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Report takes deep dive into Hawaii housing
While Hawaii residents face the highest housing costs in the nation, the Big Island is described as “an outlier in terms of home prices.”
Correction to Story ‘‘We are stewards of the land’: Alvarado assumes command at PTA’
In Thursday’s edition, the name of Col. Steve McGunegle, the U.S. Army Hawaii’s garrison commander, was misspelled in the story provided by the Hawaii Tribune-Herald. The Tribune-Herald regrets the error and apologizes to the colonel.
Family fun day held by Child and Family services last weekend
Child &Family Service (CFS), Hawaii’s family-centered, full-service nonprofit on Saturday hosted a Child and Family Fun Day for Kona families at Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i at Kahalu‘u Ma Kai. The free family-focused event offered giveaways, crafts, food, informational fun booths, entertainment, and more. CFS staff were on hand to share and enroll families in their programs and services.
Red carpet treatment for future HVO site
Work on a new home for the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory kicked off Wednesday with a ceremony attended by federal officials.
‘We are stewards of the land’: Alvarado assumes command at PTA
Community and stewardship of the land were as much topics of discussion as the training of soldiers Wednesday at the change of command ceremony at Pohakuloa Training Center.
Government ban proposed to states that block abortion, gender-affirming care
State and local officials in Hawaii have responded to a proposed government travel ban to 20 states because of blocked access to abortion services or gender-affirming care.
Kona Village Resort Reopening
Kona Village Resort on Saturday will welcome their first visitors since the March, 2011 tsunami generated by a 9.0 earthquake in Japan devastated the iconic landmark.
Police: Street value of mailed fentanyl almost $16 grand
A Priority Mail flat-rate parcel intercepted by authorities contained fentanyl worth almost $16,000 on the street, according to court documents.
Mishap at Keaau McDonald’s results in drug, gun and auto theft bust
A visit to the Keaau McDonald’s drive-thru led to 55-year-old Volcano man being arrested and charged with auto theft and numerous drug and firearms offenses.
Fentanyl deaths hit home
The arrests Friday of two Honolulu residents accused of distributing fentanyl that allegedly killed two people highlights how the drug primarily is arriving in Hawaii through post offices and other delivery services.
Mokulele Airlines makes changes to Big Island routes
Mokulele Airlines is suspending its daily flights between Hilo and Kahului, Maui, and is adding a route to Kona.
Long heritage of Native Hawaiian gender-fluidity showcased in Las Vegas drag show
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Drag queens donning the white, red and blue of the Hawaiian flag shimmied across the stage to a throbbing techno remix of “Aloha Oe,” a song composed by Hawaii’s last reigning monarch. Spectators roared as a performer shook her hips in a Tahitian-style dance.
Naniloa given OK for new loan aimed at avoiding foreclosure
After repeated rejections, the owners of the Grand Naniloa Hotel in Hilo secured approval Friday from the Board of Land and Natural Resources for a new mortgage to pay off the business’ current one.
Debate over manta ray tours continues
A decade-long discussion over potential rules and regulations for manta ray tours will continue after Gov. Josh Green stated his intent to veto a bill that would have altered the permitting process.
Leaving for Las Vegas: Reaching out to Native Hawaiians
LAS VEGAS — Trying to make it in Hawaii is becoming increasingly difficult — so impossible for some that more than 50% of Native Hawaiians are now living outside of the state.
New Mass Transit administrator named
Hawaii County has announced the appointment of Victor Kandle as the new Mass Transit Agency administrator.
Roth to host town hall meeting tonight in Waikoloa
Mayor Mitch Roth will hold another town hall meeting tonight from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Waikoloa Elementary School Cafeteria.
PTA change of command set for Wednesday
“‘Incredible’ is the word that comes to mind.”
Green, BISAC tout medical kauhale
A new medical kauhale could be coming to Hilo, according to Gov. Josh Green.
Waste proposal draws doubts: Board presented with information on trash conversion technology
A company’s proposal to convert Big Island waste into energy, concrete and more raised eyebrows Friday at a Hawaii County Environmental Management Commission meeting.