New county sustainability office created

Battle over federal spending could hurt Hawaii economy

By The Citizen

A University of Hawaii economist said Tuesday a prolonged federal government shutdown could have serious local consequences. Source: Hawaii Tribune Herald

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Get a taste of Germany at Hilo Bay Oktoberfest

By The Citizen

Tickets are still available for this year’s annual Hilo Bay Oktoberfest. Source: Hawaii Tribune Herald

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Hawaiian Electric’s Shift and Save program postponed

By The Citizen

Hawaiian Electric has postponed the start of the new Shift and Save pilot program for approximately 17,000 residential and business customers who were selected at...

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First phase of lava buyouts nearly pau

By The Citizen

Nearly 300 residents whose primary homes were damaged or destroyed during the 2018 Kilauea eruption in lower Puna have had their properties bought out by...

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A new Hawaii County agency has been formed to focus on safeguarding the island’s environment and combating climate change.

Source: Hawaii Tribune Herald