Discussion
Alert level for Mauna Loa erupting remains at yellow (advisory), despite the hype
There’s a whole lot of warning going on when no warnings have been issued.
County Council and housing office divided on how to use new funding for homeless problem
The county’s housing office says the way to deal with the problem is: housing, housing, housing. The County Council understands housing is a component of the solution but says it’s not the only one.
County Council passes first reading of gun bill with a few amendments
The bill proposes several “sensitive places” where carrying a licensed firearm, concealed or not, would be prohibited on the Big Island.
Six Big Island nonprofits recommended for $400,000 in County stewardship grants
The grant money would come from a special Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Maintenance Fund.
Date for next Puna Geothermal Venture quarterly community meeting changed
Those planning to attend the next quarterly community meeting to discuss plant operations at Puna Geothermal Venture will need to update their schedules.
The message Ocean View residents were told about Mauna Loa: Be prepared
Emotions ran high Saturday afternoon in Ocean View as residents living in the community on Mauna Loa’s Southwest Rift Zone got an update on the sleeping giant’s status and had a chance to speak with and ask questions.
Research reveals Tonga eruption spawned massive phytoplankton bloom
The deposition of volcanic ash following the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai eruption was likely the most important source of nutrients responsible for massive phytoplankton growth.
Search for Big Island’s next top cop narrows to 21; identities of applicants remain secret
After finalists are identified, the public will have the chance to comment on and engage with each of the applicants for the chief’s post.
Next Foodie Trek event with Mayor Roth this week
These monthly events are intended to encourage a healthy lifestyle while giving folks the chance to chat with the mayor about anything and everything Big Island.
Hawaiʻi County Council approves proposals and priorities for 2023 State Legislature
The Hawai‘i County Council is making sure its voice is heard during the upcoming session of the Hawai‘i State Legislature.
Public unhappy with Hawai’i Police’s operation of Animal Control Services
Animal Control Services Director Regina Serrano said the agencyʻs mission is to protect public safety and deal with animal cruelty not population control.
County Council moves gun control bill forward with amendments
Would you be OK with people carrying a firearm in a school or university? What about a hospital, government building or church? Where is it acceptable to carry guns in public?
Public asked to weigh in on update project for Hawai‘i County zoning, subdivision codes
Zoning and subdivision codes. Sounds boring, right?
UH researchers: Half of Earth’s coral reefs face death by 2035 in worst-case scenario
By 2055, it is projected almost all of the world’s coral reefs, or 99%, will face unsuitable environmental conditions.
Community meeting scheduled to discuss proposed improvements at Waiākea Uka Park in Hilo
The meeting will focus on the draft environmental assessment for implementation of the Waiākea Uka Park Master Plan.
Neighbors of overcrowded jail in residential area of Hilo want it relocated
Originally called the Hilo County Jail, Hawai‘i Community Correctional Center in Hilo started out as an 11-cell jailhouse built in the 1890s.
Big Island’s Hele-On bus system plagued by aging fleet, supply chain issues
The Hele-On Twitter feed since the beginning of August has been riddled with notices of cancellations and delays.
The heat is on: Record high temperature recorded in Hilo this week
A new record high temperature of 89 degrees was recorded Monday at Hilo International Airport, surpassing the previous record of 88 degrees set in 1987 and tied in 1988 and 2020.
Two Coffee With a Cop events scheduled this month in Kona
West Hawai‘i residents will have the chance later this month to meet with community police officers over a hot cup of joe.
