State and counties cancel Thursday’s monthly siren testing due to severe weather
The state and counties have canceled the monthly testing of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System for 11:45 a.m. Thursday,...
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Hawaii AG seeks end to ‘forever’ chemicals By Star-Advertiser Staff
The state and counties have canceled the monthly testing of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System for 11:45 a.m. Thursday,...
Hawaiian Airlines’ second quarter exceeds expectations By Allison Schaefers
Hawaiian Airlines, the state’s largest carrier, lost nearly $22 million of net income in the second quarter amid increasing competition,...
Activists on Mauna Kea say they will evacuate if weather turns perilous By Kevin Dayton
MAUNA KEA >> With two hurricanes approaching Hawaii, the activists blocking construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope say they are...
Widow’s ‘healing’ trip to Hawaii turns tragic when she dies after falling off cliff By Jackie Salo | New York Post
A Kentucky widow died on what was supposed to be a “healing vacation” to Hawaii after her husband’s death, according to reports. Jamie “Nicole” Redmond...
Comments sought on judicial nominees
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald is seeking public comment on judicial nominees for a district court vacancy on Hawaii Island....
Isle tourism on the recovery track despite decline in first half of 2019
While Big Island tourism numbers increased in June, visitor arrivals and spending in the first half of 2019 were still...
Hilo man accused of double stabbing
A 39-year-old Hilo man is accused of stabbing two men Saturday night on the grounds of the Hilo Public Library....
Farmers say chemical analyses show other brands vary from Kona coffee
Three Kona coffee farmers turned to science to prove their case against major retailers and producers who they say are...
TMT given more time
Gov. David Ige announced Tuesday that the deadline for the Thirty Meter Telescope to begin construction has been pushed back...
FLASH FLOOD WATCH THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING FOR THE BIG ISLAND... .Deep tropical moisture will move...
Teenage ‘Rambo’ Saves All 14 Horses From Burning Barn
Teenage 'Rambo' Saves All 14 Horses From Burning Barn A teenager in Georgia is being called a hero after his...
Project has legal right to start, Thirty Meter Telescope official says By Timothy Hurley
A top official with the Thirty Meter Telescope said Monday that state officials need to find a way to allow...
Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim opposes use of physical force at Mauna Kea By Andrew Gomes
Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim said Monday he doesn’t want the job to mediate the standoff on Mauna Kea, but...
Ballot initiative to set standards for critter care
HILO — A committee of five community members has submitted to the County Clerk a ballot initiative proposal seeking to...
50 units proposed for Alii Drive
KAILUA-KONA — The Leeward Planning Commission next month will consider two applications related to a proposed 50-unit residential community across...
Kim recaps TMT meeting, reiterates opposition to use of force
A Friday meeting between leaders of the Native Hawaiian community and Mayor Harry Kim regarding the Thirty Meter Telescope project...
DLNR officials, fisherman continue boat ramp talks
Representatives from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources met last week with Puna fishermen, lawmakers and community members...
STATE CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION ADOPTS RECOMMENDATION FOR IMPROVING DISASTER RECOVERY PREPAREDNESS
STATE CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION ADOPTS RECOMMENDATION FOR IMPROVING DISASTER RECOVERY PREPAREDNESS (Honolulu) – During its July meeting...
Hawai‘i Visitor Statistics Released for the First Half of 2019 (FULL REPORT)
Hawai‘i Visitor Statistics Released for the First Half of 2019 HONOLULU – Visitors to the Hawaiian Islands spent a total...
