Biden administration unveils plan aiming to end hunger in US by 2030
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden promised Wednesday to end hunger in the United States by the end of the decade, unveiling an expansive government effort during the first White House conference on health and nutrition in 50 years.
COVID reinfections top 10K
COVID-19 cases increased statewide by nearly 11,000 this week, but it wasn’t due to superspreader events.
Panel to consider bill to curb rezoning time extensions
A bill that would require full County Council approval for time extensions of rezoning applications on Hawaii Island will be considered by the Windward Planning Commission next week.
Retired cop sentenced to 46 months for shipboard assault
A federal judge in Honolulu on Monday said a retired police officer “acted cowardly, reprehensibly and despicably” when he punched another elderly passenger aboard a cruise ship en route to Hilo from Los Angeles almost four years ago.
New Maunakea board could be confirmed sooner than expected
A state Supreme Court ruling about felony prosecutions could prompt the state Legislature to confirm the board of a new Maunakea management agency much earlier than expected.
DOH touts flu shots
As Hawaii enters flu season in October, the state Department of Health already has reported a slight uptick in outpatient visits from influenza-like illness.
Feds warn of new batch of fentanyl on island
A new batch of fentanyl has made its way to the Big Island, the Hawaii High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area revealed Monday via a Threat Bulletin.
Man pleads not guilty to kidnap, sex assault of teen
A 52-year-old Hilo man pleaded not guilty to a host of charges Monday filed in connection with the alleged Sept. 16 abduction and ensuing crimes committed against a 15-year-old Kona girl.
Ironman donates $240K to county for police OT during 2-day race
Ironman is donating almost a quarter-million dollars to the Hawaii Police Department to cover the cost of officer services during the 2022 Ironman World Championship next month.
Current eruption of Kilauea began a year ago this week
Scientists and residents alike on Thursday will celebrate the one-year anniversary of the current volcanic eruption of Kilauea.
New methods of control: State’s proposals to introduce insects to combat invasive weeds clear environmental hurdle
The state’s proposals to introduce two insects statewide to combat invasive plants cleared another hurdle with two final environmental assessments finding the release of the two species will have no significant impact.
The Bright Side: The return of Uncle Buck
Right about now you may be wondering, “Who is Uncle Buck?” Around here everyone is “Uncle” so it can be hard to keep track, that’s for sure.
Kamakana marks 25 years
Hundreds of keiki and ohana showed up Saturday to celebrate 25 years of a cherished playground in Kona.
Hawaii Police Department working to fill 69 sworn positions
More than 14% of the Hawaii Police Department’s budgeted sworn positions were unfilled as of mid-September.
Missing school: Chronic absenteeism spikes across state
The state Department of Education reported chronic absenteeism, or students missing 15 or more days of school, more than doubled for the state during the 2021-22 school year.
Draft EA predicts no impact for teaching telescope
A draft environmental assessment for a planned University of Hawaii teaching telescope at Halepohaku predicts no major impact to the environment.
Beautifying Kona: Orchid Isle Project reaches West Hawaii
The Kona Orchid Society is helping beautify West Hawaii by planting donated orchids at various sites in Kona.
Public school enrollment down
Public school enrollment on Hawaii Island declined for a third straight year, according to data recently released by the Department of Education.
Hawaii economic report ‘pessimistic’; recession expected in 2023
Both the U.S. and Hawaii are headed toward a mild recession, according to a new report released today by the Economic Research Organization at the University of Hawaii.
High court mulls case involving Maunakea
The Hawaii Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday over who has zoning jurisdiction on Maunakea.
