Lawmakers want state to buy 146-acre Hawaii island parcel for farming
The purchase would put the land under the control of DBEDT’s Agribusiness Development Corp., a board dedicated to acquiring land for agricultural uses. Read more
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Work on 2 Hawaii island bridges expected to start this year
A state Department of Transportation official said the bids are coming in higher than the initially anticipated. Read more
State collects ‘highly venomous’ sea snake from Hilo beach
A venomous sea snake is easily distinguished by the bright yellow markings on its underside. Read more
Hawaii island residents fight man’s plan for 4-day music festival
The county Planning Department levied fines against Tepper’s company, Teppy Mountain LLC, and ordered him to remove online posts advertising the 2024 event. Read more
Kilauea’s eruption resumes with 330-foot lava fountains
Geologists said “episode 9” of the ongoing eruption began at 10:16 a.m. today with large lava fountains emerging from Halemaumau’s north vent. Read more
Police identify 6th traffic fatality on Big Island this year
The Hawaii Police Department says Mira died Monday evening at Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu. An autopsy has been ordered to determine her exact cause of death. Read more
Study confirms sewage leaks in Keaukaha
Sewage in Keaukaha is leaching into groundwater 10 times faster than previously believed, according to a study by University of Hawaii scientists. Read more
Hawaii police ID motorcyclist who died in Keaau collision
Police responded to the incident at about 10:30 a.m. Sunday on Highway 11, just below the Kamehameha Schools campus in Keaau. Read more
Hawaii island leaders mull future of Banyan Drive, Waiakea Peninsula
Mayor Kimo Alameda said he is willing to put county funds toward landscaping along Banyan Drive — in particular, for removing a banyan tree across from Reeds Bay Beach Park that was damaged in 2023 by a fire. Read more
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Hawaii island Council confirms department head after raising concerns
Opponents of Wesley Segawa’s appointment pointed to a 2004 court case in which he pleaded no contest to money laundering after he violated campaign finance laws by donating more than $60,000 to several politicians. Read more
Lava fountains over 250 feet high return to Kilauea volcano
All recent eruption activity is within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Read more
Crews clean up debris after storm ravages Hawaiian islands
Severe weather swept across Oahu on Thursday, causing widespread damage, road hazards and temporary closures. Strong wind toppled trees onto busy roads, damaging several vehicles. Read more
Hilo judge rules second-degree murder case can proceed
The motion to dismiss was filed by Honolulu attorney Keith Shigetomi on behalf of Ekolu Keolanui, who is charged withmurder in the July 19, 2019, death of Sable Marie Keffer-Young. Read more
Puna man accused of neo-Nazi sexploitation, ‘horrific acts against children’
Clint Jordan Lopaka Nahooikaika Borge, 41, of Pahoa was arrested Thursday on a federal grand jury indictment that charges him with one count of engaging in a child exploitation enterprise. Read more
Hawaiian Electric: Power restored to most affected customers
In a final update on power restoration efforts this week, the company said tonight that fewer than 1% of its roughly 471,600 customers remained without power. Read more
Hawaii island woman, 21, dies after being struck by vehicle last week
The woman has been identified as Jahnya Serquina-Octubre of Mountain View. Read more
Latest Kilauea eruption episode abruptly stops
Lava from this episode covered over half of the crater floor within the southern part of the summit caldera. Read more
Competing bills seek to define power of Mauna Kea Authority
All three Mauna Kea bills — SB 6, HB 143 and SB 769 — have been referred to multiple committees in their respective chambers, but no hearings have been scheduled for any of them. Read more
West Hawaii residents urge crackdown on ‘predatory’ parking prices
Parking lots that were free to use two years ago now have parking rates as high as $25 an hour, residents say. Read more
State stuck with another dilapidated Banyan Drive property
A letter says Banyan Drive Management will vacate the premises Sunday and has issued a formal notice to vacate to all occupants of the former Country Club Condominium Hotel. Read more
Lava fountains return to Halemaumau crater before pausing again
All current and recent eruption activity has been within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, geologists said. Read more
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