New Simulation at HI-SEAS Habitat on Mauna Loa
A new two-week mission launched Wednesday at the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation habitat...
Month: February 2019
Murder-Suicide
Linda Leilani Mills gained a sense of closure with the latest news about her daughter’s death, which was reclassified by...
Oahu Lawmaker Proposes Fireworks Ban
A bill that would make fireworks illegal for consumer use throughout the state will go before a House committee on...
Law Could Spur Industrial Hemp Industry
The state’s industrial hemp pilot program could become a permanent full program should a state Senate bill pass the Legislature...
Opponents of GET Surcharge Voice Concerns; Council Advances
A general excise tax increase continued its forward march Wednesday, with the County Council voting 7-2 to bring the county...
Avocado Festival set for Saturday with focus on building export opportunities
This year’s Avocado Festival is about much more than celebrating one of Hawaii Island’s most beloved fruits. Sponsored by the...
County Prepares for Foam Food Container Ban
Hawaii Island’s ban on polystyrene — also known as Styrofoam — food containers goes into effect in less than five...
OK for Private Airport Bond
A bill that would authorize the state Department of Budget and Finance to issue up to $50 million in special...
Cop Leaves $100 Tip And Heartfelt Note For Pregnant Waitress
Cop Leaves $100 Tip And Heartfelt Note For Pregnant Waitress A New Jersey police officer left a $100 tip on...
Van Recovered Undamaged from Burglary
A Keaau flower nursery that provides employment to developmentally disabled individuals recovered the company’s van, which was stolen in a...
Bank of Hawaii Seeks New Hilo Branch
HILO — Bank of Hawaii plans to build a new branch in Hilo. The proposed location is at 1339 Kinoole...
Southwest, JAL, & ANA Updates Due to Hawaii
Goldman Sachs downgrades Southwest Airlines because new Hawaii route could be too costly Goldman Sachs downgrades Southwest Airliens to a...
Hawaii: Today in History 2/20
2-20-1901 1st territorial legislature of Hawaii convenes The Territory of Hawaii’s first legislature met for the first time in Iolani...
Free Series to Focus on Mental Disorders
Big Island volunteers will offer a National Alliance on Mental Illness Family-to-Family Education Program specifically for families of people diagnosed...
Court interpreters needed on Big Island
The Hawaii State Judiciary is seeking individuals who speak English and another language, as well as certified sign language interpreters,...
Puna Boat Ramp Bill Advances
A bill funding a study for a new boat ramp in Puna cleared the Senate Ways and Means Committee on...
‘Alala poised to breed this year in the wild
A group of ‘alala released into the wild in 2017 might produce their first offspring this year. Since late 2017,...
High court to consider case about reach of clean water law
The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to consider a case about the reach of landmark federal clean water protections, as the...
Police Releases: Missing Persons and People Charged
Detectives have charged a 24-year-old Pāhoa man with multiple financial crimes following his arrest earlier last week. After conferring with...
