LGTBQ+ community mourns loss of leader: Greg Lupton dies at 64
Members of the Hawaii Island LGTBQ+ community are mourning the loss of fellow advocate and leader Greg Lupton.
Benioffs give $150M: Philanthropists seek to bolster Hawaii’s health care system
Hawaii hospitals are getting a significant boost in funding, thanks to a $150 million donation by longstanding philanthropists Marc and Lynne Benioff.
Donation a boon for Hilo hospital: Money will expand ICU and surgical unit, among other things
A $50 million investment in Hilo Medical Center by Salesforce Chairman and CEO Marc Benioff and his wife, Lynne, will be used to launch a family birthing center and help the hospital complete its expansion of the intensive care unit.
Prep work begins for HVNP roundabout
Work to prepare for the installation of a traffic roundabout just beyond the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park entrance began Monday.
Sister of slain Kona woman, supporters rally to foster awareness about domestic violence
For survivors of domestic violence, sometimes support is the best course to healing.
Island life for Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Rock art at Honols Beach. (Dave Goble/community contributor)
Island Life for Monday, March 4, 2024
Rainbows on Feb. 23 on Waikoloa Road. (Carol Tools/community contributor)
In Hawaii, coral is the foundation of life. What happened to it after the Lahaina wildfire?
Abraham “Snake” Ah Hee rides waves when the surf’s up and dives for octopus and shells when the water is calm. The lifelong Lahaina, Maui, resident spends so much time in the ocean that his wife jokes he needs to wet his gills.
Police: No foul play in Puna drowning
Police detectives “have conclusively ruled out foul play” in the Feb. 18 death of 29-year-old Kala‘iokealaula Ashley Nicole Reyes Kanekoa of Keaau.
Suspects sought in alleged assault of 10-year-old at Hilo Target
Police are asking for the public’s help to identify two male suspects wanted for questioning in a sex assault investigation involving a 10-year-old girl.
Odysseus mission deemed mostly a success
The first successful American moon mission in 50 years went dark Thursday after a rough landing a week earlier, but Big Island astronomers say the space flight was largely successful.
Puna groundwater study sought
The impacts of Puna Geothermal Venture on Puna’s groundwater could be the subject of a nearly $500,000 federal study being proposed by a Hawaii County Council member.
Planning Commission OKs four agenda items at meeting
The Leeward Planning Commission on Thursday approved four of the five agenda items, with one headed to mediation after being granted contested case standing.
Island Life for Friday, March 1, 2024
Pesky crab spider. (Jean Trueman/community contributor)
Puna man faces felony charges for domestic incident
A 31-year-old Pahoa man faces felony charges after a domestic incident in Kapoho late Monday afternoon.
Correction for Friday, March 1, 2024
A Thursday article incorrectly stated a deadline by which the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs must rule on an application by Hawaiian Telcom for a new cable franchise on the Big Island. The DCCA actually has 120 days from Feb. 2 to make a decision. The Tribune-Herald apologizes for the error.
Hoku Ke‘a decommissioning to begin this month
The decommissioning of University of Hawaii at Hilo’s educational observatory on Maunakea will begin later this month.
3 suspects sought in Kona robbery
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying three suspects involved in an early morning robbery Tuesday in Kailua-Kona.
De Fries’ selection criticized: Former HTA chief voted in as first Maunakea authority director
After more than a year, the state body that will take over management of the Maunakea summit region has a new director, though not without controversy.
Island Life for Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024
Flowers everywhere. (Jean Trueman/community contributor)
