Hawaii car sales losing speed, first-quarter report finds By Dave Segal
Hawaii consumers were loath to drive new vehicles off dealership lots during the first quarter of this year, and indications...
Hawaii: Today in History 5/20 (ed note: one of the greatest singers ever)
5-20-1959 Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, Native Hawaiian musician, entertainer and Hawaiian sovereignty advocate (Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World), born in...
After 50 years of silence, endangered seabird heard on Maunakea
The Hawaiian petrel was detected on Maunakea for the first time in 50 years. (UH Hilo/Courtesy Photo) HILO — For...
Irrigation, vanadalism among problems for withering Waikoloa Village park
WAIKOLOA VILLAGE — The vision for Kamakoa Nui Skate Park in Waikoloa Village was more than a series of ramps...
‘The arrogance, the maleness, of this lava’
HILO — A discussion during a meeting Thursday night in Pahoa about what to name fissure 8 revolved mostly around...
No parking: Laaloa Beach Park revamp remains stalled after two years
KAILUA-KONA — An iconic Alii Drive park area continues to wait for a facelift that’s now two years in the...
More security sought for Kamakana Villages
KAILUA-KONA — When Kamakana Villages welcomed its residents at the start of last year, the new development was roundly regarded...
North Hawaii, Kona hospitals earn ‘C’ grades
HILO — Hilo Medical Center has received an “A” in hospital safety rankings released this week by the Leapfrog Group,...
New power agreement could be part of PGV rebuild
HILO — As Puna Geothermal Venture moves toward restarting following last year’s Kilauea eruption, a new power purchase agreement with...
HHSAA: Kohala’s Kekoa receives Hall call
If there was a Mount Rushmore of student-athletes for Kohala High school, they would be chiseling Mikayla Kekoa’s face on...
Grant boosts HIPCC center
A new $150,000 Grant in Aid from the state Legislature has brought the Hawaii Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce Cultural...
No parking: Laaloa Beach Park revamp remains stalled after two years By MAX DIBLE West Hawaii Today
KAILUA-KONA — An iconic Alii Drive park area continues to wait for a facelift that’s now two years in the...
Call them ‘LouDre’; Waiakea alum finds love on ‘Pinoy Big Brother’
Andre Brouillette, a Waiakea High School alum and aspiring actor who’s a current cast member of “Pinoy Big Brother,” has...
One seal growing, another on the mend
KAILUA-KONA — Keiki grow up so quickly. Kaulana suns himself at a Kona Coast beach on Thursday. Named by a...
Researcher documents the story of Shinmachi
After the community of Shinmachi was twice destroyed by tsunamis in 1946 and 1960, records of the town’s existence became...
Hawaii: Today in History 5/19
5-19-1965 Maile Flanagan, American actress (Naruto, Lab Rats), born in Honolulu, Hawaii Flanagan's first name Maile is a Hawaiian name derived from...
Surf and serve
KOHANAIKI — Standing on the beach at Saturday’s Keiki Surf for the Earth and Beach Clean Up, 14-year-old CJ Bruno...
Bill to cut pensions for convicted government employees stalled for years
KAILUA-KONA — Lawmakers failed this session to pass legislation that would strip state or county employees of retirement benefits if...
Pele or ‘Aila‘au? Residents discuss deities, possible fissure 8 names
A discussion during a meeting Thursday night in Pahoa about what to name fissure 8 revolved mostly around what deity...
Businessman plans market, cultural demonstration site to help Pahoa
One of the proponents of a new farmers market and cultural demonstration site in Pahoa says it’s all about helping...
