David Beasley News
Project manager on UH Hilo event: 'Perhaps telling your story will mark a new beginning'
By David Beasley | Aug 23, 2022
The University of Hawai'i at Hilo (UH Hilo) is looking for storytellers to participate in the first live episode of Wailau.
Hawaii Coffee Association reaches agreement to fight counterfeiting
By David Beasley | May 20, 2022
The Hawaii Coffee Association (HCA) has reached an agreement with the Oritain company to build a statewide “origin fingerprint” database to verify the origins of coffee grown in Hawaii, according to a news release.
Hawaiian Homes Commission's Ailā: New development a 'tremendous opportunity for native Hawaiians to live and grow food for their families'
By David Beasley | Apr 29, 2022
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands held a groundbreaking ceremony recently for Phase 1 of its Honomū Subsistence Agriculture Homestead Community in South Hilo on Hawaii Island.
UH Hilo men's tennis team finishes third in PacWest Championships
By David Beasley | Apr 28, 2022
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo (UHH) men's tennis team finished third in the PacWest Championships, with Alessio Demichelis clinching the team's 4-2 victory over Point Loma with a come-from-behind singles win.
Hawaii governor: 'Having people work in the community is the best way to get them to be invested' in it
By David Beasley | Apr 27, 2022
Gov. David Ige (D-HI) recently celebrated the work volunteers perform across the state, highlighting April 17 to 23 as Volunteer Week Hawaii.
Attorney General supports Ige's proclamation of Sexual Assault Awareness Month: 'We must support every effort to raise awareness about the crime of sexual assault'
By David Beasley | Apr 15, 2022
Attorney General Holly Shikada expressed support for Gov. David Ige's proclamation making April sexual assault awareness month, a news release said.
Hawaii attorney general joins push to allow parents to 'meaningfully supervise' social media usage
By David Beasley | Apr 15, 2022
Hawaii Attorney General Holly T. Shikada has joined 44 other attorneys general seeking to give parents greater power over their children's usage of social media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat, according to a recent news release.
Hawaii leaders honor late Rep. Ezra Kanoho: He 'exemplified integrity and the aloha spirit'
By David Beasley | Feb 15, 2022
Late Hawaii Rep. Ezra Kanoho, who served nearly 20 years in the State Legislature, is being remembered for his kindness, compassion, humility and smile.
North Kohala Community Resource Center holds annual golf tournament March 5: 'This fundraiser is critical'
By David Beasley | Feb 1, 2022
The North Kohala Community Resource Center (NKCRC), a nonprofit that supports after-school programs and cultural activities, will hold its fifth annual golf tournament Saturday, March 5, at Hapuna Golf Course at Mauna Kea Resort.
Greenhouse gas emissions came roaring back in 2021 as the economy recovered: 'Time is not on our side'
By David Beasley | Jan 20, 2022
U.S. greenhouse gas emissions rose sharply in 2021 as the economy recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic and utility companies burned more coal, according to a new study by the Rhodium Group.
Hawaii lawmakers sponsor bill to increase Medicare payments for skilled nursing homes due to 'high cost-of-living expenses'
By David Beasley | Sep 24, 2021
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and U.S. Rep. Kaialiʻi Kahele (D-Hilo) have legislation in both houses of Congress to improve Medicare payments for skilled nursing facilities in Hawaii and Alaska.
Three Hawaii public schools make U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon list: 'This is a proud moment'
By David Beasley | Sep 24, 2021
Three public schools in Hawaii made the U.S. Department of Education's 2021 list of National Blue Ribbon schools.
National Weather Service hydrologist: Severe Big Island drought also causes brush fires
By David Beasley | Aug 20, 2021
The severe drought on Hawaii's Big Island also is causing severe brush fires, according to Kevin Kodama, senior hydrologist with the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
Hawaii battles invasive species like the spittlebug, which could 'significantly change the character of the landscape'
By David Beasley | Aug 5, 2021
Hawaii is allocating $350,000 in federal COVID-19 funds to rescue valuable pastureland from a pest called the spittlebug.
Astronomers at W.M. Keck Observatory at Mauna Kea help discover massive 'white dwarf'
By David Beasley | Jul 12, 2021
A "white dwarf" -- a small hot white star of low intrinsic brightness -- recently discovered by astronomers in Hawaii is both the smallest and most massive one ever discovered.
Animal control in Hawaii County could be 'bumpy' as contract with nonprofit group expires
By David Beasley | Jul 7, 2021
Hawaii County is warning of a potentially “bumpy” transition as it resumes animal control responsibilities after the county’s contract with nonprofit coalition Hawaii Rainbow Rangers expired June 30, KHON2 reported.
'Our past, present and future lie in the Pacific': Case proposes legislation to expand U.S. diplomatic, development ties in Pacific Islands region
By David Beasley | May 16, 2021
U.S. Rep Ed Case (D-HI) has introduced legislation that would expand U.S. diplomatic and development ties in the Pacific Island region.
'A devastating disease': Hawaii's coffee industry also impacted by COVID-19
By David Beasley | May 14, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic affected many industries in Hawaii, even coffee.
UH Hilo to receive $9 million from American Rescue Plan to 'help secure the future of these schools'
By David Beasley | May 14, 2021
Hawaii has been granted $97 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds for higher education, U.S. Rep. Ed Case (D-HI) announced.
'Let's get to work': Kahele touts Biden infrastructure plan
By David Beasley | May 14, 2021
U.S. Rep. Kaiali'i Kahele (D-Hawaii) is touting President Joe Biden’s proposed infrastructure proposal, called the American Jobs Plan.