook page.
Students learn by doing at UH-Hilo: Recent Kilauea eruption a great opportunity for aspiring geologists
While the most recent eruption of Kilauea volcano was short-lived, it provided an exciting hands-on learning opportunity for students using the University of Hawaii at Hilo geology lab.
Rep. Tokuda introduces bill to rename Hawaii Island post office after Vietnam War veteran hero
A bill was recently introduced in Congress to rename the Captain Cook Post Office after First Lieutenant John Kuulei Kauhaihao of Honaunau, who was killed in action in Vietnam and posthumously awarded the U.S. Army’s second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross.
Hilo airport terminal evacuated after 2 inert grenades were found in luggage
Hilo International Airport briefly halted operations this morning when Hawaii Police Department personnel responded to a report by Transportation Security Administration staff that two items resembling grenades were detected during X-ray screening within a carry-on bag belonging to male Japanese national departing the country.
Man charged with disturbance on Hele-On Kona trolley
Police arrested a 31-year-old Captain Cook man Friday after an alleged disturbance on a Hele-On trolley vehicle in Kailua-Kona.
City, ACLU jointly dismiss ‘public welfare laws’ lawsuit
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii and the City and County of Honolulu on Monday jointly agreed to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the city’s homeless sweeps program on Oahu.
No action on Big Isle STVRs; Council considers proposed economic-impact study before deciding new standards
A raft of controversial changes to how the county regulates short-term vacation rentals are no closer to being passed after an inconclusive discussion Monday.
4 new laws address tourism, environment
Gov. Josh Green signed four bills into law Monday that would create action plans to manage tourism, crack down on illegal commercial ocean activities, create a beach management plan for Oahu’s iconic North Shore and prohibit seabed mining in Hawaii state waters.
Aaron Mahi / 1953-2024 Multifaceted musician inspired generations
Aaron Mahi, a musician, composer, conductor, recording artist, kahu and bandmaster of the Royal Hawaiian Band for 24 years, died Saturday. He was 70 and had been in declining health for several years.
South Korean president to visit Hawaii
South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol will be on Oahu this week to meet with top U.S. military officials before flying to Washington, D.C., to deliver a keynote address at the 2024 NATO Public Forum.
Police seek leads on missing Pahoa man
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 58-year-old Pahoa man.
Police seek info on assault at Kona beach
Police are seeking the public’s assistance for leads on an assault that occurred in the early morning hours of June 2 at Magic Sands Beach on Alii Drive in Kailua Kona.
Police seek info on assault, abduction in Hilo
Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a potential kidnapping victim and three suspects in an incident which occurred early Sunday evening in Hilo.
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.
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