“Maui Strong Fund has paid out $109 million to support recovery efforts.”
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Maui Strong Fund has paid out $109 million
Roaches, sewage, close L&L Drive Inn in Captain Cook
The state Department of Health has shut down the L&L Drive Inn in Captain Cook after discovering an active roach infestation, a suspected sewage backup and several other health violations in the restaurant.
Summit discusses fentanyl crisis, impact on youth
County and state policy makers urged public engagement in protecting Big Island keiki from the scourge of fentanyl.
Final draft of 2045 General Plan released
Hawaii County released a final draft of its plan for the island’s development over the next 25 years.
Gov. Green sees hope, progress since deadly Lahaina wildfires
Area organizations kick off World Breastfeeding Week
Programs and health organizations across the island are working together to support breastfeeding mothers inside and outside of hospitals and clinics.
Big Isle tourism down in first half of ‘24
Tourism on the Big Island and Hawaii in general is down as high prices filter out overseas visitors.
DOE, county seek solutions to school bus crisis
An elementary school principal whose school is one of those impacted by what the state Department of Education says is a shortage of bus drivers said suspension of service to all public schools in the Hilo-Waiakea and Ka‘u-Keaau-Pahoa Complex Areas is “an inconvenience all the way around.”
Maui wildfire plaintiffs reach $4 billion settlement as anniversary nears
Nearly a year after a ferocious wildfire on Maui killed 102 people and leveled the historic town of Lahaina, Hawaii’s largest utility has agreed to pay the largest share of a legal settlement totaling just more than $4 billion and compensating more than 10,000 homeowners, businesses and other plaintiffs.
Green announces $4 billion settlement to resolve Maui wildfire lawsuits
Gov. Josh Green today announced “a historic” $4 billion settlement to resolve more than 400 lawsuits filed after last year’s deadly Maui wildfires.
DOE suspends school bus service to East Hawaii schools
Due to a shortage of bus drivers, public school bus routes in East Hawaii have been temporarily suspended, according to the state Department of Education.
Date set for KWXX Ho‘olaule‘a: Popular downtown Hilo event will return in January
After a year’s delay, the 28th KWXX Ho‘olaule‘a will return to downtown Hilo next year on Jan. 18.
Three picked for state House seat, governor now will choose who will replace deceased Rep. Nakashima
The Hawaii Democratic Party has submitted to Gov. Josh Green the names of three people it has selected as possible candidates to succeed the late Rep. Mark Nakashima in state House District 1.
Puna man convicted for electronic enticement of a minor
A Hilo jury has convicted a 32-year-old Puna man who was arrested in a sting dubbed “Operation Keiki Shield.”
Ma‘i Movement forges ahead with fight against ‘period poverty’
The Ma‘i Movement continues to work toward its goal of ending “period poverty” in Hawaii.
County homeless camp relocated: Former site in Hilo has been restored
A downtown Hilo homeless shelter has been closed and relocated elsewhere in town, to the surprise of some of its new neighbors.
Forecasters keeping eye on Tropical Storm Carlotta
Forecasters are keeping an eye on the newly developed Tropical Storm Carlotta.
Ocean View man indicted for sexual assault of a minor
A Kailua-Kona grand jury last week indicted a 44-year-old Ocean View man for the alleged sexual assault of a juvenile girl over a six-year period.
State OK’s Hawaiian Telcom’s request to provide cable TV service
Big Island residents are finally getting another option for cable television service.
Enviromental review for TMT extended: Federal report not expected until the end of 2026
A federal agency will take at least two years longer to determine whether to fund the Thirty Meter Telescope.
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