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Hawai‘i Delegation Condemns Supreme Court’s Ruling to Overturn Roe v. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling on Friday that ends constitutional protections for abortions in America.
Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League Standings as of June 24
Hawai’i Kūpuna Softball League games are normally played on Saturdays.
Volcano Watch: From Macro to Micro — How Hawaiian Rocks Tell Their Stories
Like the pages of a book, the stories of Hawaiian volcanoes are “written” in layers of rock.
Hawaiian Homes Commission Recognizes West Hawaiʻi Commissioner David Kaʻapu
The Hawaiian Homes Commission adopted Resolution No. 306 honoring Commissioner David Kaʻapu’s service to the beneficiary community at its Monday, June 20 regular meeting.
Parade, Festival Highlight Packed Pride Weekend in Hilo
Everybody is encouraged to come out this weekend to show support and celebrate the Big Island’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus community members.
UH Men’s Basketball to Open 2022-23 Big West Conference Slate Against UC Davis
The University of Hawai‘i men’s basketball team will open its Big West Conference slate Dec. 29 at home against the University of California, Davis.
2022-23 Big West Conference Slate to Put Rainbow Wahine to the Test
A 20-game 2022-23 Big West Conference slate with a twist will put regular season conference champion the University of Hawai‘i women’s basketball team to the test as head coach Laura Beeman enters her 11th season at the team’s helm.
Man Indicted For 1978 Kalapana Murder
A Big Island grand jury on Wednesday, June 22, indicted a man for murder in connection with the discovery or a woman’s body in 1978.
Statewide Awareness Campaign Aimed at Reducing Kūpuna Fall Injuries Underway
A new statewide awareness campaign is aimed at reducing injuries to kūpuna from falling.
Big Island 8-Year-Old Qualifies For PGA Drive, Chip And Putt Sub-Regionals on O’ahu
A Big Island 8-year-old has qualified to continue in competition for a PGA event and is looking for help from the community to get there.
HOA Revokes Cat-Feeding Fines, But Condo Owner Still Unhappy With Decision
The homeowner’s association that levied $26,000 in fines at a Keauhou condo owner for feeding two wild cats rescinded the fines on grounds that the owner stop feeding the animals.
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.
