Roth offers State of the County
Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth laid out his administration’s accomplishments and vision Friday at the State of the County address at the West Hawaii Civic Center.
Mountain View man sought by police
Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 47-year-old Reno Maurice Kulakau Mendoza of Mountain View, who should be considered armed and dangerous.
Mountain View man arrested after violent domestic incident
Police have arrested and charged 41-year-old Stanton Anson Joaquin of Mountain View with various domestic-related offenses following a violent incident at a residence on Kaniela Road early Wednesday morning.
Coffee labeling measure advances
After robust testimony both supporting and opposing a coffee labeling bill on Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection voted to advance the measure with amendments.
One man killed, two injured in DKI crash
One man died and two others were injured in a single-vehicle traffic collision late Thursday night at the 18-mile marker on Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
Help shape the future of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Public comment period extended to March 31
The comment period to provide input about a plan that will address congestion, safety, resource protection and improve the visitor experience in the busy Kilauea summit area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has been extended to March 31.
Island Life for Friday, March 22, 2024
Rough waters at Whittington Beach Park. (Carol Tools/community contributor)
Pahoa man arrested, released after viral video of dog abuse
A video posted on social media appears to be a 30-year-old Pahoa man who was arrested Thursday by police in an animal cruelty case.
Island Life for Thursday, March 21, 2024
A colorful view from Kona Palisades. (David Secter/community contributor)
From dentist to al dente: Hilo’s Alan Fijimoto transitioned from treating mouths to feeding them
A painful, disabling condition caused Hilo dentist Alan Fujimoto to retire several years ago after decades of practice.
‘Clean elections’ measure is dead: House committee chair says it lacked ‘the necessary resources’
A proposed program that would publicly finance election campaigns in Hawaii is dead after a Big Island lawmaker concluded last week that the plan was fatally flawed.
Fire forces the closure of a popular Pahoa eatery
Pele’s Kitchen, a popular Pahoa breakfast spot, has closed indefinitely after a fire damaged the restaurant Tuesday.
Island Life for Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Hilo’s Coconut Island. (Carol Tools/community contributor)
Waimea mini-horse named nonprofit’s Pet of the Year
A miniature horse from Waimea that visits patients at Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital has become national nonprofit Pet Partners’ “Pet of the Year.”
DEM director explains difficult path toward 2050 mandate
The Kona Community Development Plan Action Committee met Tuesday with one agenda item leading the discussion — to hear a presentation about the Integrated Wastewater Management Plan.
Gov. Green in Japan to help boost tourism
Gov. Josh Green, who is in Japan this week meeting with Japanese officials and business leaders, is working on lowering barriers to travel between Japan and Hawaii through a “Travel Corridor” that expands the Global Entry program, beefs up biometric screening and pursues “preclearance” status.
Island Life for Tuesday, March 19, 2024
A lilikoi (also called passionfruit) flower around Captain Cook. (Jerry Slusser/community contributor)
Public input sought to shape governance of tourism: Results of HTA effort will be released in May
A team engaged by the Hawaii Tourism Authority is conducting research on how Hawaii can shape the governance of the state’s tourism industry for long-term success. As a part of this process, Better Destinations is seeking input from the community, stakeholders and visitor industry representatives throughout the state.
Subpoenas on Maui agencies and officials delay release of key report into deadly wildfire
HONOLULU — Hawaii’s attorney general on Monday blamed a delay of the release of a key report into a deadly Maui wildfire on county agencies that forced investigators to issue subpoenas.
Dangerous dogs bill advances: Measure would create harsher penalties for their owners
A proposal to strengthen state laws regarding vicious dogs will reach another milestone today following weeks of overwhelming public support.
