The man was walking on the highway near the 18-mile marker at around 3 a.m.

As of last week the island’s death toll on public roadways stood at 11, the same as occurred during the same period last year.

The plan calls for five years of monthly payments to the bank to which the resort owes nearly $10 million, followed by a $9.5 million balloon payment.

The strong tremor was the fourth in five weeks to strike the region.

Well-known computer game designer and entrepreneur Henk B. Rogers will speak at UH-Hilo on April 24 as part of the College of Business and Economics Speaker Series.

Marissa Loving, a graduating senior, has accumulated more than $500,000 in fellowships and other awards toward her doctoral studies.

The rock excavation for the DHHL’s Lalamilo subdivision will be done between 2 and 5:30 p.m.

While state efforts are already underway, Hawaii’s congressional delegation introduces legislation to boost health care on the neighbor islands.