Chelsea Jensen

February 13, 2023 | 2 MIN READ

A second biological control agent is moving closer to entering the battle against the erythrina gall wasp to enhance survival of endemic wiliwili trees across Hawaii.

February 13, 2023 | 3 MIN READ

A 2022 survey of 615 Midwestern K-12 teachers who left the profession cited poor student behavior as the No. 1 reason for their departure.

February 10, 2023 | 3 MIN READ

Lawmakers are considering a bill to install photovoltaic panels over playgrounds at all state Department of Education schools.

February 8, 2023 | 6 MIN READ

A bill creating an Animal Control and Protection Agency in Hawaii County is headed to the full County Council for consideration.

February 8, 2023 | 2 MIN READ

Controversies surrounding the discovery of classified documents in the personal quarters of President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence have helped...

February 8, 2023 | 5 MIN READ

If you needed a reminder that all is not well with the world, the Doomsday Clock moved forward once again in January. It’s now set for 90 seconds until midnight — closer to doom th...

February 5, 2023 | 4 MIN READ

Creating a dedicated agency to oversee animal control services on Hawaii Island will be considered Tuesday by County Council members.

February 3, 2023 | 2 MIN READ

A measure aimed at resolving issues over how serious felony cases are charged is headed to the House for consideration.

February 1, 2023 | 3 MIN READ

A bill aimed at speeding up historic preservation reviews cleared its first committee Tuesday.

January 31, 2023 | 3 MIN READ

An Oahu Circuit Court judge Monday lifted an injunction prohibiting the issuance or renewal of aquarium fishing permits for West Hawaii waters.

January 27, 2023 | 5 MIN READ

The much-needed and long-planned Kukuiola Emergency Shelter and Assessment Center moved a step closer to fruition Thursday with a groundbreaking and blessing ahead of the start of mass grading...

January 26, 2023 | 3 MIN READ

The Hawaii County Office of Housing and Community Development will soon have another tool for its toolbox to address homelessness and emergencies on the Big Island.

January 25, 2023 | 4 MIN READ

From a prodigiously talented 15-year-old to the most decorated female skier of all-time, Mikaela Shiffrin has done quite a lot in only 12 years.

January 25, 2023 | 2 MIN READ

A bill that would require County Council authorization of time extensions to zoning ordinances was temporarily set aside Tuesday after an amendment to the measure.

January 24, 2023 | 2 MIN READ

The Hawaii Fire Department is seeking County Council approval to hire a consultant to manage a nearly half-million dollar federal grant recently awarded to the county.

January 22, 2023 | 3 MIN READ

A proposal to more than double the number of rooms at a North Kohala retreat is headed to a contested case hearing after three neighbors successfully petitioned the Leeward Planning Commission...