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Candidates for Election on Big Island Set
The filing deadline has passed, and the state’s elections office has announced candidates for local elections.
NELHA Receives $3M Grant for Biotechnology Incubator
The Kona facility has been given a $3 million grant to foster development of businesses involved in alternative energy and biotechnology.
Mr. Chocolate to Host Wine and Chocolate Pairing
On Thursday June 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Chocolatier, Jacques Torres also known as Mr. Chocolate, will host a palate pleasing education in pairing wine with chocolate.
Harry Kim to File For Mayor Tuesday
The popular former Civil Defense director who served two terms as mayor said today he will again be running for the Big Island’s top elected post.
Transit of Venus Visible From Big Island
Hawaii will be one of the prime viewing spots for the Transit of Venus, a rare astronomical event that occurs every hundred years or so.
Maui Fighters Score Titles in Triple Threat Co-Main Events
Riley Dutro, Eddie Perrells, and Patrick Torres won championship belts at the Triple Threat Fights MMA event in Hilo Saturday.
Armstrong, Corbin Battle Wind to Win Ironman 70.3 Hawaii
The headline attraction of the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii (Honu) did not disappoint, as Lance Armstrong was the top finisher of Saturday’s race, while Linsey Corbin was the top female finisher of the race.
Chang Won’t Seek Re-election to State House
Rep. Jerry Chang, the Big Island’s longest-serving state legislator, has announced he won’t challenge a fellow lawmaker for the new District 1 House seat.
Japanese Visitor Arrivals Surging
Government statistics show visitor traffic from Japan tracking significantly higher than in 2011.
UPDATE: Shipman Business Park Fire Investigated as Robbery and Arson
A warehouse fire in Kea’au’s W.H. Shipman Business Park Wednesday has pushed police to open a robbery and arson investigation.
UPDATE: North Kona Water Restrictions Continue Until June 1
North Kona residents are still asked to restrict water usage by 25 percent until June 1, when a spare pump is expected to be installed.
OPINION: A Commencement Address For Parents
“College is a time for exploration, but before they get there, have your kid spend some time with Taco Bell. After rolling a few minimum wage burritos, they make think twice about a BA in art history.”
Big Island Takes Senate Seat From Oahu in Reapportionment
As the result of the May 22 court ruling on Hawaii reapportionment the Big Island will gain another state senate seat.
Experts Predict Growth in Jobs, Income on Big Island
Tourism will lead the Big Island’s economic recovery, and construction activity will finally turn the corner this year, according to the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization.
HELCO Signs Deal With Hu Honua for Electricity
Hawaii Electric Light Co. has signed a 20-year agreement with Hu Honua Bioenergy to provide 21.5 megawatts of biomass-produced electricity.
Council Nixes Environmental Impact Statements for Geothermal Exploration
Companies will now be able to search for potential geothermal sites using surface measuring technology, but would still be faced with an EIS if they seek to drill test-wells
OPINION: You Don’t Starve a Weak Economy
“The Big Island economy is still struggling its way to recovery, and forcing the county to slash an additional $20 million per year in spending wouldn’t exactly put it on the fast track to health.”
Big Island Unemployment Claims Decline
Unemployment claims on the Big Island were down over 38% from the same period a year ago according to recent data.
Kamuela-Born “Ruth” Voted Into Disability Contest Semi-Finals
Votes are now closed for the national contest but Ruth’s family said that she made it into the top 10% of entries with 12,624 votes.
