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Fourth of July holiday has varied significance in Hawaii
Published: July 5, 2026 10:05
While fireworks and American flags will mark Independence Day across Hawaii, many Native Hawaiians will spend the holiday honoring hula, history and a national story that predates statehood. The post Fourth of July holiday has varied significance in Hawaii…
First storefronts returning to Lahaina’s Front Street
Published: July 4, 2026 10:05
Front Street’s commercial core remains largely empty almost three years after the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire, but Maui County and the Hawaiian Council on Thursday unveiled an $8 million pilot marketplace that will return the first storefronts to what was once…
Green leads governors’ group, plans Hawaii meeting
Published: July 3, 2026 10:05
A year-long emphasis on his Health Beyond Healthcare initiative will define Gov. Josh Green’s tenure as chair of the Western Governors’ Association. The post Green leads governors’ group, plans Hawaii meeting appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Inouye honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Published: July 3, 2026 10:05
HONOLULU — State Sen. Lorraine R. Inouye of Hilo was honored on Friday, June 26, with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii’s Impact Gala, recognizing her decades of dedicated public service and lasting contributions to Hawaii’s…
Sylvia Luke’s campaign allegedly violated campaign spending laws
Published: July 3, 2026 10:04
Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s campaign should be referred for potential criminal prosecution for 251 alleged violations of state campaign finance law and pay a $28,300 fine, according to a May 21 civil complaint from the Hawaii Campaign Spending…
No threat expected from Tropical Storm Douglas
Published: July 2, 2026 10:05
A month into the Pacific hurricane season, the Eastern Pacific has its second named storm. The post No threat expected from Tropical Storm Douglas appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
More sidewalks planned for portion of Kilauea Avenue
Published: July 2, 2026 10:05
A $10 million sidewalk construction project will commence Monday along Kilauea Avenue as part of a federally funded initiative to create a safe, convenient route for students at the three Waiakea schools to walk and bike to class. The post More sidewalks…
Shorter visitor stays in Hawaii risk tourism growth
Published: July 2, 2026 10:05
Hawaii visitors are trimming their trips to the shortest length in at least seven years, a contraction that threatens to drag on the tourism‑driven economy even as May brought moderate gains in arrivals and visitor spending. The post Shorter visitor stays…
Residents blast STVRs legislation; commission defers action
Published: July 1, 2026 10:05
The Hawaii County Leeward Planning Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to defer consideration of a bill seeking to overhaul vacation rental rules during a meeting attended by more than a dozen testifiers, the majority of whom spoke in opposition. The post…
Few state bills this year face potential veto
Published: July 1, 2026 10:05
Gov. Josh Green may block the Legislature’s intended deposit into the state’s “rainy day” fund for a third time in four years. The post Few state bills this year face potential veto appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Hawaii Police Department officer sentenced in perjury case
Published: July 1, 2026 10:05
A Hawaii Police Department officer was sentenced Tuesday to four years of supervision and 400 hours of community service after pleading no contest March 17 to charges of perjury, making a false sworn statement in official matters, and tampering with a…
International forces work across cultures for biennial RIMPAC
Published: June 30, 2026 10:05
As the biennial Rim of the Pacific Exercise gets underway, participants are holding meetings and getting set up for operations across Hawaii. The post International forces work across cultures for biennial RIMPAC appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Green Fee will fund HIEMA hurricane retrofit program
Published: June 30, 2026 10:05
A statewide residential hurricane retrofit program is on track to roll out this year with new funding from the Green Fee. The post Green Fee will fund HIEMA hurricane retrofit program appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Substantial repairs planned for Laupahoehoe harbor and breakwater
Published: June 30, 2026 10:05
Much-anticipated repairs to the Laupahoehoe Small Boat Harbor Breakwater are finally moving forward, with an informational meeting scheduled next week for the public to review design proposals and ask questions. The post Substantial repairs planned for…
UH Hilo to offer new AI concentration
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Published: June 30, 2026 10:05
As the use of artificial intelligence becomes increasingly prevalent across industries, the University of Hawaii at Hilo is rolling out several new AI-focused offerings this fall to help prepare students for the rapidly changing landscape. The post UH Hilo…
Rats, leaks and broken elevators: Repair backlog plagues federal buildings
Published: June 29, 2026 10:05
WASHINGTON — Rain has been seeping into an IRS building in Atlanta through leaks in the roof that have gone on for years. The mold in Veterans Affairs workspaces in Hilo got so bad that visitors complained. And on any given day, people in an Oakland,…
Bid protest delays start of Kealakehe sewage plant upgrade
Published: June 29, 2026 10:05
Despite settlement last year of a federal civil suit brought by a community group against Hawaii County requiring it to begin upgrading to the Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant by March 1, construction hasn’t started — and the plant continues to…
Governors reflect on U.S.-Hawaii history, look ahead
Published: June 29, 2026 10:05
Hawaii’s current and former governors say the state overall remains patriotic and proud to be part of the United States heading into America’s 250th year, even as its relationship with the federal government has been strained over generations by the 1893…
The deadly rise of giant trucks and SUVs
Published: June 28, 2026 10:05
In the early 2000s, more than half of the passenger vehicles on American roads were traditional cars like sedans. Their hoods were low to the ground. The post The deadly rise of giant trucks and SUVs appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Bill would ban new paid parking lots
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Published: June 28, 2026 10:05
The Hawaii County Windward Planning Commission on Thursday will consider a bill banning the opening of paid parking lots on the island — an effort supported by the Planning Department but opposed by some business leaders. The post Bill would ban new paid…
Counting down to 250: Festivities in Hilo, Kona will celebrate America’s milestone birthday
Published: June 28, 2026 10:05
Pyrotechnicians designing the July Fourth fireworks displays prepped for launch this Saturday along Hilo Bayfront and Kailua-Kona’s Ali‘i Drive have said this year’s shows will feature a “little extra” in celebration of the United States of America’s 250th…