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Funding secured for West Hawai‘i outpatient care center with passage of state budget
The new medical facility is meant to be a companion to the new $400 to $500 million hospital that Queen’s plans to build off of Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway near Costco.
Hawaiʻi County Issues Request for Proposals for West Hawaiʻi Cot Sleeping Program
The expansion of emergency cot sleeping programs to West Hawaiʻi comes ahead of the anticipated Spring 2027 opening of the Emergency Shelter and Assessment Center at Kukuiola Village in Kailua-Kona.
News briefs for May 11: Public corruption case update, funds available for Kona low damage, L&L marks strongest opening month
Attorney General continues biweekly update on public corruption case, funds available for Hawaiʻi residents impacted by Kona low and L&L opens new locations.
Senate bill clarifies that corporations, artificial entities cannot contribute to elections
The Hawaiʻi State Senate passed a bill that reaffirms that corporations and other artificial entities cannot influence elections through spending or contributions.
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel unveils new luxury spa rooted in Hawaiian healing traditions
The 22,000-square-foot spa is part of the Big Island resort’s $180 million renovation.
Police: Motorist strikes, kills Big Island man trying to change tire along Kawaihae Road
This was the fourth traffic fatality within five days on Big Island roads.
Business Monday: Meals in a HeartBeet opens storefront in Kona
In February, the meal-prep service opened a kitchen and a grab-and-go destination next to the Club in Kona, featuring a rotating weekly menu of fully prepared, made-from-scratch meals using locally sourced meats and produce.
UH ballroom dance team are “no longer underdogs” after third national title
Dancers from the Ballroom Dance Club at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa competed against 37 colleges in the National Collegiate DanceSport Championships this March.
New statewide recovery initiative aims to bring back visitors following Kona low storms
Gov. Josh Green released $2 million in funds to the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority to re-engage visitors before they commit to other summer plans.
Missing child reported endangered after disappearing in the Pāhoa area
Authorities are urgently asking for the public’s help to locate 11-year-old Waylon Kealoha, who was last seen Sunday evening in Nanawale Estates near Pāhoa.
12 motorists arrested for DUI during week of April 20 to April 26 on Hawai‘i County roads
As of April 26, there have been 273 DUI arrests compared with 302 during the same period last year.
Mokulele Airlines increase fares amid rising fuel prices
Mokulele Airlines will increase fares by an average of $10 on all Hawaiʻi routes to ensure the continuation of essential 100 daily interisland flights.
Shidler College of Business host night of mentorship, recognition for 500 students
The 65th annual Business Night honored student achievement with awards totaling $122,500 and provided mentorship opportunities with business professionals.
From ashes to stone, a Keaʻau artist honors her deceased mother in a unique way
To capture the essence of her mother’s life, Dandylyon Darr chose to turn her late mother’s ashes into river-like stones to keep her spirit alive.
Big Island boy fighting severe health conditions and insurance company
Paul Gugger will be at the Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora over the next several days as they run tests to evaluate his severe rare health conditions.
Nonprofit groups partner again to remove invasive species from Kealakekua Bay
This invasive species removal effort aligns with the goals of the Kealakekua Bay Community Action Plan, adopted by the local community in 2022, which serves as a community-led framework for stewardship of this culturally and ecologically significant area.
House Democrats pass several bills advancing majority priorities
Hawaiʻi House of Representatives Majority Caucus celebrated the passage of bills that preserve social services, strengthen the economy and support Native Hawaiian families.
18 lane closures scheduled during week of May 10-15 on Big Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Advocates call for justice, awareness for missing, murdered Indigenous women, girls and māhū
Advocates call for better data, supportive interventions when it comes to violence affecting Indigenous and LGBTQIA2S+ groups across Hawaiʻi.
New affordable workforce rental housing community is dedicated in Waikōloa Village
The $84.5 million project was made possible through a combination of funding sources and built on Hawaiʻi County-owned land.
