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Concerns raised over Ainako housing project
Published: October 29, 2025 10:05
Dozens of community members gathered last week at the Aupuni Center Conference Room in Hilo to share their thoughts about a proposed affordable housing project planned for nearly 61 acres of county-owned land near Hilo Benioff Medical Center.
State proposes rules to reopen Kona waters to aquarium fishing
Published: October 29, 2025 10:05
The reopening of waters off the Kona coast to aquarium fishing took a step closer to reality after a state board decided to put forth a set of proposed rules for public hearings.
Hawaii braces for suspension of SNAP
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2025/10/29/hawaii-news/hawaii-braces-for-suspension-of-snap/
Published: October 29, 2025 10:05
Organizations devoted to helping financially strapped Hawaii families were scrambling Monday after the federal Food and Nutrition Service told states that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — or SNAP — will be suspended beginning Saturday…
Hawaii joins states suing Trump administration over SNAP funding
Published: October 28, 2025 19:00
WASHINGTON — More than two dozen states sued the Trump administration today over its recent refusal to fund food stamps during the government shutdown, seeking to spare roughly 42 million people from hunger and financial hardship starting in a matter of…
Hawaii jobless claims hint at shutdown fallout
Published: October 28, 2025 10:05
The first batch of 381 state unemployment insurance claims filed by idled or unpaid workers offers a glimpse of the effects of the federal government shutdown on Hawaii families as food banks are already feeling the pressure.
Tokuda, Hirono warn Trump risking war in South America
Published: October 27, 2025 10:05
As President Donald Trump ramps up his lethal campaign against alleged drug traffickers in Latin America, Hawaii lawmakers say he risks dragging the U.S. into a new war and alienating allies as the Pentagon pulls in more military forces from around the…
Photos: Community turns out for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Published: October 26, 2025 10:05
The YWCA’s annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event was held Saturday in Hilo. The fundraiser, first launched in 2009, invites participants to literally walk in women’s shoes to raise awareness and support efforts to end domestic violence.
Bill to ban plastic foodware advances
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2025/10/26/hawaii-news/bill-to-ban-plastic-foodware-advances/
Published: October 26, 2025 10:05
A bill targeting disposable plastic and polystyrene foodware in Hawaii County passed the County Council’s Environmental and Natural Resources Management Committee last week with a 7-1 vote. The measure now moves to the full council.
Commission moves ahead with police chief selection process
Published: October 26, 2025 10:05
The Hawaii County Police Commission met Friday morning to finalize key parts of the hiring process for the next police chief — including the format for written questions, how to handle applicant anonymity, and whether the meetings should be livestreamed…
HECO proposes backup power rebate program
Published: October 25, 2025 10:05
The state’s largest electric utility wants to subsidize generator and battery purchases by businesses and certain residential customers funded by a surcharge on all ratepayers.
Alaska Air profits sag as integration with Hawaiian Airlines progresses
Published: October 25, 2025 10:05
Hawaiian Airlines sapped some of the profit of parent company Alaska Air Group in the third quarter, but performed relatively well as integration between Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines progressed.
Red Flag Warning issued for much of the Big Island
Published: October 24, 2025 10:05
The National Weather Service on Thursday issued a Red Flag Warning for large sections of the Big Island.
Town hall meeting to discuss Hwy 130 projects
Published: October 24, 2025 10:05
State Sen. Joy San Buenaventura of Puna (Senate District 2) on Sunday is hosting a town hall meeting alongside fellow area legislators.
Forecasters issue fire weather watch for Hawaii due to low humidity, high winds
Published: October 24, 2025 02:00
The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for all Hawaii islands from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon as high winds, dry brush and low humidity increase the threat that any wildfire could spread quickly.
Progress made in effort to restore Ka‘u estuary
Published: October 23, 2025 10:05
A draft environmental assessment filed with the state Office of Planning and Sustainable Development in September advances Ka‘u wetland restoration that has been almost 20 years in the making.
One person dead, one missing after Hilo fire
Published: October 23, 2025 10:05
Police are investigating a fatal fire in Hilo that occurred early Wednesday morning at the Wild Ginger Hotel on Puueo Street.
Hilo park closed for termite fumigation
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2025/10/23/hawaii-news/hilo-park-closed-for-termite-fumigation/
Published: October 23, 2025 10:05
Gilbert Carvalho Park in Hilo will be closed today and Friday for termite fumigation of the park’s gymnasium, according to Hawaii County.
State admits Pohoiki Boat Ramp dredging effort has failed
Published: October 23, 2025 10:05
Despite months of dredging work to reopen the Pohoiki Boat Ramp, the entrance channel has again filled with volcanic debris and sand, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources confirmed.