Roth, Alameda debate issues at Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement convention
WAIKOLOA—Hawaii island Mayor Mitch Roth and challenger Kimo Alameda shared their policy platforms Thursday at a Hawaii Island Mayoral Debate in advance of the marquee contest in the state’s coming general election.
Honokaa hosts Peace Day Festival; Event is this afternoon along Mamane Street
HONOKAA — The International Day of Peace is celebrated every year on Sept. 21.
Island Life photo for September 21 — Magical Maks
Island Life photo for September 21 — Magical Maks
Kona hospital to host Empowering Caregiver Resource Fair
KEALAKEKUA — Caregivers have an opportunity to learn from professionals and receive essential tools to better care for their loved ones and themselves at the Empowering Caregiver Resource Fair.
Island Life photo for September 20 — Prickly poser
Island Life photo for September 20 — Prickly poser
Island Life photo for September 19 — Sea and sky
Island Life photo for September 19 — Sea and sky
Land next to Pololu Trailhead donated to state
Land adjacent to the Pololu Trailhead on the Kohala Coast is being donated to the state by a private donor.
Alaska Airlines chief plans more routes after a deal with Hawaiian
The CEO of Alaska Airlines, Ben Minicucci, has big plans. Now, he has a second airline to help achieve them.
Merger touted as customer-friendly; new Hawaiian Airlines CEO says deal gives airline ‘a global reach’
New Hawaiian Airlines CEO Joe Sprague told Neighbor Island reporters in a virtual press conference Wednesday that Alaska Airlines’ $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian will provide “a tremendous boost to the utility that our airline will be able to deliver.”
Eruption at Napau Crater dwindles
Kilauea’s eruption at the remote Napau Crater seemed to be petering out Wednesday afternoon.
Island Life photo for September 18 — Handsome humu
Island Life photo for September 18 — Handsome humu
Alaska Airlines’ acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines cleared by regulator
The Transportation Department said Tuesday that it would allow Alaska Airlines to close its $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, clearing the way for the first major U.S. airline merger in nearly a decade.
Hawaii Radiologic shut down by ‘security incident’
Hawaii Radiologic Associates has canceled all patient appointments for medical imaging services since late August due to what it called “a security incident that affected some of our systems.”
Lava erupts from Napau Crater
Lava returned to the remote Napau Crater in Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park for the first time in nearly 30 years Tuesday as Kilauea’s latest eruption continues.
Two Big Island blood drives set: More donors are needed to meet demand
Two upcoming Hawaii Island blood drives will give residents the chance to donate life-saving blood that is vital for emergencies and medical procedures that occur daily in local hospitals.
Sunday night weather ‘disturbance’ dumps rain on E. Hawaii
The windward side of the Big Island received a cloudburst Sunday night, and while Hilo and vicinity are known for rainy weather, the downpour was notable because September is the dry season for most of Hawaii.
HVO: Kilauea briefly erupted Sunday night west of Napau Crater
Kilauea briefly erupted Sunday night, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory announced Monday.
Three juveniles arrested after threatening Parker School
The head of school at Parker School in Waimea said three juvenile boys who were arrested and charged Friday with terroristic threatening for an online video threat to the school were students, but not at Parker.
Council members establish wishlist of legislative priorities
Changes to state regulations regarding e-cigarettes and midwives are among a wishlist of state bills the Hawaii County Council hopes to see pass next year.
Native Hawaiian convention slated this week
A large convention for Native Hawaiians will take place this week on Hawaii Island for the first time.
