Honokaa High and Intermediate School prepare for anniversary
Dragons pride will be on full display — and on parade — the third weekend of July in Honokaa. The...
Legislation targets child porn on Dept. of Defense’s network
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz co-introduced legislation that would help to prevent the distribution of child pornography within the Department of...
Teachers: Housing still hard despite help
KEALAKEKUA — It’s not news that finding affordable housing in Hawaii isn’t easy. That’s especially true for the state’s teachers,...
Motorcyclist critically hurt in Waikoloa crash
A 38-year-old Waikoloa man suffered severe injuries following a collision between a sedan and a motorcycle Thursday at the intersection...
A 40-year-old man died Friday evening after becoming unresponsive while diving near Onekahakaha Beach Park.
A 40-year-old man died Friday evening after becoming unresponsive while diving near Onekahakaha Beach Park. The Hawaii Fire Department said...
Man, 40, drowns following nighttime diving accident in waters off Hilo
Man, 40, drowns following nighttime diving accident in waters off Hilo By Star-Advertiser Staff Today Updated 6:49 a.m. A 40-year-old...
48-Year-Old Mother Of Three Qualifies For Olympic Trials
48-Year-Old Mother Of Three Qualifies For Olympic Trials A 48-year-old mother in Vienna, Virginia, has officially qualified for the 2020...
Young Brothers interisland barges less full in first quarter By Andrew Gomes
Hawaii’s largest interisland ocean cargo carrier saw business slip in the first quarter after three consecutive year-over-year gains. Young Brothers...
Wind company lodges complaint against DWS
KAILUA-KONA — Lalamilo Wind Company in April filed an administrative complaint with the Hawaii County Department of Water Supply in...
Fallen officer honored nationally
In 2018, 106 American law enforcement officers gave their lives in the line of duty. Of those, 55 died as...
Cultural unity: Festival brings together Hawaii, other Pacific and Asian cultures
KAILUA-KONA — With Toa Huhina, representing the Marquesas Islands, leading the way, six groups representing six nations gathered Friday night...
Upcoming EVENTS
Slew of camps at Hilo Armory Hilo Armory is accepting registration for the following summer sports camps. Each has a...
Hawaii Supreme Court considers Army training grounds case (AP)
HONOLULU — The Hawaii Supreme Court is considering a case in which plaintiffs say the state has not enforced the...
Flood control projects proposed for Waiakea and Palai streams
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is proposing three flood control projects for the Waiakea and Palai streams in Hilo....
Hemp farming co-op proposed
A California-based import/export service visited with farmers Thursday in Hilo to discuss a possible hemp-farming cooperative on the Big Island....
Brothers facing charges in connection with arcade raid plead not guilty
Brothers charged with criminal conspiracy to hinder prosecution and two counts of second-degree tampering with physical evidence in connection with...
Hilo hospital makes the grade in safety rankings
Hilo Medical Center received an “A” in hospital safety rankings released this week by the Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization...
PGV talks with HELCO are ongoing
As Puna Geothermal Venture moves toward restarting following last year’s Kilauea eruption, a new power purchase agreement with Hawaii Electric...
Reporter told to leave meeting about Army management plans for historic resources at PTA and Kawaihae Military Reservation
West Hawaii Today was banned from a meeting Thursday outlining Army plans to manage historic resources at Pohakuloa Training Area...
Saving the reefs: Sunscreen exchange today at Richardson Ocean Park
An extra credit project is doing its part to save the reefs — and the community can pitch in, too....
