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North Hawaii Hospital to Formalize Ties With Queen’s
The agreement will improve “every aspect” of North Hawaii Community Hospital, the chairman of its board of directors said.
New Rules to Protect West Hawaii Marine Resources
The regulations signed this weekend by the governor put new limits on the taking of aquarium fish in leeward waters of the Big Island.
Naniloa Buyer Outlines Plans for ‘The Wyland Hilo’
An attorney for the company purchasing the troubled Banyan Drive resort told a state board that the hotel would be ready for a grand reopening on Dec. 31, 2014.
Land Board Defers Mauna Kea Lease Extension Request
The issue of new leases for astronomy purposes on the mountain will be the subject of an EIS. Meanwhile, a judge heard challenges to a new telescope there.
ANALYSIS: Campaign Spending – Food & Beverage Edition
From a $75 ham to no-host bars, we peek into the “food and beverage” budgets of Big Island politicians.
Geminid Meteor Shower Peaking
Weather permitting, the year’s best celestial display will be most visible after the moon sets at about 4:45 a.m. Saturday.
Police Looking to ID Pair Caught on Surveillance Cameras
The two individuals were allegedly trying to break into Blane’s Drive Inn on Waianuenue Avenue in early October.
Naniloa Buyers Pay Up, to Appear Before Land Board
Tower Development and artist Wyland have met their financial obligations, according to the federal bankruptcy trustee.
UPDATE: Beach Where Shark Bite Occurred Reopening
A state agency said the coast around Punalu`u Beach Park will reopen at noon after an overflight by a fire department helicopter showed no sharks in the area.
UPDATE: Man Accused of Running Girlfriend Over Surrenders to Police
Justin Lee’s girlfriend was taken to a Honolulu hospital in serious condition following the Monday night incident.
BLOG: Beating the Rush, Crowley Fires Up 2014 Campaign
The former Hilo resident isn’t letting a 2012 trouncing keep him from taking another shot at the 2nd Congressional District seat.
Effort To Control Dangerous Albizia Tree Begins
Efforts to control the invasive Albizia tree are under way in the Puna District, beginning a statewide campaign.
Sig Zane to Deliver Keynote Speech at UH-Hilo Graduation
The well-known artist, clothing designer and Hawaiian cultural practitioner will be joined by Hawaiian Studies major Amanda O’Farrell as student speaker.
County Opens Holiday Open House Shows in Hilo
The County of Hawaii is opening is Holiday Open House series of shows tonight in Hilo.
Coffman Resigning From State House of Representatives
West Hawai`i Rep. Denny Coffman said he will resign Dec. 20 to be with his family while his daughter deals with a medical issue.
UPDATE: Kilauea Lane Closure Delayed, Will Last All Month
The closure is scheduled for 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays through the end of December, and during the closure only Puna-bound traffic will be allowed.
Puna Park’s Pilfered Solar Panel Project Pricey
Efforts to make the new system vandal-resistant have driven the cost of a new bathroom and other improvements at MacKenzie state park to nearly $1 million.
Waiakea High Micro-Bots Place Well in Nagoya Again
The school’s teams combined for five top-three finishes last month in the International Micro Robot Maze competition in Japan.
UPDATE: Another Fire — No. 7 — Along Route 190 Today
State and county firefighters were called out again Friday morning after yet another fire was discovered at the 16-mile marker along Route 190.
Kenoi Signs Anti-GMO Bill Into Law
The mayor also signaled that his administration plans to undertake a year of research into the subject of GMO crops as well as the impact of the bill.
