Cyanotech to purchase Cellana demonstration facility
KAILUA-KONA — NELHA tenant Cyanotech has agreed to purchase a 6-acre production and research facility at the Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology Park in North Kona.
Kailua-Kona celebrates first Pride Festival in 6 years
KAILUA-KONA — For those who came to Kailua-Kona’s first Pride festival in years, it was more than just a chance to come together for celebration — it was a day promoting inclusivity for all.
Adam Roberg named Officer of the Year
KAILUA-KONA — Steady can be far more valuable than splashy.
Greenwell Garden nonprofit awarded $550K
CAPTAIN COOK — Although the Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden has remained closed to the public since the Bishop Museum shuttered it in 2016, life continues nonetheless at the 15-acre site in Captain Cook.
Input sought for proposed Maunakea rules
KAILUA-KONA — Residents will get a chance to weigh in later this month on proposed rules for public and commercial activities at Maunakea lands managed by the University of Hawaii.
Booming by the barrel: 8 months after opening, Ola Brew Co. continues to grow
KAILUA-KONA — It’s been eight months since Ola Brew Co. opened its doors on Luhia Street.
Kailua-Kona sees new businesses, developments coming up
KAILUA-KONA — The local area continues to be a hub of development and up-and-coming businesses, giving residents and visitors to the area increased opportunities to shop and enjoy themselves in Kailua-Kona.
LIVE UPDATES: Lane downgraded to Category 2 hurricane
KAILUA-KONA — Tropical storm conditions and hurricane conditions continue to be a possibility today and tonight as Hurricane Lane churns its way toward the islands. The now-category 2 storm is expected to pass close to the main islands today, still as a hurricane, bringing damaging winds, according to the National Weather Service.
Landslide blocks section of Akoni Pule Highway
KAILUA-KONA — Akoni Pule Highway in North Kohala is closed near the 24 mile marker because of a landslide.
Preserving a future
KAWAIHAE — Hayden Konanui-Tucker wasn’t planning to perform hula at the 46th annual Hookuikahi Establishment Day Hawaiian Cultural Festival on Saturday.
Gift of Life: Sayre Foundation donates equipment to fire department
WAIMEA — In times of crisis, rescue crews with the Hawaii Fire Department step up and give their all to save the lives of visitors and those who call this place home.
Developer proposes more development at West Hawaii Business Park before Kamanu Street is extended
KAILUA-KONA — The Leeward Planning Commission on Thursday voted to send a favorable recommendation to the Hawaii County Council on a proposal to expand the space in which the West Hawaii Business Park could develop without triggering a requirement to build a new road in the area.
Waikoloa asphalt plant permit sought
KAILUA-KONA — The Leeward Planning Commission on Thursday is scheduled to hear a request from Goodfellow Bros Inc. to extend the life of its permit for a base yard at the Waikoloa Quarry and approve an asphalt/concrete batching plant in the area.
Oshima Store to close after 92 years
KAINALIU — There was a time when Kainaliu was a center of Kona life.
Creagan beats Kapela
KAILUA-KONA — Rep. Richard Creagan fended off two challengers in Saturday’s Democratic primary election and, without a Republican candidate on November’s ballot, secured another term representing District 5 in the state’s House of Representatives.
Inouye holds state Senate seat
KAILUA-KONA — Sen. Lorraine R. Inouye, who represents North Hawaii in the state Senate, defeated challenger Heather Kimball in Saturday night’s Democratic primary.
Queen Kaahumanu Highway dedicated
KAILUA-KONA — As local officials celebrated the dedication of the newly widened stretch of Queen Kaahumanu Highway, the sound of horns from passing cars punctuated the speeches and remarks, notes of thanks — or at least, relief — for the completion of a project years in the making.
GOP candidates call for change
WAIKOLOA VILLAGE — Two candidates in the Republican Party primary faced off on issues including affordable housing and agriculture Saturday morning at the Waikoloa Village Golf Club.
Kimball challenges Inouye in Senate 4 race
KAILUA-KONA — Sen. Lorraine R. Inouye is touting a record of getting things done for the people of her district, but challenger Heather Kimball says she can bring a strategic mind well-suited to finding proactive solutions for the problems that continue to face the state and island.
Creagan faces 2 challengers in House race
KAILUA-KONA — Two challengers, Jeanne Kapela and Gene “Bucky” Leslie are facing off against Rep. Richard Creagan in the race for House District 5.
