Petroleum results in Red Hill water came from lab tests, Navy finds
HONOLULU — Laboratory contamination was the cause of increased low levels of total petroleum hydrocarbons detected in the Navy’s drinking water system since last summer, the Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill announced Wednesday. The TPH detections were not associated with jet fuel contamination in the underground Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, the Navy said.
HART receives $125M in federal funding
HONOLULU — The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation on Thursday announced $125 million in long-awaited federal funding to aid in the ongoing construction of the nearly $10 billion Skyline project.
Officials meet, discuss Makua Valley military training sites
MAKUA, Hawai‘i — U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda joined community members Thursday in tours and meetings with officials at military sites on Oahu’s Leeward side.
Three graduating seniors awarded Shinseki Scholarships
NAWILIWILI — For James Odan and Marc Inouye, representing the Hawai‘i Public Schools Foundation, Friday was special for several reasons during the General Shinseki 2024 Scholarship Luncheon at Duke’s Restaurant at Kalapaki Beach.
Happy Camper for Friday, April 26, 2024
Talk about late breaking news, Leona Sa, a coach with the Kaua‘i Special Olympics said the First Hawaiian Bank Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Run is taking place on Saturday starting at 7:15 a.m. with “2024 Leg Leader” Kaua‘i Police Department officer Johnathan Anderson, KPD, other law enforcement officers and Special Olympic athletes, friends and supporters.
Kapa‘a gets 2nd win, Kaua‘i suffers 2nd loss in baseball
KAPA‘A — Kapa‘a High School pitcher Bob Maintain threw a five-hitter over six innings to lead the Warriors to a 6-3 win over Kaua‘i High School on Wednesday in a Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation baseball game at Ron Martin Field at Kapa‘a High School.
Voyagers avoid distraction to win on Senior Night
LIHU‘E — The Island School boys volleyball team took their matches against Kaua‘i High School on Tuesday in a Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation contest at Wilcox Gymnasium on the Island School campus.
Duo Diorama performing on Kauai in June
LIHU‘E — Duo Diorama of Chicago was set to perform on Kaua‘i in an event presented by the Ebb and Flow Arts (EFA).
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.
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.
Volunteers sought to clean up Morgan’s Ponds
WAILUA — The County of Kaua‘i Department of Parks and Recreation opened Lydgate Beach Park and the Kamalani Playground area to the public on Thursday.
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.
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.
La‘akea Chun joins Kaua‘i Charter Commission
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Charter Commission has a new commissioner in La‘akea Chun following the unanimous approval from the Kaua‘i County Council on Wednesday during its scheduled meeting at the historic County Building.
UH-Hilo faces enrollment challenges
Fall enrollment at the University of Hawai‘i in Hilo was down last year, continuing a years-long trend.
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.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Kudos to the Girl Scouts of Hawai‘i on getting all those people out to Kukui Grove Center on Saturday for the all-troop fire safety exercise before the monthly Movie Night.
Abigania, Summerhays repeat as KIF golf champs
WAILUA — Kapa‘a High School golfer Juliette O’Shaughnessy enjoyed her personal best rounds of the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation golf season during the 36-hole state qualifying match played at Wailua Golf Course on Friday and Saturday.
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.
Wiwo‘ole Project takes root in Lihu‘e
LIHU‘E — Kumu Sabra Kauka said on Friday that “wiwo‘ole” translates to mean courage.