Royal standard returns to Honolulu after 130 years
Queen Lili‘uokalani’s royal standard that continued to fly above Iolani Palace despite the overthrow of the Hawaiian kingdom was welcomed...
Month: July 2023
Festival awards $8K to three beneficiaries
Beneficiaries include the Hawaii Institute of Pacific Agriculture ($3,000), Keahole Center for Sustainability ($2,500) and Kona Dance &Performing Arts ($2,500)....
Pohoiki Boat Ramp project progresses
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/07/25/hawaii-news/pohoiki-boat-ramp-project-progresses/
Keaau library project advances
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/07/25/hawaii-news/keaau-library-project-advances/
Ocean Stewardship Fee considered: Funds would go to DLNR’s Division of Aquatic Resources; public meetings Wednesday
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/07/25/hawaii-news/ocean-stewardship-fee-considered-funds-would-go-to-dlnrs-division-of-aquatic-resources-public-meetings-wednesday/
7-24-23 Hilo Woman Charged for Felony Abuse Involving Her 4-Year-Old Daughter
Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 38-year-old Alicia Jean Nakamura of Hilo with abuse, assault, and promoting a dangerous...
Community: 7-24-23 Police Arrest and Charge Man for Attempted Murder in Hilo
Community: 7-24-23 Police Arrest and Charge Man for Attempted Murder in Hilo Hawai‘i Island police arrested and charged a 32-year-old...
DOBOR ALERT Important Message: The washdowns at Honokohau Small Boat Harbor on Hawaii Island
DOBOR ALERT Important Message: The washdowns at Honokohau Small Boat Harbor on Hawaii Island will be temporarily closed starting Monday,...
PAʻAUʻAU DRAINAGE PROJECT COMMUNITY MEETING AUGUST 9
PAʻAUʻAU DRAINAGE PROJECT COMMUNITY MEETING AUGUST 9 The Department of Public Works will host a community meeting to discuss...
Community: 7-24-23 (Update) Suspect Charged in Ocean View Robbery and Assault Investigation
Community: 7-24-23 (Update) Suspect Charged in Ocean View Robbery and Assault Investigation Hawai‘i Island police detectives have charged 21-year-old Derick Camacho...
Community: 7-24-23 (Update) South Point Drowning Victim Identified
Community: 7-24-23 (Update) South Point Drowning Victim Identified The Hawai‘i Police Department has identified the victim of a drowning incident...
Dolphin And Her Baby Rescued After Being Trapped In Pond For 2 Years
Dolphin And Her Baby Rescued After Being Trapped In Pond For 2 Years A mother dolphin and her calf were...
Lawmakers Set Up The State Prison Commission. Now They Don’t Want To Pay For It 0 The Correctional System Oversight Commission has provided the public with an unprecedented window into the operations of Hawaii’s troubled prisons and jails.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/07/lawmakers-set-up-the-state-prison-commission-now-they-dont-want-to-pay-for-it/
Seniors On Lanai Are Facing ‘Heartbreaking’ Choices In Their Quest To Age At Home 0 Efforts are underway to improve the resources available, but there are currently few options for people in need of significant care.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/07/seniors-on-lanai-are-facing-heartbreaking-choices-in-their-quest-to-age-at-home/
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue celebrates National Spam Musubi Day on 8/08
HONOLULU — National Spam Musubi Day is coming up on Aug. 8, and the folks at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue intend to...
$5M in federal funds to go toward endangered species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced on Thursday that $5.1 million will go toward endangered species recovery efforts for...
Agencies seek to designate areas as critical habitat for green sea turtles
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries are proposing to designate more than 2,000 acres of nesting and...
Keeping it in the family: Farmers using state land laud new law regarding lease extensions
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/07/24/hawaii-news/keeping-it-in-the-family-farmers-using-state-land-laud-new-law-regarding-lease-extensions/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Did TMT start work or no? Land board to mull permit condition No. 4
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/07/24/hawaii-news/did-tmt-start-work-or-no-land-board-to-mull-permit-condition-no-4/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Jonathan Okamura: Hawaii Is Aggressively Recruiting Teachers From The Philippines Bringing in new hires from the Philippines could help with our teacher shortage. But the DOE also should look to qualified Filipino teachers who are already here.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/07/jonathan-okamura-hawaii-is-aggressively-recruiting-teachers-from-the-philippines/
