Earthquake unrelated to volcanic activity, scientists say
KAILUA-KONA — The magnitude-5.3 temblor that struck Saturday evening just east of Kalaoa was unrelated to volcanic activity, scientists say....
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Experts say market should be stable and slow, which is good news
Boring can be good. And the next couple of years look exactly that — calm and dull. Say goodbye to...
Heavy rainfall leads to another storm water discharge at dairy
Because of heavy rainfall during the past week, Ookala-based Big Island Dairy on Monday again discharged stormwater collected in its...
Guam hospital receives additional $2.4M in Medicare funds
Guam hospital receives additional $2.4M in Medicare funds TAMUNING, Guam — A Guam hospital received a $2.4 million boost in...
State cleans out Kona homeless camp
KAILUA-KONA — You can’t go home, but you can’t stay here. That was the message the state Department of Transportation...
Stormy weather tapers off
The relentless rain that pounded metal roofs and caused concerns about potential flash flooding in East Hawaii during the weekend...
Police Search for Robert Navor Jr.
Police Search for Robert Navor Jr. Robert Nanauu Navor Jr. is wanted for several warrants and police investigations involving a...
Bill to regulate midwives reveals divide By Kristen Consillio
Legislation to regulate midwives in Hawaii has underscored a divide among home-birth advocates. Senate Bill 1033, approved Friday by the...
Scientists monitor increased activity at Big Island volcano (AP Update)
HILO, Hawaii (AP) — Scientists in Hawaii are monitoring increasing activity surrounding one of the Big Island’s volcanoes. The Hawaii...
Endangered Whale Experiencing Mini Baby Boom In New England Waters
Endangered Whale Experiencing Mini Baby Boom In New England Waters One of the world's most endangered species of whale is...
County Council District 9 update: 04-15-19 By Tim Richards County Council
Aloha! Once again, it is time for the monthly update from our office. BUDGET SEASON On March 1, the administration...
Science and culture lessons burn as bright as the stars
WAIMEA — What is science? What is culture? These are just a few of the questions Waimea Country School’s fourth-...
Building a legacy: New foundation seeks to replant, replenish coral reefs globally
KAILUA-KONA — Seven years ago, Bill Coney came up with an idea. Back then, the concept was simple. A business...
New distillery in Kailua-Kona prepares to kick off sales
KAILUA-KONA — From Hawaii Island honey to local sweet potatoes to Kona’s famous coffee, Dave Puckett — founder and owner...
PTA showcases live-fire exercises
POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA — The bass booms of heavy artillery echoed through the region Sunday morning as plumes of smoke...
Airport authority bill once again fails to pass
For the fourth year in a row, a bill that would place authority over the state’s airports in the hands...
Ex-sergeant says vendetta led to DUI case against him
HONOLULU — A former Honolulu police sergeant says an ex-prosecutor brought a drunken-driving case against him because she had a...
Kona Pacific charter school resists sanction By Susan Essoyan
Kona Pacific Public Charter School is challenging an official notice it received from the state Charter School Commission that could...
(photos) Two (2) pre-trial detainees, Troy Diego & Barret Paman, escape from MCCC. MPD notified. If seen, call 911. (photos)
Two (2) pre-trial detainees escaped from the Maui Community Correctional Center (MCCC) early this morning. It is believed 30-year old...
landslide and debris on the roadway Hwy 19 at Laupahoehoe Gulch.
HPD reports a landslide and debris on the roadway Hwy 19 at Laupahoehoe Gulch. Avoid the area if possible. DOT...
