More ↓
Fire destroys Puna structure
Community bulletin Comments Updated: May 21, 2013 3:01pmFire officials are investigating the cause of a Tuesday morning structure fire in the Hawaiian Acres subdivision of Puna.
Responding to the 9:52 a.m. alarm, firefighters found a 200-square-...
High wind advisory issued for Big Island summits
Community bulletin Comments Updated: May 21, 2013 8:27amThe National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a wind advisory for Big Island summits through 6 p.m.
The service forecast southwesterly winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts topping 50 mph...
High surf advisory remains in effect
Community bulletin Comments Updated: May 21, 2013 8:12amA high surf advisory remains in effect for the Big Island’s north-, east- and south-facing shores through 6 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Honolulu forecast waves ranging in height...
Hawaii gets approval for education law waiver
State Wire Comments Updated: May 21, 2013 12:05amHONOLULU — The Obama administration on Monday approved Hawaii’s request for a waiver from provisions of the federal No Child Left Behind education law.
In 2011, the administration announced...
Stars look to shine in Hilo again
Sports Comments Updated: May 21, 2013 12:05amThe Hawaii Stars are back for their second year of independent professional baseball in a new league with a few fresh local faces to kick off their home opener, set for May 28 at Wong Stadium....
Students deserve more than baseless fears of Common Core
Columns Comments Updated: May 21, 2013 12:05amWASHINGTON — Modern conservatism comes in two distinct architectural styles. The first seeks to build from scratch, using accurate ideological levels and plumb lines, so every wall is straight and...
Obamacare: Most contentious days may lie ahead
Editorial Comments Updated: May 21, 2013 12:05amThought you had seen the last of the fighting over the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare? Since its passage in 2010, after all, it has survived Supreme Court review, innumerable...
Scale of AP records seizure surprises many
Nation & World News Comments Updated: May 21, 2013 12:05amWASHINGTON — Three years ago, the Obama administration brought criminal charges under the Espionage Act against Thomas Drake, an Air Force veteran and intelligence expert at the National Security...
Small company stocks a bright spot in week’s subdued start
Nation & World News Comments Updated: May 21, 2013 12:05amNEW YORK — Small-company stocks were a bright spot in a subdued start to the week for Wall Street.
The Russell 2000, an index of small-company stocks, climbed above 1,000 points for the...
Letters 5-21-13
Letters Comments Updated: May 21, 2013 12:05amAquaculture
The right way or the wrong way?
A few months ago, West Hawaii Today had an article about the National Restaurant Association top trends in the restaurant industry. The...
