Bonds for Desalination Plants
Legislators are considering a bill to authorize issuing special purpose revenue bonds to build and operate solar-powered saltwater desalination plants...
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School Threat Sparks Rapid Response
It was largely business as usual Friday at Big Island schools despite a threat posted to social media Thursday aimed...
Hilo Farmers Market Works Toward Compliance
Construction of new permanent canopies for the Hilo Farmers Market could begin this summer, according to its owner. The metal...
KAULANA MANU NATURE TRAIL TO CLOSE FOR PARKING AND RESTROOM CONSTRUCTION
KAULANA MANU NATURE TRAIL TO CLOSE FOR PARKING AND RESTROOM CONSTRUCTION (Hilo)–The Kaulana Manu Nature Trail (formerly known as Kipuka...
Volcano Watch: Low sulfur emissions mean a new focus on a different volcanic gas
Low sulfur emissions mean a new focus on a different volcanic gas A USGS pilot and Hawaiian Volcano Observatory gas...
Pacific Seabird Group Annual Meeting
Seabird experts from at least 13 countries will be attending the 46th annual meeting of the Pacific Seabird Group in...
‘Extinct’ Giant Tortoise Found After 100 Years
'Extinct' Giant Tortoise Found After 100 Years A giant tortoise believed to be extinct for over 100 years has been...
Hawaii Flu Cases on the Rise
HONOLULU (KHON) - As we hit the middle of Hawaii's typical flu season, cases are on the rise. Dr. Sarah...
‘Oh, my God! Yes! Yes!’: Woman screams with delight during whale encounter in Hawaii(Video)
HONOLULU (KGO) -- New video out of Hawaii shows one woman's hilarious reaction to coming face-to-face with a trio of...
Meeting the Need:Feed-A-Thon
“We’re killing it!” exclaimed Tommy Kahikina Ching, referring to islandwide community support for the 19th annual Feed-A-Thon for The Food...
Opportunity Knocking
A federal program designed to boost investment in low-income communities could unlock a windfall for businesses in some of the...
Hawai’i Island Junior Achievement Awards
Junior Achievement of Hawaii Island recently had its 39th annual Future Unlimited Awards Banquet to congratulate 60 high school students...
Hilo Landfill Closer to Closure
The state Department of Health is seeking public comment on a draft permit for closure of the Hilo landfill. The...
Retrial Starts in 2015 Captain Cook Slaying
A second jury trial began Thursday for a Holualoa man accused of killing his landlord more than three years ago....
Observatory Celebrates 20 Years
From finding exoplanets to observing the collision of neutron stars, the Subaru Telescope atop Maunakea has given its scientists much...
PROPOSED FEES & RULES AMENDMENTS FOR STATE SMALL BOAT HARBORS
PROPOSED FEES & RULES AMENDMENTS FOR STATE SMALL BOAT HARBORS Statewide Hearings Set for March (Honolulu) – People who use...
Police Officers Buy Man A New Bike After His ‘Only Mode Of Transportation’ Was Stolen
Police Officers Buy Man A New Bike After His 'Only Mode Of Transportation' Was Stolen Two police officers in Cape...
Don’t Go To Hawaii If You Want A Good Night’s Sleep
Where you live, your sex and your age may have something to do with the quality of sleep that you...
New Trails Opened & More Community Briefs
Two trails were reopened in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park after being closed last year because of impacts from tens of...
Staffing Cuts on Mokulele
A week after it was announced Mokulele Airlines was acquired by a Mississippi-based airline and an affirmation that company would...
