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Supreme Court Rules in Support of Building TMT
The Hawaii Supreme Court issued its opinion affirming the state Board of Land and Natural Resources’ decision to issue a CDUP for construction of the TMT.
VIDEO: Interview With Councilmember Jen Ruggles
Big Island Now conducted a live interview with Councilmember Jen Ruggles on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018
Hawai‘i: Most Expensive Utilities in America
Hawai‘i tops the list of states with the highest average utility cost: $730.86 per month.
Big Island Teacher Named ‘State Teacher of the Year’
Kealakehe Intermediate School Teacher Mathieu Williams has been named the 2019 Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year.
Lau Ola Marijuana Production Facility Receives ‘Notice to Proceed’
Lau Ola has received the “Notice to Proceed” that allows for growing marijuana at their Hāmākua production facility, from the Hawai‘i Department of Health.
County Accepting Bids on Pāhoa Pool Work
Parks and Recreation announces an Invitation For Bid has been released for proposals to complete restoration work at the Pāhoa Community Aquatic Center.
Kona Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Production of Child Pornography
Michael Phillip Patrakis, 46, of Kailua-Kona, was sentenced to 292 months of imprisonment for the production of child pornography of two minor females.
VOLCANO WATCH: Events Mark a Watershed for Volcano Science
The 2018 summit collapse and Lower East Rift Zone eruption at Kīlauea Volcano were dramatic and, for many Island of Hawaiʻi residents, tragic events.
Doctor & Employees Charged in 43-Count Indictment
On Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, a doctor and four employees from the Bade Medical Clinic, located in Hilo, were indicted by a federal grand jury.
SURVEY: Kīlauea Eruption Caused Almost $28 M in Damage
A survey of farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers on Hawaiʻi Island revealed that recent Kīlauea eruptions have caused almost $28 million in damage.
Councilmember Ruggles Reports Queen’s Hospital & Judges to FBI
Councilmember Jen Ruggles, states that she has received confirmation that Hawai‘i’s Federal Bureau of Investigation, Special Agent in Charge Sean Kaul, received her letter.
Hanabusa Questions if U.S. Intelligence Knew of Khashoggi Plot
Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa and her colleagues sent a letter to Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats.
Hawai‘i Coast Guard Medevac Ill Hilo woman
The Hawaiʻi Coast Guard conducted a medical evacuation of an ill, 37-year-old Hilo woman to Honolulu early Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018.
Supreme Court Tosses Constitutional Amendment Question
The Hawai‘i Supreme Court on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, ended any thoughts of a proposed Hawai‘i constitutional amendment.
HIplan Convenes Round 2 at UH Hilo
During the recent semi finals of HIplan’s Business Plan Competition, 15 entrepreneurs made their pitch as to why their business deserved to win the $25,000.
Big Island Voted World’s Top Winter Vacation Spot
The Island of Hawai‘i was recognized as the No. 1 destination in the world for “Best Winter Vacations” in 2018.
HPD Charges Man in Connection With Hilo Stabbing
The Hawaiʻi Island Police Department has charged a 21-year-old Hilo man in connection with a stabbing that occurred at a home on Leilani Street in Hilo.
Supermodel & Actress Help Save Accident Victim on Hawai‘i Island
The Hawai‘i Police Department responded to an accident on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway in front of the Four Seasons Hualalai Resort between mile markers 84 and 85 in Ka‘upulehu.
PHOTOS: IRONMAN Results & Recap
Defending champions Patrick Lange (DEU) and Daniela Ryf (CHE) shattered their own course bests in what will go down as the fastest race in history.
Lange & Ryf Repeat as IRONMAN World Champions
Defending champions Patrick Lange from Germany and Switzerland’s Daniela Ryf, shattered their own course records in the 2018 IROMAN World Championship.
