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“Hawaii’s civil union law was a milestone for gay rights in the aloha state, but it should never be the finish line.”

Firefighters continue to battle a blaze in Ka‘u that has more than doubled in size over the past day and threatened several homes in the sprawling district.

The state’s retirement plans in 2010 required $32.5 billion to cover future expected payouts but had paid only $11.5 billion toward that liability.

Hospice of Hilo’s new 12-bedroom in-patient facility will provide end-of-life care for those without caretakers or homes, or those needing extra medical care.

Two Big Island high schools and three distinguished student athletes were among many across the state who were rewarded for their all-around work ethic at the 2012 HMSA Kaimana Awards luncheon in Waikiki Saturday.

UH-Hilo College of Pharmacy is receiving a $14.3M grant for its Pharm2Pharm program, which will enable rural and hospital pharmacists to network together.

Six simple rules white people should follow to avoid suffering blunt trauma, up-close appreciation of concrete, and other by-products of local rage.

It’s not too late to plan a little fun for that special dad in your life. This Father’s Day weekend enjoy some song, ‘ono food and activities for the whole family.

Gov. Neil Abercrombie has announced the state will establish a health insurance exchange in keeping with the federal law passed in 2010 known as Obamacare.

Lance Armstrong’s chances of reaching the Ironman World Championships have reached a grinding halt, as the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii winner was suspended by the World Triathalon Corporation because of an investigation by the US Anti-Doping Agency.

Felix Fang, who grew up in Hilo, was singled out Tuesday as the best chef so far on the Fox Television show MasterChef.

The Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority gets some good news following a critical audit of its operations.

“We’ve got a hole in our budget, and the perfect substance to pack it with.”

From seed to plate there was a whole lot of chocolate to feast on at this year’s Big Island Chocolate Festival, held Friday, June 8th, at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai.

The introduction of the varroa mite to Hawaii bee hives five years ago has helped give scientists clues about colony collapse disorder.

Despite not yet having qualified for October’s Ironman World Championship, Lance Armstrong is already prompting changes in the way the event is televised.

“Hawaii should focus on creating a marketplace for good health. If burning calories means saving some cash, we just might outrun the need for a nanny-state.”

Big Island lawmakers are moving to ban the shooting of animals from aircraft despite notice from state attorneys that they lack that authority.

State and federal officials will meet with the public next week in Waikoloa to provide information about the latest plans for Saddle Road.

They may be rocky at times, but the beaches of the Big Island still hold plenty of allure.