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Mayor Kimo Alameda vetoes bill that would establish new commission
Mayor Kimo Alameda vetoed Bill 127 today, opposing the creation of a permanent Construction Code Commission and advocatin for a task force.
‘A farmer’s mental health is tied to the health of their land’: New suicide rate study calls for more community support of farmers
Farmers are consistently exposed to invasive pests, volatile market prices and extreme weather such as the recent back-to-back kona lows that inundated the state; beyond the physical destruction of crops and infrastructure, the back-to-back kona lows also left a trail of mental and emotional exhaustion.
RESCHEDULED: Ka Lani Kauikeaouli Festival pushed back because of impact from kona lows
The festival, now scheduled for May 9 in Keauhou marks 25 years of honoring Kamehameha III, a visionary leader and his enduring influence on education and Hawaiʻi.
Gov. Green nominates Associate Justice Vladimir Devens as Chief Justice of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court
Gov. Josh Green announced the nomination of Vladimir Devens to serve as Chief Justice of the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court. Devens, who has served as an associate justice since 2024, brings more than three decades of legal experience to the role, including extensive work in civil litigation and public service.
Par Hawai‘i is Fueling Dreams, asking drivers to go extra mile for Special Olympics Hawai‘i
21st annual Fueling Dreams fundraising campaign hosted by marketer of Hele and 76 Hawai‘i runs through May 24 at 33 participating Hele stores throughout the islands.
State awards Legacy Land grants to five preservation projects on Maui, Molokaʻi
These grants support preservation and protection of lands with natural, environmental, recreational, scenic, cultural, agricultural and historic value, while also providing public access and strengthening partnerships between government and community-based organizations.
Governor highlights state’s first high school health learning lab at Wai‘anae High on O‘ahu
Proof-of-concept launches statewide network to grow Hawai‘i’s healthcare workforce.
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for April 3-9: 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival, Easter brunch, Waikōloa’s Egghunt and more
Next week is a big one for the Big Island. It’s Merrie Monarch time, celebrating all things Hawaiian. plus, it’s Easter Weekend. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!
$1.4M released by state to design Waimea Roadway Improvements Project
Big Island Rep. David Tarnas helped secure $9.6 million in 2023 for the design and construction of the project.
Kama‘āina artists sought for Hawai‘i climate action residency program
This initiative seeks to engage artists to explore the realities of climate change and channel their art to inspire and connect Hawaiʻi residents to climate challenges around the state.
UPDATE: Volcano man officially charged in Kea‘au post office bomb threat incident
43-year-old Erick Smith is charged with first-degree terroristic threatening, which is what he was initially arrested for March 31, and obstructing government operations; his initial court appearance is scheduled Thursday, April 2.
Health department issues brown water advisory for Nīnole area
Authorities have issued a brown water advisory for Nīnole, Hawaiʻi, and are urging beachgoers to stay out of the ocean.
Authorities seek publicʻs help finding 17-year-old runaway in Kona
Authorities are searching for 17-year-old Aaden Kuchmek, who was reported missing as a runaway from Kailua-Kona.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs accepting applications for Native Hawaiian food entrepreneur development program
The program is tailored for established, early-stage business owners ready to take the next step in growing their food-related businesses; space is limited, so those interested are encouraged to apply early.
7.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Molucca Sea, no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rattled the Molucca Sea on Wednesday afternoon, but authorities assure no tsunami threat looms over Hawaiʻi.
SNAP replacement benefits deadline approaches for Big Island households impacted by second Kona low storm
Replacement benefits are available to eligible households that lost food purchased with the SNAP benefits due to storm-related household misfortune, including power outages.
WATCH: NASA’s Artemis II lunar mission set to blast off for historic trip
Launch window opens at 12:24 p.m. Hawai‘i Standard Time — in less than T-minus 30 minutes now — for the first crewed flight in more than 50 years to blast off on a path toward the moon.
11 fugitives taken into custody on Big Island during joint police operation with state, federal agencies
Those arrested faced charges ranging from second-degree murder to drug possession to violating terms of supervised release.
Kanu Hawai‘i issues call for volunteers to support organizations as funding cuts threaten
April is Volunteer Month throughout the nation; recent data show additional federal funding cutbacks are placing unprecedented strain on organizations that provide backbone of support for the state’s social, environmental and educational safety nets.
Big Island customers could see rise in electric bills as Iran conflict pushes up oil prices
Hawaiian Electric is forecasting that typical residential bills may rise between 20% and 30% over the next several months.
