3 Honokaa Buildings Added to National Historic Places List in 2018
Taking the 1-mile walk down Mamane Street in Honokaa Town is like a step back in time — as far...
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Air Service @ Waimea-Kohala Airport UPDATE
Waimea residents and others will get a chance next month to weigh in on which of two air service providers...
NEWS RELEASE ON AMENDED RULES FOR DANGEROUS WILD ANIMALS FOR CIRCUSES AND CARNIVALS
Gov. David Ige last Friday signed a revised administrative rule that prohibits the importation of dangerous wild animals for exhibition...
Hawaii to Track School Repair Backlog
The Hawaii Department of Education is rolling out an online database to track the estimated $868 million backlog of repair...
Hawaii Christmas Suicide Awareness
It’s been a little over six years since Norene Cabuag lost her brother Dereck Pacatang to suicide. The 30-year-old had...
New President @ W.H. Shipman
The reins of the Big Island’s fourth-largest private landowner quietly changed hands last week. The new president of W.H. Shipman...
U.S. Army Specialist Surprise Visit Home From Hawaii (photo)
U.S. Army Specialist, Brian Arrojo has been stationed in Hawaii for two years. At home, he leaves behind the apple...
U.S. Coast Guard’s New Hawaii Based Cutter
On Saturday, the U.S. Coast Guard welcomed the newest addition to its Hawaii fleet — and its the first of...
Kona Bikeshare to Expand
The bikeshare program in Kailua Village is doubling from three to six bike stations, thanks to action Wednesday by the...
State Taxes & Fees Hikes (Charts & More)
In 2017, a full 15 percent of Hawaii County residents lived in poverty, compared to 10 percent on Maui and...
Lincoln Park Security Increased
Lincoln Park, located at Kinoole and Ponahawai streets in downtown Hilo, is the newest county Parks and Recreation location to...
Coping with Steaming Cracks on Her Property
Heide Austin once wished to have steam vents on her 6-acre property, where she could relax in the breath of...
Cruise Ship Rescues Sailors Stranded At Sea For 20 Days
Cruise Ship Reroutes Due To Weather And Rescues Two Sailors Stranded At Sea For 20 Days Two sailors who were...
Kauai Agrees to $1M Settlement in Man’s Death
Kauai officials have agreed to pay $1 million to the family of a man who died after being hit by...
Hawaii’s Population Decline Could Affect Economy
For the first time since statehood in 1959, Hawaii’s population has declined for two consecutive years with fewer births, more...
New Community Kitchen for Future
Standing behind a low heap of earth near the boundary of North and South Kona, Michael Kramer, Usha Kilpatrick Kotner...
West Hawaii Fatherhood Initiative’s ‘Christmas with Our Keiki’
Growing up, Jordan Tobias didn’t have a father around. “He kind of knew how to take care of kids in...
Volcano Watch (HVO)
The field day begins with a summit weather check at first light. It is a reflective moment at 6:15 a.m....
OH, The Bills!
In a fit of pique, you crumble up the latest one and toss it into the trash. That’s going to...
PGV Now Accessible Thanks to ‘Pioneer Road’
Puna Geothermal Venture has access to its lava-locked site after a “pioneer road” was cut over the large lava channel...
