University of Hawaii astronomer proposed sun shield to cut global warming
HONOLULU — Doing his very best MacGyver impersonation, University of Hawaii astronomer Istvan Szapudi has devised a novel approach for...
Year: 2023
Tropical Storm Dora in Eastern Pacific…..
Hawai'i may have some impacts from this storm which will intensify and become a hurricane. However, the current path shows...
Waikoloa man, 29, arrested in federal fentanyl case
Mossman was arrested in Honolulu with 250 “M30” pills, which tested positive for fentanyl; a loaded .380 Ruger pistol; and...
State probe finds unauthorized access of governor’s information
A Maui defense attorney was not authorized to access and acquire the personal information from four parking tickets paid for by Gov....
Hawaii hotel prices top nation during first half of 2023
Hawaii hoteliers say summer business isn’t coming in as hot as it was during 2022’s so-called COVID-19 revenge travel season,...
Hawaii could see a big hurricane season, but most homes aren’t ready
HONOLULU (AP) — Jan Pappas and Ronald Yasuda hired a contractor to fasten the roof of their 1960s-era home to...
HS Football Season Approaches
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/08/01/sports/hs-football-season-approaches/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Vacation rental prices soar: Increase occurred despite lower occupancy rates
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/08/01/hawaii-news/vacation-rental-prices-soar-increase-occurred-despite-lower-occupancy-rates/
75K juror questionnaires will be sent to Big Island residents
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/08/01/hawaii-news/75k-juror-questionnaires-will-be-sent-to-big-island-residents/
Larger property tax break proposed for older kupuna
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/08/01/hawaii-news/larger-property-tax-break-proposed-for-older-kupuna/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Six months into private citizenship after being Hawaii’s chief executive for eight years and an elected official for almost four decades, Ige was uncharacteristically frank during an online interview Monday while discussing political changes that have occurred since he left office.
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/08/01/hawaii-news/ige-out-of-bounds-and-misdirected-former-governor-offers-some-rare-opinions-during-online-interview/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
7-31-23 Police Seeking Two Female Runaways in East Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating two female teens, who were reported as runaways in...
New Tropical Disturbance 5E formed in Eastern Pacific…VERY early indications show it going similar to Calvin path, then South
TROPICAL DEPRESSION FIVE-E WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES NUMBER 1 NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL EP052023 2100 UTC MON JUL 31...
High School Students Rally Together To Cover Beloved Teacher’s Wife’s Heart Surgery
High School Students Rally Together To Cover Beloved Teacher's Wife's Heart Surgery In an inspiring display of compassion and solidarity,...
Honolulu Changed Bus Routes To Accommodate The Rail. But Many Passengers Say No Thanks 7 City transportation officials say the goal is “one integrated system.” But the changes have made commutes more difficult in some cases.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/07/honolulu-changed-bus-routes-to-accommodate-the-rail-but-many-passengers-say-no-thanks/
Lanai Ferry Seeks Higher Ticket Fare For The First Time In 15 Years 1 The public can weigh in next month on whether state regulators should approve the proposed 37% increase.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/07/lanai-ferry-seeks-higher-ticket-fare-for-the-first-time-in-15-years/
Why Some Hawaiian Homesteaders Pay 6 Times More Than County Users For Water 0 DHHL hopes to use some of the $600 million appropriated for homelands last year to improve infrastructure, including water access.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/07/why-some-hawaiian-homesteaders-pay-6-times-more-than-county-users-for-water/
Entrepreneur events on the horizon for UH Manoa’s RISE center
HONOLULU — University of Hawaii at Manoa’s new state-of-the-art facility, Residences for Innovative Student Entrepreneurs center, is set to welcome...
Kauai residents invited to 2nd round of meetings for water use plan update
LIHUE, Hawaii — Kauai residents are invited to attend community meetings to discuss the Kauai Water Use and Development Plan...
Hawaii receives $184K to reduce lead at schools, day cares
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $58 million in grant funding, including $184,000 for Hawaii, to help schools and child...
