Three state agencies have big ambitions to expand geothermal power production in Hawaii, and two somewhat competing bids for more funding are at a final stage of potential legislative approval…
‘A weird wet season, for sure’
April 14, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
“March is supposed to be one of the wettest months of the year, for the windward side, anyway. And it wasn’t that.”
DOGE is far short of its goal, and still overstating its progress
April 14, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
Last week, Elon Musk indicated for the first time that his Department of Government Efficiency was falling short of its goal.
Opposition to fence grows: Some neighbors of muni golf course cite safety concerns
April 13, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
Hawaii County is following through on its plans to fence off the Hilo Municipal Golf Course from nearby residents, to the displeasure of at least some of the neighbors.
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Waikoloa Village wildfire preparedness in the spotlight
April 13, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
The public is invited until April 30 to give input to Hawaii County to help identify potential wildfire risks and opportunities for preparation and prevention in the Waikoloa Village area….
Brain drain? Trump cutbacks force scientists to seek jobs in Europe
April 12, 2025 | 7 MIN READ
GENEVA — David Die Dejean is passionate about studying tuna. Last year, he landed a dream job at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Miami to pursue his research. By Janua…
Thousands of Hawaii students not immunized against measles
April 12, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
After Hawaii confirmed its first measles case in years, the state Education and Health departments are ramping up vaccination efforts, focusing on thousands of students who remain noncompliant…
Top Democrat says new Gabbard task force on ‘witch hunt’ in spy agencies
April 12, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
WASHINGTON — The top Democrat on the U.S. Senate’s intelligence committee on Thursday said he suspected a task force formed by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was p…
Abuse protections sought for Hawaii’s homeschooled children
April 11, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
Homeschooled Hawaii children might be required to appear periodically in public school if an idea discussed Wednesday by a legislative panel trying to prevent child abuse is realized.
AARP Hawaii keeping an eye on Social Security
April 11, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
AARP Hawaii announced Thursday in a press conference that the Social Security Administration has given the nonprofit an assurance that the planned April 14 elimination of customer service over…
Republican budget plan passes but hurdles ahead to extend Trump tax cuts
April 11, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a budget plan that lays the groundwork for extending President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, overcoming opposition…
State AG releases handgun statistics
April 10, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
Less than 1% of Hawaii’s adults 20 and older are licensed to carry a concealed handgun in public.
US measles battle hindered by confusion over health secretary response
April 10, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
CHICAGO — U.S. pediatricians and infectious disease experts say the fight against rising measles cases nationwide is being hampered by a lack of forceful advocacy for vaccination from go…
Trump reverses course on global tariffs, announcing 90-day pause
April 10, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly reversed course on steep global tariffs that have roiled markets, upset members of his own party and raised fears of a recession…
Hawaii lawmakers endorse subsidized housing for state employees
April 9, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
Many local government employees in Hawaii may be able to rent or buy taxpayer-subsidized housing if a bill pending at the Legislature becomes law.
Governor: ‘Get the MMR vaccine’
April 9, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
Gov. Josh Green on Tuesday urged the public to get vaccinated against measles after the discovery of a case Monday in a child under 5 on Oahu.
Mayor touts early success; Alameda gives State of the County Address, claims ‘best start ever’
April 9, 2025 | 7 MIN READ
“I got to tell you, best start ever. You heard it. Best start ever.”
Russia has its own interests in the region as the U.S. shifts its focus there from Europe
April 8, 2025 | 8 MIN READ
As the Trump administration pushes efforts to end the war in Ukraine and shift its attention to the Pacific, the Russian navy’s Pacific fleet has been asserting its presence.
UH Hilo dance team wins spot in national event
April 8, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
Hiloverse, the dance team from the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s Performing Arts Department, has been selected to appear at the 2025 American College Dance Association’s national…
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