Hawai'i State News

A total of 24,200 thousand acres of agricultural lands have been approved and transferred thus far. In October of last year, the Hawai‘i Board of Agriculture accepted 99 more parcels on the list, encompassing 21,672 acres, which still requires the review and approval of the Hawai‘i Board of Land and Natural Resources.

A land dedication ceremony will be held on Jan. 20 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on the south lot of Kona Faith Center, Inc. in Captain Cook.

The 98th Police Recruit Class began as strangers who had come together from a variety of backgrounds and previous career paths.

The Maui wildfires were top of mind for Speaker Scott Saiki and how those issues affect communities statewide.

Topics of conversation can range from sharing personal stories to discussing neighborhood issues.

Sen. Ronald Kouchi or Kaua’i, who has led the chamber since 2015, conveyed a message of interconnectedness and collaboration necessary to tackle the issues facing the state during this session and beyond.

Big Island Candies’ 10 oz. Makana Brownie Assortment Box may contain peanut allergens not listed on the label.

The 2024 PGA Tour Champions season begins on Jan. 18 at Hualālai. Stricker is among the competitors in the 42-player field.

Since the Mitsubishi Electric Championship moved to Hualālai Golf Course in 1997, the tournament has donated $2.09 million to local community organizations.

In her new role, Sue Kanoho will lead the island chapters with the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, county and state officials and departments.

Beachgoers, swimmers and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials; and when in doubt, don’t go out.

Hawaiʻi has seen a rise in flu cases in recent weeks in combination with rising RSV cases and continued COVID-19 activity. Unlike flu activity in other states, flu transmission in Hawaiʻi is observed year-round.

The recovery of Maui following the devastating wildfires last August will be the focus of the Hawai‘i State Legislature’s 2024 session, however, Hawai‘i Island lawmakers are committed to ensuring that Big Island’s needs don’t get lost in the shuffle.

The 23-year-old was found in Kona.

Any sale resulting from the restructuring is expected to be completed by March 15 of this year.

Impacts will be moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.

Monday’s Big Island project was part of a larger effort by more than 1,000 volunteers working statewide.

Current University of Hawai‘i President David Lassner will retire at the end of 2024 or when the next president officially starts.

Southwest winds of 55 to 70 mph with gusts over 90 mph are possible on the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.

The released crows would come from a captive population of 120 birds housed at two conservation breeding facilities managed by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance on Maui and the Big Island.