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‘Iolani seventh grader claims Spelling Bee title with ‘claimant’
The Hawaii State Spelling Bee returned to in-person competition Saturday, when ‘Iolani School seventh grader Sophia Chan won the back-and-forth final rounds by correctly spelling the word “claimant.” → Read More
‘Genki ball’ treatments to come to Hilo’s Waihonu Pond
Plans are underway to clean up the sludge at Hawaii island’s Waihonu Pond using the “genki balls” that have been used at the Ala Wai Canal on Oahu. → Read More
Council to consider fishing rules in marine monument
Possible changes to fishing regulations within the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument could allow cultural fishing practices, although such changes are also viewed as “harmful” to Native Hawaiian traditions. → Read More
Fishing licenses allowed for longline boats with foreign workers, Hawaii Supreme Court says
After contemplating the definition of state waters, the Hawaii Supreme Court this month denied a petition that would have banned the state Department of Land and Natural Resources from issuing commercial licenses to longline fishing boats with foreign workers. → Read More
Developer plans to sell 222 acres in Wahiawa to local farmers
Developer Peter Savio is offering local farmers a chance to buy small lots on 222 acres in Wahiawa at what he says are below- market prices as part of his push to make available more affordable agricultural land. → Read More
Salvation Army Kona looking to replace $4K-plus in stolen school supplies, food
The Salvation Army Kona Corps is trying to recoup its losses after it had $4,000 in back-to-school supplies, food and other items stolen. → Read More
Monk seal mom returns to Waikiki for 14th birth
Rocky, a well-known Hawaiian monk seal, returned to Kaimana Beach in Waikiki to give birth to a pup Saturday, according to NOAA Fisheries. → Read More
Thieves target East Oahu in smash-and-grabs
Honolulu police are investigating a rash of early morning burglaries where perpetrators smashed glass doors and took cash registers at several small restaurants in East Honolulu. → Read More
Ceremony honors those lost in the 1944 West Loch Disaster on Oahu
A relatively unknown disaster at Pearl Harbor during World War II that killed or injured more than 560 U.S. soldiers was commemorated Friday in a ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. → Read More
Return of weekly fireworks in Waikiki approved
The state Board of Land and Natural Resources has approved the return of weekly fireworks shows in Waikiki, so long as the company holding the shows also participates in waste and climate change reduction projects. → Read More
First image of Milky Way’s black hole produced
A global collaboration of telescopes, including two observatories on Mauna Kea, helped produce the first image of the black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. → Read More
Ranked-choice voting set to be used in some special elections
Hawaii is set to use ranked-choice voting for the first time after state law‑ makers passed a bill that would test the voting method in certain winner-take-all special elections. → Read More
Drone fishing bill passes amid criticism
Hawaii’s fishing community is waiting to hear whether Gov. David Ige will sign or veto a bill that bans the use and possession of drones for fishing in, on or near state waters. → Read More
State finds increase in sexual, physical abuse of children
A state program has found there were more child abuse cases in Hawaii in 2021 than in 2020, attributed in part to COVID-19 but also to increased awareness and reporting. → Read More
Bill to ban use of drones for fishing in Hawaii moves forward
A bill that would ban the use or possession of drones for fishing is still alive in the state Legislature as this year’s session nears its end. → Read More
Bill would expedite farmland transfers
While two state agencies continue to vie over management of about 100,000 acres of state land set aside for agriculture, lawmakers are pushing a bill to expedite the transfer of those lands to support local farming and ranching. → Read More
Hawaiian Airlines announces plans to cancel 19 flights this weekend
Hawaiian Airlines’ interisland flight cancellations caused by a delay in pilot training will continue through the weekend, but operations are expected to begin normalizing next week. → Read More
Primary suspect identified in 1994 Waikiki murder case through DNA, fingerprint analysis
The primary suspect in an unsolved Waikiki murder case nearly 30 years old has been identified through DNA comparisons and reexaminations of fingerprints at the scene. → Read More
Hawaii food hubs gain momentum during pandemic
Hawaii’s food hubs are trying to build on the growth they and local farmers experienced during COVID-19, when there was increased demand for locally produced food. → Read More
Bill supports mentorship programs for young Hawaii farmers
A bill to encourage new farmers and increase local food production is making its way through the state Legislature. → Read More