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Russ Roberts (https://hawaiinewsdigestonline.com).
As NATO gathers in Washington, leaders urged to remember Hawaii
WASHINGTON — As NATO leaders gather in Washington for their 75th anniversary summit this week, a dozen U.S. senators asked them on Wednesday to plug what they see as a Hawaii-sized hole in the North Atlantic Treaty, the military alliance’s founding document.
NASA awards contract to UH worth up to $85.5M
A Maunakea telescope that is used to identify asteroids and comets that might pose a threat to Earth likely will continue operating through the end of 2033.
Road and sidewalk repairs begin in downtown Hilo
The Department of Public Works Division and Jas Glover Ltd. have begun road and sidewalk repairs on Kilauea Avenue and Keawe Street from Ponahawai Street to Waianuenue Avenue.
Suspects sought in assault, robbery near new county homeless camp
Police are seeking information about an assault and robbery that occurred Tuesday afternoon near the new Hawaii County homeless camp located off Ponahawai Street in Hilo.
Japanese national who caused scare at Hilo airport has been released
A Japanese national whose alleged actions caused a closure of Hilo International Airport early Tuesday morning has been released from police custody pending further investigation.
Alleged kidnap victim found in good health, police say
Police have identified the victim in the alleged abduction Sunday night in the parking lot of the Puainako Town Center.
Volcano man accused of wild drive in stolen Jeep
A 43-year-old Volcano man was arrested after allegedly leading officers on a high-speed chase in Hilo on the Fourth of July in a stolen Jeep.
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.
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