Lou Conter, last survivor of USS Arizona from Pearl Harbor attack, dies at 102
HONOLULU — Lou Conter, the last living survivor of the USS Arizona battleship that exploded and sank during the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, has died. He was 102.
Planning Commission to mull housing-related bills
A trio of Hawaii County Council bills that would change how transient accommodations and ‘ohana housing units are regulated will go before the Windward Planning Commission on Thursday.
Island Life for Monday, April 1, 2024
An orchid blooms in the shadow of a palm tree. (Susan Grant/community contributor)
Bees causing a buzz: County bill would change how beehives, apiaries are regulated
The Big Island will be abuzz Tuesday about a proposal to allow bees to be kept on residential and other properties.
Big rent-to-own housing push by Home Lands agency praised, pilloried
The state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is pursuing its biggest homestead development initiative in history, but one expanding piece of the plan aimed at helping low-income beneficiaries is distressing some stakeholders.
Judge finds probable cause for trial in stolen T-H van case
A judge last week found that there is probable cause to try a 23-year-old Hilo man on charges he allegedly stole a van March 9 from the Hawaii Tribune-Herald’s production facility in downtown Hilo.
Man accused of stealing 2 Jeeps, leading cops on high-speed chase
A 32-year-old Hilo man accused of stealing two Jeep Wranglers from the Grand Naniloa Hotel Golf Course parking lot and leading police on a high-speed chase will have at least some of his charges heard in Hilo Circuit Court.
PHOTOS: Waikoloa Plaza Spring Festival
Keiki were treated to a day of family fun Saturday at the Waikoloa Plaza Spring Festival.
Bill proposes charter amendment to extend council terms from 2 to 4 years
Hawaii County Council members could serve for 12 consecutive years under an upcoming council proposal.
Hula students impacted by wildfire to perform at Merrie Monarch Ho‘ike
Fifteen hula students from Maui’s Lahainaluna High School are about to take a trip of a lifetime to experience the 61st annual Merrie Monarch Festival.
Maunakea fence to protect wildlife from cats
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands installed a fence Friday on Maunakea to protect an endangered native bird from feral cats.
Jaggar Museum to be dismantled this week
The historic former Jaggar Museum in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will begin coming down next week.
Volcano Watch: Using acoustic signals to identify the start of 2022 Mauna Loa eruption
The 2022 eruption of Mauna Loa occurred late in the evening of November 27. The eruption was preceded by intense earthquake activity about half an hour prior to glowing lava seen on USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) webcams. How does HVO narrow down the precise time that the eruption started?
Man who escaped Hawaii jail and was struck by a vehicle dies from his injuries
LIHUE, Kauai (AP) — A man who escaped from a Hawaii jail and was struck by a vehicle soon after died Thursday from his injuries, authorities said.
Kealakehe Global Studies students reach the “Sweet 16”
Students in Kealakehe High School’s Global Studies after school class have picked up national awards this year and one team has made it it the “Sweet 16” at the International Public Policy Forum competition.
Island Life for Friday, March 29, 2024
Faces in the cliffs on a stormy day at Keokea Beach Park. (Carol Tools/community contributor)
Kona teacher turns to AI to help with the workload
Sam Anderson-Moxley, a middle school teacher at West Hawaii Explorations Academy, has come up with a program to save educators time using artificial intelligence.
More housing in less space: Bill moving through Legislature aims to increase densities in urban areas
Hawaii’s urban housing density could more than triple under a new zoning proposal sailing through the state Legislature.
Two arrested after violent robbery, kidnapping
A 31-year-old Keaau man thought he was meeting a female friend for drink to celebrate his birthday early Sunday morning.
Merrie Monarch Festival voted No. 1 in USA Today readers’ poll
The Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo has been named the top cultural festival in the United States by the readers of USA Today.
