Trump picks RFK Jr. to be head of Health and Human Services Dept.
President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday that he would nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services — setting up a debate over whether Kennedy, whose vaccine skepticism and unorthodox views about medicine make public health officials deeply uneasy, can be confirmed.
Underground fuel tanks at Halepohaku need to be replaced
A project to remove old underground fuel tanks at Halepohaku could begin in January.
Trump taps loyalists with few qualifications for top jobs
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump chose loyalists with little experience for several key cabinet positions on Wednesday, stunning some allies and making clear that he is serious about reshaping — and in some cases testing — America’s institutions.
Bill regarding home repairs passes
Small-scale home repairs could become easier to make if Mayor Mitch Roth signs a bill that exempts repair projects below a certain cost from needing a building permit.
Kea‘au to get health center
Hilo Benioff Medical Center is planning to build an outpatient clinic on approximately nine acres of land in Kea‘au.
GOP clinches control of House, solidifying hold on Congress after sweeping Trump win
Republicans secured a majority in the House of Representatives, clinching total control of Congress alongside President-elect Donald Trump’s sweeping win of the White House and the Senate.
Officials praise $72M grant that will bolster internet service on Hawaiian homestead lands
A longstanding effort to increase internet connectivity in Department of Hawaiian Home Lands communities received a big boost Tuesday thanks to a $72 million grant from the federal government.
Who are the next leaders of the Democratic party?
WASHINGTON — American presidential elections tend to be a zero-sum game for the parties and their voters. Win, and everything is great. Lose, and your party is rudderless, leaderless and powerless.
Feedback sought for HPP park
Hawaiian Paradise Park residents are urged to submit feedback about a proposed new district park that will be built in the subdivision.
Cell tower bill showdown: Competing measures to be heard at Dec. 5 meeting
Two competing bills changing Hawaii County’s permitting process for cell towers are set for a showdown next month.
‘A day of reflection, gratitude and celebration’
Sunshine broke through a previously overcast Monday morning as the emcee of Hilo’s Veterans Day ceremony proclaimed it an “amazing, amazing Veterans Day.”
As Donald Trump staffs up for second term, only MAGA loyalists need apply
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — As advisers and allies of Republican President-elect Donald Trump search for personnel to staff his coming administration, one quality is absolutely paramount: unquestioning loyalty.
Trump support grows in blue state Hawaii
Public input sought on Kahuku Unit plan
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is inviting the community to provide input about a plan to manage the Kahuku Unit, which is a separate area of the park that encompasses 132,000-plus acres in Ka‘u.
How a Trump presidency could lead to a purge at the Pentagon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — During his campaign for re-election, Donald Trump vowed to purge the military of so-called “woke” generals. Now that he is president-elect, the question in the halls of the Pentagon is whether he would go much further.
Chamber of Commerce Hawaii releases 2030 Blueprint to boost economic competitiveness
Vacation rentals bill shelved: Council decides contentious measure too complicated in current state
A proposal by the Hawaii County Council to revamp how the county regulates short-term vacation rentals could start again from scratch.
Bill aims to increase number of affordable rentals
Hawaii County could change how it defines “affordable rental,” which could raise the cost of rent for some low-income residents.
HECO execs brief lawmakers on wildfire mitigation efforts
A Hawaiian Electric Co. senior vice president told lawmakers Friday the company has invested $120 million this year on “wildfire safety and resiliency measures.”
Residents return to find homes reduced to rubble after California fire
In the city of Camarillo, California, on Old Coach Drive, the smell of smoke lay heavy in the air. The fire that erupted this week had hopscotched around the neighborhood, leaving some homes relatively unscathed but reducing several to charred piles of wood and rubble.
