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Festival at Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Celebrates Hawaiian Culture
The Big Island is invited to celebrate Hawaiian culture this weekend at Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park in Hōnaunau.
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Earns Praise From Big Island Lawmaker
President Joe Biden recently signed into law the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 and at least one Hawaii senator is celebrating.
Report: 19-Year-Old Monk Seal Dies
A well-known 19-year-old monk seal has died, Hawai‘i News Now reported.
West Hawai‘i Officer Honored For Dismantling Major Drug Trafficking Operation
A Hawai‘i Police Department officer who works with the Area II Vice Section in West Hawai‘i was named the Kona Crime Prevention Committee’s Officer of the Month for March.
Study: Nearly a Quarter of Hawaiʻi Nurses Surveyed Considered Quitting Because of Pandemic
Researchers say findings from a recent study which surveyed nurses throughout the state are concerning and align with other local and national research.
Judge Tosses Out Guilty Verdict for Kona Man’s Habitual DUI Offense
A Kona man found guilty of habitual DUI last month had his verdict set aside by a judge on grounds that the state didn’t prove he operated the vehicle.
Beach Restoration Project in Waikīkī Wins National Award
A restoration project at a popular Hawai‘i beach has garnered national accolades.
Dry Conditions Prompt Temporary Road Closure in HVNP
Dry conditions have prompted Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to temporarily close part of Hilina Pali Road to motorized vehicles, and to remind the public about existing campfire restrictions.
Ige Signs Minimum Wage Increase, Tax Rebate Bills
Gov. David Ige on Wednesday, June 22, signed into law two measures passed by the state Legislature earlier this year that will help Hawai‘i’s working families and individuals.
Live Skunk Caught at Honolulu Harbor
Dock employees helped capture a live skunk this morning at Pier 1 at Honolulu Harbor.
Boom! Slew of Events Planned for Fourth of July in Hilo, Kona
The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Parks and Recreation announced a slew of activities planned for his year’s Fourth of July celebrations in Hilo and Kailua-Kona.
New Postmaster Named for Honoka‘a Post Office
Kim Asuncion was recently named the Postmaster of the Honoka‘a Post Office.
Federal Judge Rules to Detain O‘ahu Teacher Accused of Distributing Child Pornography
A federal judge has ruled that an O‘ahu high school teacher be detained in custody pending trial on a charge of distribution of child pornography.
COVID Weekly Update: 579 New Cases Confirmed on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 5,482 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, June 22, bringing the statewide total to 303,333. Fifteen new fatalities were reported.
DHHL to Receive $22.3M in HUD Funding
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is slated to receive $22.3 million in Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
County Offers New Vanpool Service
The county Mass Transit Agency is implementing a new service to connect people to work.
14 Drivers Arrested for DUI June 13-19
Hawai‘i Island police arrested 14 motorists for driving under the influence of an intoxicant June 13-19, the department stated.
Ige Signs Bills Furthering LGBTQ+ Equality, Inclusion
State lawmakers showed their support for Hawai‘i’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus community during the 2022 legislative session, passing several measures that further equality and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community, and Gov. David Ige signed them into law last week — in the middle of Pride Month.
Victims of Reported Assault at Kehena Beach Asking for Witnesses to Come Forward
A man who says he and his wife were assaulted at a Pāhoa beach park during mid-afternoon in front of multiple onlookers is asking for witnesses to come forward to help police find the reported assailants.
