Navy hospital ship stops on Oahu ahead of Pacific mission
When fully staffed, the 70,000-ton USNS Mercy is a 1,000-bed hospital https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/10/19/hawaii-news/navy-hospital-ship-stops-on-oahu-ahead-of-pacific-mission/
The trees arrived with Polynesian voyagers. After Maui wildfire, there’s a chance to restore them
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — For people around the world, the green leaves that sprouted from a scorched, 150-year-old banyan tree...
ISLAND SCHOOL STUDENTS WATCH IN AWE AS ‘A‘O HEAD TO THE OPEN OCEAN
ISLAND SCHOOL STUDENTS WATCH IN AWE AS 'A‘O HEAD TO THE OPEN OCEAN (LYDGATE PARK, KAUA'I) A trio of...
Local briefs: Local travel team wins Vegas tourney, BIIF/HHSAA playoff ticket information
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/10/19/sports/local-briefs-local-travel-team-wins-vegas-tourney-biif-hhsaa-playoff-ticket-information/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Judgement in Aquino case vacated
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/10/19/hawaii-news/judgement-in-aquino-case-vacated/
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE U.S. Geological Survey Wednesday, October 18
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE U.S. Geological Survey Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 9:54 AM HST (Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 19:54...
Dry outlook for wet season: Drought has already arrived and is expected to worsen, forecaster says
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/10/19/hawaii-news/dry-outlook-for-wet-season-drought-has-already-arrived-and-is-expected-to-worsen-forecaster-says/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
HAWAIʻI COUNTY EXTENDS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
HAWAIʻI COUNTY EXTENDS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON GENERAL PLAN UPDATE Hawaiʻi County announces the extension of the public comment...
10-18-23 Police Investigating Possible Drowning in Kona
Hawai‘i Island police are investigating a possible drowning involving a 53-year-old man from Colorado that occurred on Tuesday afternoon, October...
10-18-23 Police Arrest and Charge Kea’au Man with Array of Offenses
Hawai‘i Island police have arrested and charged 38-year-old Brandon Blye, of Kea‘au, with an array of property, drug, and violent...
Good Samaritan Returns Lost Prada Wallet With Hundreds Of Dollars Inside
Good Samaritan Returns Lost Prada Wallet With Hundreds Of Dollars Inside Today's good news story comes from Houston, Texas. A Good Samaritan...
New State Fund For Maui Fire Victims Is Taking Shape 0 Hawaii Gov. Josh Green is putting together a plan to help people who lost family members or were injured.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/10/new-state-fund-for-maui-fire-victims-is-taking-shape/
Some Honolulu Building Permit Applicants Sailed Through Despite Long Waits For Most A Civil Beat analysis raises questions about the fairness of wide disparities in how fast permits get approved. Bribery, political influence, people skills and other factors help determine a permit application’s speed.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/10/some-honolulu-building-permittees-sailed-through-despite-long-waits-for-most-data-shows/
Public Safety training officer pleads guilty to submitting false documents
HONOLULU — A training officer with the state Department of Public Safety pleaded guilty Tuesday to four offenses related to...
Local keiki golfers succeed at Maui Junior Championship
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2023/10/18/sports/local-keiki-golfers-succeed-at-maui-junior-championship/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
DII volleyball BIIF playoffs slated
The winner of the match at Pahoa will continue to the quarterfinals on Oct. 24, playing away at No. 4...
Bill 81 would add provisions to prohibit parking on Alii Drive
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/10/18/hawaii-news/bill-81-would-add-provisions-to-prohibit-parking-on-alii-drive/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Energy strategy questioned: Expert cautions County Council about its power and waste preferences
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/10/18/hawaii-news/energy-strategy-questioned-expert-cautions-county-council-about-its-power-and-waste-preferences/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Domestic violence program enrollments spike on Big Island
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/10/18/hawaii-news/domestic-violence-program-enrollments-spike-on-big-island/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
10-17-23 Three Police Personnel Nominated As Outstanding County Employees
Two Hawai‘i Police Department (HPD) sworn personnel and a clerical staff member were recognized for their outstanding service during the...
