#Hawaiʻi
Gov. Green, Hawaiʻi Congressional delegation vow swift action to protect residents, mitigate impact of Republican tax bill
Hawaiʻi’s leadership is mobilizing to mitigate the effects of a newly passed Republican tax bill that will strip health care and food assistance from thousands of vulnerable residents.
Required licenses to be issued this month for the upcoming hunting season
Effective June 15, the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife will begin issuing hunting licenses and stamps for the new hunting season. The date of issuance will be through June 30, 2026.
Business Monday: Big Island Coffee Roasters showcase Kaʻū varieties to the world
Big Island Coffee Roasters continue to put Ka’ū coffee and its farmers on the map after earning the highest scoring review ever of a Kaʻū coffee.
Hawaiʻi leads coalition to halt Trump’s Department of Education cuts
A U.S. District Court blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the Department of Education that would eliminate 50% of workforce.
Hawai‘i Island students honored as 2025 Citizen-Scholars
One student from Hawaiʻi Island’s nine public schools was awarded as a Citizen-Scholar. The event recognizes outstanding academic achievement and community service throughout the state.
Gov. Josh Green to sign “green fee” into law
The climate impact fee will increase taxes for travelers to help bolster disaster mitigation and sustainability projects in Hawaiʻi in the face of climate threats.
Prince David Kawānanakoa, a respected figure in Hawai‘i’s ali‘i lineage, has passed away
Gov. Josh Green has ordered that the flags be flown at half-staff at all state offices and agencies effective immediately until sunset on Friday, May 9.
Hawaiʻi County to install fencing at Hilo Transfer Station
Hours will remain the same during the fencing work, which is set to begin next Monday.
Business Monday: Meadery combines traditions of Poland, ingredients from Hawaiʻi
Tomek Bilan and Alex Haban opened Kvasir’s Mead to create meads that honor the traditions of their upbringing and the flavors of their new home.
Scottie Scheffler heads The Sentry’s field of 59 for upcoming PGA Tour event on Maui
Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth, Tony Finau, Rickie Fowler and Justin Rose are among the final field of 59 set to tee it up Jan. 4-7 at The Sentry tournament, which kicks off the 2024 PGA Tour season.
Report predicts low 2024 economic growth rate due to fires’ recovery, projected global slowdown
The State of Hawaiʻi revised its 2023 growth projections upward to 1.9%, but lowered its 2024 projections to 1.3% due to the projected global slowdown and recovery from the Maui wildfires.
State Legislature working group tackles wildfire prevention in Hawaiʻi
As Hawaiʻi grapples with a surge in wildfires threatening communities and ecosystems, bipartisan efforts are underway to introduce legislation to tackle prevention and preparedness.
Department of Health report identifies opportunities to eliminate Hepatitis C among vulnerable communities
The landmark report used qualitative research methods to seek guidance from people who use drugs on ways to increase the use of curative hepatitis C treatment.
Big Island Chocolate Festival awards top chefs, culinary students in 10th annual event
More than 400 attendees gathered at the Waikōloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa for the 10th Big Island Chocolate Festival, featuring chocolate creations by chefs, chocolatiers and culinary students.
