Hawai'i State News

Hilo homeless shelter to open this summer

The Hilo shelter is scheduled to open late-August, next to The Salvation Army Hilo Temple Corps, at 219 Ponahawai St., for 12 overnight hours a day on a first-come, first-served basis.

21-year-old killed in North Kona crash; negligent homicide investigation launched

While crossing over the centerline, the Subaru collided head-on with a northbound silver 2000 Acura Integra sedan, driven by a 21-year-old man, later identified as Alvin Godfrey Castro III. Castro was transported to the North Hawaii Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 6:25 a.m.

Gov. Josh Green signs 13 bills for Native Hawaiian housing, education, and culture

“We’re celebrating, as I’ve said a couple of times, a lot of collaboration on super meaningful legislation that moves our state forward,” Green said during the Friday morning press conference, thanking state legislators for their work on the bills.

Governor applauded for signing bill expanding access to adolescents for HIV PrEP medication

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99%.

RSV vaccine recommendation for adults updated by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This recommendation is for adults who did not get an RSV vaccine last year.

Hawai‘i to receive more than $6.6 million in federal funding to build more housing

The funding comes from a new grant program based on U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz’s “Yes In My Backyard” legislation.

Hilo becomes ‘Chicago’ this Friday; glamorous musical to run through mid-July

‘Chicago’ is the story of Roxie Hart, a 1920s housewife and nightclub performer who murders her lover after he threatens to walk out on her.

11 Hawaiian monk seal births on O‘ahu prompt action from officials

Signage, fencing, suspended permits and more are in effect at places like the Mokulua islets and the Sand Island State Recreation Area.

Hawai‘i unemployment rate at 3.0% in May – up 3,900 jobs year-over-year

Year-over-year, non-farm jobs have gone up by 3,900. But non-farm jobs are down 18,700 when compared to the last month prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu; fifth in state this year

Five confirmed travel-related dengue cases have been identified in Hawai‘i so far in 2024.

New class of state corrections officers graduates; four assigned to Big Island facility

Adult corrections officer training courses have compressed in length and doubled in number to address a staff shortage.

Keauhou Canoe Club on Big Island seeks applicants for two scholarships

Two $2,000 scholarships are available to West Hawaiʻi graduating seniors who meet requirements.

US Sen. Brian Schatz: $17.5 million earmarked for roads reconstruction in Hilo on Big Island

The funding will be used to reconstruct roadways adjacent to and at the intersection of Bayfront Highway and Waiānuenue Avenue.

Police seek runaway teenager last seen near Banyan Drive in Hilo on Big Island

Kaeo’okalani Jones Jr. is about 5 feet 4 inches tall and 120 pounds with long black hair and brown eyes.

Satellite built by University of Hawai‘i students chosen for NASA launch

The student-led mission aims to study solar energetic particle events and increase knowledge of the Sun.

Gov. Josh Green issues intent to veto 17 bills

This veto list reflects our need to prioritize Hawaiʻi’s crippling high cost of living, the state’s affordable housing crisis and Hawaiʻi’s families impacted by the Maui wildfires,” said Gov. JoshGreen.

Kurtistown man caught driving truck with loaded gun granted supervised release

The defendant, Beau De Dier, was reportedly in possession of a loaded Ruger .357 caliber revolver while driving a Dodge Ram pickup truck on Kanoelehua Avenue in Hilo on June 13, 2024.

Youth-led constitutional climate case settled with bold commitment from Hawaiʻi Transportation Department

Thirteen youth from throughout the Hawaiian Islands brought the Navahine v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation constitutional climate case in June 2022, asserting their rights to a safe and healthy climate and asking the Hawaiʻi state government to act to meet the climate emergency and enable the state’s paradigm shift to a climate-safe, zero-emissions transportation system.

Kalapana Transfer Station to extend hours following community feedback

Beginning July 17, the transfer station will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays during normal dump hours.

2 Oʻahu residents, one of them employed by a DLNR division, charged in dog attack that killed newborn monk seal pup

PO7’s death is the third known death of a monk seal resulting from a dog attack in the main Hawaiian Islands. In 2014, pup RFX4 was killed on Kauaʻi. Pup RS48Hoʻomau, also known as Lehua, was killed in 2023 on Oʻahu.
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