Legislature tackles artificial intelligence
As artificial intelligence grows more advanced, state lawmakers are pushing to regulate the controversial technology in Hawaii.
Pot legalization bill advances
An bill that would legalize the recreational use of cannabis by adults 21 and over cleared its first legislative hurdle Tuesday.
Bill Miller, owner of Discount Fabric Warehouse chain, dies at 65
Businessman. Outdoorsman. Visionary. Philanthropist.
Kona residents asked to reschedule blood donations
The Blood Bank of Hawaii is encouraging Kona residents who were not able to make donations this week to reschedule their appointment.
Feed-A Thon continues today and Thursday
Tommy “Kahikina” Ching is on the road again for his Feed-A Thon benefiting The Food Basket.
Cosmic Drive heading to Naniloa
The Grand Naniloa Hotel’s driving range is about to look very different in the evening when it becomes home to Hilo’s newest nighttime attraction — Cosmic Drive.
Judge rules for state in Aina Lea case
After multiple lawsuits, property changing hands and land use disputes, the State of Hawaii prevailed on the latest litigation involving the Villages at Aina Lea, a long-planned development in South Kohala, mauka of the Mauna Lani Resort.
Board to oversee rebuilding on Maui is proposed
A proposal to facilitate rebuilding fire-ravaged Lahaina, perhaps with new land-use rules and funding governed by a community-based board, is slated for discussion today at the state Legislature.
Hilo man sentenced for fatal Halloween stabbing
A 44-year-old Hilo man will spend life in prison — with the possibility of parole — for stabbing a woman to death in her Hilo apartment on Halloween in 2020.
Affordable Connectivity Program ends soon
A federal program reimbursing low-income households for their internet bills will end within months.
Bill for ‘clean elections’ has widespread public support
A proposal to publicly finance Hawaii election campaigns is riding a wave of public support through the state Legislature.
Captain Cook man sentenced for violent robbery
A 21-year-old Captain Cook man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a violent robbery last June at an Ocean View business.
Animal Control update given: Administrator says recruitment, staffing ‘probably our biggest issue’
Hawaii County officials last week lamented a lack of resources for dealing with the island’s dangerous dogs, even as residents urged them to take action.
Public advised about convoys from PTA
The following is a schedule of upcoming military vehicle convoys this week from Pohakuloa Training Area to Kawaihae Harbor.
Kona airport closed again
Travelers coming to and leaving from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole were informed Tuesday morning that the airport was closed.
Community gathers to dedicate Rockne Freitas Way
Rockne Freitas may have been an all-pro NFL player for 11 years, but his legacy lives on as a great leader and visionary in higher education in Hawaii. On Saturday, his legacy was honored by the dedication of Rockne Freitas Way, the entrance to Hawaii Community College at Palamanui.
Adult-use marijuana legalization bill to be heard Tuesday
A bill that would legalize adult-use recreational marijuana in Hawaii on Jan. 1, 2026, will receive a committee hearing this week. Senate Bill 3335 will be heard 9 a.m. Tuesday by a joint session of the Health and Human Services and Judiciary committees.
Digital map created for Hilo veterans cemetery
Visitors to East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 1 will have an easier time locating the headstones of loved ones thanks to a new digital map created by University of Hawaii at Hilo students.
Clinical Labs of Hawaii loses contract with Kona, Ka‘u hospitals
Clinical Labs of Hawaii has been providing laboratory services at Kona Community Hospital for decades, but that relationship is coming to an end in June.
5-7-magnitude quake rattles Big Island
Minimal damage was reported islandwide Friday after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake rocked the Big Island.
