Fatal shark attacks rare off Oahu, experts say
The North Shore community is still reeling from the loss Sunday of a beloved waterman due to an apparent shark attack off Malaekahana.
News media urge Green not to veto House bill that would amend law regarding governor’s emergency powers
Journalists and news media groups are speaking out against Gov. Josh Green’s apparent decision to preserve a Hawaii statute that grants his office the authority to shut down electronic communications during a state of emergency.
Construction company that erroneously built HPP home must pay to remove it, judge rules
A construction company that mistakenly built a house on a Hawaiian Paradise Park lot owned by a California woman has been ordered to pay for the demolition of the structure and removal of debris.
Cacao association awards funds to three organizations
Proceeds totaling $7,500 from the 2024 Big Island Chocolate Festival were awarded to three local organizations at the event’s recent volunteer appreciation celebration at the Ola Brew Kona Taproom.
Grisly murder case drags on: Puna man is accused of shooting to death his wife, children in 2016
The court-appointed attorney for a 57-year-old Pahoa man accused of killing his wife and two children eight years ago has been granted a private investigator, at taxpayers’ expense, to ascertain the history of mental health in his client’s family.
Popular North Shore surfer, lifeguard dies after attack by shark
A popular Pipeline big-wave surfer died Sunday on the North Shore after he was bitten by a shark while surfing during a break from his city life-guarding shift.
Shaka is now officially the state gesture
Anew law has designated the shaka as the official state gesture.
How Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta failed children on safety, states say
In April 2019, David Ginsberg, a Meta executive, emailed his boss, Mark Zuckerberg, with a proposal to research and reduce loneliness and compulsive use on Instagram and Facebook.
Island Life photo for June 23 – Majestic mauna
Majestic mauna
Plan to ban 7,000 Maui short-term rentals targets resort condos
Youth Challenge Academy graduates 27th class
Twenty young people are ready to start the next chapter of their lives after finding guidance, direction and purpose through the Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Academy.
Gov. Green lines up 17 bills passed by Hawaii Legislature to veto
Russian bomb attack kills three, injures 52 in Ukraine’s Kharkiv
KYIV — Russian guided bombs shattered an apartment building in Ukraine’s second-largest city on Saturday, killing three people, injuring 52 and prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to call for more help to deal with the growing threat of such weapons.
Hilo sushi restaurant lands on Yelp top 100 list
One of the 100 best sushi restaurants in the country sits right in downtown Hilo, according to a leading online review platform.
Police Commission discusses DUI complaint
The Hawaii County Police Commission on Friday discussed correspondence from county Auditor Tyler Benner, then filed it into the record without a vote or any other action taken on allegations contained in the document.
County auditor addresses unfair hiring claims
A Hawaii County audit has concluded the county does not have enough rules in place to prevent nepotism and unfairness in the hiring process for government positions.
Massive military construction dollars may flow into Hawaii
Great balls of fire!
Great balls of fire!
PHOTOS: Kona, Hilo battle in district tournament
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Police ID motorcyclist in fatal crash
Police ID motorcyclist in fatal crash
