Man charged with disturbance on Hele-On Kona trolley
Police arrested a 31-year-old Captain Cook man Friday after an alleged disturbance on a Hele-On trolley vehicle in Kailua-Kona.
Honolulu, ACLU jointly dismiss ‘public welfare laws’ lawsuit
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii and the City and County of Honolulu on Monday jointly agreed to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the city’s homeless sweeps program on Oahu.
New laws address tourism and the environment
Gov. Josh Green signed four bills into law Monday that would create action plans to manage tourism, crack down on illegal commercial ocean activities, create a beach management plan for Oahu’s iconic North Shore and prohibit seabed mining in Hawaii state waters.
No action on Big Isle STVRs: Council considers proposed economic-impact study before deciding new standards
A raft of controversial changes to how the county regulates short-term vacation rentals are no closer to being passed after an inconclusive discussion Monday.
Police seek info on assault, abduction in Hilo
Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a potential kidnapping victim and three suspects in an incident which occurred early Sunday evening in Hilo.
Former Hawaii governors urge Biden to quit race
Honoka‘a couple turn curiosity into award-winning chocolate company
Two Honoka‘a chocolate makers hope the passion and enthusiasm they have for their craft will change the way people think about chocolate.
Study recommends replacing Hawaii Tourism Authority with new governance model
Hawaiian music legend Aaron Mahi dies at 70
Dodgers’ Will Smith socks 3 HRs vs. Brewers
Will Smith hit three home runs and Freddie Freeman delivered a two-run, go-ahead single in the eighth inning as the host Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for an 8-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.
Pahoa man arrested after allegedly threatening to set teen on fire
Missing Ocean View man found dead, partially buried
Three STVR measures go back before County Council
A trio of contentious measures revamping where and how short-term vacation rentals are allowed to operate on Hawaii Island are heading back to the County Council.
County sets up temporary homeless camp
Hawaii County has created a temporary encampment to house homeless people in downtown Hilo.
Island Life photo for July 6 – ‘Royal flush’
Island Life photo for July 6 – ‘Royal flush’
Coral bleachings devastate Bali reefs as sea temperatures rise
Indonesian conservationist Nyoman Sugiarto has been working 16 years to preserve coral on the reefs of Bali, but the frequency of mass coral bleachings he says is now devastating.
At age 22, A’s starter Joey Estes blanks Angels
Joey Estes pitched a five-hit shutout as the Oakland Athletics made it two in a row over the visiting Los Angeles Angels with a 5-0 victory Wednesday night.
Hurricane Beryl aims at Mexico tourist hotspots after soaking Jamaica, Caymans
Hurricane Beryl took aim at some of Mexico’s top tourist resorts on Thursday after churning past the Cayman Islands and belting Jamaica with winds that tore apart buildings and uprooted trees.
‘Not messing around anymore’
Bills signed into law Friday by Gov. Josh Green would crack down on aerial fireworks and disaster charity fraud during emergencies, reestablish a state fire marshal and help those with limited English proficiency to navigate both emergency evacuations and relief available in the wake of disaster.
New laws aim to bolster coffee, mac nut growers
Gov. Josh Green signed 11 agriculture-related bills into law Wednesday that address feral chickens, the labeling of macadamia nuts and coffee, and the sale of compost, among other things.
Petitioners appeal decision regarding Lee Loy
Petitioners who sought to disqualify Hawaii County Councilwoman Sue Lee Loy from running for the state House District 2 seat are appealing Hawaii Chief Election Officer Scott Nago’s decision that she is eligible to run.
