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Banyan’s Purchase OK’d, But May Take Awhile
The Hawaii County Council has authorized the county to begin negotiations to acquire land fronting a popular Kona surf spot, but the purchase must wait.
HELCO President Finds Himself on Hot Seat
Members of the County Council questioned Hawaii Electric Light Co. President Jay Ignacio on the costs and impacts to the utility from photovoltaic systems.
Dozens Vent About Geothermal Before Council
Opponents of new geothermal development show up and testify at what was supposed to be an informational meeting held by a County Council committee.
County to Buy Popular Kona Surfing Beach
The county wants to purchase a small section of Kona shoreline that is home to one of the area’s most popular surfing spots.
Groundbreaking Held for Low-Income Senior Rentals
A groundbreaking was held in Hilo Thursday for the Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood, 60-unit rental housing project designed for low-income seniors.
Kealakehe Site Chosen for New Kona Courthouse
Hawaii’s chief justice has chosen a location across the street from the West Hawaii Civic Center as the site for the new Kona courthouse.
Resorts, Others Going Dark Saturday for Earth Hour
A chain of resorts, including one in South Kohala, will join millions of people around the world Saturday celebrating Earth Hour 2012 with an hour of darkness.
New Community Centers Planned in South Kona
A longtime South Kona community advocacy group will use federal funding to construct community centers in Miloli‘i and Ho‘okena.
Veteran NPS Concessionaire Wins Volcano House Contract
A firm experienced in National Park Service concessions has teamed with a Hawaii hotelier to create a new company to operate the historic Volcano House.
No Damage from 4.9-Magnitude Earthquake at Honomu
An earthquake that struck near Honomu at 10:47 a.m.Saturday was widely felt but caused no reported damage.
Committees Remove Clauses From Environmental Bill
Two committees in the state House have amended a proposed bill that would have exempted state construction projects from a variety of environmental regulations.
Hilo Operation Named State’s Top Small Business
Michael Tokunaga, proprietor of S. Tokunaga Store in Hilo, has been named Hawaii’s Small Business Person of the Year for 2012.
Talk-Story About the Pahoa Plan and Party
From 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on March 24, community members will be given information and a forum to voice their concerns, offer opinions, talk-story, and give suggestions.
Gambling Bill Morphs to Changes in Environmental Laws
A 2011 bill that would have legalized a form of gambling in Hawaii has re-emerged in 2012 with new language, this time dealing with environmental regulations.
New Biodiesel Plant in Keaau to Hold Job Fair
A Maui-based biodiesel company will hold a job fair Saturday to fill positions for a new plant being built at the Shipman Business Park in Keaau.
Volcano Art: Images From the Edge
Amateur and professional photographers wanted for the newest competition and exhibit from the artistic people at Volcanoes National Park.
Lawmakers Approve $2.1M Settlement Over Hilo Courthouse Construction
State lawmakers have sent the governor a bill paying out $5.8 million in settlements stemming from lawsuits filed against various state agencies.
Un-Zipped: Bill Requires Zipline Study Instead of Regulation
The proposed legislation comes on the heels of a zipline accident that claimed the life of a Maui man and critically injured a co-worker last year on the Big Island.
Abercrombie Lacks Openness, Critics Say
On Freedom of Information Day, the Big Island Press Club and a prominent journalism professor criticize Gov. Neil Abercrombie for a perceived lack of openness.
New Flight Video Game ‘Soars’ Over Big Island
The new Microsoft Flight video game uses the Big Island landscape as its setting.
