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.
New Hawaii legislators, leadership hold fate of legal recreational marijuana
Turkey Trotting for a good cause
KOHALA COAST — The statistics of Big Island households who face food insecurity are sobering. According to a 2023 study by the Hawaii Foodbank, Hawaii Island is hit the hardest with 40% of households reporting food insecurity, meaning these families did not know where their next meal would come from. Statewide, food insecurity is at 30%.
Family of missing Hawaii woman thankful for support
Puna man sentenced to 10 years for electronic enticement of a minor
A 32-year-old Puna man on Monday became the second defendant in a sting dubbed “Operation Keiki Shield” to be sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Giving thanks for a dry spell
It looks like picture-postcard perfect weather for both East Hawaii and West Hawaii over the unofficial four-day Thanksgiving weekend, especially during daylight hours.
Kusch reappointed to House seat
Gov. Josh Green on Wednesday announced the reappointment of Matthias Kusch to serve a full two-year term as the state representative for House District 1.
Mauna Loa Road reopens
Mauna Loa Road in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has reopened, and motorists, hikers and cyclists may again enjoy the historic roadway from Kipukapuaulu to the 6,667-foot Mauna Loa Lookout seven days a week.
Two county employees charged with gas theft
Police detectives have arrested and charged two Hawaii County Department of Public Works employees with theft of gasoline from a county facility.
Strong October for tourism — Big Island had 132,392 visitors last month
Visitors to the Big Island exceeded prepandemic rates last month even as international travel lags far behind.
Police ID motorcyclist killed in Kona crash
Police have released the identity of a 19-year-old motorcyclist who died in a two-vehicle crash Friday on the Queen Kaahumanu Highway in North Kona.
Water shut off today to some in Waimea
Water will be temporarily turned off to certain areas in Waimea between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. today to repair a water main.
Hawaii’s hurricane season is below average
As Hawaii’s hurricane season comes to a close, the Central Pacific saw only two tropical cyclones develop, including the more damaging one, which walloped Hawaii Island in August, along with damage to parts of Maui and Oahu.
19-year-old motorcyclist killed in Queen K crash
A 19-year-old Kailua-Kona motorcyclist died Friday after a head-on collision with a sport-utility vehicle on the the Queen Kaahumanu Highway in North Kona.
Bail maintained for man who allegedly tried to kill wife
A 77-year-old Pahoa man accused of bludgeoning his 76-year-old wife with a shotgun butt Friday night remains in Hawaii Community Correctional Center, unable to post $1.65 million bail.
Affordable housing project in Waimea gains support
A 43-lot affordable housing subdivision in Waimea got a thumbs-up from the Leeward Planning Commission last week.
Lahaina ohana completes first home rebuild in fire zone
Longtime Hilo barber retiring after 60 years of cutting hair
Taking a step inside Sel’s Barber Shop in downtown Hilo is like taking a step back in time.
