Bail upheld in Hilo hit-and-run: Trial date set for Carlton Inada in death of Barbara Klein
A 72-year-old Hilo man accused of the hit-and-run death of a 79-year-old Hilo woman in October has a trial date of Aug. 19.
Kupuna win some, lose some at Casino Day: Hundreds turn out for faux gambling and fun
Seniors from across the island came to Hilo on Wednesday to try their luck at Casino Day.
Hawaiian Electric filing blames Maui County
Maui officials failed to clear excessive invasive vegetation before fires killed 101 people in Lahaina on Aug. 8, did not plan for the catastrophe and “fumbled the emergency response,” according to a counterclaim filed by Hawaiian Electric.
Island Life for Wednesday, May 29, 2024
A golden waterfall. (Phyllis Hanson/community contributor)
Accused Big Isle drug trafficker was deported 4 times
A Mexican national deported from the United States four times is charged with using an assault rifle while dealing methamphetamine and heroin on Hawaii island.
Green signs bills aimed at easing the affordability crisis
Gov. Josh Green on Tuesday signed six bills into law intended to address the state’s lack of affordable housing for Hawaii’s working-class families.
Hawaii bills address two very different uses for AI
Hawaii is preparing for the advent of artificial intelligence through a pair of proposed laws on the verge of passage.
Island Life for Tuesday, May 28, 2024
A jacaranda tree blooms in Waikoloa Village. (Carol Tools/community contributor)
A source of koa for canoe-builders: Plan underway to harvest wood from Kapapala Canoe Forest
A 1,200-acre koa forest in Ka‘u is almost ready to be harvested for the first time in nearly two decades.
Memorial Day speakers stress patriotism, service before self
Patriotism and service were overarching themes Monday during the Memorial Day commemoration at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2.
Hawaii homeless with mental issues could be assessed involuntarily
Island Life for Monday, May 27, 2024
Look at those eyes. (Cindy Whitehawk/community contributor)
Hawaii legislature aims to alter affordable-housing program, possibly at expense of counties
Hawaii veteran, family honored at National Memorial Day Concert
‘It’s really bittersweet’: Demolition of historic Jaggar Museum begins
For the first time in nearly a century, Kilauea summit will soon be without a museum.
HPP lot owner said to be seeking nearly $1.4M
A California woman being sued by a developer whose contractor mistakenly built a house on her Hawaiian Paradise Park lot in Puna is seeking more than $1.3 million in damages, according to both the developer and Hawaii County.
Volcano Watch: HVO’s mission depends on reliable and secure IT solutions
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) is responsible for monitoring and studying one of the most active volcanic regions in the world. The observatory’s mission includes conducting research, providing scientific data to government agencies, and educating the public about volcanic hazards. In this unique environment, HVO’s information technology (IT) personnel play a critical role in supporting these goals while also adapting to ever-changing demands of scientific efforts and evolving federal regulations.
Human remains recovered in Orchidland following investigation in HPP
Police on Friday said they found a set of human remains in Keaau “believed to be connected to an active missing person investigation involving a 37-year-old Puna woman.”
Kona psychologist gets 20 years for sexually assaulting a minor
A 72-year-old Kailua-Kona clinical psychologist was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison for the sexual assault of a minor.
USPS to proceed with relocation of Kailua-Kona retail operations
The U.S. Postal Service announced Friday its decision to proceed with its proposal to relocate the retail services of the Kailua-Kona Post Office, located at 74-5577 Palani St., to a new facility 0.3 miles away at the Niumalu Marketplace, located at 75-971 Henry St. A specific date for the relocation has not yet been determined. Retail services will continue at the current Kailua-Kona Post Office on Palani Street until the replacement facility is open and operating as a post office, so there will be no interruption of service.
