Green to appoint Nakashima’s successor, Dems to submit choices
Since the 2008 election, the residents of House District 1 have known only Mark Nakashima as their state representative.
Hospital morgue overcapacity: Hawaii County urged to build its own facility
The Hilo Benioff Medical Center morgue is severely overcapacity — with repercussions festering beyond the hospital’s campus, according to several sources.
Island Life photo for July 13 — Vast view
Island Life photo for July 13 — Vast view
Island Life photo for July 12 — Sunset love
Island Life photo for July 12 — Sunset love
Big Island news — at a glance — for July 12
Chancellor chosen for Hawaii Community College
Mayoral hopefuls take the stage
Four leading mayoral candidates made their pitches to Big Island residents at a public forum Wednesday.
Island Life photo for July 11 — Tangy treat
Island Life photo for July 11 — Tangy treat
US House panel subpoenas some Biden aides over his mental fitness
The Republican-led House of Representatives Oversight Committee subpoenaed three senior White House aides on Wednesday demanding they sit for depositions regarding Democratic President Joe Biden’s health, the panel said in a statement.
NASA awards contract to UH worth up to $85.5M — extending Maunakea telescope’s role in planetary defense network
A Maunakea telescope that is used to identify asteroids and comets that might pose a threat to Earth likely will continue operating through the end of 2033.
As NATO gathers in Washington, leaders urged to remember Hawaii
As NATO leaders gather in Washington for their 75th anniversary summit this week, a dozen U.S. senators asked them on Wednesday to plug what they see as a Hawaii-sized hole in the North Atlantic Treaty, the military alliance’s founding document.
Rep. Tokuda Introduces Bill to Rename Hawaiʻi Island Post Office After Vietnam War Veteran Hero
A bill was recently introduced in Congress to rename the Captain Cook Post Office after First Lieutenant John Kuulei Kauhaihao of Honaunau, who was killed in action in Vietnam and posthumously awarded the U.S. Army’s second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross.
Mayoral candidates to appear today at AARP Hawaii forum
Four candidates for Hawaii County mayor will speak at an AARP Hawaii forum today that will be broadcast on public access Na Leo Channel 55, naleo.tv/governmental55 and the AARP Hawaii Facebook page.
Island Life photo for July 10 — Purple power
Island Life photo for July 10 — Purple power
Green signs public safety bills that impact sale of ammunition, police recruitment and more
Bills signed into law Tuesday expand the statute of limitation for civil litigation against predators who sexually abuse children, raise the age to buy ammunition to 21 — the legal age to purchase guns in Hawaii — and mandate the state’s law enforcement agencies to hire more women and nonbinary police officers.
Big Island news — in brief for July 10
Hilo airport terminal evacuated after 2 inert grenades were found in luggage
Volcano man accused of wild drive in stolen Jeep
A 43-year-old Volcano man was arrested after allegedly leading officers on a high-speed chase in Hilo on the Fourth of July in a stolen Jeep.
Dredging begins at Wailoa Small Boat Harbor
A $3.1 million dredging operation at the Wailoa Small Boat Harbor started Monday and is expected to be complete by the end of the year — if not sooner.
Proposal aims to create more farmers markets
More farmers markets could be established across Hawaii Island.
STVR study gets support from council
A Hawaii County Council committee has supported a proposal for a study about the economic impacts of much-debated changes to the regulations for short-term vacation rentals.
Island Life for July 9
A big leopard cone shell is picked from about 7 feet deep at the bottom of Kua Bay (Manini‘owali). Cone snails are venomous, don’t touch them! (Reiko Sekine/community contributor)
