Keiki musicians get invite to nation’s Capitol
KAILUA-KONA — As founder of Symphony of Hope, Doug McClure knows what an instrument, a few songs, and a spotlight...
Public a no-show at rate hike hearing: HELCO seeks 3.4% increase
The state Public Utilities Commission, the state consumer advocate and representatives from Hawaii Electric Light Co. were out in force...
Mauna Loa Activity Rises
The Hawaii Volcano Observatory is monitoring Mauna Loa closely as the volcano shows signs of increasing activity following the Kilauea...
Officially 5.3 Magnitude…and Complete Stats
Although some local agencies said it was a 5.5, the official review has it as 5.3. No matter, it was...
Cat island: Sanctuary on Lanai is home to hundreds of felines
LANAI — On the island of Lanai, cats can tell time. Every day, within a tail’s twitch of 10 a.m.,...
earthquake and damage update
Incident: Earthquake No Tsunami This is a Civil Defense message. This is a Civil Defense Earthquake update message for Saturday...
5.5 Earthquake
Raised to 5.5 Earthquake...no tsunami threat to Hawaii.
5.2 earthquake
Howzit Kohala Coordinates:-155.7845001, 19.7408333 Depth:16 km (9.9 mi) Magnitude:5.21 Date:2019-04-13 17:09:02 local 2019-04-14 03:09:02 UTC Age: 0 days Distance From:20km...
Ocean Watch: A paradise where nature and people live in harmony
On Sunday, Craig and I paddled our kayaks to the Mokulua Islands, also known as the Mokes and Twin Islands....
Student-to-student program provides support, education and fun By Mindy Pennybacker
The classroom at Palolo Elementary School resounded with a happy din as eight high school students and 11 fifth-graders assembled...
Hawaii farmers, ranchers urge state lawmakers to extend their water leases
About 30 farmers and ranchers from throughout the state showed up Friday at the state Capitol to urge Gov. David...
Willie Nelson Rescued 70 Horses From The Slaughterhouse
Willie Nelson Rescued 70 Horses From The Slaughterhouse When he's not on the tour and playing music, Willie Nelson spends...
‘A house makes a difference’
HANAPEPE — Kauai Habitat for Humanity recognized residents who have volunteered in support of the organization’s mission to help people...
Scrap yard cleanup costs nearly double
The price to clean up the old Kealakehe scrapyard has nearly doubled to $10 million. The County Council without comment...
Return to the wild; Get an update on efforts to restore ‘alala to Hawaiian forests
Through intensive conservation efforts, 21 ‘alala — the endemic and endangered Hawaiian crow once considered extinct in the wild —...
Kahalu‘u Beach Park to be closed for two days
Kahalu‘u Beach Park in Kailua-Kona will be closed on May 20 and May 21 due to “anticipated coral spawning events,”...
Councilman wants to make more clear what alternatives will be acceptable to polystyrene
Hawaii County’s polystyrene ban could be amended before it goes into effect. The ban, passed by the County Council, prohibits...
Judge denies request to move proceedings in security guard assault case
KEALAKEKUA — A request to move court proceedings for individuals accused of beating a hotel security guard was denied. Kona...
Aircraft ran out of fuel prior to crash
KAILUA-KONA — An ultralight trike ran out of fuel as it soared 1,300 feet above the Kona Coast before crashing...
