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LETTER: Kona Coffee, the New Champagne
“Having store shelves packed with blended Kona Coffee is like having car dealerships full of automobiles labeled 10% Ferrari.”
Big Island Now Known For Big Trees
Six of the biggest individuals in the 2012 National Register of Big Trees are located in Hawaii, with half of those on the Big Island.
UPDATE: Land Board Approves Medical Center Lease in Concept
The acute-care clinic in Pahoa is looking for a lease on state land on which to build an emergency room to serve the rural community.
UPDATE: New Lease on Old Geothermal Site Delayed
The state Board of Land and Natural Resources on Friday will consider granting a new 65-year lease for HGP-A, the site of Hawaii’s first geothermal well.
Crowd Blasts Geothermal at Special Council Meeting
Three-hundred people attended a special County Council meeting on geothermal development Tuesday, with nearly a third signing up to testify.
Firearm Death Threats at Party Result in $500,000 Bail
Bail for a 34-year-old Kona man was set at $500,000 bail after he allegedly twice used firearms to threaten three men at a Holualoa party Saturday night.
Plug-In Hybrid Cars Added to County Fleet
The County of Hawaii has added five plug-in hybrid Chevy Volts to its fleet in a step toward reducing the county’s $7 million annual fuel bill.
OPINION: Talking Trash – Hilo’s Garbage Woes
“While Mayor Kenoi is busy dislodging his foot from his mouth, Yagong could easily paint east Hawaii residents into a very smelly corner.”
Annual Soiree Features Golden Voices
For one night only, the Bayhouse overlooking the beautiful Keauhou Bay will host angelic soprano Chelsea Basler and velvet voiced Brian Major, in this yearly fundraising soiree for the Kona Hospital.
Free Admission to Hawaii Volcanoes for Celebration
Entrance fees will be waived to Hawaii Volcanoes April 21-29 as National Park Week is celebrated with a variety of events.
Warriors Win With Walk-Off Ground Ball Out Over Kea’au
Chay Toson’s groundout in the bottom of the seventh inning scored the winning run for Kamehameha-Hawaii, beating Kea’au 1-0.
Hilo Among Junket Destinations for GSA Official
A ribbon-cutting for the renovated Hilo Federal Building last year was the subject of a nine-day “road show” taken by a high-ranking federal official.
Hula Kahiko At Volcanoes National Park
At the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on April 21, Halau Hula Ka Noʻeau, with kumu hula Michael Pili Pang, will perform traditional hula and chant at a free event from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Finale of 2012 Merrie Monarch Fesitval
A week of Merrie Monarch Festivities concluded Saturday, April 14, with an exciting ʻauana hula competition and awards ceremony.
A Royal Parade
Hilo town shone brightly with vibrant hues, festive floats, gorgeous costumes and more at the 2012 Merrie Monarch Royal Parade.
First Axis Deer Shot as Eradication Effort Begins
A year after they were first discovered on the Big Island, a program is under way to eradicate axis deer considered a threat to ranching and agriculture.
Day 1 Results: Merrie Monarch 2012
The title of Miss Aloha Hula 2012 for the 49th Merrie Monarch Festival went to Rebecca Lilinoekekapahauomaunakea Sterling of Ka`ōhao (Lanikai), O`ahu.
Kona Fatality Isle’s Fourth Motorcycle Death in 2012
A Kona man died today of injuries sustained in a crash Wednesday night, marking the fourth motorcycle rider death so far this year.
Renovated Carvalho Park to Open Thursday
A ceremony will be held Thursday for the reopening of Gilbert Carvalho park after $890,000 worth of renovations.
Local Newspapers Begin Charging for Online Content
The Big Island’s two daily newspapers have begun a “metered” approach to charging to view articles on their websites.
