Grant boosts HIPCC center
A new $150,000 Grant in Aid from the state Legislature has brought the Hawaii Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce Cultural...
Year: 2019
No parking: Laaloa Beach Park revamp remains stalled after two years By MAX DIBLE West Hawaii Today
KAILUA-KONA — An iconic Alii Drive park area continues to wait for a facelift that’s now two years in the...
Call them ‘LouDre’; Waiakea alum finds love on ‘Pinoy Big Brother’
Andre Brouillette, a Waiakea High School alum and aspiring actor who’s a current cast member of “Pinoy Big Brother,” has...
One seal growing, another on the mend
KAILUA-KONA — Keiki grow up so quickly. Kaulana suns himself at a Kona Coast beach on Thursday. Named by a...
Researcher documents the story of Shinmachi
After the community of Shinmachi was twice destroyed by tsunamis in 1946 and 1960, records of the town’s existence became...
Hawaii: Today in History 5/19
5-19-1965 Maile Flanagan, American actress (Naruto, Lab Rats), born in Honolulu, Hawaii Flanagan's first name Maile is a Hawaiian name derived from...
Surf and serve
KOHANAIKI — Standing on the beach at Saturday’s Keiki Surf for the Earth and Beach Clean Up, 14-year-old CJ Bruno...
Bill to cut pensions for convicted government employees stalled for years
KAILUA-KONA — Lawmakers failed this session to pass legislation that would strip state or county employees of retirement benefits if...
Pele or ‘Aila‘au? Residents discuss deities, possible fissure 8 names
A discussion during a meeting Thursday night in Pahoa about what to name fissure 8 revolved mostly around what deity...
Businessman plans market, cultural demonstration site to help Pahoa
One of the proponents of a new farmers market and cultural demonstration site in Pahoa says it’s all about helping...
Honokaa High and Intermediate School prepare for anniversary
Dragons pride will be on full display — and on parade — the third weekend of July in Honokaa. The...
Legislation targets child porn on Dept. of Defense’s network
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz co-introduced legislation that would help to prevent the distribution of child pornography within the Department of...
Teachers: Housing still hard despite help
KEALAKEKUA — It’s not news that finding affordable housing in Hawaii isn’t easy. That’s especially true for the state’s teachers,...
Motorcyclist critically hurt in Waikoloa crash
A 38-year-old Waikoloa man suffered severe injuries following a collision between a sedan and a motorcycle Thursday at the intersection...
A 40-year-old man died Friday evening after becoming unresponsive while diving near Onekahakaha Beach Park.
A 40-year-old man died Friday evening after becoming unresponsive while diving near Onekahakaha Beach Park. The Hawaii Fire Department said...
Man, 40, drowns following nighttime diving accident in waters off Hilo
Man, 40, drowns following nighttime diving accident in waters off Hilo By Star-Advertiser Staff Today Updated 6:49 a.m. A 40-year-old...
48-Year-Old Mother Of Three Qualifies For Olympic Trials
48-Year-Old Mother Of Three Qualifies For Olympic Trials A 48-year-old mother in Vienna, Virginia, has officially qualified for the 2020...
Young Brothers interisland barges less full in first quarter By Andrew Gomes
Hawaii’s largest interisland ocean cargo carrier saw business slip in the first quarter after three consecutive year-over-year gains. Young Brothers...
Wind company lodges complaint against DWS
KAILUA-KONA — Lalamilo Wind Company in April filed an administrative complaint with the Hawaii County Department of Water Supply in...
Fallen officer honored nationally
In 2018, 106 American law enforcement officers gave their lives in the line of duty. Of those, 55 died as...
