Posadas accepted a plea deal which includes the six-month ban, $1,000 in fines, and forfeiture of his equipment in addition to six months’ probation and proof he complied with all terms by Nov. 18. Read more
The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources said that last month, a Mountain View resident found an emaciated Hawaiian hawk, or ʻio, on her property with the upper portion of its beak missing. Read more
The new center will be staffed with physicians and nurse practitioners that can provide fast, convenient evaluation and care for a wide range of minor injuries and illnesses. No appointments will be necessary. Read more
For the Asia Pacific Dance Festival, news of the withdrawal of $25,000, about a quarter of its total budget, came just two weeks before it was scheduled to begin, according to Associate Director SheenRu Yong. Read more
The observation deck at Uekahuna — the highest point on Kilauea — had been closed since May 2018. Read more
An investigation of the case, along with two people who may have been exposed, is underway, according to DOH in a news release sent Tuesday evening. Read more
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While aquatic turtles are not typically impacted by salmonella, health officials said they can become carriers without exhibiting symptoms — and can infect other animals or humans. Read more
“What we’re looking for is a commitment from dog owners to be responsible,” said Society spokeswoman Brandy Shimabukuro. “It’s also a way for us to ensure that everybody who’s a user of the park is safe.” Read more
Three years since surveys began, the University of Hawaii has found that the state’s numerous health care challenges continue to grow, especially for those living in poverty. Read more
The island of Molokai is perhaps the most rural of all of the main Hawaiian isles, with a population of just about 7,400 on about 260 square miles of land. Read more
Gov. Josh Green on Wednesday defended COVID-19 vaccines before a U.S. Senate subcommittee in Washington, D.C., saying they saved countless lives during the pandemic. Read more
Some potential complications include pneumonia, seizures, apnea (a pause in breathing), encephalopathy (a disease of the brain) and death. Read more
A controversial commercial development on the famous black-sand beaches of Hawaii island has been stalled by foreclosure. Read more
Hawaii conservation groups are voicing their opposition to plans by the U.S. Space Force to conduct cargo rocket testing at Johnston Atoll, a national wildlife refuge in the Pacific. Read more
The endangered seals got a second chance at life, with some help from NOAA as well as Ke Kai Ola, The Marine Mammal Center’s monk seal hospital in Kailua-Kona. Read more
Hawaii households, with higher electricity rates than the rest of the nation, could benefit from any help available to keep those bills down. Read more
The endangered seals got a second chance at life, with some help from NOAA as well as Ke Kai Ola, The Marine Mammal Center’s monk seal hospital in Kailua-Kona. Read more
The fines were issued to the property owners, including the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Haili Moe Inc. and Hale Nanea, citing violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Read more
The Hawaii Nurses’ Association is at an impasse with The Queen’s Medical Center since the employer filed an appeal with the National Labor Relations Board — a closely watched move that could provide insight into relations between unions and employers under the Trump administration. Read more
The Hawaii Nurses’ Association, which represents the registered nurses, says it is frustrated with the lack of progress on a new contract after five months of negotiations. Read more
The show ran 19 episodes with a March 31 finale, which dangled some loose story threads for continuation in a potential second season. Read more
