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Hearing set for two East Hawaii men accused of smuggling fireworks
Published: April 16, 2026 10:05
Two East Hawaii men accused by federal authorities of illegally importing fireworks into Hawaii from the mainland U.S. and distributing them are due in court Monday in Honolulu. The post Hearing set for two East Hawaii men accused of smuggling fireworksā¦
Three Hawaii County finalists for UH Board of Regents
Published: April 16, 2026 10:05
Gov. Josh Green is considering three candidates for appointment to the University of Hawaii Board of Regents to fill one of two seats representing Hawaii Island. The post Three Hawaii County finalists for UH Board of Regents appeared first on Hawaiiā¦
Tree maintenance project begins in Liliāuokalani Gardens
Published: April 16, 2026 10:05
Branches fell in Liliāuokalani Gardens this week as crews began maintenance work on the approximately 240 trees that fill the lush 24-acre Hilo park. The post Tree maintenance project begins in Liliāuokalani Gardens appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
Making history: Sherry Bird is Hawaii Police Departmentās first female deputy chief
Published: April 16, 2026 10:05
āWeāre all community policing officers, whether weāre assigned to Community Policing or not.ā The post Making history: Sherry Bird is Hawaii Police Departmentās first female deputy chief appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
New UH study could help improve weather forecasting for the islands
Published: April 15, 2026 10:05
New research from the University of Hawaii at Manoa could help weather forecasters better predict periods of rainfall, such as the heavy storms the islands have experienced in recent months.
Contract awarded for new bridge, roundabout in Waimea
Published: April 15, 2026 10:05
The state Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that Maui contractor Alpha Inc. has been selected to replace the 94-year-old Waiaka Stream Bridge at the intersection of Kawaihae Road and Kohala Mountain Road in Waimea.
Trial set for Hawi man accused of attempted murder
Published: April 15, 2026 10:05
A 66-year-old Hawi man pleaded not guilty Monday to second-degree attempted murder, second-degree assault, first-degree terroristic threatening, and two counts of felony domestic abuse.
Mokuāola bridge repair could take 2 years; full reconstruction estimated at $20M
Published: April 14, 2026 10:05
Hawaii County might use a single environmental assessment to cover both the temporary fix and permanent replacement of the damaged Mokuāola (Coconut Island) pedestrian bridge.
Modest growth expected for Hawaii tourism in 2026
Published: April 14, 2026 10:05
Hawaiiās visitor industry is heading into 2026 with only modest growth expected, as steady but slow gains from U.S. mainland travelers are offset by weakening international demand, rising costs and growing uncertainty tied to global tensions andā¦
Election notification cards arriving soon
Published: April 14, 2026 10:05
The Hawaii County Elections Division has mailed election notification cards to voters on Hawaii Island.
DKI Highway speed limit bill dies in state Legislature
Published: April 14, 2026 10:05
A bill that would have lowered the speed limit from 60 mph to 55 mph on portions of the Daniel K. Inouye Highway has died in the state Legislature.
Senate halts effort to restore dedicated tourism funding
Published: April 13, 2026 10:05
After years of legislative skepticism and repeated restructuring, the Hawaiāi Tourism Authority appeared poised this session for a partial restoration of its dedicated funding ā until the effort stalled in the state Senate.
Oahu halau sweeps kane divisions, claims overall 2026 Merrie Monarch title
Published: April 13, 2026 10:05
For Robert Keāano Kaāupu IV, the 63rd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival was a homecoming fit for a king.
Lawmakers push to end the 30-year practice of housing felons out of state
Published: April 13, 2026 10:05
State lawmakers are pushing hard this year to clamp a pipeline established three decades ago to house convicted Hawaii felons in out-of-state prisons.
A parade fit for royalty
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2026/04/12/hawaii-news/a-parade-fit-for-royalty/
Published: April 12, 2026 10:05
The grassy fields surrounding Pauahi Street in Hilo bustled with activity Saturday morning as a winding procession of floats waited their turn to join the 63rd Annual Merrie Monarch Royal Parade.
Controversial housing resolution heads to full council
Published: April 12, 2026 10:05
A Hawaii County Council committee last week recommended a favorable vote by the full council on a controversial resolution authorizing the Office of Housing and Community Development to lease homes it purchased with federal funds for ālong-term permanentā¦
State investigators conduct 18 interviews in campaign contribution probe
Published: April 12, 2026 10:05
State investigators have conducted 18 interviews and reviewed āthousandsā of pages of documents as they continue to look into $35,000 in campaign contributions an influential state legislator allegedly accepted during a dinner with another lawmaker workingā¦
UH calls on colorful cast of AI chatbots to help engage and support students
Published: April 12, 2026 10:05
University of Hawaii at Hilo students are being encouraged to direct their questions and concerns to a smiling red flower named Lehua.
Itās the final Merrie Monarch craft fair featuring work of beloved ipu heke maker
Published: April 10, 2026 10:05
The Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair kicked off Wednesday at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo, giving shoppers their first chance to support new vendors making glass leis, fish jerky and hand-drawn-pattern clothes.
Army brings additional charges against former Tripler gynecologist
Published: April 10, 2026 10:05
The U.S. Army Office of Special Trial Counsel announced Wednesday that it has āpreferred additional chargesā against Maj. Blaine McGraw, an Army gynecologist who has been accused of secretly recording women during exams and other sexual misconduct in bothā¦