Army of volunteers helps keep west side beaches clean
West Hawaii beaches are much cleaner today thanks to an army of volunteers who came out for the 28th Wave Riders Against Drugs Community Beach Cleanup organized yearly by Jeff Fear and Jerome Kanuha and their extended ohana.
KTA’s annual Easter Bunny Hunt underway
KTA Super Stores has announced its annual Easter Bunny Hunt is now taking place at all KTA locations on Hawaii Island.
Deadline nears for Press Club scholarships
The Big Island Press Club Scholarship Foundation announces the availability of scholarships for students pursuing higher education in journalism and related careers.
Green: Dozens of wildfire sensors to be deployed statewide
WAILEA, Maui — Eighty wildfire sensors and 16 wind sensors will be deployed statewide.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Hawaii’s Republican caucuses
WASHINGTON — Hawaii Republicans will hold caucuses Tuesday to cast votes in a presidential nomination contest in which former incumbent Donald Trump is the only remaining major candidate competing.
Man with ‘a life of crime’ gets almost 13 years in prison
A 59-year-old Hilo man was sentenced Thursday to nearly 13 years in federal prison and five years of supervised release for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Island Life for Friday, March 8, 2024
A gold cup flower from the Holualoa area. (Jerry Slusser/community contributor)
Mele Mural unveiled at Waikoloa School
What started as a shared vision became reality Thursday at Waikoloa School with the unveiling of the latest Mele Mural by renowned artist Estria.
No decision on Punalu‘u Village
Hundreds of people gathered Thursday at the County Building in Hilo to express their opposition to a proposed development for the Punalu‘u area of Ka‘u.
Man charged with 9 different offenses
A 38-year-old man has been arrested and charged with sexual assault and an array of domestic violence related offenses following an incident Sunday evening in Pahoa.
Island Life for Thursday, March 7, 2024
The sun setting over the ocean is shown from Waikoloa Village. (Carol Tools/community contributor)
Developer pledges to protect ‘this special place’
The project director for the Punalu‘u Village development provided the Tribune-Herald with a lengthy statement Wedneday afternoon regarding the project.
Ka‘u residents offer opposition to Punalu‘u Village project
A proposed resort development in Punalu‘u is already making waves among residents planning a legal challenge against its construction.
Police renew request for information
Hawaii police are renewing their request for information regarding a robbery that took place in the early morning hours of Feb. 27.
DOH: Be on alert for measles
The state Department of Health is advising travelers and residents to be on alert for measles.
K.T. Cannon-Eger ‘a force to be reckoned with’ when it comes to Hilo’s crown jewel
After a lifetime of loving gardens, maintaining the beauty of Lili‘uokalani Park and Gardens has come naturally to K.T. Cannon-Eger for the past 12 years.
Island Life for Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Close encounter of the honu kind in Kahalu‘u Bay. (Tony Mitchell/community contributor)
The clock is ticking for the Maunakea authority
The transition of control over the summit of Maunakea has been slow going over the past year, but could speed up soon.
Salvation Army acquires new kitchen trailer
When emergencies occur or disaster strikes, a new bright red trailer will be bringing hot meals to people in need.
A bit more free parking for the public in Kailua-Kona: Council resolution paves the way for 14 more stalls
Kailua-Kona may be getting a few more free public parking spaces thanks to state land being offered to the county.
