Hawai'i State News

Hawai‘i County breaks ground on Lālāmilo water reservoir

Reservoir will be the largest in the State when completed in approx. two years.

The Salvation Army is seeking community assistance with Angel Tree Campaign

All children should feel the magic of Christmas during the holidays, and no family should have to choose between paying the bills or paying for meals – especially during the happiest time of the year.

Schatz, Murkowski lead oversight hearing on federal resources to address fentanyl in Native communities

“In our second hearing in a series on fentanyl, federal witnesses outlined the challenges that they face as they work to address the health and public safety impacts affecting Native people,” said Vice Chairman Murkowski. 

Attorney General Lopez acts to reduce illegal gun trafficking

Following the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the ATF has proposed a new regulation to clarify what it means for a person to be “engaged in the business” of dealing in firearms.

Matson returns Hōkūleʻa home to Hawai‘i

The voyaging canoe was unloaded onto the water at Honolulu Harbor Thursday morning at 8 a.m.

Volcano Watch: Opportunities to learn about the volcanoes in your backyard in January 2024

It’s important to keep up awareness of the types of volcanic activity and associated hazards possible in Hawai‘i nei.

Applicants needed for paid STEM-based internship

The internship program is led by the Institute for Scientist and Engineer Educators at University of California Observatories, in partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi. 

Hawai’i Island police seek information on Puna homicide investigation

The victim of the 2022 slaying has been identified as 47-year-old James Paul Phelps, of Mountain View.

Detective John Balberde honored with Haweo Award for outstanding investigative efforts

A 15-year veteran of the department, Detective Balberde is currently assigned as the supervisor of the Area I Criminal Investigation Division’s Crime Reduction Unit, in East Hawai‘i.

Flags ordered at half-staff in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

“This is a day for all of the world, but especially Hawaiʻi, to solemnly honor the sacrifices of so many service members and civilians who lost their lives during the Dec. 7, 1941, attack that changed the course of world history,” said Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green

Department of the Attorney General charges Hawai‘i County cop with felony perjury

Perjury is a Class C felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. Tampering with a Government Record is a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of one year in prison and/or a $2,000 fine.

Hawai’i police seek missing Puna man Mark Diaz

Mark A. Diaz was last seen on July 27 at his last known residence in the Volcano area.

Hospitals welcome Amy Feeley-Austin as chief operating officer

Amy Feeley-Austin will assume her new role on Dec. 12 managing daily operations at Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital.

Big Island telescope essential in discovery of the first extragalactic star candidate found near a supermassive black hole in Milky Way

Stars of various origins come together to form one galaxy. There may be stars born outside the Milky Way galaxy near our solar system.

Weekly DUI stats: 12 arrested on Big Island roads

So far this year, there have been 865 DUI arrests compared with 907 during the same period last year. This is a decrease of 4.6%.

Gov. Josh Green marks first year in office

The State of Hawai‘i bears the highest cost of living in the United States, the second-highest rate of homelessness per capita and an affordable housing shortage of 50,000 units.

Anticipate traffic delays in the area of Kawaihae Harbor this afternoon

There is a construction project which is expected to result in delays for traffic on Kawaihae Road in the immediate area.

Traffic signal utility pole replacement on Waiānuenue Avenue

On Dec. 6, the replacement activity will be concentrated at the Hilo High School entrance driveway on Waiānuenue Avenue. On Dec. 8, the focus will shift to the Hilo Intermediate School entrance driveway.

$110K in scholarships awarded to 18 dental and dental hygiene students, including 2 from Big Island

The Hawai‘i Dental Service Foundation established the Hawai‘i Dental Service Community Scholarship Program in 2018.

Coral in Kaneohe Bay ‘pulverized’ after Navy aircraft slid off runway into ocean

An assessment of the coral reefs in Kaneohe Bay after a Navy aircraft slid off the runway at Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i last month showed extensive damage with state officials describing some areas as “pulverized.”
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