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Rescued sea lions at Oahu aquatic park
HONOLULU Two sea lions rescued off the coast of California are making their debut at a new home in a Hawaii aquatic park.
State briefs for Feb. 28
Kauai official charged in federal meth probe
Parts of island under wind advisory
A wind advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. for portions of the Big Island, including Hilo, South Point, Pahala, Volcano, Honokaa, Waimea, Waikoloa and the Daniel K. Inouye Highway above 5,000 feet.
Report finds failures in county’s lava response
Hawaii County has released a report largely critical of its own response to the monthslong eruption of Kilauea volcano in 2018 in which Halemaumau crater threw ash 30,000 feet into the air, lava destroyed a 716 homes and structures in lower Puna, and hundreds of residents were displaced.
State aims to start coronavirus testing next week
Hawaii could begin testing for COVID-19 as early as next week, state epidemiologist Sarah Park said Thursday during a Facebook Live stream with Gov. David Ige.
State parks fees increases proposed
State Parks officials are proposing increases to parks-related fees, including upping camping and cabin charges for all users and modifying entrance and parking fees for nonresidents, in an effort to bolster revenue.
San Buenaventura acused of ethics violation
A group of Puna residents has filed an ethics complaint against a state representative for allegedly supporting a grant for a nonprofit that lacks its necessary permits.
State takes proactive approach with virus, prepares for worst
Although there are still no confirmed cases of coronavirus infection in the state, officials believe it is only a matter of time before the epidemic reaches Hawaii.
Document details Kolekole park improvements
A draft environmental assessment was published Monday for accessibility improvements the county has planned at Kolekole Beach Park.
E-waste recycling program in jeopardy
Hawaii Countys e-waste program is drastically over budget and may have to be halted if more funding isnt found soon, local contractor Mr. Ks Recycle and Redemption Center told the Environmental Management Commission on Wednesday.
CIP budget includes more than $140M for Big Island projects
Funding for two major Hawaii Island road projects is among more than $4.9 billion in capital improvement projects funds approved Wednesday by the state House Committee on Finance.
PGV restart pushed back to second half of 2020
Ormat Technologies Inc. is continuing its efforts to resume operation of Puna Geothermal Venture, company leaders said Wednesday during a fourth-quarter and 2019 year-end earnings update.
Ka‘u man sentenced to prison for sex assault
A 36-year-old Kau man indicted by a Kona grand jury for a 2017 sexual assault of a minor while serving an intermittent prison sentence for similar charges back to 2011 was sentenced Monday in Kona Circuit Court.
Mom of missing kids waives extradition; bail remains at $5M
HONOLULU Bail will remain at $5 million for a mother arrested in Hawaii over the disappearance of her two Idaho children, a judge ruled Wednesday.
State orders Ocean View care home to cease and desist
The state Department of Healths Office of Health Care Assurance has issued a cease-and-desist order to Emily Lee for allegedly owning and operating of an illegal adult residential care home at 92-1769 Ocean View Parkway in Ocean View.
County collecting hazardous household waste in Waimea and Pahoa
The county will be collecting household hazardous waste materials between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on the following dates:
Leilani man still sought after 4 years
Police are renewing their request for the publics assistance in finding a 38-year-old Pahoa man whos been missing for almost four years.
Makalei ambulance bill passes committee
An ambulance for the Makalei area moved one step closer to reality Tuesday after a measure to fund and staff the proposal was passed by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
Initial funds released for Puna boat ramp
Gov. David Ige has released $500,000 in state funding that will be used for planning and feasibility studies for the possible restoration of the Pohoiki boat ramp.
Police arrest 22 for DUI
During the week of Feb. 17-23, Hawaii Island police arrested 22 motorists for DUI. Four of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. None were younger than 21.