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Governor signs bills aimed at increasing safety on Hawaiʻi roads

The bills the governor signed Thursday included measures focused on a range of issues, including vehicle weight, Safe Routes to School, driver’s license renewal and others.

Groundbreaking held for $2.3 million pharmacy expansion at Kona Community Hospital

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday at Kona Community Hospital for a $2.3 million project to expand its pharmacy space to include a clean room suite where they can prepare IV medications and store them for longer.

Police investigate suspected infant drowning in child’s inflatable pool at Hilo home

On July 6, shortly after 9:30 a.m., South Hilo patrol officers along with Hawai’i Fire Department personnel responded to a residence on Maunakai Street in Hilo, for a report of an unresponsive child found in a swimming pool.

Native Hawaiians discuss housing challenges with U.S. HUD Secretary

Native Hawaiians shared their stories about securing suitable housing and offered valuable perspectives to government officials about how to better address these pressing issues for current and future generations of Native Hawaiians.

Kaua’i County managing director Dahilig joins U.S. Sen. Schatz’ office; Matsayuma replaces Dahilig

Michael A. Dahilig is leaving as managing director of the County of Kauaʻi to become senior policy counsel for U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz.

Discover the latest in public transit at ‘Meet the Bus’ event in Kona July 11

The Hawaiʻi County Mass Transit Agency invites the public to participate in the “Meet the Bus” event on July 11. Attendees can interact with agency representatives, explore alternative-fueled buses, and learn about the latest developments in public transportation.

Water advocates raise alarms as Green threatens to veto 2 bills that would protect freshwater supplies

Water advocates – including over three dozen community organizations – are raising the alarm, questioning who is advising the Green Administration, and emphasizing the unintended consequences his vetoes could have – including on housing for local residents.

Hawaiʻi Community College names Hilo native interim chancellor

Hilo native Susan Kazama has been appointed interim chancellor of Hawaiʻi Community College, effective July 1.

Hawai‘i governor, chief justice seek public comment on judicial nominees

Governor Josh Green will nominate a successor to Circuit Judge Christine E. Kuriyama, who recently retired in June 2023.

Hawaiian Telcom files FCC complaint against Nexstar Media

Nexstar is the largest broadcaster in the United States and parent company of KHON2 (FOX), KHII (MyNetwork), CW, GRIT, Rewind TV and NewsNation.

Edward ‘Luna’ Kekoa receives 2023 Outstanding Leadership Award for natural resource conservation

Edward “Luna” Kekoa, the recreational fisheries program manager with Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources, was honored with the 2023 Hawaiʻi Conservation Alliance Outstanding Leadership Award.

Holualoa Elementary classroom renovations make significant progress over summer break

The renovations were designed to reduce interior environmental conditions conducive to mold growth in Holualoa’s damp and humid climate zone, situated at an elevation of approximately 1,400 feet above sea level.

KTA Super Stores offers exclusive roundtrip flight special to from Kona to Japan

KTA Super Stores is offering an exclusive discounted roundtrip flight to Japan for $750, available only to KTA customers for a limited time.

AARP to host free retirement webinars in July

AARP Hawaiʻi will host a series of free webinars on Saturdays in July that center on retirement plans.

Hawai‘i Energy launches new residential rebates in time for summer

Rebates are available to residential electric utility ratepayers on Hawaiʻi Island, Lāna‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i and O‘ahu only. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability of funds.

Hawaiʻi has new laws to promote clean energy

To combat climate change and work toward the state’s zero-emission goal of 100% clean energy by 2045, Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green on Wednesday signed seven bills into law.

Top 20 things to do on Big Island July 6-12: Hawaiian music fest, Veg fest, Bon Dance

The Hilo Hawaiian Music Festival tops our Top 20 list of things to do this week, with a lineup of musicians that includes Mark Yamanaka, Ben Kaili, Sonny Lim and Kevin Brown. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.

Affordable housing project in Waikōloa ready for occupancy

Monthly rent ranges from $941 for a one-bedroom unit to $1,108 for a two-bedroom townhouse unit. The monthly rate for the six units reserved for extremely low-income households is $405.

Former Hawai‘i Youth Challenge Academy cadre found guilty on 9 charges of sexual assault

Indicted in May 2018, the jury returned the verdict on 42-year-old Paul Banashihan, Jr. on June 30. He was not in custody during court proceedings.

Hawai’i Gov. Green signs into law 10 bills supporting local agriculture

On Wednesday, Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green signed 10 bills into law that support local agriculture, including a bill that expands the coffee labeling and advertising requirements.
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