Hawai'i State News

The 2023 Hawaiʻi State Legislature provided an unprecedented $30 million over two years in educational loan repayment to health professionals licensed or otherwise certified to practice in and provide care to patients in Hawai‘i.

This free program is underwritten by the Zonta Club of Hilo, whose mission is to build a better world for women and girls. Funding support was also provided by the County of Hawai‘i.

3,884 building permits issued for single-family homes in five-year span.

The report’s findings utilized data compiled by STR, Inc., which conducts the largest and most comprehensive survey of hotel properties in the Hawaiian Islands.

The quake is of uncertain origin but most likely was caused by the bending of the lithosphere beneath Kīlauea volcano. It had no apparent impact on either Mauna Loa volcano or Kīlauea.

Luana Hospitality Group is comprised of Huggo’s, On the Rocks, KAI Eats + Drinks in Kona and Lava Lava Beach Club Waikōloa on the Big Island and Lava Lava Beach Club on Kaua‘i.

Participants are limited to two meets and three events per meet. If participants are entering more than one event, they cannot enter exclusively running events or exclusively field events but must choose at least one of each.

Luis Miguel Castro Alavez conspired with persons in Hawai‘i, California and Mexico to distribute methamphetamine in Hawai‘i.

Artwork sought to feature the Melanistic Mutant (blue) Pheasant and a Hawaiian forest bird.

Gibson has not been seen or heard from since early November 2023, when a family member went to check on her at her residence in the Kalōpā area off of Highway 19, near the 39-mile marker.

The plan provides for the continuation of air tours at reduced levels over the park and within a half-mile of its boundary to protect natural and cultural resources, wilderness, the integrity of Native Hawaiian sacred sites and ceremonial areas, and visitor experiences. 

Dorson Behrendt, who also goes by the name “Buddy,” is described as 6 feet tall, 160 pounds, with blue eyes and blond hair.

Harris is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall, 120 pounds, with shoulder-length brown hair, brown eyes, and nose piercing.

Justina Alves is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, 125 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She has a tattoo on her left neck area that reads “Ronald.”

The victim was participating in a guided diving tour offshore of the Kailua Pier when he became unresponsive.

Aerial fireworks have long been prohibited in Hawaiʻi because of the risk they pose in causing injuries or property damage.

John Mizuno will succeed James Koshiba, who laid the groundwork for Gov. Green’s campaign to reduce chronic homelessness and provide housing solutions for the disadvantaged.

A Flood Advisory means minor flooding is imminent or occurring.

In preparation for the bond sale, Gov. Green, Director of Finance Luis Salaveria, and other senior state officials met with bond rating agencies that included S&P Global Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service, and Fitch Ratings, to facilitate their review of the state’s credit quality.

One of the largest donations of its kind—282 acres for affordable housing.