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Obituaries for April 27
April 27, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
Darlene Donna Bearth, 67, of Kailua-Kona died April 19 at Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital in Waimea. Born in Sun Valley, Calif., she was a retired office clerk for Anheuser-Busch in Kona and member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Celebration of life service at a l…
Victoria Hanes takes reins as new CEO of HICHC
April 27, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
Since starting her career with Hawaii Island Community Health Center over 15 years ago, Victoria Hanes has held numerous positions within the organization, ranging from clinical to administrative. Beginning in November, she will add a new role to the list: CEO.
Hawaii leaders push Pentagon for bigger role in military land leases
April 27, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
Office of Hawaiian Affairs leaders spent three days in Washington, D.C., last week, holding talks with congressional lawmakers and Pentagon officials on the future of military-leased lands in Hawaii.
Hilo mountain bike park gets official designation
April 26, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
Just south of Hilo, at the end of a dirt road off Stainback Highway, sits an intricate system of trails that make up the Ke Ala O Kulanihako‘i Mountain Bike Park.
Gov. Green says investigation was taking a toll on Sylvia Luke
April 26, 2026 | 6 MIN READ
As speculation grew that Luke may be the “influential state legislator” under investigation for allegedly accepting $35,000, Green canceled multiple trips that would have left Luke temporarily in charge of the state.
Police investigate possible drowning in Kailua-Kona
April 26, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
Hawaii Island police are investigating a possible drowning involving a 76-year-old man that occurred Wednesday morning in Kailua-Kona.
County launches coastal management education tool
April 26, 2026 | 3 MIN READ
Residents interested in learning more about coastal zoning on Hawaii Island have a new tool at their fingertips.
Climate disasters strain Hawaii’s insurance with higher rates, coverage gaps
April 25, 2026 | 6 MIN READ
Will the latest Kona low storms further strain Hawaii’s home insurance market, resulting in greater gaps in coverage?
More sections of Aloha Stadium toppled
April 25, 2026 | 3 MIN READ
Dismantlement of the old Aloha Stadium remains on schedule despite the Kona-low storms of recent weeks, developers said Thursday, after a large section of the 50,000-seat structure was pulled down by Aloha Halawa District Partners, the private entity in partnership with the state in the New Aloha St…
Hawaii Commissions launch civil rights awareness campaign: ‘No Hate in the 808’
April 30, 2026 | 3 MIN READ
Hele-On buses across the island will soon feature a new informational advertisement to educate residents about their civil rights and provide resources for those facing discrimination.
Hawaii lawmakers reach compromise on tax relief
April 30, 2026 | 6 MIN READ
Several negotiators in the state House and Senate reached a tentative agreement Tuesday night on a compromise draft of legislation altering future Hawaii income tax cuts.
Renovations start at old Hilo hospital
April 29, 2026 | 1 MIN READ
Renovations have begun at the former Hilo Memorial Hospital.
Bill to ban student cellphone use in Hawaii is shelved
April 29, 2026 | 4 MIN READ
A state Senate committee deferred a bill last month that would have banned student cellphone use at public schools statewide after the Hawaii Board of Education adopted similar — yet more flexible — rules.
DUI bills die again in Hawaii Legislature
April 29, 2026 | 4 MIN READ
For the sixth consecutive year, bills aimed at lowering the blood-alcohol content threshold for drunken driving in Hawaii from 0.08% to 0.05% have failed legislative muster.
‘Green Fee’ project spending faces shakeup
April 28, 2026 | 7 MIN READ
How the state spends nearly $130 million on initial projects to protect natural resources, mitigate disaster risk and improve visitor experiences under Hawaii’s new “Green Fee” program is facing reshuffling at the Legislature.
Stress mounts over Hawaii budget bill, tax relief
April 28, 2026 | 6 MIN READ
The pressure appears higher-than-normal at the Legislature to settle on a final draft of the state budget bill, and there’s only several days left to reach a compromise.
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