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Federal funding has been earmarked to bolster the electronic medical records system for two hospitals on Hawai‘i Island. The $2.5 million will help Kona Community Hospital and Kohala Hospital continue to enhance their technological infrastructure, ensuring streamlined access to medical records.
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A woman who purchased a vacant lot in Hawaiʻi was surprised to find out a $500,000 house was built on the property by mistake. She’s now mired in legal wrangling over the mix-up.
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Speaking to The Conversation after his State of the County address, Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth stressed the need to repair wastewater and recreational facilities before they become a bigger problem for future generations.
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The Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture has restricted the off-island movement of ʻōhiʻa plants and plant parts since 2015. This includes ʻōhiʻa lehua, leaves and seeds.
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Hawaii Electric said that power availability on Hawaiʻi Island will be “extremely tight” through at least mid-April.
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Hawaiʻi County Parks and Recreation Director Maurice Messina said pickleball hit his department "like a ton of bricks." He said interest continues to grow, fueled partly by recent transplants accustomed to standalone pickleball facilities.
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Hawaiʻi Island Mayor Mitch Roth’s State of the County address highlighted housing and shelter initiatives in the county. HPR's Mark Ladao outlines the key takeaways.
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Every year, more than a million people enjoy the beach parks in the coastal community of Keaukaha on Hawaiʻi Island, according to a grassroots-led data collection effort over the last year known as Waiʻuli We Count. HPR’s Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi has more.
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Each Hawaiʻi mayor gives an annual State of the County address in March. Housing, infrastructure, jobs, education and tourism consistently remain top of mind for the local leaders. HPR reporters have been tuning into this year's speeches on Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island to learn the latest.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designated a critical habitat on the Big Island. The protected species include 11 plants and one picture-wing fly.