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Bills Aim to Offer Women ‘Expanded Opportunity For Upward Mobility’
Two measures that were priorities for the state Senate Women’s Legislative Caucus that will help uplift women in the islands were approved by both houses of the state Legislature.
Hawaiian Electric to Inspect Utility Pole Attachments Around Big Island
Starting this week, crews will be inspecting utility pole attachments at homes and businesses around the Big Island.
Hele-On to Operate State’s First Hydrogen Bus
Hawaiʻi County now has another tool to continue transitioning public transit to zero emissions by 2035.
State Lawmakers Approve Minimum Wage Increase, Other Measures to Strengthen Working Families
State legislators on Tuesday, May 3, took a stand for working families in Hawai‘i, passing several key measures including an increase to the state’s minimum wage.
Iwi Kūpuna On Display in Scottish Museum Returned to Hawaiian Delegation
Human remains stolen from Hawaii and put on display in a Scottish medical museum were returned to a Hawaiian delegation consisting of Hui Iwi Kuamoʻo and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Lūʻau Hale Remains Closed to Public
Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Luau Hale in Hilo will remain closed to the public through December 2022.
Weekly COVID Update: 565 New Cases Reported on Big Island
The state Department of Health reported 4,249 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, May 4, bringing the statewide total to 252,654.
California Woman Dies Following 3-Car Crash on Palani Road Earlier This Week
A 72-year-old female visitor died following a three-vehicle collision that occurred on Monday, May 2, 2022, near the intersection of Palani Road and Tomi Tomi Drive in North Kona.
Bench Trial Concludes for Captain Cook Man Accused of Leaving Teen Chained on Lanai
A bench trial has concluded in the case against a Captain Cook man accused of leaving a 14-year-old child chained up on a lanai porch on and off between August 2020 and August 2021.
Public Libraries to Participate in Free Comic Book Day
Put on your cape, shine your green lantern, don your superhero or anime cosplay or just go in your everyday clothes. Whatever you do, don’t miss your chance to pick up a free comic book this weekend at your local library.
Local Officials React to Draft Opinion by US Supreme Court That Would Overturn Roe v. Wade
Anger and concern. That’s how public officials throughout Hawai‘i, from the local level to the top of state government, are reacting to a draft opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court that if adopted would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision.
Bill Allocating More Money to OHA Now on Governor’s Desk
A bill that would raise annual revenue payments to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs from $15.1 million to $21.5 million cleared both the House and Senate unanimously today and now heads to Gov. David Ige’s desk for final approval.
Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Mom accused in Kids’ Deaths
Idaho prosecutors in the case against Lori Vallow Daybell are seeking the death penalty.
Winter Weather Advisory in Effect For Big Island Summits
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a winter weather advisory until 6 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, for Big Island summits.
Bill Banning Flavored Vaping Sales Heads to Governor’s Desk
A bill to ban the sale of flavored vaping products has passed both chambers of the Legislature and now moves to Gov. David Ige for his signature. HB1570 HD1 SD2 aims to minimize access to harmful tobacco products that disproportionately target kids.
Temporary Closure on Waipiʻo Valley Road Scheduled for Everyone
The County of Hawaiʻi, Department of Public Works (DPW) Engineering Division, and their engineering consultant, Haley & Aldrich, will be conducting field activities on and around Waipiʻo Valley Road starting Monday, May 9 through Friday, May 13.
Road Closure Scheduled for St. Joseph School May Day Market
St. Joseph School will hold its May Day Market on Saturday, May 7.
Kawaihae Canoe Club, Celebrating 50 Years, Feted on Thursday
Waimea’s Virtual Town Meeting on Thursday, May 5 will play tribute to the Kawaihae Canoe Club, which is celebrating its 50-year legacy of perpetuating the paddling traditions of Hawai’i while nurturing, mentoring and cherishing thousands of Big Island families, friends and keiki.
CFS Lands $20K Grant to Support Domestic Violence Shelters, Programs Statewide
Child and Family Service, Hawaii’s family-centered full-service nonprofit, received a $20,000 grant from the Mary Kay Ash Foundation in support of domestic violence shelters and programs statewide.
39th Annual Salute to the Graduates
The 39th Annual Salute to the Graduates is proudly presented by Pacific Media Group and its subsidiaries — KBIG-FM, The Beat, Kapa Hawaiian FM, Big Island Now and HFS Federal Credit Union.
