Michael Brestovansky

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General Assignment Reporter at Hawaii Tribune-Herald

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Aloha State Daily | State Legislature poised to pass sweeping weapons ban

1 week ago | alohastatedaily.com | Michael Brestovansky

A bill to outlaw the sale of "assault rifles" is on the verge of passage in the Hawai‘i Legislature, despite wide opposition by gun advocates. Senate Bill 401 proposes to ban the purchase or sale of “assault rifles” and “assault shotguns” in the state after July 8. While such weapons purchased and registered before July 8 would remain legal, those guns could not be again sold within the state. The bill has generated substantial opposition from gun owners statewide.
Hawaii should have a great view of total lunar eclipse

1 month ago | staradvertiser.com | Michael Brestovansky

The total lunar eclipse that will take place today will be perfectly timed for Hawaii viewing. Between this evening and Friday morning, a lunar eclipse — when the full moon enters the Earth’s shadow, making it appear red — will be visible from most of North America and Hawaii. But while most viewers in the U.S. will need to stay up late or wake up early to catch the event, Hawaii residents will be able see the total eclipse begin and end before bedtime.
Hawaii agriculture chief gets an earful from state lawmakers

2 months ago | thegardenisland.com | Michael Brestovansky

Hawaii lawmakers grilled state Department of Agriculture officials at a recent legislative hearing about their plans for fighting invasive species. Hawaii lawmakers grilled state Department of Agriculture officials at a recent legislative hearing about their plans for fighting invasive species.
New mayor suspends plan to charge admission at Hilo zoo

Dec 3, 2024 | hawaiitribune-herald.com | Michael Brestovansky

The Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo in Hilo will not start charging admission fees after all. The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation announced Tuesday that it is suspending plans to introduce admission fees to the zoo pending further review.
Legislature leadership positions announced

Nov 13, 2024 | hawaiitribune-herald.com | Michael Brestovansky

Some Big Island elected lawmakers will fill out leadership seats in the state House of Representatives and Senate during the 2025 legislative session,which begins in January. Some Big Island elected lawmakers will fill out leadership seats in the state House of Representatives and Senate during the 2025 legislative session,which begins in January. Last week, the House announced who would fill out the chamber’s five leadership positions. While Kauai Rep.
Obituaries for October 25

Oct 24, 2024 | hawaiitribune-herald.com | Michael Brestovansky

Roylynn Peggy Bannister, 56, of Keaau, died Sept. 13 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. She was an office assistant for the Department of Transportation. Service to be held Nov. 9 at 3:30 p.m. at Hawaiian Paradise Park Community Center.
Obituaries for October 22

Oct 21, 2024 | hawaiitribune-herald.com | Michael Brestovansky

Aaron Edward Chui, 63, of Hilo, died Oct. 2 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a high school math teacher at Kamehameha Schools Hawaii campus. Survived by daughters, Elyse Chui of Long Beach, Calif., McKenna (Kevin) Hernandez of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Clarice Chui of Camarillo, Calif., and Jenna Chui of Camarillo, Calif.; brother Lorne (Pauline) Chui of Lompoc, Calif.; and half-sister Aprilani Mclwraith of Waikele. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
HVO: Smoke rising from crater is not caused by a new eruption

Oct 6, 2024 | hawaiitribune-herald.com | Michael Brestovansky

Smoke rising from Napau Crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is not from a new eruption, but an ongoing wildfire, reports the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. According to an HVO alert, a plume of smoke on the south side of the remote crater became visible at about 4 p.m. Sunday, and an intermittent glow was visible overnight in the same area, just south of the vents formed during the middle East Rift Zone eruption of Kilauea volcano between Sept. 15 and Sept. 20.
Obituaries for September 29

Sep 28, 2024 | hawaiitribune-herald.com | Michael Brestovansky

Gary Marzan Aquino, 51, of Keaau, died Sept. 13 at home. Born in Pangasinan in the Philippines, he was a guest runner with the Hilton Waikoloa Village and a member of the Tagalog Ministry of the Paradise Park Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Vistation to be held 9-10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4 at the Dodo Mortuary Chapel, with funeral at 10 a.m. and burial to follow at the Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Eruption cooling off, reports HVO

Sep 19, 2024 | hawaiitribune-herald.com | Michael Brestovansky

The eruption of Kilauea near Napau Crater appears to be diminishing, according to a Hawaiian Volcano Observatory report. HVO stated this morning that, as of about 6 a.m., camera imagery indicates that lava flowing into the crater has likely crusted over, while eruptive tremor has progressively decreased over the last several hours. No other eruptive activity has been detected outside the area and no changes have been detected in the volcano’s lower East Rift Zone or Southwest Rift Zone.