The endangered Hawaiian monk seal pup born June 20 in the busy Sand Island State Recreation Area — the 15th pup born to famous monk seal mom Rocky — will be relocated to a more remote Oahu shoreline. Read more
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is conducting maintenance dredging at Honolulu Harbor to remove naturally recurring sediment such as sand, silt and clay so commercial and recreational vessels can safely enter, exit and maneuver. Read more
Once the contract is awarded, construction could begin in September and is expected to take up to two years to complete. Read more
Servco will continue managing the dealership as a Toyota franchise and will retain its employees, many of whom have been with the dealership for decades. Read more
The company halted its flights June 5 following “recent personnel transitions.” Read more
Political candidates have until 4:30 p.m. Tuesday to file nomination papers to have their names appear on the Aug. 10 primary election ballot. Read more
The Queen’s Health System held a blessing Monday for its new Emergency Department in Wahiawa following its acquisition of Wahiawa General Hospital. Read more
The Hawaii Rise Foundation and its community partners are offering $25,000 in scholarships to high school graduating seniors residing on the Big Island. Read more
The Honolulu Police Department will commemorate National Police Week 2024 with various community events throughout the week. Read more
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Two cruise ships, which are under the Royal Caribbean umbrella, recently came close enough to Kauai’s north shore that residents asked local authorities to investigate. Read more
Three state Family Court judges, two private practice attorneys, a District Court judge and a deputy public defender are in the running to become state Circuit Court judges on Oahu. Read more
Hawaiian Electric told Big Island customers to resume using electricity as normal, ending a call to conserve power on the island after its generation capacity dropped due to some units going out of service. Read more
Hawaii’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 3.1% in March to match the previous month, according to recent data from the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Read more
Annual leases for seven state-owned cabins in Kokee and Waimea Canyon state parks were auctioned off Thursday at prices “significantly higher than expected.” Read more
The 14,000-square-foot store and Foodland Lahaina — its larger sister market located off Front Street — shut down on the day of the Aug. 8 wildfire. Read more
The state Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism has established a Military and Community Relations Office, which will focus on effective collaboration and transparency among Hawaii, county governments, the community and the U.S. Department of Defense. Read more
Hawaii island authorities Thursday conducted a homeless sweep of the Kona Community Aquatic Center and Kekuaokalani Gymnasium. Read more
A former client of attorney Michael Jay Green filed a “Jane Doe” lawsuit against him and his law firm alleging he sexually harassed and sexually assaulted her. Read more
Sunday’s fireworks amnesty day netted more than 500 pounds of illegal and unwanted fireworks. Read more
University of Hawaii students, faculty, staff, alumni and donors in the 10-campus system are being asked along with community members to help in the search for the next president by completing a survey. Read more
First Hawaiian Bank’s employees and retirees have donated $854,615.80 to 39 charities in Hawaii, Guam and Saipan as part of the company’s annual Kokua Mai employee giving campaign. Read more
