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MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2023
Puna man charged with attempted distribution of fentanyl, attempted possession of fentanyl and PCP
Guy Lawrence Harper is scheduled to make his initial appearance in Hilo District Court on Monday afternoon. He remains in custody in lieu of $85,000 bail.
ʻIolani School brings cutting-edge genome science to Hilo High
Teachers and 9th and 10th graders engaged in hands-on life science experiments, including an investigation into the prevalence of genetically modified organisms known as GMOs in Hilo’s natural environment.
High surf advisory for south-facing shores of Big Island through 6 p.m. Tuesday
Reinforcing long-period south-southeast swell of 170 degrees will peak later Monday and hold through Monday night before briefly diminishing late Tuesday.
CEO of Office of Hawaiian Affairs leaving effective June 30
Dr. Sylvia Hussey, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Ka Pouhana/CEO, has announced she will be leaving the organization at the end of the fiscal year to focus on her personal and ‘ohana health.
One-lane road closures for gas work on Keawe Street
The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works will work on the underground gas lines along Keawe Street, beginning today, June 26, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. between Waiānuenue Avenue and Haili Street, weather permitting.
7-Eleven Hawaiʻi, OmniFoods launch plant-based katsu musubi
7-Eleven Hawaiʻi and OmniFoods have joined forces to launch a new plant-based katsu musubi, made with the award-winning Omni Luncheon plant-based meats.
Ohana Fuels supports Hawai’i Island United Way with ‘Fuel Up. Do Good.’ program
Hawai’i Island United Way is the latest beneficiary of Ohana Fuels’ “Fuel Up. Do Good.” program.
Hawaiʻi County Mayor Roth to hold third townhall in Waikōloa on June 27
Hawaiʻi County is holding its third town hall in the series, “Sustainable Horizons: Mayor Roth’s Community Impact Check-in,” that provides updates about county projects and issues — and fosters community engagement.
USDA partners with local lender to expand access to homes in rural Hawaiʻi
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s has entered into an agreement with Hawaiʻi Community Lending to expand access to homes in rural Hawaʻi for low and very-low income residents.
Outrigger Resorts & Hotels expanding to be on all four major Hawaiian islands
Outrigger Resorts & Hotels announced Thursday it plans to acquire Kaua‘i Beach Resort & Spa in Līhu‘e.
Big Island Now Poll No. 17: What should be included in a new Maunakea management plan? By Nathan Christophel
In five years, the Maunakea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, a new state agency established by state statute last year, will assume full responsibility for the management and oversight of about 11,000 acres that includes the summit atop Hawai‘i’s tallest mountain.
Big Island police seek missing 15-year-old girl
Big Island police are asking for help from the public with locating a missing 15-year-old girl.
What’s the biggest issue facing the LGBTQ+ community on the Big Island? By Nathan Christophel
As of June 1, the first day of Pride Month, more than 520 bills had been introduced in state legislatures throughout the country targeted at restricting the rights — and lives — of people in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, plus community. A total of 74 measures had been enacted.
Rep. La Chica selected as delegate for 2023 filipino young leaders program
Hawaiʻi Rep. Trish La Chica has been recognized as a delegate for the Filipino Young Leaders Program, a collaborative effort between the Philippine Embassy, Consulates General in the United States and the Ayala Foundation.
127 UH Hilo student-athletes qualify for Academic All-PacWest Team
The University of Hawai’i at Hilo landed 127 student-athletes on the Pacific West Conference 2022-23 Academic All-PacWest Team.
Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winner Sean Naʻauao performs June 30
Multi-Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winner Sean Naʻauao is the concert headliner at The Shops at Wailea on June 30. The live performance will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. and benefit Hospice Maui, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing care to local families experiencing a bereavement state.
East Maui programs benefit from latest OHA grants
a $300,000 economic stability grant was awarded to Ma Ka Hana ‘Ike Building Program in Hāna, Maui, to provide job readiness training for students in vocational trades. A $10,000 ʻAhahui event grant was awarded to Hāna Arts to help support the Hāna Farmers Market.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs CEO leaving effective June 30
Sylvia Hussey has served as chief executive officer since December 2019, and was the organization’s chief operating officer since joining the agency in November 2018.
PMRF to host America’s Most West Freedom Fest featuring fireworks, family fun and music headliner Common Kings
The event is free and open to the public, and features Common Kings as the music headliner.
