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Hilo and Haleiwa in Running for Main Street Repainting
The two Hawaii towns are among dozens in contention for a internet contest being run by a paint company.
Drought-Stricken Areas Saw Some Relief in May
Recent rains are “greening up” dry pastures in North and South Kohala, the US Department of Agriculture said.
Astronomers Use Keck to Study Tiniest Galaxy
Segue 2 has been found to have only about 1,000 stars, compared to the hundreds of billions contained in typical galaxies like our Milky Way.
UPDATE: UHH Hopes to Name New Basketball Coach Soon
The university turned to a second wave of finalists after striking out with offers to their first three choices to succeed Jeff Law.
Big Island to Celebrate King Kamehameha Day
The festivities take place Tuesday in North Kohala and in Hilo, before moving to Kailua-Kona on Saturday for a parade and ho`olaule`a.
ANALYSIS: Geothermal Relocations Taking Millions From Fund (Part 2 of 2)
Can the county afford to spend $5.4 million to purchase 25 homes in Puna? When will the geothermal relocations end? Part 2 of our analysis.
Hilo Nurse Honored for Education to Reduce Infections
Dianne Adkins, a registered nurse at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center, developed an innovative program to improve the health of the people at the facility.
UPDATE: Wong Selected in Fourth Round of MLB Draft, Will Sign With TB
The BIIF Division I Player of the Year was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays with the 128th overall pick in the MLB Draft’s second day.
HVO: Pu`u `O`o Vent a Shadow of its Former Self
Scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory this month are marking the 30th anniversary of Kilauea volcano’s active vent.
UPDATE: Driver in Fatal Kona Crash Arrested
Police said both alcohol and speed appeared to be involved in the crash that killed a passenger.
State, County Civil Defense Conducting Hurricane Exercise
Makani Pahili 2013 involves a scenario involving a mock hurricane that supposedly brushes the northern part of the Big Island as it moves through the state.
OPINION: Can the State Run UH Better Than … UH?
Lawmakers may have just handed a checkbook from one incapable organization to another.
UPDATE: South Swell Subsides, Old Kona Airport Park Reopened
The National Weather Service extended a high-surf advisory for south-facing shores of all islands until Thursday evening.
UPDATE: Tremor Likely Caused by Settling, Scientists Say
No tsunami was generated by the earthquake centered in the deep ocean 33 miles southeast of Pahala.
Free Clinics Now Open Through June 12 in Ka`u
A variety of health services are being offered at Ka`u High & Elementary School and the Ocean View Community Center.
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Medical Marijuana Patient
The court overturned the conviction of a Kona man arrested while trying to take cannabis on board a flight to Honolulu.
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Costco Frozen Berry Mix
The state Department of Health said the product, Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend, has been pulled from shelves.
HELCO Seeking Public Input on Five-Year Action Plan
The Big Island utility is holding the meetings Tuesday in Hilo, Wednesday in Pahala and Thursday in Kailua-Kona.
Wong Named St. Louis’ Top Minor League Player in June
A 15-game hitting streak highlighted a stellar month of May for the Hilo native, who easily won St. Louis’ Minor League Player of the Month award.
Dump Truck Driver Dies in Crash on Kaiminani Drive
The 47-year-old Kamuela man lost control of the truck on the steep roadway and collided with two vehicles and a rock wall before crashing into a tree.
