(Hawi) Soldiers, volunteers come together to support youth program
HAWI — As a senior mentee with Hookahua Ai, a mentorship program under Kahua Paa Mua, Jamiel Ventura recognizes the...
Revitalizing Banyan: Bill to create agency on its way to final vote
A bill creating a new redevelopment district for the Waiakea Peninsula is headed for its final vote in the state...
Forum discusses future of marijuana on Big Island
Half a dozen representatives of the island’s marijuana industry spoke about the future of cannabis at a forum last Wednesday....
Former Real Estate Commission vice chairman sentenced to jail, court supervision for theft
The former vice chairman of the state Real Estate Commission was sentenced Friday to 10 years of court supervision, including...
Bill expands authority to eradicate invasive species on private property
The Hawaii Legislature is close to signing into law a measure that will provide invasive species committees another weapon in...
Additional funding sought for Subaru
The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan is looking for additional partners to help fund the Subaru Telescope. Michitoshi Yoshida, Subaru...
Southwest Hawaii air service caused a 17% fare drop from California
If you are a fan of Hawaii, you may be saying mahalo for the Southwest Effect. Since Southwest Airlines began flying...
13-Year-Old Boy Buys His Struggling Mom A Car
13-Year-Old Boy Buys His Struggling Mom A Car A 13-year-old boy in Nevada bought his single mother a car by...
Bench Warrants 04-05-19
As of Friday April 5, 2019, the following individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police Department because of outstanding warrants:...
Efforts to save endangered birds with new biotechnology boosted by $25K donation
HILO — A local tour company with a strong conservation mission, Hawaii Forest &Trail, has donated $25,000 to the University...
Management, employees differ on solid waste division staffing
A county employee says abrupt transfer station closures like those experienced last week could pop up again in the future...
Charter Commission to consider special election
The Charter Commission will consider holding a special election later this year, rather than adding charter amendments to a 2020...
Move would rename park after Kahele
The state Land Board will consider Friday renaming Mauna Kea Recreation area after the late-Sen. Gil Kahele. The park, which...
Officer ID bill advancing
Public disclosure of the names of officers discharged or suspended from a county police department could come as early as...
Especially dry March felt by most of East Hawaii
El Nino has made his presence known on the Big Island, with March rainfall totals reaching less than half of...
Revitalizing Banyan: Bill to create agency on its way to final vote
A bill creating a new redevelopment district for the Waiakea Peninsula is headed for its final vote in the state...
Young Woman With Down Syndrome Fulfills Dream Of Being A Flight Attendant
Young Woman With Down Syndrome Fulfills Dream Of Being A Flight Attendant A young woman with Down Syndrome has always...
Hawaiian Airlines debuts first nonstop Boston-Honolulu flight
New Englanders were eager to board the first direct flight to Hawaii from Logan International Airport early Friday morning, as...
Preliminary injunction issued over handling of Hawaiian burials Meeting planned for next week to mull specifics for Maui Lani project
Calling it the culmination of years of hard work by many people, the plaintiff in a complaint over a Maui...
