Compromise committee draft reached for state budget bill
HONOLULU —Hawai‘i House and Senate leaders resolved their differences over spending priorities on Tuesday evening, settling on a conference committee draft of the state budget bill that appropriates $19.2 billion for operations during the fiscal year beginning July 1.
Adult coconut rhinoceros beetles detected on the Big Island
HILO, Hawai‘i — Adult coconut rhinoceros beetles, a highly destructive invasive pest that has devastated O‘ahu palm trees, have been detected on the Big Island for the first time.
Obituaries for Friday, April 26, 2024
• Aletha ‘Puna’ Kawelukawahinehololioolimaloa Goodwin Kaohi • Kelvin K. Kanahele, Sr. • Rochelle Nora Paalua (Nishibata) San Agustin • Glenda Vierra
Mitsunaga ordered to remain in jail for duration of trial
HONOLULU — A federal magistrate judge ordered prominent Hawai‘i businessman and political donor Dennis Mitsunaga to remain jailed for the duration of his public corruption trial because of alleged witness tampering.
Maui mayor seeks more money to cover wildfire costs
Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen is making an overtime plea to state lawmakers for more Lahaina wildfire recovery funding.
Hawaiian Airlines posts loss of $137.6M in Q1
HONOLULU — Hawaiian Holdings Inc., the parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, improved revenue and continued investments during the first quarter, but deepened losses as it grappled with rising operating costs and other headwinds while pursuing a merger with Alaska Airlines.
Gov. Green pledges to sign rentals legislation
HONOLULU — Gov. Josh Green on Tuesday pledged to sign a bill into law that would give each county clear authority over vacation rentals — including the possibility of banning them — if it arrives on his desk, as expected.
Obituaries for Thursday, April 25, 2024
• Annette Cha Cha Kaluahine • Aletha Kawelukawahinehololioolimaloa Goodwin Kaohi • Rochelle Nora Paalua (Nishibata) San Agustin • Matthew James Ornellas Jr.
Hawaiian Paradise Park shooting captured on video
HILO, Hawai‘i — A 31-year-old Hawaiian Paradise Park man admitted shooting an acquaintance Friday morning — and there is video footage of the incident, according to court documents filed by police.
Senate joins House in failing to ‘decriminalize’ cannabis
The full state Senate on Monday killed the last chance this legislative session to make marijuana use more lenient by increasing amounts of possession while reducing fines.
Obituaries for Wednesday, April 24, 2024
• Thomas Galicinao Soriano • Geraldine Noelani Kanahele • Sandra Momilani Muragin • Arthur Wentworth Keale • Elaine Kaleiohi Fernandez • Desiree Kuilani Tung Loong • Gregoria ‘Jeannie’ Oroc • Gerald ‘Jim’ James McDowall • Vivian Teruyo Pereira • Gladys Haruko Iha • Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Watts • Frederick Kenneth Chaundy • Hillie Andam Gallegos • James Pycha
UH-Hilo faces enrollment challenges
Fall enrollment at the University of Hawai‘i in Hilo was down last year, continuing a years-long trend.
‘Gut and replace’ bill pending at Legislature
HONOLULU —State senators are pushing a bill that would fund and govern a Maui wildfire death and injury compensation fund, but the measure runs a risk of violating the Hawai‘i Constitution.
Battling ‘Bows rally to win in extra innings
HONOLULU — On a WWE-themed day, the Hawai‘i baseball team was cookin’.
Thirty Meter Telescope project dependent on NSF funding
HILO, Hawai‘i — The fate of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) rests in the hands of the Hawaiian community, observatory officials say.
Authorities on the lookout for distracted motorists
LIHU‘E — The state of Hawai’i is encouraging motorist to prioritize road safety by refraining from using their cellphones while driving. Recent data ranks Hawai‘i as the second highest state in the nation for fatal crashes, making it imperative that drivers remain vigilant while on the road.
Enrollment to open for keiki and junior lifeguard programs
LIHU‘E — Registration for the 2024 keiki and junior lifeguard programs has been officially announced.
Births for Tuesday, April 23, 2024
• Alice Belle Phobai • Leighton Roy Valentino Cabreira IV • Jacob Jr Kilma • Kilia Leimomi Koetje • Nohealani Rosalani Trini-Marie Planas-Aiwohi • Gunnar James Michael Nakoa Niehaus-Troche
Obituary for Tuesday, April 23, 2024
• Kelvin K. Kanahele
Regenerative tourism draws groups to isles
HONOLULU — Members of the American Association of Geographers, who were in Honolulu for their 2024 annual meeting, volunteered Sunday during an ocean and beach park cleanup at Magic Island where tons of trash were removed from the polluted peninsula and ocean.