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Rural health clinic sought for Volcano; Senate resolution requests a feasibility study
April 3, 2026 | 4 MIN READ
The state Senate Health and Human Services Committee voted unanimously Monday to pass a resolution looking into siting a rural health clinic in the town of Volcano.
Hawaiian Electric bills to soar up to 30% due to higher oil prices
April 3, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
Everyone’s next bill from Hawaiian Electric may deliver a shock.
Concerns in Hawaii after Trump targets mail-in voting
April 2, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
President Donald Trump attempted Tuesday to put federal controls on mail-in voting handled by states including Hawaii, where the vast majority of votes were cast by mail in recent elections.
More help sought in fight against coconut rhinoceros beetle
April 2, 2026 | 6 MIN READ
As detections of the highly destructive coconut rhinoceros beetle in West Hawaii continue to climb, two bills making their way through the state Legislature aim to slow the bugs’ spread in markedly different ways.
Progress on roundabout for Waimea near Parker School
April 2, 2026 | 2 MIN READ
Gov. Josh Green has released $1.4 million in capital improvement project funds for initial work on the Waimea Roadways Improvement Project, according to state Rep. David Tarnas, a Waimea Democrat.
11 arrested in Big Island warrant sweep
April 1, 2026 | 2 MIN READ
During of March 23 through March 27, the Hawaii Police Department, with state and federal partners, held an island-wide warrant sweep that led to the arrest of 11 wanted persons.
Volcano man arrested after bomb threat at Keaau Post Office
April 1, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
Hawaii Island police on Tuesday arrested 43-year-old Erick Smith of Volcano in connection with a bomb threat incident at the Keaau Post Office.
From farms to produce vendors, Kona-low impacts are widespread
April 1, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
Waialua, Oahu, farmer You Ming Liu stood among his barren and water-soaked farm last week and estimated that damage from the second Kona-low storm will cost him at least $150,000, including crops and farm equipment destroyed by floodwaters that reached chest high at its peak and left behind…
Hawaii Island’s Kona low storm damage could top $59M
April 1, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
Gov. Josh Green and Mayor Kimo Alameda on Tuesday toured Hawaii Island sites damaged by the recent Kona low storm, including Konawaena High School, which was so badly flooded it is delivering its curriculum via distance learning for the remainder of the school year.
Portion of Old Volcano Road closed for ‘police activity’
March 31, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
The Hawaii Police Department is currently conducting “police activity” in Puna near the intersection of Pili Mua Street and Old Volcano Road in Keaau.
AccuWeather estimates $2B in damage after Kona low storms
March 31, 2026 | 3 MIN READ
As Gov. Josh Green asks the federal government for an emergency designation to secure funding for recovery efforts, AccuWeather estimates the back-to-back Kona low storms caused around $2 billion in damage and economic loss across the state.
Aquarium fishing considered; 2 public meetings to be held this week
March 31, 2026 | 6 MIN READ
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Aquatic Resources is holding a pair of public meetings as part of what it is calling a “holomua project” on a proposed set of rules that could lead to the return of harvesting fish in West Hawaii for saltwater…
Bill to extract more taxes from rental car industry stalls
April 1, 2026 | 4 MIN READ
Efforts to generate more tax revenue from Hawaii’s rental car industry via multiple avenues at the state Legislature has run out of gas.
Recent storms trigger widespread cancellations, stalling tourism rebound
March 30, 2026 | 7 MIN READ
The storms, which delivered intense rain, damaging winds and localized flooding across multiple islands, struck at a fragile moment for the state’s largest economic engine.
Legislation seeks to bolster Pahoa
March 30, 2026 | 6 MIN READ
The Hawaii County Windward Planning Commission will consider three bills at its meeting Thursday that would rezone parts of downtown Pahoa, allowing for a greater scope of commercial activities including agricultural processing, co-working office spaces, “cultural enterprises” &m…
‘We’re being called to rise’: More than 3,200 turn out for ‘No Kings’ rally
March 29, 2026 | 8 MIN READ
The sidewalks on both sides of Kamehameha Avenue in downtown Hilo swelled with protesters Saturday as thousands turned out for the third “No Kings” National Day of Nonviolent Action.
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