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.
DHHL makes largest agricultural lot offering since the late 1980s
General Plan process continues: Climate change garners attention at recent meetings
Proposed updates to the Hawaii County General Plan promise many months of public debate as a series of public meetings roll out into next year.
Potential threats to Big Island listed during meeting
Invasive species and earthquakes topped Big Island residents’ concerns during a community discussion last Monday about a planned update to Hawaii County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Beware Wailuku River: Effort underway to post more ominous warning signs
Councilwoman Jenn Kagiwada is hosting a town hall meeting on Zoom to discuss enhanced signage intended to keep would-be swimmers out of the waters of the state parks along the Wailuku River in Hilo.
Judge releases man charged with traffic and firearms offenses
A 23-year-old Hilo man arrested early Wednesday morning for what prosecutors called “highly intoxicated” driving while allegedly carrying a stolen handgun with illegal high-capacity magazines is back on the street.
Rainbow Wahine earn bye in upcoming Big West tournament
Friday night in Fullerton, Calif., was a best-case scenario for Hawaii women’s volleyball coach Robyn Ah Mow.
No. 10 North Carolina runs wild to overwhelm Hawaii on national TV
Mayor-elect announces additional appointments
Hawaii County Mayor-elect Kimo Alameda on Friday announced the selection of additional cabinet members as he prepares to take office at noon Dec. 2.
Hawaii CC launches drone certification program
Spring registration is now open at Hawaii Community College for the first drone certification program in the state’s community college system.
‘Extravaganza’ starts today; Christmas craft fair will feature more than 100 vendors, is a ‘handmade-only show’
Now is the perfect time to get a running start on your holiday shopping at the 35th Annual Hilo Christmas Extravaganza Craft Fair.
‘Such a tremendous loss’
The husband and a daughter of a 79-year-old aikido instructor killed more than a year ago in a Hilo traffic collision told the court Thursday the Judiciary has no satisfactory sentence to impose for her death.
A Nov. 18 article stated that construction to remove fuel tanks at Halepohaku on Maunakea could begin by January. In fact, development on the project’s environmental assessment is expected to begin that month. West Hawaii Today also clarifies that these particular tanks are not known to have ever leaked since their installation. West Hawaii Today apologizes for the error.
Proposal regarding hospitals advances
In order to improve health care access across the Big Island, the Hawaii County Planning Department hopes to expand where hospitals and other medical facilities are allowed to be built.
PONC funds awarded to nonprofits to help preserve more than 3,400 acres
More than $1.2 million in Hawaii County grants was awarded to various Big Island nonprofits to maintain over 3,400 acres of conservation land.
