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The terms of the new agreement included a 15% increase in wages over three years and a flat rate for medical insurance, which represents approximately 10% of the employee medical insurance premium cost.

s National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration veterinary staff continue their necropsy of the seal they say their findings will take time as they conduct further laboratory analysis in hopes of identifying a probable cause of death.

Hawaiian monk seals haul out of the ocean for three main reasons: resting, molting and pupping.

Public Works Director Steve Pause said that “the Department has been working for some time to develop alternative means and methods to achieve maintenance of County infrastructure without the reliance on chemical herbicides.”

Six men were arrested in connection to the assault of three teenagers who were mistakenly identified in retaliation for a fight between mothers and daughters at a Hilo beach parking lot.

Thirteen-year-old Kailea Kekipi is 5 feet tall and 100 pounds with brown shoulder-length hair and brown eyes.

William Jessup, Acting U.S. Marshal for the District of Hawai‘i stated, “The U.S. Marshals have historic relationships with our local partners. This week was a great example how successful we are when we force multiply resources to ensure our communities are safe.”

The documentary by Kahilu.TV showcases the legacy of Barbara Nobriga, who devoted 55 years of her life to preserving and perpetuating the art of pā’ū wrapping.

The new task force will be tasked with finding ways to stop the importation of illegal fireworks and explosives into Hawai‘i, among other responsibilities. The bill establishing the task force was one of nine measures signed into law last week by the governor.

Homeowners must have experienced a financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and meet other eligibility requirements to qualify.

With the help of an observatory atop Maunakea on the Big Island, a team of astronomers were able to capture a bizarre quadruple image of the supernova dubbed “SN Zwicky.”

The National Park Service has prepared an Environmental Assessment under the National Environmental Policy Act and is seeking public input.

The female pup, named RS48 and also known as Hoʻomau Lehua, was just less than 4 months old. The cause of the endangered monk seal’s death is unknown.

Fourteen rowing teams from around the world departed from the shores of central California on Monday to compete in the inaugural Pacific Challenge of the World’s Toughest Row, which ends in Hanalei Bay on Kaua‘i.

Alaska Airlines is adding new nonstop service between Alaska Airlines is adding new nonstop service between Paine Field-Snohomish County Airport outside of Seattle and Honolulu starting in the fall.

The purpose of Hawaiian-Focused Public Charter School Fund Administration – Phase II is to administer charter school funds for unmet facilities-related needs.

BHE Renewables, a Berkshire Hathaway Energy business, is hosting a discussion from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hilo Intermediate School about its 10-megawatt Wailuku hydroelectric generation project, also known as Wailuku River Hydroelectric.

The deadline to nominate an outstanding individual for AARP’s most prestigious volunteer award is Aug. 1.

The gift – the largest single donation ever made to the library – supports 12 sections that include special, area and archival collections, including maps.

HMSA has sponsored the Kaimana Awards & Scholarship Program in partnership with the Hawaii High School Athletic Association since 2005.