Friday, May 19, 2023
It's been a busy 24 hours. Most recently, a water main break this morning caused a section of Aliʻi Drive in Kona to close due to flooding and road damage. Repairs are expected to take six hours.
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green, a former emergency room doctor, was on his way Thursday to a blessing of the Big Islandʻs largest renewable energy project in Waikōloa when he saw an overturned vehicle on the side of the road and stopped to help.
In other news, the Hawaiʻi County Council approved the first reading of a $1.19 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year; the 29-year-old who critically shot a man in Honokaʻa was out on supervised release for previous crimes; the voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa was scheduled to depart Juneau for Yakutat this morning to begin the first leg of the Alaska Heritage Sail; and much more.
Mahalo for reading.
Hawai‘i County Council approves first reading of $1.19 billion budget for FY 2023-24 By Nathan Christophel
Suspect in Honoka‘a shooting was on supervised release By Tiffany DeMasters
A 29-year-old from Honoka‘a who was arrested earlier this week for shooting a man in the neck and head was on supervised release for felony charges, awaiting admittance to a drug treatment program on O‘ahu.
Routine patrol in ʻĀinaloa leads to firearms, theft charges against Big Island man
A Pāhoa man faces several firearms and theft charges after he and a woman who was with him were found hiding nearby a running stolen truck earlier this week in a Puna subdivision on the Big Island.
Blessing held for Big Island’s largest renewable energy project with 94,000 solar panels By Megan Moseley
The Big Island’s largest renewable energy project, with 94,000 solar panels on 300 acres in Waikōloa, was blessed on Thursday with Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green in attendance.
Voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa to begin first leg of Alaska Heritage Sail
Voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa was scheduled to depart Juneau for Yakutat this morning to begin the first leg of the Alaska Heritage Sail. It’s the pre-voyage through the southeast region of Alaska before the Global Launch of the Moananuiākea Voyage circumnavigation of the Pacific on June 15.
Federal disaster recovery reform bill introduced by senators Schatz, Collins
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) have joined 11 other colleagues in reintroducing legislation to help communities recover from major disasters.
Volcano Watch: Calm, unrest, eruptions and everything in between at Kīlauea summit
Since Kīlauea's historice 2018 eruption, the volcano's summit has experienced nearly constant change with distinct episodes of calm, unrest, eruptions and everything in between.
Volcanoes National Park video shows how Hawaiians gathered water from lava tubes
A new documentary produced by Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reveals the importance of lava tubes, both culturally and as ecosystems.
Bishop Museum awarded $500,000 grant to preserve, digitize important plant repository
The Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum in Honolulu has been awarded a $500,000 grant to protect, digitize and greatly increase access to the world’s largest repository of Pacific plant specimens.
Wanted woman sought in assault investigation apprehended
Hawaiʻi Island police have located 28-year-old Shanice Ogata-Staudinger who was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant in connection to an assault investigation.
Recruitment to open for state conservation enforcement officers
The Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement is beginning recruitment for entry-level conservation and resources enforcement officer positions to fill vacancies across the state.
Early morning warehouse fire at Hilo Mechanical in industrial area; no injuries
A warehouse fire broke out early Friday morning at Hilo Mechanical in the industrial area.
Maui real property tax sale set for May 23 in Kīhei
The County of Maui Department of Finance will hold a real property tax sale on Tuesday in Kīhei to auction properties that have been delinquent for three or more years and have received their final notice of tax sale. As of May 18, there were seven properties scheduled to be sold.
Mahi Pono accepting applications for summer internship program
Mahi Pono, a Maui farming company that owns and operates 41,000 acres in Central Maui, is now accepting applications for its Summer Internship Program. The six-week, paid internship runs from June 12 through July 21, 2023, and applications are open now until May 27, 2023. #MahiPono #SummerInternship #MauiNow
Hirono, others reintroduce Affordability is Access Act to expand access to birth control
Companion legislation was also introduced in the House by Representatives Ayanna Pressley, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ami Bera.
Volcano Watch: Ups, downs and changes at Kīlauea summit
Kīlauea on the Big island has experienced nearly constant change with distinct episodes of calm, unrest, eruptions and everything in between since its historic eruption in 2018.
