Hawaii Electric rates changing now, but what about the future?

Hawaiian Electric says because of lower fuel costs, a typical household will now see about a $3 reduction in its monthly bill. But future rate increases for the utility company were the focus at the State Capitol. Like a report card for students, HECO' …

Sturgis approved for Hawaii trip to accept award

Sturgis approved for Hawaii trip to accept award Published 8:41 pm Tuesday, June 24, 2025 The Vicksburg Warren School District Board of Trustees approved travel to Hawaii for Board President Jim Sturgis to attend an upcoming conference where the district …

‘A big role’: VWSD superintendent breaks down recently approved Hawaii trip

‘A big role’: VWSD superintendent breaks down recently approved Hawaii trip Published 9:35 pm Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Following a decision by the Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) Board of Trustees at its May 29 meeting to approve travel to a …

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Hawaii Guardsman Returns to the Philippines with Pacific Partnership

VIRAC, Philippines (June 12, 2025) — The tropical heat of Virac felt familiar to Hawaii Army National Guard Spc. Elvis Lorenz T. Salinas. This wasn't a vacation, however. As a 12B Combat Engineer with the Hawaii Army National Guard’s Chemical, …

Environmental statement available for comment on Navy, NASA leases in Hawaii

A BQM-177 naval aerial target launches from the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kauai, Hawaii, July 14, 2022, during the Rim of the Pacific exercise. (U.S. Navy) NASA and the U.S. Navy are seeking public comment on a draft environmental impact statement …

Man donates blood in all 50 states, finishes in Hawaii

HONOLULU (KHON) – A Pennsylvania man who set out to donate blood in all 50 states completed his goal at the Young Street Donor Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Vinton Smith completed his journey on World Blood Donor Day, on June 14, with hopes of bringing …

Lt. Gov. Luke signs bill expanding preschool access to 2-year-olds in Hawaii

HONOLULU (Island News) – A newly signed bill will expand preschool access to include two-year-olds. Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke, serving as Acting Governor, signed Bill 692 on Tuesday, a major expansion of the state’s Preschool Open Doors (POD) tuition …

AmeriGas Propane to divest certain assets in Hawaii

AmeriGas Propane, the nation’s largest retail propane company and a subsidiary of UGI Corp., entered into a definitive agreement to divest certain assets in Hawaii to Isle Gas.  Isle Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of AMF Hawaii Investment Holdings …

Hawaii Logistics: Maintaining the Island Flow

Keeping cargo movement flowing to and from Hawaii’s multiple locations requires logistics savvy, specialized experience, and inter-island ingenuity. Call it Aloha spirit or pure persistence; these providers go the distance for every shipment. Some 59,000 …