Puna alt route study could begin in early 2025
A study to identify possible alternate traffic routes out of Puna could begin early next year.
Lili‘uokalani Trust plan moves forward: Nearly 70 acres of Kona land would be used for residential units, hotels
A plan by the Lili‘uokalani Trust to develop nearly 70 acres of land in Kailua-Kona into a mixed-use community moved forward this week, but is still a long way off.
Hawaii’s motorists are worst in the U.S., survey says
Hawaiian Airlines begins merger-related layoffs
Police ID Ocean View murder victim
The man whose remains were discovered on Friday, Oct. 18, in a residence on Tiki Lane in Hawaii Ocean View Estates has been identified as 56-year-old Wayne Richard Moriarty of Ocean View.
A guide to Halloween events
’Tis the season for costumes, pumpkins, tricks and treats.
Projected air seat declines underscore Hawaii tourism softening
Total trans-Pacific airline seats for Hawaii’s top U.S. market are projected to drop in November and December, with losses widening at the start of next year and remaining evident into April, according to Hawai‘i Visitors &Convention Bureau market data.
Island Life photo for October 25 — Verdant valley
Island Life photo for October 25 — Verdant valley
S. Kohala police officer honored
A South Kohala district police officer recently was honored for his persistence, diligence and determination in keeping the roadways safe.
Island Life photo for October 24 — Handsome hawk
Island Life photo for October 24 — Handsome hawk
As election looms, disinformation has ‘never been worse’
The Democratic Party’s vice presidential nominee has been falsely accused of sexually molesting students. The claims have been spread by a former deputy sheriff from Florida, now openly working in Moscow for Russia’s propaganda apparatus, on dozens of social media platforms and fake news outlets.
‘This case could change the nature of health care’
A Hilo doctor’s lawsuit against Hawaii’s largest health insurer will unexpectedly go before the state Supreme Court.
EA details harbor plan for Hilo
The state by the end of next year could purchase a little over nine acres of land on Kalanianaole Street to expand the entrance to Hilo Harbor.
AstroDay in Kailua-Kona set for Nov. 2
KAILUA-KONA — Learners of all ages are invited to Kona Commons Shopping Center in Kailua-Kona from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, for AstroDay, an entertainment-filled day of astronomy, robotics and natural sciences.
Charity Walk raises $500K for Big Island nonprofits
The Hawaii Lodging &Tourism Association Charity Walk 2024 took place on Saturday, June 22, at Waikoloa Resort. The annual event brought together participants and supporters from across the community, with all proceeds going to local charities and nonprofits.
Island Life photo for October 23 — Bright blooms
Island Life photo for October 23 — Bright blooms
Feedback conflicting on how to rebuild Lahaina
In a report released Friday, survivors of the Aug. 8, 2023, Lahaina wildfire expressed both clear and often conflicting opinions on how to rebuild the historic fishing village, with many participants in community engagement sessions on long-term recovery calling for better communications and other technological upgrades to respond to future emergencies, climate change and sea-level rise.
New rules to fight invasive species OK’d
A series of new rules to manage the spread of invasive species are closer to becoming official.
EA for Keaukaha project contains references to startup company
Despite appearing in a state environmental assessment, a private company’s concept for a water treatment facility in Keaukaha remains only hypothetical for now.
