Kahoolawe watershed rehabilitation project is bearing fruit By Mindy Pennybacker
The formerly bare, red-dirt slopes of Hakioawa watershed on the northern slopes of Kahoolawe island are now festooned with green...
Month: July 2019
Rat lungworm victim describes her agony with disease By Kristen Consillio
Shawzy Cann describes the agony of burrowing worms on the left side of her brain as the “worst pain” she’s...
UPDATE: Fire crews patrol perimeters, douse flare-ups Embers could smolder a week, officials say
The Maui News Maui Fire Department crews and tankers patrolled the perimeter of a major wildfire in Central and South...
Zoning change would allow cinder quarry to expand
A cinder quarry south of Leilani Estates may be expanded in the next few years after a petition was filed...
Dairy wastewater lagoons in process of being removed
The removal of wastewater lagoons at Big Island Dairy is currently underway, the state Department of Health said Thursday. DOH...
Hawaii activists protesting over start of work on telescope By CALEB JONES and JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER
1 of 10 Demonstrators gather to block a road at the base of Hawaii's tallest mountain, Monday, July 15, 2019,...
Hawaii: Today in History 7/15
7-15-1960 Alexander W Dunlap, astronaut, born in Honolulu, Hawaii American physician payload specialist astronaut, 1996-1998. Candidate specialist for STS-90 Neurolab....
Ige… No sweep of Mauna Kea tonight
As hundreds attended a peaceful prayer vigil at Pu‘u Huluhulu across from Maunakea Access Road, Gov. David Ige held a...
Minimum term decision delayed for Kona teen convicted of 2016 rape
KAILUA-KONA — A hearing to set the minimum prison term a Kailua-Kona teen will receive for his role in the...
Home sales down but prices up
The greatest increase in price was in North Kohala, where the median sales price increased by 24%, or $198,000. However,...
Bench Warrants 07-12-19
Bench Warrants 07-12-19 By Mitchell Bonds As of Friday, July 12, 2019 the following individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police...
FilAm serves up support
KEAUHOU — Using tennis, authentic Filipino food, raffles and impressive sponsors, FilAm Tennis Hawaii once again served up its fun-filled...
Environmentalists Have Removed 40 Tons Of Trash From The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Environmentalists Have Removed 40 Tons Of Trash From The Great Pacific Garbage Patch The nonprofit organization Ocean Voyages Institute has...
Canines, cats, other critters return after wildfire Maui Humane Society credits community for successful evacuation
Staffers carry dogs Saturday. The animals were being returned to the Puunene shelter after spending two nights at the school...
Ride to relevance: Hilo cycling back on map with Saddle Road climb
Had it been the opening of a Broadway play, the reviews would have called it a “smash hit,” or maybe...
Mauna Loa’s 1975 eruption in terms of today’s Volcano Alert Level
Mauna Loa's 1975 eruption in terms of today's Volcano Alert Level As the sun rose above Mauna Kea (background) on...
State waiting on feds to start review for Saddle Road extension
Three proposed routes are being considered for the next Saddle Road extension. (Map courtesy of state Department of Transportation.) KAILUA-KONA...
Leilani Estates man gets up to 5 years for firing gun
KEALAKEKUA — A Leilani Estates man has been sentenced to serve up to five years in prison for pointing a...
Waiaka Stream Bridge project gains traction
A state senator who served as transportation chairwoman in this year’s legislative session and a Department of Transportation spokeswoman say...
Kuawa Street park opening slated for next month
Nearly three years after it was expected to be complete, the long-delayed Kuawa Street park in Hilo is on track...
