Tiger shark spotted in Haena
HAENA — A no swimming and ocean activities advisory was issued for Haena Beach Park and Makua Beach area after a tiger shark was spotted in the water off Haena on Monday afternoon.
Clash erupts over HTA budget request
The director of the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is planning to make a $70 million legislative budget request for the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, even though its board, of which he is a voting member, voted to request a higher amount.
Erasing health care student debt
Hawaii’s $30 million program to pay off student loans for health care workers — up to $50,000 for each of two years — means that Maui parents Angel and Louise Batoon can be more certain that their son, Luke, remains in the islands to continue his nursing career.
Preschoolers get Fire Prevention Week message
KAPAA — In coordination with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Kapaa Fire Station, local State Farm Insurance Agent Darrellyn Lemke donated a Fire Prevention Week tool kit to the All Saints Preschool in Kapaa.
‘The Nightmare on the Westside’ is coming
WAIMEA — You have to cross Da Bridge to get to “The Nightmare on the Westside.”
USS Daniel Inouye returns from first deployment
The Navy destroyer USS Daniel Inouye returned Friday to its home port of Pearl Harbor as it concluded its first overseas deployment. On the edge of the pier, friends and family of the ship’s crew waited with signs and lei to welcome their sailors back home.
UH Foundation raises more than $115 million
The University of Hawaii Foundation raised $115.2 million in fiscal year 2024, exceeding its $100 million annual goal by 15 percent, marking the fourth consecutive year of surpassing the $100 million milestone.
Fire Prevention Week kicks off in Lihue
LIHUE — At least 500 people took part in the 2024 Fire Prevention Week kickoff on Saturday at the Kauai Philippine Cultural Center.
The Musubi Truck fuels fall break
LIHUE — Fall break for public elementary, middle and high school students started Saturday and will continue for a week with students returning to the classroom on Oct. 14.
Roadwork scheduled on Kauai
LIHUE — A number of road-related projects are on tap in the days ahead with grass cutting, tree trimming and guardrail repair making up the bulk of the work, the Hawaii Department of Transportation said in an update on Friday, Oct. 4.
Japan works to deepen relationships with Pacific nations
TOKYO — Ryuji Iwasaki, a seasoned Japanese diplomat, has spent lots of time in Hawaii. He grabbed a Tori Richard aloha shirt from home before leaving for work at the Japanese Foreign Ministry in preparation for an interview with the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
Illegal dumping on Kauai roads
Kealia Post Office closes
Summer ends on a down note at airport
Hawaii tourism goals unlikely to keep up with inflation
Finalist for UH president emphasizes respect for Hawaiian culture
The second of two final candidates for the position of University of Hawaii president emphasized respect for Hawaiian culture during a forum Tuesday at UH-Hilo.
HART requests $1B appropriation from state
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation is seeking a $1 billion appropriation from state funds for the city’s rail project.
Re-energizing of downed power lines sparked Lahaina wildfire, report concludes
Kapi‘olani nurses ratify new 3-year contract
The union nurses at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children on Wednesday ratified a new, three-year contract that was ironed out after more than a year of negotiations with management.
Hilo fire station still slated for improvements
Work to improve the 91-year-old Central Fire Station building on the corner of Kinoole and Ponahawai streets in Hilo should begin soon, according to Hawaii Fire Department Chief Kazuo Todd.