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House Speaker Saiki comes into 2024 legislative session with commitment to center Hawai‘i
The Maui wildfires were top of mind for Speaker Scott Saiki and how those issues affect communities statewide.
Four Coffee With a Cop events coming to Kona this month
Topics of conversation can range from sharing personal stories to discussing neighborhood issues.
Senate president on opening day of 2024 Hawai‘i Legislative Session: ‘Let’s go and fiercely tackle the problems ahead of us’
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.
Steve Stricker sweeps PGA Tour Champions awards, to play on Big Island this week
The 2024 PGA Tour Champions season begins on Jan. 18 at Hualālai. Stricker is among the competitors in the 42-player field.
Fire hydrant flow test scheduled for portion of Kekūanaō‘a Street in Hilo
The Hawai’i County Department of Water Supply will conduct the test from 10 to 11 p.m. Jan. 18.
Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai surpasses $2 million in charitable giving
Since the Mitsubishi Electric Championship moved to Hualālai Golf Course in 1997, the tournament has donated $2.09 million to local community organizations.
Update: High surf advisory upgraded to warning for Big Island north and west shorelines
Beachgoers, swimmers and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials; and when in doubt, don’t go out.
Search underway for next chancellor of Hawai‘i Community College
The position was announced locally and nationally on Jan. 8 with an expected start date of July 1.
Big Island senior awarded $10,000 scholarship selected as Hawai‘i student delegate for U.S. Youth Senate Program
Lehua Norris, a 17-year-old senior at Konawaena High School, was elected from among the state’s top student leaders to participate in the annual United States Senate Youth Program.
Elderly Kona man accused of assaulting 61-year-old woman granted supervised release
His bail was set at $20,250. During his initial court appearance Tuesday, District Court Judge Kimberly Tsuchiya granted Russell supervised release.
Third crack found on Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport runway to be repaired overnight
The 11,000-foot-long runway, smack in the middle of an old lava field in North Kona, was paved 30 years ago.
Hikers rescued from Mauna Loa cited for not having backcountry permit
The couple called 911 Sunday morning reporting they ran out of food and water and their phones were dying. Conditions on the mauna were windy and freezing.
First pediatric influenza-related death this year reported on O‘ahu
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.
High wind and surf expected on Hawai‘i Island through today; Hilo beach closed
Southwest winds are expected to increase to 20 to 30 mph with gusts of over 50 mph.
Hawai‘i Island lawmakers talk priorities ahead of the 2024 State Legislative session
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.
Update: Police find missing 13-year-old boy
The teen was last seen on Ainaola Drive in Hilo on Monday at 9:30 a.m.
Update: Hawai‘i Island police find missing Kona man in good health
The 23-year-old was found in Kona.
OPI’s Big Island newspapers may go up for sale, as owner undergoes restructuring
Any sale resulting from the restructuring is expected to be completed by March 15 of this year.
Update: Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport reopens this morning
During repairs, another section of runway was identified for overnight repairs.
High Surf Advisory to be issued Tuesday for north-facing shores of Big Island
Impacts will be moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.
