New Island Naturals project ‘moving slowly’
A new flagship location for Island Naturals in Hilo is still a ways off.
Public invited to provide feedback about ecosystem restoration study of Kahalu‘u Bay?
Hawaii Island residents are invited to discuss how best to preserve the fragile coral ecosystems of Kahalu‘u Bay.
Kurtistown man accused of multiple firearms offenses
A judge on Wednesday denied a request by a 39-year-old Kurtistown man facing firearms and domestic violence charges to be released from custody without posting cash bail.
Hilo’s Palace Theater has a ‘fan plan’
Downtown Hilo’s historic Palace Theater has a multitude of human fans. The Friends of the Palace Theater are now asking for community kokua to install two energy-efficient, ultra-quiet industrial ceiling fans in the auditorium.
Top US House Democrat calls on Biden to pardon working-class Americans
The top Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives, Hakeem Jeffries, on Tuesday called on President Joe Biden to pardon some working-class Americans after drawing criticism for pardoning his own son, Hunter Biden.
Public’s help sought to solve December 2023 homicide
One year after a Hilo man was found shot to death on a farm, the Hawaii Police Department is still seeking answers.
New mayor suspends plan to charge admission at Hilo zoo
The Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo in Hilo will not start charging admission fees after all.
BIIF basketball: Wildcats, Warriors and Trojans open week with wins
HILO — Konawaena girls basketball earned its second Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) win of the season over Hilo on Monday, blasting the Vikings 73-5 over on the eastern side of the island.
DHHL project goes to developer with ties to the agency’s leader
Servco acquires Big Island Toyota
Servco Pacific Inc. on Sunday acquired Big Island Toyota’s Hilo and Kona locations.
Alameda, others sworn in during inauguration in West Hawaii
Hundreds were in attendance Monday, including Gov. Josh Green and Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, as Mayor Kimo Alameda, Prosecutor Kelden Waltjen and the nine County Council members were inaugurated at the Kaleiopapa Convention Center on the grounds of the Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa in Keauhou.
Pahoa man critically hurt in Kona traffic crash
A 19-year-old Pahoa man sustained critical injuries in a two-vehicle collision Sunday in North Kona.
Roth touts savings following arbitration with HGEA
Hawaii County has reached a “significant arbitration outcome” with a government workers’ union over COVID-19 hazard pay, outgoing Mayor Mitch Roth announced Monday.
Witnesses sought for hit-and-run incident in HVNP
A bicyclist was severely injured after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning in a hit-and-run incident within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Hawaii Marines first to get ‘ship-killing’ missile launcher
Marines on Oahu are the first in their service to officially receive a new “ship-killing” missile system they hope will give American forces an edge in the Pacific.
Takeaway, not throwaway: Eateries would serve take-out meals in reusable food containers under new program
Hilo restaurants could start serving food in stainless steel bowls and bento boxes next year.
Hawaii state House reorganizes with new faces, leadership
Proposed zoo rules criticized
Zoogoers and equestrians alike pushed back Friday against a series of proposed fee changes for the Pana‘ewa Recreational Complex.
Alameda announces additional appointments
Hawaii County Mayor-elect Kimo Alameda, who will be sworn-in at noon Monday, announced Friday the selection of administrators to lead four additional departments and offices.
