Month: May 2022

Hemp Farmers Are Fed Up With Government Regulations Hampering The Industry’s Potential… After exhausting their savings and losing hope for more meaningful legislative relief, some hemp producers in Hawaii may ditch the crop altogether.

May 17, 2022 0

Pioneers of Hawaii’s latent hemp industry are selling off land, laying off staff and no longer planting after years of...

This Stunning Big Island Valley Is Drawing Bigger Crowds — And Controversy …Concerns about public safety and disrespect of cultural sites and private property are mounting, but so far a workable solution has been elusive.

May 17, 2022 0

POLOLU VALLEY, Hawaii Island — One of the Big Island’s most scenic spots is experiencing mounting pressure from tourists and...

Study: 67% of Hawaii ‘Work-from-Home’ Employees Drinking on the Job

May 17, 2022 0

Drinking Alcohol When Working from Home 1 in 3 Americans more likely to drink alcohol during working hours while in...

UH receives $20M award for climate, data research

May 17, 2022 0

The University of Hawaii’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research has been awarded a five-year, $20 million grant to support...

Oahu violent crime at 3-year high, Honolulu Police Department report finds

May 17, 2022 0

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/05/17/hawaii-news/oahu-violent-crime-at-3-year-high-honolulu-police-department-report-finds/

Environment

RACE TO SAVE HAWAIIAN HONEYCREEPERS BOLSTERED BY $14 MILLION IN FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE AID

May 17, 2022 0

RACE TO SAVE HAWAIIAN HONEYCREEPERS BOLSTERED BY $14 MILLION IN FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE AID (HONOLULU) – Significant federal dollars are...

Report: Hawaii County tops in construction hurdles in Nation

May 17, 2022 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/05/17/hawaii-news/report-hawaii-county-tops-in-construction-hurdles/

Council eyes tougher sunscreen law

May 17, 2022 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/05/17/hawaii-news/council-eyes-tougher-sunscreen-law/

Remembering the fallen: Police Week ceremony honors those who died in the line of duty

May 17, 2022 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/05/17/hawaii-news/remembering-the-fallen-police-week-ceremony-honors-those-who-died-in-the-line-of-duty/

Kealakehe High senior Kea E. Kahoilua-Clebsch named Presidential Scholar

May 17, 2022 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/05/17/hawaii-news/kealakehe-high-senior-kea-e-kahoilua-clebsch-named-presidential-scholar/

July 4th Rodeo a go: Parker Ranch event returns after two-year hiatus

May 17, 2022 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/05/17/hawaii-news/july-4th-rodeo-a-go-parker-ranch-event-returns-after-two-year-hiatus/

5-16-22 Police Renew Request for Missing Hilo Man Keith Everett

May 16, 2022 0

Hawai‘i Island police are renewing their request the public’s assistance in locating 45-year-old Keith Everett, of Hilo, who was reported...

News

IFEA – Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority “Growing Success” Training Program

May 16, 2022 0

IFEA – Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority "Growing Success" Training Program Aloha! The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) is pleased to partner with...

Good Samaritans Save Woman’s Life After She Lost Consciousness At The Wheel

May 16, 2022 0

Good Samaritans Save Woman's Life After She Lost Consciousness At The Wheel A group of Good Samaritans in Boynton Beach,...

New Data Shows No Sign Of Pandemic-Related Suicide Spike In Hawaii … Meanwhile, the state is preparing for the launch of a new hotline akin to 911 for mental health support.

May 16, 2022 0

Although experts have warned about the coronavirus pandemic’s eroding effect on mental health, new data from Hawaii health officials shows...

How This After-School Program Is Trying To Bring Students Back… As after-school care providers prepare for the new school year, federal relief funds are helping them recruit more staff to boost capacity.

May 16, 2022 0

Marites Agag waited eight months to enroll her 6-year-old son into an after-school program. The single mother, who works full...

Lower Electric Bills Or More Jobs? Hawaii Grapples With A Green Economy…Lawmakers did an abrupt — and secretive — about-face as the session ended when they revamped a bill putting limits on some renewable energy sources.

May 16, 2022 0

In March, the House Energy and Environmental Protection Committee heard a controversial bill with enormous implications for renewable energy in Hawaii. The...

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Month: May 2022

Hemp Farmers Are Fed Up With Government Regulations Hampering The Industry’s Potential… After exhausting their savings and losing hope for more meaningful legislative relief, some hemp producers in Hawaii may ditch the crop altogether.

This Stunning Big Island Valley Is Drawing Bigger Crowds — And Controversy …Concerns about public safety and disrespect of cultural sites and private property are mounting, but so far a workable solution has been elusive.

Study: 67% of Hawaii ‘Work-from-Home’ Employees Drinking on the Job

UH receives $20M award for climate, data research

Oahu violent crime at 3-year high, Honolulu Police Department report finds

RACE TO SAVE HAWAIIAN HONEYCREEPERS BOLSTERED BY $14 MILLION IN FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE AID

Report: Hawaii County tops in construction hurdles in Nation

Council eyes tougher sunscreen law

Remembering the fallen: Police Week ceremony honors those who died in the line of duty

Kealakehe High senior Kea E. Kahoilua-Clebsch named Presidential Scholar

July 4th Rodeo a go: Parker Ranch event returns after two-year hiatus

5-16-22 Police Renew Request for Missing Hilo Man Keith Everett

IFEA – Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority “Growing Success” Training Program

Good Samaritans Save Woman’s Life After She Lost Consciousness At The Wheel

New Data Shows No Sign Of Pandemic-Related Suicide Spike In Hawaii … Meanwhile, the state is preparing for the launch of a new hotline akin to 911 for mental health support.

How This After-School Program Is Trying To Bring Students Back… As after-school care providers prepare for the new school year, federal relief funds are helping them recruit more staff to boost capacity.

Lower Electric Bills Or More Jobs? Hawaii Grapples With A Green Economy…Lawmakers did an abrupt — and secretive — about-face as the session ended when they revamped a bill putting limits on some renewable energy sources.

Rescuers reunite with man they saved from drowning

Hawaii hospitals ranked among best in America in new report

This Is the City with the Lowest Rent in Hawaii

This Small Island Diner Keeps Making Millionaires And No One Can Explain Why

BIIF baseball and softball: Regular season wrapping up across isle

Work to replace lava tube bridge begins Thursday

BOIL WATER NOTICE ISSUED FOR WAIALUA SUGAR PUMP 2 SYSTEM ColiBacteria Detected in Water System

PEAK MONK SEAL PUPPING SEASON IS UNDERWAY – GIVE SEALS SPACE

Police Investigating Possible Drowning in Kailua-Kona

Police Charge Visitor with Attempted Murder Following Stabbing Incident at Sea

Chief Mahuna Talk Story Session April 21 in Kapa‘au

He Ran Into A Burning Building, Saved 7 Lives, Then Told His Mom He ‘Just Fell’

Harassment At Center Of Lawsuit Against Top Hawaiʻi Land Official Former state Land Administrator Russell Tsuji claims he was accused of being a political mole and was assigned an impossible task in an effort to get rid of him.

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