Mayor Roth the victim of online prank
Mayor Mitch Roth said Thursday he felt “a little bit of frustration” after learning an anonymous email has been circulating that invites individuals experiencing homelessness to stay at a certain address in Hilo.
Hawaiian Electric will host a resilience fair focused on emergency preparedness
Hawaiian Electric is hosting a free Community Resilience Fair from 4-7 p.m. Monday at the Kealakehe High School cafeteria in Kailua-Kona.
Annual Ka‘u High School alumni event is Sunday
The annual Ka‘u High School Alumni and Friends Potluck Reunion will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Pahala Community Center.
Russia fights wave of drones as Ukraine claims troops advancing
Russia said its air defenses downed 117 drones and four tactical missiles, one of the largest overnight attacks of the war, as Ukrainian forces claimed to be continuing advances on Russian territory.
Don’t feed the animals
The staff at the Hilo zoo is urging visitors to keep their objects and hands away from the animals at all times after a rising number of foreign items have found in some enclosures.
Island Life photo for August 15 — Waikoloa nightingales
Island Life photo for August 14 — Waikoloa nightingales
Piecing together an ancient epic was slow work. Until AI got involved.
In 1872, in a quiet second-floor room at the British Museum, George Smith, a museum employee, was studying a grime-encrusted clay tablet when he came across words that would change his life. In the ancient cuneiform script, he recognized references to a stranded ship and a bird sent in search of land. After he had the tablet cleaned, Smith was certain he’d found a prototype of the biblical flood story.
FAA awards $64M for Kona airport runway rehabilitation
HONOLULU – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has awarded two grants totaling $64.7 million to the state Department of Transportation to rehabilitate the runway at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole.
Climate change vs. Hilo Bay
The water quality of Hilo Bay will only get worse as climate change intensifies, according to a new study by University of Hawaii researchers.
18-year-old Kona man charged with possessing child pornography
An 18-year-old Kailua-Kona man is in custody and facing 10 charges related to child pornography.
Police arrest 16 for DUI
During the week of Aug. 5-11, Hawaii Island police arrested 16 motorists for DUI. Seven of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers were younger than 21.
Exceptional drought conditions ‘could be coming’
For the second consecutive month, much of the Big Island had abnormally dry weather.
Public feedback sought for solar project
A proposed solar development near Waikoloa will be taking public feedback at a virtual meeting this evening.
State increasing no-passing zones on DKI Highway
The state Department of Transportation advises motorists that sections of the Daniel K. Inouye Highway, formerly Saddle Road, will become no-passing zones effective upon installation of signs and pavement markings.
The process of rebuilding in Lahaina begins
Wildfires are expected to worsen in the decades ahead in Hawaii due to climate change
Bakery owner is on a mission to make 30,000 macarons for Oahu festival
After seven weeks of hard work, dedication and faith, Nikki Kawahine is nearing the finish line of her mission — making 30,000 macarons for the upcoming Made in Hawaii Festival.
Everything you need to know ahead of World Sprints
HILO — After a two-decade hiatus, the world stage of canoe racing has returned to the Aloha State.
Three council incumbents retain seats in W. Hawaii
Of the four Hawaii County Council Primary Election races in West Hawaii, three incumbents won their seats outright Saturday night, while a fourth race will go to a General Election runoff on Nov. 5.
