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New state incentives aim to break down barriers for aspiring homeowners
Hawaiʻi’s Hale Kamaʻāina program is lowering costs for first-time homebuyers by offering a chance at 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with interest rates as low as 5.4%.
Police K9 Trina shows off her scent-tracking to find missing children, endangered adults
Hawai‘i Police held a welcoming ceremony for the department’s newest K9, a 3-year-old Labrador retriever whose job is to finding missing people.
Students reflect on changes through their art in the 38th annual Young at Art exhibition
Young at Art features artwork from Hawaiʻi Island students in kindergarten through 12th grade from all public, charter, private and home schools at the Wailoa Center in Hilo until March 26.
Kona community police to engage with kūpuna and keiki this week
Kona community police are holding a monthly Kupuna Watch meeting to build rapport with kupuna on Feb. 27, and then on Feb. 28, the Keiki Fun Run/Walk will encourage the community to stay active.
Hawaiʻi County acquires property in North Kona to preserve public shoreline access
The 15,372-square-foot site known as Keakealaniwahine was once slated for development of a 5-story condominium.
Puna Geothermal Venture holding public meeting on Tuesday
New information about the power companyʻs Repower Project, timelines and next milestones will be presented the public meeting at the Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility.
UH Mānoa launched new microsites to increase accessibility for international student applicants
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is encouraging international student applicants with new microsites available in their language.
Native Hawaiian organizations can learn best practices for procuring federal contracts this Friday
The Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce is hosting a workshop to break down federal contracting processes for Native Hawaiian organizations this Friday.
First disabled artist-in-residence at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park calls it ‘milestone of inclusion’
Tennessee resident Houston Vandergriff, who was born with Down syndrome, hopes his photographs and advocacy will inspire others to live life to the fullest and to live life with compassion.
House bill would allow for up to 10-year extensions of Mauna Kea leases
The master lease of Mauna Kea lands is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2033.
New $4.6 million collaborative project to restore coral reef in American Samoa
New project aims to revive the vital ecosystems of coral reefs amid rising marine heatwaves and invests in educating future natural resource managers.
Judge releases two men charged in relation to a series of burglaries at Hilo businesses
A preliminary hearing is set for Ha‘oli Kanawaliwali Santos and Hunta Santos, both of Hilo, who were arrested in relation to a series of burglaries last week and were released on supervised bail.
Police still in search of armed, dangerous man and woman of Ocean View wanted for outstanding bench warrants
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is requesting the public’s help in finding Robert James Teinauri Carman and Kira Lazar, who both frequent the Kona and Ocean View areas.
Former state public safety employee on Kaua‘i pleads guilty to embezzling government funds
The former employee worked as an account clerk for the sheriff’s division on Kaua‘i, where she manipulated computer records to receive more than $64,000 in unearned compensation.
Travel Advisory: State says TSA PreCheck still available at Hawai‘i airports
While the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reversed its plans to suspend TSA PreCheck, the U.S. Customs and Border Control Global Entry lanes will remain closed during the partial government shutdown.
Kaiser nurses in California, Hawai‘i to return to work Tuesday after weekslong strike
There will be no picket lines today as the union and employer finalize return-to-work agreements.
Hawai‘i Gov. Green appoints new associate judge for Intermediate Court of Appeals
This appointment is subject to confirmation by the Hawaiʻi State Senate.
Kealakehe High School students debate on international policy for global contest
Kealakehe High School students have secured their spot among the final 16 teams in the prestigious International Public Policy Forum and have a chance to win a trip to New York for the finals.
Kona charter school opens admissions applications today
Hawai‘i Technology Academy, the state’s largest public charter school, offers a learning program that blends in-person and virtual learning and emphasizes hands-on experiences.
Business Monday: Kona swimwear designer to represent Hawaiʻi at New York Fashion Week
Jamiana Tan designs and creates custom swimwear for all body types through her brand, Hilia Swim, which will be bringing models from Hawaiʻi to the global runway.
