Casino plan underscores worsening problems with homesteading program
This fall, as the state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands faced mounting criticism over its handling of a century-old program...
Hawaii radar gets $133M in big government spending bill
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/12/24/hawaii-news/hawaii-radar-gets-133m-in-big-government-spending-bill/
‘Tis the season: Kona’s youth gives during the holidays
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2020/12/24/hawaii-news/tis-the-season-konas-youth-gives-during-the-holidays/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Couple opens coffee shop in Naalehu amid pandemic
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2020/12/24/hawaii-news/couple-opens-coffee-shop-in-naalehu-amid-pandemic/
HVO: Kilauea lava lake rises to more than 500 feet
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2020/12/24/hawaii-news/hvo-kilauea-lava-lake-rises-to-more-than-500-feet-2/
A tribute to Charlene Iboshi, co-chair of the Community First Advance Health Care Directive Committee
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2020/12/24/features/a-tribute-to-charlene-iboshi-co-chair-of-the-community-first-advance-health-care-directive-committee/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Hawaii County first responders receive COVID vaccine
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2020/12/24/hawaii-news/hawaii-county-first-responders-receive-covid-vaccine/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Department of Water Supply Extends Appointment Only In-Person Services Through January 2021
Department of Water Supply Extends Appointment Only In-Person Services Through January 2021 The Department of Water Supply (DWS), County of...
Top military commanders in Hawaii get — and promote — coronavirus vaccine
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/12/22/breaking-news/top-military-commanders-in-hawaii-get-and-promote-coronavirus-vaccine/
She Walked 12 Miles To Work To Feed Her Children. Local Deputies Surprised Her With A Free Vehicle
She Walked 12 Miles To Work To Feed Her Children. Local Deputies Surprised Her With A Free Vehicle Deputies in...
Honolulu Rail Manages To Keep Its Federal Funding – For Now…A yearlong extension buys the city more time, but it’s not clear whether the FTA will see enough progress to release the funds.
Honolulu’s struggling rail project will avoid losing $250 million in federal funding that was slated to expire Dec. 31, after...
DHHL Receives Approval for Pilot Down Payment Program
DHHL Receives Approval for Pilot Down Payment Program (Kapolei, Oʻahu) – The Hawaiian Homes Commission (HHC) has approved a pilot...
Matson takes delivery of Matsonia
Matson Inc., the state’s largest ocean shipping company, took delivery Friday of the Matsonia, the second of two new Kanaloa-class...
Proposed Kapolei casino survives narrow vote to move forward
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/12/23/hawaii-news/proposed-kapolei-casino-survives-narrow-vote-to-move-forward/
Inoculation underway: First staff members at QNHCH receive COVID-19 vaccine
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2020/12/23/hawaii-news/inoculation-underway-first-staff-members-at-qnhch-receive-covid-19-vaccine/
Vog returns to West Hawaii: Officials warn of potential air quality hazards
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2020/12/23/hawaii-news/vog-returns-to-west-hawaii-officials-warn-of-potential-air-quality-hazards/
Back in the air
After months of nearly nonexistent business because of COVID-19, one tour company has seen an uptick in bookings since Sunday’s...
Antics offers ‘unique’ combo of pizza and games
A new restaurant in Hilo combines a passion for pizza with a love of video games. Owner Justin Ambagis opened...
Judge denies bail for man charged with murder
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2020/12/23/hawaii-news/judge-denies-bail-for-man-charged-in-murder-case/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Hawaii has second-fastest population decline in nation Total Hawaii population 2010-2020
Hawaii has second-fastest population decline in nation Total Hawaii population 2010-2020 Source: U.S. Census Bureau The number of people leaving...
