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State Releases Master Plan for Kiholo Bay Park
The document outlines plans to re-designate the park from a state park reserve to a wilderness area which still could provide camping.
Waters of Life Charter School Honored Again
The awards are piling up for the Mountain View school that since 2008 has overcome financial and legal difficulties.
Vulcans Remain Perfect With Sweep of Fort Hays State
The last time UH-Hilo finished its non-conference season with an undefeated record was in the 2011 season when they went 4-0. The Vulcans went to the NCAA West Regional that season.
Governor Calls Special Session on Gay Marriage
The Legislature will reconvene on Oct. 28 to consider a bill that would give gay couples the same legal status as opposite-sex couples.
Schools on Big Island Lead Drop in UH Enrollment
The University of Hawaii at Hilo and Hawaii Community College had the highest percentage decline statewide in enrollment for the fall semester.
ANALYSIS: Race in Hawai`i, By the Numbers
Which island is the “whitest,” which is the most “native,” and who comprises our most slender minority.
Hawaiian Electric Raises Small-Solar Threshold to 100%
The threshold for small systems, those of 10 kilowatts or less, has been raised to 100% of the daytime minimum load (“DML”) for circuits.
Police Nab Hale Nani Escapee in Kona
Andrew Wanat was taken into custody after police received a report that he had been seen on Alapa Street in Kailua-Kona.
Volcano House Hosts Grand Reopening
Hawaii’s oldest hotel will celebrate its grand reopening in Volcano with public festivities including entertainment, refreshments and tours on Friday, Sept. 6.
Man Spearfishing Drowns Off South Kona Beach
A witness on shore watched the snorkeler dive below the surface and called authorities when he failed to surface.
Two Inmates Escape From Hale Nani
Police said Robert Garcia and Andrew Wanat were discovered missing during a 10:30 p.m. head count at the minimum-security facility just south of Hilo.
UH-Hilo Student Taking Part in Lunar Probe Mission
Krystal Schlechter spent the summer assisting NASA with lunar observations in preparation for Saturday’s launch of the Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer.
Tree Trimmer Cuts Cable Service to Puna
Oceanic Time Warner Cable service was out for much of the day to residents of Puna, and still had not been restored to some areas by early evening.
Kona Airport Added to TSA’s PreCheck Program
The West Hawaii airport is one of three on the neighbor islands added to the program which allows select frequent travelers easier movement through checkpoints.
USDA Funding Wastewater Improvements for Kona Subdivision
A $4 million grant and $2.4 million loan will pay for sewer system enhancements for the Lono Kona subdivision in Kailua-Kona.
Council Committee to Consider Two GMO Bills
One of the bills would outlaw transgenic papayas after 30 months and includes a fine of up to $1,000 per day for violations.
Kenoi in Taiwan to Promote Big Island
The Big Island’s chief executive is among nine US mayors being hosted by the Republic of China at this year’s conference.
Woman Charged in Incident Near Keonepoko School
Lokelani Lenore Harbrecht-Kalua was charged for allegedly making threatening gestures with a firearm near the Kahakai Boulevard school.
Fire Destroys Nanawale Estates Home
An investigation is ongoing into the cause of the blaze that consumed the home in the lower Puna subdivision.
