Island Life photo for Saturday, January 6, 2024 – ‘Majestic moon’
Island Life photo for Saturday, January 6, 2024 – ‘Majestic moon’
Ammouncements for Saturday, January 6, 2024
Powerful Tools For Caregivers Classes Offered in Waimea
Maui’s mayor says Lahaina debris site will be used temporarily until a permanent spot is found
WAILUKU, Hawaii — The mayor of the Hawaiian island of Maui said Thursday that a site selected to hold debris from last year’s deadly wildfires that devastated the city of Lahaina will not store it permanently.
Police: Fatal overdose in Hilo jail possibly linked to Kona couple
Police are investigating the link between an overdose death at Hawaii Community Correctional Center in Hilo and the arrest last week of a Kona couple on fentanyl charges.
Green announces $500M Maui interim housing plan
Gov. Josh Green announced Friday a $500 million plan to make more than 3,000 interim housing units available for Maui wildfire victims.
Planning commission to address four properties in Kona, Waikoloa
The Leeward Planning Commission will be addressing four applications including two developments less than a block apart at the Jan. 18 meeting in Kona. The commission last met in August, with the last four meetings being cancelled.
Island Life photo for Friday, January 5, 2024 – ‘Orange crush’
Island Life photo for Friday, January 5, 2024 – ‘Orange crush’
Kahilu presents ‘OperAloha’ — in-person and on-demand Sunday, January 14
Kamuela (HI)—Kahilu is delighted to present ‘OperAloha’, on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 3 p.m.
Hawaii population growth to come from U.S. mainland, world
Hawaii will see more deaths than births over the next four to five years, and any population growth across the islands will be driven by new arrivals from the U.S. mainland and other places around the world, the state House Finance Committee was told Wednesday.
Vice lieutenant praises team after Kona fentanyl arrests
Hawaii International Music Festival announces seventh season
Hawaii International Music Festival announces its seventh season from Jan. 3 to Jan. 10. Founded in 2016 by acclaimed artists violinist Eric Silberger, Metropolitan Opera soprano Amy Shoremount-Obra and pianist Carlin Ma, the festival will feature a concert in celebration of HIMF’s newly-donated Steinway D.
New PGA Tour season starts with renewed emphasis on charity with Lahaina in mind
KAPALUA — Collin Morikawa is making his fifth trip to Kapalua to start a new year on the PGA Tour at The Sentry. This was the first time he wore an apron and was shivering from cold.
Gun permit rules changed: New requirements went into effect Jan. 1 in Hawaii County
A series of new requirements for obtaining a firearm have taken effect in Hawaii County, creating some confusion among residents.
Nelson Ho, environmental activist, dies at 73
Nelson Ho, a prominent Hawaii Island environmental and political activist, died after a long illness Tuesday at Hilo Medical Center. He was 73.
Felon used unregistered rifle in New Year’s chase and shootout with Honolulu police, records show
HONOLULU — The subject of an island-wide manhunt New Year’s Day in Hawaii was a felon barred from owning the high-powered rifle he used to open fire on Honolulu police in a shootout that left two officers wounded and the suspect dead, court records show.
Native Hawaiian salt makers combat climate change and pollution to protect a sacred tradition
HANAPEPE, Kauai — On a warm summer afternoon, Tina Taniguchi was on her hands and knees scraping dirt off an oblong depression in the ground. Thick brown hair peeked out from her coconut leaf hat. Splotches of mud stuck to her T-shirt and speckled her smiling face.
Shooting victim had been granted TRO
A 42 year-old Kealakekua woman who was shot in an apparent New Year’s Day murder-suicide had been granted a temporary restraining order on Dec. 29 against her ex-boyfriend, 43 year-old Garret Kaleohano of Captain Cook.
Waikoloa man charged after armed incident in Kawaihae
A 39 year-old Waikoloa man has been charged with numerous offenses following a shooting incident in Kawaihae in the early morning hours of Saturday, Dec. 30.
Island Life photo for Thursday, January 4, 2024 – ‘Pretty in pink’
Island Life photo for Thursday, January 4, 2024 – ‘Pretty in pink’
Island life photo for Wednesday, December 3, 2023 – ‘Day’s done’
Island life photo for Wednesday, December 3, 2023 – ‘Day’s done’
