News
Over 300 Citations Issued on Maunakea This Past Week
Approximately 358 traffic citations were issued over the past week as part of the continued stepped-up traffic enforcement on Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
Cyclist Hit, Killed in Hilo Crash
A Hilo man has been arrested on suspicion of negligent homicide after a bicyclist was fatally struck by a vehicle Wednesday evening on Kaumana Drive near the intersection of Wili Wili Street in Hilo.
UH Regents Pass New Rules, Resolution on Maunakea
The University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents approved new regulations that will impact the management and stewardship of of the university-managed land on Maunakea.
USDA to Send $1 Million to Food Basket
Nutrition incentive programs like the one developed by The Food Basket are a means for supporting local farmers and small businesses.
Civil Rights Training on Workplace Discrimination
Workers and employers can both benefit from the knowledge of how to fight and eliminate unlawful discrimination.
Vacation Rental Apps Smother Planning Dept
The Hawai‘i County Planning Department has spent months sifting through a mountain of paperwork in the form of 4,000 short-term vacation rental applications.
Regents Continue to Hear Testimony on Mauna Issues
The University of Hawa‘ii Board of Regents continue to take testimony regarding administrative rules for proposed public and commercial use on Maunakea lands.
Read To Me International Receives OHA Grant
Read To Me International’s mission is to share the love and joy of reading aloud.
Police Response on Ali‘i Drive Leads to 1 Arrest
A man was charged with disorderly conduct after getting into an altercation in the middle of Ali‘i Drive, causing all traffic to come to a halt.
New 24-Hour Shelter to be Dedicated Friday
The new homeless shelter and assessment center in Hilo will formally celebrate its open and be dedicated on Nov. 8.
Board of Regents to Vote on New Rules for Maunakea Lands
The University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents will make a decision today on new administrative rules for Maunakea lands.
Hawaiian Airlines Tickets Available for 3rd Daily Flight from Japan
Hawaiian Airlines has begun ticket sales for a third day daily nonstop flight between Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND) and the Hawaiian Islands.
Councilman Urges HPD ‘Pull Back’ on Maunakea Patrols
During the Hawaii County Finance Committee update on Maunakea spending Tuesday, District 5 Councilman Matt Kanealiʻi-Kleinfelder urged HPD Chief Paul Ferreira to pull back patrols on Maunakea.
Coral Bleaching not as Bad as Expected
The widespread coral bleaching event predicted by NOAA impacted reefs across Hawai‘i, though not to the extent initially thought.
Hirono Joins 9 Senators in Calling for Investigation into US Attorney General
Sen. Mazie Hirono has joined nine senate Democrats urging the US Department of Justice’s Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) to investigate whether Attorney General William Barr abused the power of his office.
Elderly Man Dies After Falling Down Lava Tube
A 71-year-old man has died after falling into a lava tube on his Poki Place property Monday in Hilo.
Painting of Public Parking Area Scheduled
Weather permitting, the County Department of Public Works will be painting the public parking area in front of the Public Safety Buildings.
Fencing Stolen From Puna Park
On Nov. 4, park caretakers discovered that over 100 feet of fencing and top rail was stolen from the baseball field.
Kings’ Shops Fashion Show Benefits Cancer Center
The event is also open to the public for viewing and select stores will be offering special holiday shopping incentives after the show.
Temporary Lane Closure Scheduled in Waimea
A temporary lane closure on Highway 19 in Waimea is scheduled later this week to install a new water service.
