Ag initiatives, potential ADC audit intertwine and head to conference committee
KAILUA-KONA — What does the extension of an agricultural theft pilot program on the Big Island have in common with moves to facilitate an expanded market for Hawaii-grown papaya in China?
Rally at Royal Kona Resort
KAILUA-KONA — Employees at Royal Kona Resort aren’t on strike — yet.
State confirms two more cases of rat lungworm disease
Rat lungworm disease remains a viable threat to Hawaii residents.
Dumping conditions irk West Hawaii waste haulers
KAILUA-KONA — Friction between county officials and West Hawaii septage haulers has been mounting for months as pumpers contend policies at the Kealakehe Waste Water Treatment Facility are onerous and costing them money.
USDA numbers show decrease in coffee production across Hawaii
KAILUA-KONA — Yield fell while prices remained relatively steady across the Hawaii coffee market during the 2017-18 season, leaving a blend of opinions throughout the industry about its long-term prospects.
Niimi steps down as county homeless coordinator
KAILUA-KONA — Lance Niimi, executive assistant to Mayor Harry Kim and Hawaii County’s homeless coordinator, has resigned his post.
Homeless housing fast tracked
KAILUA-KONA — Hawaii Gov. David Ige in late 2015 issued an emergency proclamation to address the state’s escalating homelessness crisis.
County awaits legal outcome before committing to expensive wastewater discharge changes
KAILUA-KONA — The Hawaii County Environmental Management Commission last week resolved that the county should exceed goals and policies of the federal Clean Water Act regarding wastewater discharge rather than merely comply with the letter of the law.
Average price of regular unleaded in Hawaii up 45 cents from last year
KAILUA-KONA — In Hawaii, a frequent home to the highest fuel costs in the country, it always pays to avoid the pump.
Swelling the ranks: DWS requests 19 additional positions
KAILUA-KONA — The Hawaii County Department of Water Supply took the first step toward augmenting its existing staff by proposing the addition of 19 new positions at the Water Board’s monthly meeting Tuesday in Hilo.
Water Board bumps power cost charge
HILO — The Hawaii County Water Board on Tuesday unanimously passed an increase to the Department of Water Supply’s power cost charge.
Water Board gets action group report on North Kona water crisis
HILO — The water woes in North Kona have subsided, to a degree, but members of the Hawaii County Water Board explained it may be a while before they’re alleviated in full.
Comment period open for Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park master plan
KAILUA-KONA — A draft environmental impact statement connected to the master plan for Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park — an area in South Kona the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources and its Division of State Parks have been trying to develop for more than three decades — has been released.
Hard disk crash likely to impact more than 9,000 Big Islanders
KAILUA-KONA — Marquis ID Systems, which issues state drivers licenses and ID cards, reported Thursday that a system crash in September resulted in the loss of scans of sensitive personal documents that may prove irretrievable.
Honokohau Deep Well down again
KAILUA-KONA — The North Kona water system is down another deep well, bringing the number of inoperative water sources in the 13-source system back up to three.
Mayor seeks state’s help to address emergency shelter shortage
KAILUA-KONA — Hawaii Island Mayor Harry Kim is asking for help from the state to expedite the emergency shelter aspect of the proposed Village 9 homeless site off Kealakehe Parkway in Kailua-Kona.
Governor recognizes small business with SBDC Day
KAILUA-KONA — Gov. David Ige is honoring small business across Hawaii by proclaiming today, and every March 21 to come, as SBDC Day.
County closes homeless camp in Kailua-Kona
KAILUA-KONA — Hawaii County on Tuesday closed Camp Kikaha in the Old Kona Industrial Area, a temporary homeless encampment located adjacent to HOPE Services Hawaii, after operating the site for more than seven months.
DOBOR to release draft rules for manta ray viewing sites in West Hawaii
KAILUA-KONA — Following years of discussion and deliberation, the Department of Land and Natural Resources has formulated a list of draft rules regarding proposed regulations and changes to manta ray viewing sites.
