Tropic Care team ready for action on Kaua‘i
100th Battalion’s values motivate a new generation
HONOLULU — How did Hawai‘i’s first group of nisei soldiers — who averaged only 5 feet, 4 inches tall and 125 pounds — of the 100th Infantry Battalion in World War II become one of the most decorated military units in U.S. history?
Conservation fence protects endangered seabirds at Molokai preserve
A new, 5,600-foot-long conservation fence at Mokio Preserve now keeps seabirds safe from predators on Molokai, according to the nonprofit American Bird Conservancy and Molokai Land Trust.
Hawai‘i County hits roadblock in bid to widen Pohoiki Road
HILO, Hawaii — The manager of a pair of parcels in lower Puna is resisting a plan by Hawaii County to seize portions of that land in order to begin reopening Pohoiki Road.
1 in 5 Hawai‘i residents experience domestic violence, new study finds
HONOLULU — A new study by the Hawai‘i State Coalition Against Domestic Violence aims to raise awareness of the prevalence of intimate-partner violence in Hawai‘i and the hurdles to seeking help that survivors face.
First-term state lawmaker Sen. Brenton Awa stands out as unconventional
HONOLULU — The state of Hawaii’s 76-member Legislature has eight Republican lawmakers, yet one of them in a certain respect has been a minority of one.
Man suffers critical injuries in assault on Lumaha‘i Bridge in Hanalei
Low-income rental tower mostly vacant after October opening
Kaua‘i Police Department welcomes six new officers
Future of Prince Kuhio Plaza still in limbo
HILO, Hawai‘i — The chairman of the Hawai‘ian Homes Commission last month told the manager of Prince Kuhio Plaza that if a 40-year lease extension the mall is seeking is to be granted, PKP and its parent company, Brookfield Properties, will have to improve its benefits package for Native Hawai‘ians.
Safety concerns regarding KWXX Ho‘olaule‘a resolved
HILO, Hawai‘i — The 28th KWXX Ho‘olaule‘a might not happen this year, but it will eventually return to downtown Hilo now that a conflict with Hawai‘i County has been resolved.
Hawai‘i student FAFSA applications down 20 percent
HONOLULU — As the deadline for the application to qualify for federal assistance to help pay for college nears this year, a local organization is trying new strategies to up their outreach efforts to local students and families.
Transair fills void for Lanai, Molokai cargo amid transition
A main cargo company for Molokai and Lanai has contracted another provider to temporarily continue services as it addresses management problems.
Lane closures scheduled for Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — A number of road-related projects are on tap in the coming week with work stretching from the westside of the island to the northside, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation said in an update on Friday.
Making a real difference: The Ma‘i Movement celebrated its 4th annual Malama Your Ma‘i campaign in May
LIHU‘E — Menstruation is a natural involuntary bodily process experienced by over half the population in Hawai‘i, or more than 701,000 individuals.
Honolulu City Council adopts gift ban bill for city officials
HONOLULU — A measure to prohibit City and County of Honolulu employees from soliciting, accepting or receiving gifts from lobbyists or other third-party sources in relation to their official duties has been approved.
Army asks for comments on proposed O‘ahu land leases
HONOLULU — The Army is seeking public comments on a draft environmental impact statement it released Friday for its proposed retention of up to 6,322 acres of state-owned lands it uses for training on O‘ahu.
Big Island man to get new trial in sexual assault case
HONOLULU — A Hawai‘i Supreme Court majority opinion filed Wednesday ordered a new trial for a Hawai‘i island man, tried and convicted by a Kona Circuit Court jury for sexually assaulting in 2019 a visiting 78-year-old woman camping at a South Kohala beach park. He was 18 years old at the time of the attack.
Honolulu and Avarua of Cook Islands official sister cities
HONOLULU — City of Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi on Friday morning signed a sister-city agreement with Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
Decision delayed on rail CEO Kahikina’s future
HONOLULU — The future of Lori Kahikina — CEO and executive director of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation — will be delayed at least another two weeks after HART’s Human Resources Committee delayed the issue so the full board can review written testimony from current and prior employees that was presented Friday in executive session.