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Brittany Anderson to seek District 1 seat on Hawai‘i County Council
The sixth-generation resident of Hāmākua and her husband Bodhi own Sugar Hill Farmstead in Honomū.
Hawaiʻi among top states for quality of pre-kindergarten programs, but enrollment lags
The National Institute for Early Education Research 2023 State of Preschool report revealed the state ranks 44th for enrollment of 4-year-olds and 31st for 3-year-olds.
Hawai‘i Island charter school among winners in state video contest about forest birds
On Tuesday, students gathered with finalists from 13 other categories for ʻŌlelo’s award show at Hilton Hawaiian Village.
Waikōloa restaurant reopens after getting a red placard for a rodent infestation and more
The restaurant was shut down on April 19 when a state inspection revealed an active rodent infestation, contaminated food products and unsanitary conditions within the facility.
Adult Coconut Rhinoceros beetles caught in traps set out in Waikōloa
The first adult beetle collected last week was caught in a camera trap at the Hawaiian Earth Recycling facility near the West Hawai‘i Sanitary Landfill.
Cat feces suspected in death of a nēnē gosling found in Hilo park
“This tragic incident highlights the problem of having feral cat colonies in areas that are known habitat for endangered or threatened species,” said DLNR Chair Dawn Chang.
Temporary closure of areas surrounding Mauna Kea scheduled for ungulate animal control
The removal of sheep, goats and mouflon is needed to protect the habitat for the native Hawaiian bird Palila.
State partners with DEA for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Anyone with expired or unused medications is encouraged to bring them to the collection sites located on Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi island on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Waikōloa restaurant ordered to shut down after state inspection reveals rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Food Safety Branch issued a red “Closed” placard and immediately shut down Ocean Club at Haliʻi Kai on April 19 due to an active rodent infestation, contaminated food products and unsanitary conditions within the facility.
More than $62M heading to Hawai‘i to deliver solar power to homes
The grant from the Environmental Protection Agency will provide solar power to low-income households across the state.
Keiki islandwide participate in annual Heluhelu Quiz Bowl in Waimea
The quiz bowl was based on 30 award-winning middle grade books they have been reading over the past school year.
Hawaiian Electric to conduct inspections for overhead transmission lines on Big Island
The checks will start on April 29 and go through May 3.
Puna manʻs bail reduced following attempted murder charge
The 31-year-old also charged with carrying or use of a firearm in the commission of a separate felony. His bail has been set at $1,100,000.
Sen. Schatz leads resolution highlighting importance of local news
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) led a group of 14 senators in introducing a resolution designating April 2024 as “Preserving and Protecting Local News Month.” The resolution recognizes local news as a public good that serves an essential function in American democracy.
YWCA Kaua‘i’s Wiwo‘ole Project to house domestic violence, sexual assault survivors
The six units on ‘Elua Street in Līhu‘e will serve as ‘bridge housing’ for YWCA Kaua‘i clients searching for long-term homes.
Business Monday: Ola Brew partners with Symbrosia to create low-methane burger in honor of Earth Day
Starting today, the taprooms in Hilo and Kona will offer the Smash Burger — Earth Day edition — while supplies last.
New tsunami video gives insight, answers on how to prepare, 78 years after Hilo disaster
2024 marks 78 years since the deadly 1946 Aleutian Islands earthquake that generated deadly tsunami waves over 50 feet high in Hilo.
Learn more about the 4 finalists for chancellor at Hawai‘i Community College
Two of the finalists are from the Big Island.
O‘ahu-based homebuilder partners with Big Island nonprofit to reforest Hawai‘i
The Pa‘auilo-based nonprofit Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative, which has planted more than 2,000 native trees as part of the partnership with Gentry Homes, says: ‘Hawai‘i’s most valuable asset is its ecosystem. We all have a responsibility to protect it.’
Save the date: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Hawaiian Cultural Festival, July 20
A lineup of performers, hula performances and Hawaiian arts and craft demonstrations will be announced in the weeks ahead.
