Commission says U of N land conditions not met; future development in jeopardy
KAILUA-KONA — Time could be running out for the University of the Nations Kona to develop 62 acres once envisioned...
Year: 2019
Businessman plans market, cultural demonstration site to help Pahoa
HILO — One of the proponents of a new farmers market and cultural demonstration site in Pahoa says it’s all...
(Video & photos) SIX PALILA RELEASED INTO NEWLY RESTORED FOREST ON HAWAI‘I ISLAND (Video & photos)
SIX PALILA RELEASED INTO NEWLY RESTORED FOREST ON HAWAI‘I ISLAND Sharp Decline in Palila Population Prompts Relocation (Maunakea, Hawai‘i) –On...
Kahaluu Bay closed for coral spawning
KAILUA-KONA — Coral in the typically crowded Kahaluu Bay is getting a reprieve from human traffic through today. The county...
As budget process continues, council learns more property owners are appealing assessments
Apparently, it’s not how the county spends the money, it’s how it raises the money. A public hearing for the...
UPDATE: No sign of chicks from ‘alala pair
The first breeding attempt by a pair of Hawaiian crows in the wild in nearly 20 years appears to have...
Two Waiakea High School career academies achieve ‘model’ status
Two Waiakea High School career academies achieved “model” status from the National Career Academy Coalition, which certifies the learning communities...
Defense attorney disputes victim: ‘She’s lucky this case didn’t go to trial’
The lawyer of a man convicted of sexually molesting four underage girls said Monday a victim who spoke in court...
Hawaii: Today in History 5/21
5-21-1846 1st steamship arrives in Hawaii The British sidewheel steamer Cormorant arrives, first steamer to visit Hawai'i under power.
A 37-year-old South Kona man has been arrested on drug and firearms charges: Wayland Beck
On Friday, (May 17), at approximately 6:00 a.m., Area II Vice officers, along with officers from Kona patrol, SEU (Special...
Hawaii car sales losing speed, first-quarter report finds By Dave Segal
Hawaii consumers were loath to drive new vehicles off dealership lots during the first quarter of this year, and indications...
Hawaii: Today in History 5/20 (ed note: one of the greatest singers ever)
5-20-1959 Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, Native Hawaiian musician, entertainer and Hawaiian sovereignty advocate (Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World), born in...
After 50 years of silence, endangered seabird heard on Maunakea
The Hawaiian petrel was detected on Maunakea for the first time in 50 years. (UH Hilo/Courtesy Photo) HILO — For...
Irrigation, vanadalism among problems for withering Waikoloa Village park
WAIKOLOA VILLAGE — The vision for Kamakoa Nui Skate Park in Waikoloa Village was more than a series of ramps...
‘The arrogance, the maleness, of this lava’
HILO — A discussion during a meeting Thursday night in Pahoa about what to name fissure 8 revolved mostly around...
No parking: Laaloa Beach Park revamp remains stalled after two years
KAILUA-KONA — An iconic Alii Drive park area continues to wait for a facelift that’s now two years in the...
More security sought for Kamakana Villages
KAILUA-KONA — When Kamakana Villages welcomed its residents at the start of last year, the new development was roundly regarded...
North Hawaii, Kona hospitals earn ‘C’ grades
HILO — Hilo Medical Center has received an “A” in hospital safety rankings released this week by the Leapfrog Group,...
New power agreement could be part of PGV rebuild
HILO — As Puna Geothermal Venture moves toward restarting following last year’s Kilauea eruption, a new power purchase agreement with...
HHSAA: Kohala’s Kekoa receives Hall call
If there was a Mount Rushmore of student-athletes for Kohala High school, they would be chiseling Mikayla Kekoa’s face on...
