Two finalists named for new UH president
The University of Hawaii Board of Regents has named two finalists for the next president of the state’s 10-campus public higher education system.
Ex-Waiakea High hoops coach pleads not guilty
Hawaii basketball figure Alika Smith pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of second-degree theft and negotiating a worthless instrument.
Nation and world news — at a glance — for September 11
Study: Doctors give Black women unneeded c-sections to fill operating rooms
Island Life photo for September 11 — Trail treat
Island Life photo for September 11 — Trail treat
Three ‘Coffee With a Cop’ events this month
West Hawaii residents are invited to attend three “Coffee With a Cop” events this month in Kona for an opportunity to get to know their district police officers.
‘The day has finally come’
Hawaii County announced Tuesday it’s ready to reconstruct a 3.64-mile section of Highway 137 in lower Puna, between the makai end of Pohoiki Road and the intersection of Highway 132 — also known as “Four Corners.”
Coast Guard, partner agencies to conduct search and rescue exercise off Kawaihae
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard, Hawaii Fire Department, Hawaii Ocean Safety and the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources are scheduled to conduct a search and rescue exercise Thursday off Kawaihae.
Learn how to prepare an advance health care directive
Community First Hawaii will hold three free advance health care directive (AHCD) workshops, two in Kona and one in Waimea.
Island Life photo for September 10 — Waimea view
Island Life photo for September 10 — Waimea wonder
NOAA ship ‘has a special mission’
A vessel dedicated to exploring the unknown parts of the ocean is docked this week at the Port of Hilo for the first time as the crew and scientists prepare for the next part of their expedition.
‘This is not going to be a cheap project’
A long-awaited, federally mandated wastewater treatment plant with sewer collection for Naalehu took a step forward with the publication Sunday of a draft environmental assessment.
Former Hawaii Island man sentenced in cyberstalking case
HONOLULU — A former Big Island man was sentenced Monday to 97 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for cyberstalking and obstruction of justice offenses committed in Hawaii County.
Hawaii women’s volleyball beats Pepperdine in 5
The Hawaii women’s volleyball team finally avoided a bad start and used it to hold off Pepperdine 25-16, 25-22, 22-25, 21-25, 15-9 in a marathon match lasting nearly three hours tonight at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.
From Hawaii to Vegas and back twice, QB Jayden Maiava has found home again at USC
For years, Jayden Maiava’s pride has lingered an ocean away, heartstrings tugged back to his second home nestled at the foot of the south stretch of the Ko’olau mountain range on O’ahu.
Island Life photo for September 8 — Rare reptile
Island Life photo for September 8 — Rare reptile
NOAA research ship docks in Hilo: Okeanos Explorer to host events throughout week
Researchers hope to increase their knowledge about the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument by conducting six expeditions to one of the world’s largest protected areas.
Hawaii legislature to see 11 new faces even before November election
Changes eyed for cell towers: Proposals would alter the approval process
Cell towers on the Big Island could be installed without a Hawaii County permit under a proposed new policy.
‘Out of a horror movie:’ Typhoon Yagi makes landfall in Vietnam
Typhoon Yagi made landfall in Vietnam on Saturday, packing powerful winds and torrential rain that killed at least four people and injured more than 70 people, according to state-run media, and forced tens of thousands to evacuate. Earlier, the storm smashed into southern China, where at least three people died.
Honoring Queen Lili‘uokalani: Hula halau, visitors celebrate queen’s birthday
Seventeen hula halau brought grace and beauty to the forefront of the festival as they danced together for the 25th He Halia Aloha No Lili‘uokalani to celebrate the Queen’s birthday at Lili‘uokalani Park and Gardens in Hilo.
