10 Things to Know About Hawaii The Aloha State is home to the tallest mountain in the world. By Casey Leins,
1. Hawaii, which was officially recognized as the 50th state on Aug. 21, 1959, adopted its nickname The Aloha State that same year....
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Hawaii commission endorses pay raises for elected officials
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s state legislators should receive a series of annual pay raises beginning in 2021, according to recommendations...
Legislation aims to make management of seven Hawaii airports more efficient
A Hawaii airports corporation might finally be approaching takeoff as a bill that aims to improve the efficiency of the...
72 new county positions sought; majority for the Police Department
Despite concerns about the growing cost of county employees, Mayor Harry Kim’s proposed preliminary budget adds 72 new positions. That’s...
Police are looking for this individual in Hilo robbery
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person whose image was captured on video surveillance...
Community reacts to second shooting in North Kohala
KAPAAU — Authorities are investigating a shooting incident Wednesday in North Kohala that left one man hospitalized with gunshot wounds...
First phase of grid modernization plan approved
First phase of grid modernization plan approved High-tech upgrades to cost less than $1 a month HONOLULU, March 27, 2019...
Pahoa Roundabout beautification project conducted by local youth, non-profit Malama O Puna and Big Island Youth Challenge
Pahoa Roundabout Pahoa Roundabout 1 On, (March 23), a Non-Profit Organization, Malama O Puna, in conjunction with students from the...
updated…….Kohala Middle School Lockdown Happening NOW
UPDATES: On Wednesday, March 27), Hawaiʻi Police officers responded to the area of Wainaia Gulch near the 24-mile marker on...
County Government: Charter Commission North Kohala Hearing UPDATE
Less than 20 people attended the North Kohala Hearing this past Monday at 5pm. The meeting took about 35 minutes...
How scientists PREDICTED Hawaii volcano was on BRINK of HUGE eruption
HAWAII’S volcano erupted explosively last year - destroying hundreds of homes. Now it has been revealed scientists predicted the eruption...
Hawaii residents pay the most in taxes, but don’t get much in return
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii residents pay the most per capita in taxes, but don’t get much in return. according to...
Famed Hawaii resort redevelopment project collapses
An effort to revive a Hawaii resort that hosted Elvis in its heyday has collapsed due to financial difficulties. The...
UH-Hilo students receive top awards at state HOSA competition
Nine student delegates from the University of Hawaii at Hilo received top honors during the 14th annual Hawaii HOSA —...
Millions awarded to Big Island health centers
Federal funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will help Big Island health centers provide needed care....
Kona Pacific fights back against commission’s findings
A Kealakekua school is demanding the state commission that oversees charter schools rescind a vote kicking off a process that...
Hawaii hotels report February was worst month in a decade
HONOLULU (AP)— Hawaii’s hotel industry reports that February was its worst performance month in about a decade. The Hawaii Tourism...
Glenwood Park closed due to criminal activity
The theft of a water storage tank from Glenwood Park is just one example of illegal activity that has plagued...
County’s outstanding debt stands at $475M
County’s outstanding debt stands at $475M By NANCY COOK LAUER West Hawaii Today | Wednesday, March 27, 2019, 12:05 a.m....
