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Study: Visitors to Volcanoes Park Spent $88 Million
A study says visitors to the four National Park Service sites on the Big Island spent more than $122 million to support the local economy.
Hawaii Tops Well-Being List Third Year in a Row
Hawaii is ranked No. 1 in the 2011 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index for the third year in a row.
Tour Firm Wants to Visit Last Royal Gardens Resident
Paradise Helicopters is seeking the county’s permission to land at the lava-surrounded home of Jack Thompson, Royal Gardens’ sole remaining resident.
New Kona Courthouse Project Moving Ahead
Hawaii’s chief justice will soon select a new site for a badly needed new judiciary complex in Kona.
Ban on Moving Unroasted Coffee Beans Enacted
To slow the spread of the coffee borer beetle, state agriculture officials have instituted a permanent ban on moving unroasted coffee beans between islands.
Earthquake Swarm Picks Up with Sharp Tremors
A swarm of earthquakes several miles from Kilauea volcano’s summit picked up the pace Thursday night with two earthquakes greater than magnitude 4.
New Ka‘u Gym to Do Double-Duty as Vog Shelter
The county will use state funding to build a new gym for Ka‘u High and Pahala Elementary School that will also serve as a shelter from hurricanes and vog.
Colson to Work Again at Hawaii Prep
John R. Colson, the popular principal of Waimea Middle School who left the school under mysterious circumstances, has been rehired by HPA, the school he led for 12 years.
Earthquake Swarm Occurs Near Kilauea Summit
A swarm of more than 60 earthquakes was recorded Wednesday at a fault near the summit of Kilauea volcano.
Residents: Boundaries Wrong in Hilo and Puna
New district maps for the state Legislature are flawed, some Big Island residents say during public testimony before members of the Reapportionment Commission.
Man and Woman Charged in Pahoa Violent Robbery
Two Pahoa residents have been charged with first-degree robbery in connection to an incident outside of a Pahoa restaurant.
Bill Requiring Zipline Inspections Put On Hold
A bill requiring annual inspections and establishing other conditions for operators of ziplines has been put on hold for the session.
National Guard Colonel to Head Civil Defense Agency
Col. Benedict Fuata of the Hawaii Army National Guard has been chosen the new chief of the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.
Waimea Charter School Board Won’t Say Why Popular Principal is Leaving
John Colson, the popular principal of Waimea Middle Public Conversion Charter School, is leaving his post and the school’s board won’t say why.
New District Maps Give Big Island 4th Senator
Newly drawn reapportionment maps give Big Island a fourth senator, keep number of House seats the same.
ANALYSIS: New Maps Fodder for Fans of Politics
New Big Island political maps drawn up by the state Reapportionment Commission create numerous possibilities for changes in Legislature.
Volcano Can Warm the Heart, But Watch Out for Other Symptoms
A trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park can create sparks on Valentine’s Day, apparently, but be watchful for other symptoms of “falling in love.”
Expiring Leases Prompt Condo Fire Sale
State leases are getting set to expire along Hilo’s Banyan Drive, resulting in condo prices as low as $3000.
Banyan Drive Improvement Bill Dead for Session
State Rep. Jerry Chang defers his bill designed to spark redevelopment of Banyan Drive, where most of Hilo’s tourism accommodations are located.
Bee Pests: Expert to Speak; Legislators Weigh Research Funds
An expert on varroa mites and the small hive beetle will speak in Kona and Hilo this week; lawmakers considering additional funding for research on bee pests.
