Tobacco tax increase, red light camera bills moving
West Hawaii Today’s following a lot of bills in the state House of Representatives and Senate this legislative session, from...
Purgatory in Puna: Eruption survivors eager to return home — with or without roads
The largest eruption in more than 200 years to hit Kilauea’s lower East Rift Zone stopped more than six months...
Charter Commission advances disaster fund
A proposed charter amendment advanced Friday requires the county to sock away $20 million for disasters such as have hammered...
Kua Bay lifeguard measures remain alive
Measures to bring lifeguards to Kua Bay are alive after making a critical deadline this week. House Bill 558 and...
Seven charged with gambling-related offenses
Seven people have been charged with gambling-related offenses that allegedly took place in 2016 and 2017. The charges were outlined...
Hawaii’s First Commercial Fleet of Electric Buses
By Mahealani Richardson HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - One the state’s largest tour companies ― JTB Hawaii ― is rolling out the...
Steph Curry Releases Shoe Co-Designed By Girl Who Asked Him Why Only Boys Sizes Exist
Steph Curry Releases Shoe Co-Designed By Girl Who Asked Him Why Only Boys Sizes Exist Last November, 9-year-old Riley Morrison...
Alcohol ban for DUI offenders, shark and ray protection move forward
West Hawaii Today’s been following a lot of bills in the state House of Representatives and Senate this legislative session,...
Astronomers, others bedazzle students with engaging hands-on lessons
Students at Hilo Intermediate School held lightning in their hands Wednesday. As laughing students watched tiny figures of light dance...
Community leader Fumi Bonk leaves a lasting legacy in Waimea, across the state of Hawaii
A community leader on Hawaii Island, and a behind-the-scenes political leader across the state, Fumie “Fumi” Bonk is best remembered...
Bill seeks lifeguards for tour boats
A bill to kick off the process of requiring certified lifeguards on boats that take tourists onto the water for...
Public hearing brings out testifiers wanting improvements if fees are going up
Boat captains were united in their comments during a Thursday evening public hearing on a state proposal to raise docking...
Child Molester Agrees to Plea Deal
A prominent Maui organic farmer who molested four minor girls on Hawaii Island between 1998 and 2007 will be sentenced...
(AP) Hawaii Briefs
Council OKs legal fees for embattled Honolulu prosecutor HONOLULU — The Honolulu City Council approved hiring a law firm to...
Spike in flu has Queen’s Medical Center taking precautions to protect patients
The Queen’s Medical Center is prohibiting all visitors, staff and doctors with 100.5-degree fevers and flu-like symptoms from entering patient...
32-year-old Hilo man is in custody
A 32-year-old Hilo man is in custody following a motor vehicle chase yesterday, (March 7). Hawaiʻi Police were looking for...
Kepler Space Telescope’s first exoplanet candidate confirmed, 10 years after launch
Kepler Space Telescope's first exoplanet candidate confirmed, 10 years after launch University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Contact: Ashley Chontos, 347-443-2505...
How is lava flow thickness measured and why does it matter?
How is lava flow thickness measured and why does it matter? This preliminary thickness map of Kīlauea Volcano's 2018 lower East Rift...
Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce to host mayor, county officials
Hawaii County brass is coming to West Hawaii for an annual session of shop talk with the local business community....
Kona pool down 6 to 7 months
After almost being shut down for a full week, Hawaii County officials expect Kona Community Aquatics Center to remain closed...
