Big Island traffic fatalities plummet in 2023
Big Island roads saw a significant decrease in traffic fatalities in 2023 compared to 2022, from 34 official traffic deaths to 16, a 53% drop.
A weekend of ferocious winter weather could see low-temperature records set in the US heartland
O’FALLON, Mo. — Icy winter weather blanketed the U.S. on Saturday as a wave of Arctic storms threatened to break low-temperature records in the heartland, spread cold and snow from coast to coast and cast a chill over everything from football playoffs to presidential campaigns.
‘We ran out of homes to take them to’: Despite efforts, cats still roam Waikoloa Queens’ Marketplace
Cats continue to prowl the Queens’ Marketplace despite efforts by advocacy groups to rehome 98 feral felines last year.
Alameda officially launches campaign to oust Roth
Over 100 community members crowded the sidewalk in front of the King Kamehameha statue in Hilo on Saturday to support Kimo Alameda and his candidacy for Hawaii County mayor.
New ocean stewardship fund established: $1 will be charged for each customer of commercial vessels, tours
A bill passed into law in 2021 establishing an ocean stewardship special fund became effective Jan. 1.
Island Life photo for Friday, January 12, 2024 – ‘Sunrise swim’
Island Life photo for Friday, January 12, 2024 – ‘Sunrise swim’
‘Denial does not make a problem go away’
Several professionals gathered at the state capitol Thursday for an informational briefing to alert people to the immediacy and magnitude of the threat that climate change poses to Hawaii.
$100M will be left for Native Hawaiian causes from the estate of an heiress considered last princess
HONOLULU — In life, Abigail Kawananakoa embodied the complexities of Hawaii: Many considered her a princess — a descendant of the royal family that once ruled the islands.
Bill targeting flavored tobacco products passes final reading
Victory is sweet for health advocates after the Hawaii County Council passed a pending ban on flavored tobacco products, but the battle will continue at the state capitol.
Roth to run for reelection: Mayor cites successes, challenges of first term while gearing up to fight for a second
Mitch Roth will seek a second term as mayor.
Island Life Photo for Thursday, January 11, 2024 – ‘Handsome hermit’
Island Life Photo for Thursday, January 11, 2024 – ‘Handsome hermit’
California moves closer to becoming first state to ban tackle football for kids under 12 Steve Henson Los Angeles Times (TNS)
The proposed bill is striking in its brevity. Sure, the single sentence is a bit rambling, but California Assembly Bill 734 leaves no doubt about its directive:
Kamehameha-Hawaii ends Konawaena’s BIIF streak
Jan. 10—One game doesn’t usually make an entire season, but for the dynastic Konawaena Wildcats and Division II powerhouse Kamehameha-Hawaii, Monday night’s battle won’t be forgotten.
Sony Open in Hawaii brings a level of stress in the reshaped PGA Tour model
HONOLULU — Justin Rose is among 39 players at the Sony Open who started the new PGA Tour season last week at Kapalua, one of the eight signature events for the elite that offer $20 million in prize money and more FedEx Cup points than regular tournaments.
Lets play ball! Kona Legends host another successful tournament
KAILUA-KONA — The second-annual Kona Legends Kupuna Softball Classic was played last weekend at Old Airport Field, and was won by Scrubs, a team from Kona. There were six teams that participated in the tournament — the Kona Warriors, Local Boyz, Kua’aina, Sons of Hawaii (from Oahu) and Mixed Plate.
Details emerge in HCCC overdoses
The Hawaii Community Correctional Center inmate who survived a fentanyl overdose in the facility on Jan. 4 was revived by a dose of naloxone, also known as Narcan.
Wife of dead HCCC inmate speaks out, recalls generous side of her husband
Lori Delgado sat outside the Hilo courtroom Wednesday after a brief hearing for Izaiah Shields, the man accused of smuggling the fentanyl into Hawaii Community Correctional Center that killed her husband, Steve Delgado.
Legislators attempt to revive election reform
State legislators on Wednesday announced plans to reintroduce a bill calling for full public financing of elections in Hawaii.
NWS: Cold front expected to bring high winds, high surf
A cold front will move in from the northwest early this morning that will create weather conditions similar to those that occurred Monday and Tuesday.
Bill allows county to fix private roads
After months of revisions and rewrites, the Hawaii County Council finally passed a measure that will allow county funds to be used to repair private subdivision roads.
