North Korea calls South Korea, U.S. and Japan ties Asian version of NATO
North Korea criticised a joint military exercise by South Korea, Japan and the United States held this month, state media said on Sunday, saying such drills show the relationship among three countries has developed into “the Asian version of NATO”.
Kamehameha Schools moves ahead with Keauhou Bay development plan
Kamehameha Schools has unveiled its plan for limited development at Keauhou Bay.
Hilo receives federal funding to install roundabout downtown
A project to build a traffic roundabout in downtown Hilo has received more than $17 million in federal funding.
Biden administration denies mining and drilling access to Alaskan wilderness
The Biden administration denied permission on Friday for an Alaska agency to build a 211-mile industrial road that would have cut through Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve to reach copper and zinc deposits beneath untouched wilderness.
Island Life photo for June 29 — Golden hour
Island Life photo for June 29 — Golden hour
Kona man gets 10 years for child enticement; 9 other Operation Keiki Shield cases updated
A 32-year-old Kailua-Kona man was sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison for child enticement charges.
Russian satellite breaks up in space, forces ISS astronauts to shelter
A defunct Russian satellite has broken up into more than 100 pieces of debris in orbit, forcing astronauts on the International Space Station to take shelter for about an hour and adding to the mass of space junk already in orbit, U.S. space agencies said.
Israel storms Gaza City neighbourhood, orders Palestinians to go south
Israel stormed a neighborhood in Gaza City on Thursday, ordering Palestinians to move south as tanks rolled in and bombing the southern city of Rafah in what it says are the final stages of an operation against Hamas militants there.
Island life photo for June 28 — Green fields
Island life photo for June 28 — Green fields
Green signs bills to boost health care, workforce
A series of mental health reforms became law Thursday, and state lawmakers touted the measures as a potential solution to the state’s rampant homelessness problem.
25-bed homeless shelter to open in Hilo
The Salvation Army will open a shelter in downtown Hilo this summer for those experiencing homelessness.
Puna beach park renamed
Community members and Hawaii County Parks and Recreation are coming together for a ceremony to celebrate the renaming of Kahaki Park in Puna to its original place name.
Kona man accused of threatening sister, choking her dog
A preliminary hearing is set for today for a 22-year-old Kailua-Kona man accused of threatening to kill his sister and choking her dog.
HVNP visitor center could temporarily close in September
Kilauea Visitor Center in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park could close as early as this September for renovations and expansion, and the adjacent parking will be limited during construction.
Maui County weighs phasing out vacation rentals
WAILUKU — A Maui fire marshal ordered officials to thin the crowds inside a Maui County Planning Commission hearing Tuesday to review a proposal from Maui Mayor Richard Bissen to phase out thousands of vacation rentals.
County seeks dismissal of pedestrian death lawsuit against HPD, cop
Hawaii County is requesting dismissal of a lawsuit seeking monetary damages from the Hawaii Police Department and an officer who was on duty and at the wheel of a blue-and-white cruiser that struck a 16-year-old boy who later died.
HPD kicks off backpack drive
The Hawaii Police Department is proud to participate once again in an islandwide backpack drive for island keiki in need.
Police investigate shark bite at Anaeho‘omalu Bay
Police are investigating a possible shark attack Monday at Anaeho‘omalu Bay in Waikoloa.
Water quality advisory lifted
The state Department of Health has canceled the water quality advisory for the Hilo Bay area that was issued in response to an incident Friday at the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Hawaii Performing Arts Festival celebrates 20th anniversary
WAIMEA — Since the summer of 2005, Hawaii Performing Arts Festival has continued to bring world-class music to Hawaii Island.
