Entries for 'News Release'

...The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Environmental Management will host public hearings Sept. 16 and Sept. 18 on a proposed increase in solid waste disposal fees....

... People and businesses renting out rooms, houses, condos, or similar shelter to transients for fewer than 180 consecutive days, whether hosted, unhosted, or in the person's home, are required to register their TVR with the County. ...

“...As we enter the 2026-27 respiratory virus season, we recommend the recently available updated vaccine formulations to reduce the risk of severe illness....”

...reactivation of the Navy’s ʻAiea Hālawa Shaft as a water source for the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Public Water System....

...the Judicial Selection Commission announces the applicants applying for the judicial office of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, State of Hawaiʻi....

...exploratory discussions regarding the potential future use of the City-owned Look Lab site in Kakaʻako Makai....

...Chief Judge Watson also highlighted Biggs’s inappropriate post-trial communication with a minor victim while incarcerated and awaiting sentencing, as well as his complete lack of remorse for his criminal activity....

... regulations to end federal tax-exempt status for private schools that engage in racial discrimination ....

...The court determined that Brown’s conduct was aggravated by ... his professional experience prosecuting similar child-sex offenses....

...The average weekday ridership for the week spanning August 24 to August 28 stands at 13,478....

...Since its launch, the program has assisted 150 individuals....

... 72 percent of the overall funding, were concentrated in four primary areas ....

"...mitigation projects like the Critical Customer Hubs...."

...There were more total visitors in July 2026, however their average length of stay was shorter at 7.59 days, compared to 8.83 days (-14.1%) in July 2025....

...the policy also explicitly preserves the right of students, faculty and staff to spontaneously assemble and engage in expressive activity in generally accessible OUTDOOR areas without prior approval....

... Souza became visibly angry, stood up, crossed the room to where I was seated, came within inches of my face, and shouted using the 'F'' word and challenging me to go outside so he could teach me a lesson ....

...In addition to the payment, Meta must implement a sweeping set of safety features designed to protect children on Instagram and Facebook....

...The state will work with FEMA and other federal agencies to deploy requested resources based on operational needs....

...Lang allegedly produced the images between September 2024 and December 2024 aboard his 52-foot sailboat, the Ishi....

...customers should prepare for a possible extended outage due to extensive pole repairs needed....

... Jason K White most recently served as a Supervisory Special Agent with the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) in Hawaiʻi and previously held several leadership positions with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), including serving as a Unit Chief at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C ....

... Hawaii unemployment rate continues to creep upwards ....

...Vaccination rates among kindergartners in Hawaiʻi were lower for the 2025-2026 school year compared to the previous year, while 'religious' exemptions increased....

"...officials are closely monitoring another tropical disturbance in the Pacific that could bring impacts to Oʻahu early next week...."

...Under DPP’s emergency repair provisions....

... On August 15th, Mālama Mākua hosted NODUTDOL at Makua Valley ....

... Rising flood waters have cutoff road access in the community in Kaʻū, and the County has received reports of homes being inundated ....

...more than 300 acres of state-owned lands in the Waiākea area of Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island....

...asking the Court to consider disciplinary proceedings under Supreme Court Rule 8 against three justices of the Hawaii Supreme Court....

... effective Monday, Aug. 17 ....

... in Waiawa a contractor will be on-site to start clearing the stream from the watercress farm. The footbridge/bike path area was cleared of debris ....

...Proposed Transfers Include 31 Acres at Kalaeloa and 12 Acres at Hoʻolehua....

...Council seeks volunteers for Board of Water Supply, Public Works Commission, other roles; applications due Monday morning....

... Jayaram, who served as Deputy Managing Director since 2022, stepped into the role of Managing Director Designate following Mike Formby’s departure in June ....

"Item D-7 does not ask BLNR to award a 30-year water license to Mahi Pono." -- BLNR

...will be broadcast statewide during the week of October 12, 2026....

... Brothers Axel Camey Chajil and Brandon Camey Chajil were arrested by Maui police last night ....

"In the past year, we have made historic strides, from securing new farming leases and forging vital industry partnerships to finalizing the acquisition of the Wahiawa Irrigation System and advancing the Hawaii Department of Education regional kitchen in Whitmore Village."

"...Goldklang had experienced mental health issues and had previously escaped from a mental institution where he had been involuntarily committed...."

... PILF is suing the county clerks of Maui and Kauaʻi, alleging that the counties violated the National Voter Registration Act ....

...helping survivors prepare for the February 2027 conclusion of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA’s) Temporary Housing Assistance program....

... Bass was a legislative manager for former Rep. Ryan Yamane before being hired under Asuncion ....

... Between 2020 and 2026, OER managed approximately $408 million in federal pandemic relief and other private and competitive federal grants ....

...The Honolulu Star-Advertiser has corrected an Aug. 6 story that inaccurately described an action by Hawaiian Electric related to the procurement of new generation resources....

... Vaituulala aspired to become the “Larry Mehau” of Maui ....

... Public Input Invited Through an Online Survey and Public Hearing ....

... DPP will require applicants to utilize the CivCheck Guided AI pre-application process before submitting their permit application ....

... Verification recognizes Kona Community Hospital’s commitment to providing optimal care for injured patients. ...

... a 'resilient' and 'sustainable' slush fund ....

...the DHHL is set to award a record number of leases in 2026 – nearly 3,000 across the pae ‘āina....