Hawai’i County Council awards $7.5 million in grants to tackle homelessness, housing

Now through April 30, Foodland will be accepting in-person monetary and Maika‘i points donations that will go directly towards supporting Hawai‘i’s families.

As of March 17, 2023, all states were required to be compliant with the “Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services” settings regulation that was established in 2014.

The Hawai‘i County Council on Wednesday approved Resolution 61, providing a total of $7.5 million to 13 organizations for 16 projects that include permanent supportive housing, substance abuse and mental health treatment and professional development for front-line homeless service providers.

The victim was identified as Clifford Edward Myers Sr. of Van Nuys, Calif. Preliminary results of an autopsy performed March 16 did not show signs of foul play; however, final results are pending toxicology and additional forensic testing.

Danny L. Ostlund, 73, was last seen on Banyan Drive in Hilo on Feb. 26, 2023.

The public is invited to attend the 11 a.m. ceremony to unveil the West Hawaiʻi Vietnam War Memorial on March 29, National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

The National Weather Service has canceled the flood advisory for the Kaʻū and Puna Districts of Hawaiʻi Island.

The center, now located at Waiakea Kai Plaza, 88 Kanoelehua Avenue, Suite A-204 in Hilo, assists with numerous employment-related services and programs addressing Hawaiʻi County’s workforce development needs for its residents and businesses.

Two high-altitude balloons will be launched near Waimea starting Thursday till Saturday as part of a mission to demonstrate uncrewed stratospheric communication capabilities.

The Hawai‘i delegation hopes to secure federal funding to support efforts in combating Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death, a fungus that is decimating the state’s most abundant native tree.

Light winds and humid conditions will prevail through Friday as a trough stalls and gradually weakens near Kauai and Oahu. The trough will bring the potential...

A Maui physician has been charged with unlawful distribution of hydrocodone and other controlled substances, according to a criminal complaint and affidavit. 

Senate Bill 36, resolutely codifies conditions under which felony prosecutions can be initiated within the State of Hawai‘i. Another measure, Senate Bill 1 seeks to provide stronger, clearer protections for reproductive health care services, and increases access to those services.

Surf is expected to remain below the High Surf Advisory criteria along all shorelines through this weekend. A fetch of strong easterly winds just upstream of...

The Shops at Wailea hosts their monthly concert series, Ke Kani Hone O Wailea, headlined by multi Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winner, Paula Fuga on Friday, March 31, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. At the concert, residents and visiting patrons will have the opportunity to interact with the Maui Humane Society, make a donation and even adopt a pet.  Acclaimed for […]

Light winds and humid conditions will prevail through Friday as a trough stalls and gradually weakens near Kauai and Oahu. The trough will bring the potential...

Surf is expected to remain below the High Surf Advisory criteria along all shorelines through this weekend. A fetch of strong easterly winds just upstream of...

Refuse transfer stations and the Kekaha landfill will be closed for the holiday on March 26, but will open on March 27.

Gov. Green signs into law two bills that codify conditions under which felony prosecutions can be initiated within the State of Hawai‘i and provide stronger, clearer protections and better access for reproductive health care services.

Now, all states are required to be compliant with the “Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services” settings regulation that was established in 2014.