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The proclamation enables rapid deployment of resources to mitigate risks in an effort to address existing and potential impacts caused by inclement weather conditions, in this case critical fire weather that could lead to wildfires.

Dredging of the shallow Wailoa harbor became a critical concern for Hawai‘i Island boaters after the Pohoiki boat ramp in Puna was surrounded and cut off by lava during the 2018 eruption of Kīlauea volcano.

Justices agreed that “short-term vacation rentals undermine” agricultural purposes; Doug Chin, former state attorney general and who argued the case before the high court, said the ‘transient accommodations’ do not belong in the agricultural district.

Nā Hale Makoa is designed to serve households earning up to 140% of area median income, with 139 units of 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms. Construction is expected to take a little more than a year, with applications to be accepted likely starting about September 2025.

Elizabeth Pickett was honored by the media organization Grist for tackling pressing climate problems.

Hawai‘i will eliminate the “net income limit” for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, commonly called food stamps, which could extend benefits to 13,000 to 14,000 more households throughout the state by next year.

Gov. Josh Green appointed Kusch on Aug. 30, 2024, to fill the House District 1 vacancy created upon the passing of Rep. Mark M. Nakashima.

The new low-barrier shelter space is open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. nightly for homeless and has 25 beds on a first-come, first-served basis. The new food trailer will offer nutritious meals for those who stay at the shelter as well as mobilize for emergencies, disasters and community events.

Rep. Mark Nakashima suddenly passed away in July. First elected to his seat in 2008, he ran unopposed in the primary election in August.

On July 31, 364 days after the inciting incident, Kalani Burgher and Keli Toyama were each charged with negligent failure to control a dangerous dog, a petty misdemeanor.

The routes to be restored include 4 in the Hilo-Waiākea Complex Area and another 4 in the Ka‘ū-Keaʻau-Pāhoa Complex Area.

In the House, residents will see a shakeup for Districts 1 and 2.

Fourteen routes on Hawai‘i Island have been reinstated.

As state, county and federal leaders gathered to reflect on the one year mark since the devastating Maui wildfires, Gov. Josh Green, M.D. announced he signed papers to “purposefully transition” Mokuʻula from the state to Maui County for its cultural restoration.

The fire scorched Front Street, reducing buildings, and vehicles to twisted metal and ash. Over the several days following the disaster.

Officials on Friday identified public transportation routes that can temporarily accommodate students and be adjusted in the short-term to prioritize student access in the affected Hilo-Waiākea and Ka‘ū-Kea‘au-Pāhoa Complex Areas.

Reading in an email — and seeing in a submitted photo — sent to Big Island Now that the flags at Kona Community Aquatic Center were still flying full-mast Saturday, despite a governor’s flag order to lower them to half-staff in honor of late Big Island state Rep. Mark Nakashima, who died last week, was curious.

Seven bills were vetoed primarily due to legal and operational issues.

The supplemental budget bill, House Bill 1800, for fiscal year 2025 represents an increase of more than $480 million, with significant funding going to key state priorities.

Gov. Josh Green said Friday: “By addressing these important pillars of disaster prevention, mitigation and management, we are working to ensure that all residents of Hawai‘i are better protected and prepared, especially during times of crisis.”