Red Cross volunteers needed

The Hawaii Red Cross is calling for more volunteers as disaster season approaches. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Applicants sought for summer food program

There are still two days to apply for Kaukau 4 Keiki, a summer program that will help provide families with food. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

State-of-the-art hospital under construction at Hawaii Island Humane Society’s Animal Community Center

As the nonprofit Hawaii Island Humane Society ramps up operations at its Animal Community Center in Holualoa, work on a new animal hospital is underway. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Bill to reduce costs of public information requests on Ige’s desk

Among the bills awaiting potential signature or veto by Gov. David Ige is one that would cap copying charges of public records by government agencies at 25 cents per page or sheet. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Take a hike: National Trails Day event draws a crowd

Residents from around Hawaii Island ascended on Ke Ala Kahawai O Waimea — The Streamside Trail of Waimea — Saturday in celebration of National Trails Day. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Connecting culture, aesthetics: Groups change skate park design, add kalo-shaped bowl

After the first concept for a skate park in Hilo was presented, two community groups got together recently to design a more culturally significant park. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Ride the Hele On bus for free

Hawaii County Mass Transit Agency announced Friday that Hele-On bus service is now fare-free through Dec. 31, 2023. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Probable case of monkeypox identified on Oahu, not yet on Hawaii Island

A single probable case of monkeypox was discovered on Oahu, state officials announced Friday. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Kupuna hula festival canceled due to lack of halau

The 38th annual Hawaii Kupuna Hula Festival has been canceled. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Hilo man sentenced to 10 years for sex assault

A 24-year-old Hilo man was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for the sexual assault of a juvenile girl. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Gov. Ige signs law reinstating firearm inspection rules

Gov. David Ige signed a gun control bill into law Friday, although it largely only reinstates a law that was suspended by a lawsuit last year. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

No property tax relief: Council approves $785.3M spending plan

There will be no tax breaks for Hawaii County property owners this year, after the County Council on Thursday shot down attempts by three council members to divvy up for property owners a budget windfall stemming from a booming economy that sent property values skyrocketing. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Kona man changes plea in attempted murder case

A Kona man facing attempted murder and other charges stemming from a December 2021 domestic violence incident changed his plea to guilty on lesser included charges. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Saipan man wages latest challenge to US cockfighting ban

HONOLULU — A man’s lawsuit in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is the latest challenge to a ban against cockfighting in U.S. territories. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Ige talks return of Japanese visitors

Gov. David Ige said he’s expecting Japan Airlines to start service between Japan and Kona on Aug. 1. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Alumnae return to elementary schools as principals

Two local graduates returned to their alma maters this year, no longer as students, but as school principals. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

‘Optimist’ official: Kalanianaole construction on schedule

County officials have once again assured that work on Kalanianaole Avenue will be completed this year. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Over 900 new COVID cases for Hawaii County

An additional 8,124 new COVID-19 cases were reported statewide over the last seven days, a decrease from the 8,924 cases reported last week. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

BLNR mulls Naniloa request to use second mortgage

The future of the Grand Naniloa Hotel is up in the air as the Board of Land and Natural Resources considers whether to permit the hotel’s owners to take out a second mortgage to pay off its first one. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

DOE to provide summer meals to keiki

Starting this month, 21 different Big Island public schools will offer free breakfast and lunch to children ages 18 and younger during the summer season. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Feds investigating Puna explosion that killed a man

Police and federal authorities are investigating an explosion that killed a man early Saturday morning in the Fern Forest subdivision of Puna. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

Annual Pride parade returns June 25

The tenth-annual Pride parade and festival will be held next month after being a drive-thru event the past two years. Top Featured Tags: – Hawaii News Press Release Distribution Service

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