World’s oldest known wild bird hatches chick on Midway Atoll
HONOLULU (AP) — The oldest known wild bird in the world has become a mother again at Midway Atoll National...
Snow 1st Time in Maui State Park (photos)
Hawaii may be known for its picturesque beaches, but a weekend storm left parts of the Aloha State looking like a scene closer to...
Recent Community Happenings
Fukunaga appointed to Parker Ranch board The Parker Ranch Foundation Trust announced the appointment of Kay Fukunaga to the Board...
Snow on MaunaKea & Mauna Loa (photo)
This weekend’s powerful winter storm left Maunakea and Mauna Loa dusted in snow. The Mauna Kea Access Road is currently...
Bill would allow more leeway to fight invasive species on private property
Obstacles in the fight against invasive species are several, but one sometimes overlooked is simple access to lands playing host....
Feed-A-Thon
Feeding the hungry is a charitable concept stretching back to biblical times, but providing for a neighbor in need is...
Winter Storm Update
Some county services were knocked off line after a severe winter storm pounded areas of North Hawaii over the weekend....
Four-Year Council Terms
Council terms could be extended from two to four years under a ballot measure advanced by the Charter Commission last...
Funding Boost for Career Criminal Unit
A bill to boost funding for a specialized unit targeted for repeat offenders passed its first committee last week. A...
Mexican Scientist Cures The Human Papilloma Virus
Mexican Scientist Cures The Human Papilloma Virus A researcher from Mexico National Polytechnic Institute has completely eradicated the Human Papilloma...
KOHALA MIDDLE SCHOOL
NORTH KOHALA — The idea was sparked by an assignment. It’s one that Lauren Canton gives to the students in...
Hawaii Island’s Kalani Pe’a wins his second Grammy Award
Kalani Pe’a arrived at the 2019 Grammy Awards decorated with several lei and with an arsenal of Hawaiian language words...
With Dairy Closing, Hunters Concerned About Road Nlocked
Hamakua hunters are concerned about losing access to lands near Ookala after Big Island Dairy was given the go-ahead to...
Bills Take on Helicopter Noise
A slew of bills before the state legislature aim to address helicopter noise in Hawaii. Proposed legislation from Puna Sen....
Shark, Ray Protection Bills Pass Committees
Protection for sharks and manta rays is making progress in the state Legislature. This week, bills introduced in the House...
Mass Transit Administrator Touts Progress
Years of neglect led to Hawaii County spending $618,000 to rent last-minute daily substitute buses in December alone, but the...
10 New Police Vehicles
New wheels for police officers are expected to arrive on island this spring. The Hawaii Police Department anticipates it will...
Aerospace Bill Stalls in Committee
A bill to create a Hawaii Aerospace Development Corporation appears grounded for this legislative session. Senate Bill 999 says the...
Winter weather update
Winter Weather Update This is a Civil Defense message for Monday, February 11, 2019 at 6 in the morning. The National...
HELCO ADVISORY
This is a Hawaii County Civil Defense Winter Storm update message for February 10 at 7:30 in the evening. Hawaii...
