Block by block: Hilo team takes Lego robot to state competition
A team of Hilo keiki will pit their Lego robot against 49 others in Honolulu today at the FIRST Lego League State Tournament.
Pohoiki dredging could soon begin: $9.2M contract awarded; work expected to begin in February
Puna residents and lawmakers are eager to get boats back in the water when the Pohoiki Boat Ramp reopens late next year.
Zoo implements measures after discovery of bird flu on isle
The Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo &Gardens will implement precautionary measures to protect its animals from bird flu after the virus was detected on the Big Island.
Big Island child first pediatric flu death of season
A Big Island child with underlying medical conditions became the first influenza-associated death in a Hawaii resident under the age of 18 during this flu season, according to the state Department of Health.
Police seek leads on theft suspect
Police are requesting the public’s assistance to identify a man who is a person of interest in a theft that took place at a residence in Pahoa in October.
The Navy to hold public meetings on draft EIS for Pacific training
Island Life photo for December 14 — Dainty dewdrops
Island Life photo for December 14 — Dainty dewdrops
Marcus Greene slides into Hawaii basketball team’s starting lineup
Police arrest 16 for DUI
During the week of Dec. 2-8, Hawaii Island police arrested 16 motorists for DUI. Six of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. One of the drivers was younger than 21.
Pahoa man accused of fatal beating of dog remains in jail
A judge on Thursday denied a request to free a 41-year-old Pahoa man accused of a killing a dog with a hammer on cashless bail.
Hannah Kobayashi’s family offers to return GoFundMe donations after locating her
The family of Hannah Kobayashi offered to refund online donations after announcing Wednesday that she had been located.
Island Life photo for December 13 — Cute crawler
Island Life photo for December 13 — Cute crawler
Brittni Paiva releases 4-song Christmas EP
Island life photo for December 12 — Season’s colors
Island life photo for December 12 — Season’s colors
Driver’s learner’s permit test now available online
Hawaii residents meeting the minimum age to test for a learner’s permit for a driver’s license now have a new online option to take the written learner’s permit test.
DOH to continue testing for bird flu on Big Island
The state epidemiologist said Wednesday that the discovery last week of avian influenza in Hilo wastewater samples is a “heads up” to poultry owners, but described ongoing wastewater testing — while important — as “a pretty blunt tool.”
Hannah Kobayashi found safe a month after disappearance
Hannah Kobayashi, a Hawaii woman police believe “voluntarily” went missing while traveling from California to New York, has reportedly been located by her family roughly a month after her disappearance.
BIIF hoops: Cougars, Dragons open week with wins
KEA‘AU — Kea‘au boys basketball’s high-octane offense came through once again Monday night, as the Cougars routed Laupahoehoe 65-26 in their home gymnasium.
Island Life photo for December 11 — Palm perfection
Island Life photo for December 11 — Palm perfection
Cell tower bills head to council
A duel between two proposed regulations on Big Island cell towers ended with both bills victorious, after the Windward Planning Commission punted them both to the County Council on Thursday.
