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Catching up with Ippy: Culinary star Philip Aiona drops new cookbook amid second season of ‘Eating Our Roots’

November 2, 2025 | 6 MIN READ

Philip “Ippy” Aiona has the training and culinary chops to be a fine-dining chef and has displayed those skills nationally on multiple Food Network shows.

Council likely to push back implementation of STVR law to July 2026

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Decisions await for awarding $50M to Hawaii nonprofits impacted by federal cuts

November 2, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

More than 200 Hawaii nonprofits seeking $143 million are competing for $50 million in state emergency grant funding to offset impacts of federal cuts by the Trump Administration.

HBMC improves records access for patients

November 2, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

Hilo Benioff Medical Center on Nov. 1 launched its new digital system for managing medical records, appointments, prescriptions and payments, and hospital officials are urging the community to…

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Visitor arrivals to Hawaii still softening

November 1, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

Visitor arrivals to Hawaii declined in September, but higher daily spending helped bolster tourism revenue — though inflation and rising operational costs cut into the increases.

State to provide $42.2M to replace suspended SNAP funding

October 31, 2025 | 1 MIN READ

The state will provide $250 in November for each of Hawaii’s 161,400 people whose federal SNAP benefits are set to expire Saturday as the result of the federal government shutdown….

Hawaii’s aiports avoid delays seen on mainland — so far

October 31, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

Despite the ongoing federal government shutdown and nationwide staffing shortages, Hawaii airports have so far managed to avoid significant delays, according to Shelly Kunishige from the Hawai…

Lawmakers briefed on new SNAP work requirements

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Lawmakers on Wednesday heard from the state Department of Human Services about upcoming changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, including new federal work and certif…

Hawaii opens applications for rent, utility relief amid SNAP suspension

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Applications are now being accepted for needy residents with children to apply for rent and utility assistance, as federal SNAP benefits for 165,000 Hawaii residents are scheduled to be suspen…

State proposes rules to reopen Kona waters to aquarium fishing

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The reopening of waters off the Kona coast to aquarium fishing took a step closer to reality after a state board decided to put forth a set of proposed rules for public hearings.

Concerns raised over Ainako housing project

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Dozens of community members gathered last week at the Aupuni Center Conference Room in Hilo to share their thoughts about a proposed affordable housing project planned for nearly 61 acres of c…

Hawaii joins states suing Trump administration over SNAP funding

October 29, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

WASHINGTON — More than two dozen states sued the Trump administration Tuesday over its recent refusal to fund food stamps during the government shutdown, seeking to spare roughly 42 mill…

Hawaii braces for suspension of SNAP

October 29, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Organizations devoted to helping financially strapped Hawaii families were scrambling Monday after the federal Food and Nutrition Service told states that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…

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October 28, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

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Police: Speeding, reckless driving on the rise

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The Hawaii Police Department is urging motorists to drive responsibly following a recent increase in reports and incidents involving reckless and dangerous driving.

Hawaii jobless claims hint at shutdown fallout

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The first batch of 381 state unemployment insurance claims filed by idled or unpaid workers offers a glimpse of the effects of the federal government shutdown on Hawaii families as food banks…

Tokuda, Hirono warn Trump risking war in South America

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As President Donald Trump ramps up his lethal campaign against alleged drug traffickers in Latin America, Hawaii lawmakers say he risks dragging the U.S. into a new war and alienating allies a…

Photos: Community turns out for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

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The YWCA’s annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event was held Saturday in Hilo. The fundraiser, first launched in 2009, invites participants to literally walk in women’s shoes to raise…

Commission moves ahead with police chief selection process

October 26, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

The Hawaii County Police Commission met Friday morning to finalize key parts of the hiring process for the next police chief — including the format for written questions, how to handle a…

Bill to ban plastic foodware advances

October 26, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

A bill targeting disposable plastic and polystyrene foodware in Hawaii County passed the County Council’s Environmental and Natural Resources Management Committee last week with a 7-1 vo…

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