Art Benavidez News
DOH continues probe following confirmation of fourth Legionnaires’ case: Disease ‘can potentially have severe consequences’
By Art Benavidez | May 11, 2022
The fourth case of Legionnaires’ disease has been confirmed by the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH).
Kahele running for governor of Hawai'i: 'I will continue the mission'
By Art Benavidez | May 11, 2022
Rep. Kai Kahele (D-Hawaii) revealed that he plans to run for governor in hopes of succeeding term-limited Gov. David Ige (D).
Police Week: Hawaii residents invited to attend from 'Monday, May 16, through Friday, May 20'
By Art Benavidez | May 11, 2022
Residents across the state are being invited to attend Police Week festivities, including station tours, during the national event next week.
Russia batters Ukraine with artillery strikes as war continues in Kyiv: 'We must hold Putin accountable'
By Art Benavidez | Mar 1, 2022
Russia continued its attack on Ukraine throughout the weekend, after it invaded the country by land, sea and air, killing hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians and ominously touching off a pitched battle at the highly radioactive area around Chernobyl, which was the site of a nuclear accident in 1986.
Hirono applauds promise of $350 million for Red Hill: 'The health and safety of Oahu residents is my top priority'
By Art Benavidez | Mar 1, 2022
U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) has released a statement on the U.S. Senate passage of the continuing resolution legislation to keep the government funded, which includes $350 million to address the Red Hill crisis.
Hawaii's Volcano Circus entertains the Big Island and 'touches people's hearts of all ages'
By Art Benavidez | Oct 28, 2021
Hawaii's Volcano Circus (HVC) strives to provide a home for a vast array of cultural artists, along with entertainment for the community.
UH alumnus and lecturer wins at Na Hoku Hanohano Awards: 'The recording process in itself was a journey'
By Art Benavidez | Oct 14, 2021
A Rainbow Warrior recently won multiple awards at the premier music award event in Hawaii.
31st Annual Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers Conference to go virtual again due to COVID-19 pandemic
By Art Benavidez | Oct 14, 2021
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has forced the 31st Annual Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers Conference to go virtual for the second consecutive year.
Hawai´i Food and Wine events slated for this weekend
By Art Benavidez | Sep 30, 2021
Two culinary festivals will be coming to the Big Island this weekend and organizers are encouraging people to attend.
Schatz reintroduces legislation to restore honor to service members 'unjustly forced out of the military' for being gay
By Art Benavidez | Sep 23, 2021
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Sen. Todd Young (R-Indiana) have reintroduced the Restore Honor to Service Members Act on the 10-year-anniversary of the repeal of the "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" policy, according to Schatz's website.
More than $28 million in federal grants will 'ensure that Native Hawaiian education programs have the resources they need'
By Art Benavidez | Sep 21, 2021
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz’s (D-Hawaii) office announced that Native Hawaiian education programs will receive a total $28.1 million in federal funding under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
The East Hawaii Cultural Center is constructing a mobile outdoor theater to allow for community building and social distancing
By Art Benavidez | Sep 21, 2021
A local nonprofit organization that supports arts and culture in the Hilo community, which is largely run by volunteers, has received a grant to develop a mobile outdoor theater.
Over 450 invasive goats removed from Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park
By Art Benavidez | Aug 30, 2021
Hundreds of goats were successfully removed from Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park last week.
Hawaii teachers demand improved school safety due to 'packed classes and impossibly little opportunity to safely distance students'
By Art Benavidez | Aug 26, 2021
Teachers in Hawaii are looking to bring back safety measures that were afforded to them last year, and last week they stepped up their demands in effort to do so.
Hilo gas station hosts car wash to benefit homeless children in Hawaii Saturday between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
By Art Benavidez | Aug 6, 2021
A local nonprofit will be hosting a fundraiser car wash at the Ohana Fuels gas station, located at 26 Kekela Street in Hilo, to help homeless keiki.
Hamakua Harvest Farmers Market held every Sunday: 'Experience the warm hospitality of Hamakua'
By Art Benavidez | Aug 6, 2021
A one-of-a-kind farmers market is held every Sunday in Hamakua.
Hawaii County to hold Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event at Waiakea High School in Hilo
By Art Benavidez | Aug 6, 2021
The County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management will be holding a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event this Saturday.
New poll shows 'the public isn't onboard' with any type of COVID-19 vaccine mandate
By Art Benavidez | Aug 4, 2021
A recent poll shows that most Americans believe that receiving the COVID-19 vaccine should be a matter of personal choice.
'Blue rice coral is often overlooked' but may produce natural sunscreen, ensuring future survival of the species
By Art Benavidez | Jul 30, 2021
A recent report from the University of Hawaii at Manoa has revealed that local scientists believe blue rice corals could survive climate change because they produce a natural protein that can act as a sunscreen, ensuring their survival.
Trafalgar poll shows American flag inspires pride and patriotism and that America is 'a nation of good and decent people'
By Art Benavidez | Jul 29, 2021
The Olympic Games in Tokyo are underway, and if a recent poll is any indication of America's patriotism, many Americans will be rooting hard for Team USA to medal in its respective events.