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April 7, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
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April 6, 2026 | 6 MIN READ
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There is no high-profile Republican running yet for either lieutenant governor or governor in the Aug. 8 primary, but all candidates have until June 2 to officially declare their candidacies for any Hawaii primary race.
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April 5, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
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April 5, 2026 | 4 MIN READ
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Vote on Pahoa town rezoning bills postponed; goal of measures is to help revitalize the area
April 5, 2026 | 6 MIN READ
The Hawaii County Windward Planning Commission voted unanimously Thursday to postpone passing a slate of legislation intending to rezone parts of downtown Pahoa.
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April 4, 2026 | 6 MIN READ
The bills would adjust tax brackets with inflation so that lower-value homes would not get pushed into higher brackets as housing prices rise over time.
Mayor Alameda vetoes Bill 127
April 3, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
Mayor Kimo Alameda on Thursday vetoed Bill 127, which would have established a seven‑member Construction Code Commission.
Mental exam ordered in Keaau bomb threat case
April 3, 2026 | 2 MIN READ
A 42-year-old Volcano man who allegedly caused the evacuation and closure of the Keaau Post Office for more than six hours Tuesday while authorities investigated a bomb threat will receive a court-ordered mental examination.
Irene Midel was ‘beautiful inside and out’
April 3, 2026 | 4 MIN READ
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this story, the late Daniel Midel’s name was reportedly incorrectly. The Tribune-Herald regrets the error and apologizes to the ‘ohana.
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.
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April 3, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
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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.
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