DOH, city settle over wastewater violations
The City and County of Honolulu has reached a settlement agreement with the state Department of Health’s Clean Water Branch over the illegal discharge of bacteria-filled sewage into Kailua Bay in 2023.
Hawaii County Council approves roadside vendor bill
Roadside vendors could be allowed to legally operate on Hawaii County streets under a proposal approved Wednesday by the County Council.
Hawaii County mulls eminent domain for planned sewage plant
Hawaii County could seize nearly 29 acres of Kau land to develop a wastewater treatment plant in Naalehu.
Hanamaulu Stream grungiest in October
LIHUE — A monthly analysis of streams, rivers and surf spots around the island found high concentrations of enterococcus bacterium at a number of locations with Hanamaulu Stream emerging as the grungiest in October.
Missing teen kayaker rescued by Coast Guard, off-duty lifeguard
The U.S. Coast Guard and an off-duty lifeguard in a borrowed boat combined to rescue a teenage kayaker early Thursday morning after he went missing about 10 hours earlier off Oahu South Shore.
University of Hawaii faculty ratify new contract
University of Hawaii faculty, represented by the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly, have voted to approve a new successor contract that includes a 3.5 percent wage increase in the first year and a 3.79 percent increase in the second year.