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Police seek missing Mountain View man
Police are seeking for the public’s assistance in finding a 44-year-old Mountain View reported missing.
A boost for Hawaii education: Pre-K expansion, teacher housing program among bevy of new laws signed by governor
Gov. Josh Green signed several education-related bills into law on Monday that will impact educators, keiki and facilities throughout the state.
First phase of work on Waipi‘o Valley Road complete
One phase of work on the Waipi‘o Valley Road is over, but the rest is still a long way off.
Affirmative action ruling could test admission policies at Hawaii schools
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling last week striking down affirmative action in college admissions and favoring a “colorblind Constitution” has some educators and legal experts debating whether there may be ripple effects for Kamehameha Schools, the University of Hawaii and other entities and programs that are focused on Hawaiian people and culture.
Full day of activities at the Regency Hualalai’s Tanabata Festival
Kupuna, keiki and everyone in between enjoyed a day of entertainment, crafts food and activities Saturday at the Tanabata Festival at the Regency Hualalai.
The story collector: Man dedicates life to sharing tsunami survivors’ harrowing accounts
Walter Dudley was finishing up a lecture at the University of Hawaii at Hilo in the early 1980s when inspiration struck.
New animal control agency takes helm
Residents shouldn’t see much of a change as animal control duties across the island transition to a new Hawaii County agency this weekend.
Big Island film shot with ‘a kind eye and a warm soul’
“Mermaids’ Lament” has had only one public screening — its world premiere June 25 in the Dances With Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood — and reviews are uniformly positive.
HMC, KTA honored for work during pandemic
Hilo Medical Center and KTA Super Stores staff were honored as COVID-19 “Recovery Rockstars” by the YWCA of Hawaii Island at the 2023 Remarkable People ceremony held Thursday in Hilo.
Hiroshima peace park and Pearl Harbor memorial will work together to promote peace
TOKYO (AP) — Hiroshima and Pearl Harbor, two symbols of World War II animosity between Japan and the United States, are now promoting peace and friendship through a sister park arrangement.
Scout camp teaches Keiki new skills
Scouts from three West Hawaii troops spent three days camping at Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden in Captain Cook June 26-29 learning Hawaiian culture and new skills.
Governor: ‘We had to help’
Some tax credits for cash-strapped Hawaii residents will at least double next year under a new law signed Friday by Gov. Josh Green.
‘Four-mile’ bridge project in Hilo to be addressed
Hilo residents are invited to discuss what they want for an upcoming project to replace the Four Mile Creek Bridge.
The Supreme Court will decide if some judges have gone too far in striking down gun restrictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — A year after its sweeping gun rights ruling, the Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide whether judges are going too far in striking down restrictions on firearms.
Kona psychologist who treats children accused of sexually assaulting minor
A 71-year-old clinical psychologist who specializes in treating children and teens who are dying or are chronically ill pleaded not guilty today in Kona Circuit Court to charges he sexually assaulted a minor.
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.