Hawaii needs to plan now for climate change
A year ago the Hawaii Climate Commission published a report that illustrated just how vulnerable the islands are to climate...
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Hawaii Businessman Charged with Bribing Hawaii Officials
A Hawaii businessman has been charged with dishing out bribes of nearly half a million dollars to officials in Hawaii...
Waikoloa Highlands Opens Food Court
Cuisine options have expanded in Waikoloa Village with the opening of a food court at the Waikoloa Highlands Shopping Center....
Kona Martin Luther King Celebration
Food, art, music, and dance filled the Makaeo Event Pavilion Saturday as hundreds gathered for the 38th annual Dr. Martin...
Save the Sharks
Save the sharks? Most people are familiar with the slogan “save the whales” as well as the efforts behind curbing...
Funding for Supervisory Positions a Priority for Hawaii Police Department
First-line supervisors remain a priority for law enforcement during discussions with the county on additional budget needs for the upcoming...
Hawaii State Senator to Announce Bid for Gabbard’s House Seat in 2020
Hawaii state Senator Kai Kahele (D) is set to announce a bid for Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s (D-Hawaii) House seat in...
1-Year Contract Extension for Hawaii Superintendent
HONOLULU (AP) — The superintendent of Hawaii’s statewide public school district is getting a one-year contract extension. The school board...
Hawaii Supreme Court Rejects Appeal Over Abandoned Kittens
HONOLULU (AP) — The Hawaii State Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by a woman ordered to pay a fine...
Volunteers Needed for PIT Count of Homeless
Every January, service providers head out to the beaches and the bush to search for Hawaii Island’s most elusive population...
12th annual COMMUNITYCares supports those affected by cancer, domestic abuse, homelessness
Bill Santos got a haircut on Saturday — not something he does very frequently, just every four or five years....
Chick-fil-A Opens On Sunday So Boy With Special Needs Can Fulfill His Birthday Wish
Chick-fil-A Opens On Sunday So Boy With Special Needs Can Fulfill His Birthday Wish A Chick-fil-A in Mobile, Alabama, opened...
Early SNAP Benefits
With the government shutdown now in its fourth week, the state Department of Human Services is working to distribute February...
Opioid Prescriptions Down in Hawaii
A state health official told legislators Thursday prescriptions written for opioid pain relievers in Hawaii have declined over the last...
Population of Sea Turtles Not Harmed by Eruption
A Big Island nonprofit has confirmed that the Kilauea eruption last year did not critically damage sea turtle populations in...
County Council mulls entering no-risk lawsuit over opioids
It sounds too good to be true: A national law firm wants to sue Big Pharma on behalf of Hawaii...
Women’s March UPDATE
The third annual Hilo Women’s March was as much a celebration as a demonstration, with many participants still riding the...
UPS Driver Saves Dog From Drowning In Icy Pond (photos)
UPS Driver Saves Dog From Drowning In Icy Pond A UPS driver braved an icy pond to rescue a young...
Big Island Bench Warrants Issued 1/18/2019
The Hawaii Police Department is asking for the public’s help in processing court bench warrants. Whenever an individual ignores a...
Money for Honokaa Hospital Renovations
Gov. David Ige has released $700,000 in capital improvement projects funds for the design and construction of renovations at Hale...
