Lawmakers hope to get specific Hawaii coffee labeling
For decades, legislation has been introduced in the Hawaii Legislature to regulate the percentage of locally grown coffee in blends that name a specific Hawaii region on labeling, and lawmakers hope this could be the year the measure could become law.
Bills being heard at the Capitol
As the state legislative session is in full swing, scores of introduced bills that made it past first reading are making their way through committee hearings.
Ocean View woman dies after breaking up dog attack on goat
A 42-year-old Ocean View woman died Tuesday after stopping her dog from attacking her pet goat, police said.
HVO raises Kilauea alert level amid unrest
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has raised its alert levels for Kilauea after increased activity has been detected beneath the volcano.
Various marijuana measures introduced in Legislature
At least three new bills relating to adult use of recreational cannabis have been introduced in the state Legislature.
Island Life for February 1
A sea turtle pops its head out of the water at Honokohau Harbor beach. (Sandy Stokes/Community Contributor)
Two Ka‘u District police officers honored
Two Ka‘u District police officers recently were recognized as the 2023 Ka‘u Officer of the Year and Ka‘u Top Enforcer.
Bills introduced for dangerous dogs, involuntary manslaughter
Big Island lawmakers have introduced a pair of bills in the state House that would make the owners of a dangerous dog or dogs that fatally maul a person subject to felony charges.
Hawaiian Electric customers lose power from rolling blackouts
More than 25,500 Hawaiian Electric customers on the Big Island temporarily lost power Tuesday after the energy provider implemented a series of rolling outages.
Orchidland woman seeks answers after hit-and run
An Orchidland woman is recovering — and seeking answers — after a hit-and-run incident involving her and her 4-year-old daughter earlier this month.
BISAC launches detox clinic: Inpatient facility is first of its kind in Hawaii County
As substance abuse continues to plague vulnerable populations, Hawaii Island’s first nonprofit detoxification clinic will open for clients this Thursday.
Measures seek to ease Puna’s insurance crisis
A raft of bills in the state Legislature aim to stave off an insurance crisis in lower Puna.
Hawaii electrical utilities could face more regulation
Hawaii lawmakers are considering legislation to increase electrical utility regulation pertaining to wildfires in the wake of the Aug. 8 Maui disaster.
Work could start soon on Portuguese center
Site work for the Hawaii Island Portuguese Cultural and Educational Center could begin as early as next month.
Proposed Kona Vistas project to go before Land Use Commission
A proposed Kona development that has spent decades in planning and is vehemently opposed by neighboring communities will be in front of the state Land Use Commission on Feb. 7 to address questions related to the project.
Council rejects funds for Puna roadway study
The first stage in an effort to develop another roadway into Puna lost its state funding after the Hawaii County Council voted Wednesday against accepting the money.
County lowers maximum payments for lava-impacted properties
Owners of secondary homes damaged, destroyed or isolated by the 2018 Kilauea eruption will get smaller payouts than expected after Hawaii County adjusted the terms of its housing buyout program.
The Wall That Heals concludes Hilo visit with ceremony
A ceremony Saturday at the The Wall That Heals in Hilo drew a huge crowd of veterans, families, friends and people looking to honor the veterans — living and dead — of the Vietnam War.
Volcano Watch: Iceland’s recent eruption a reminder of lava flow hazards
Lava flows slowly approaching houses. Authorities evacuating neighborhoods. The tension of residents not knowing when, or if, they can return to their homes.
Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival returns
‘Tis the season when thousands of locals and visitors descend upon Waimea to celebrate heritage, culture and cherry blossoms.
