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Big Island Hotels Set New Mark
While room rates set a record high level at Big Island hotels in July, the occupancy rate declined.
Warm, Dry Weather Persisting in East Hawaii
Due in part to a lack of rain, the maximum daily temperatures at Hilo’s airport so far this month are running more than 3% warmer than normal.
Kamakoa Nui Skatepark to Open in Waikoloa Village
The grand opening for the facility built in the county park at the Kamakoa Nui workforce housing project is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 29.
Apples and Oranges Applied to Volcanoes
Recent news reports calling Tamu Massif the world’s largest volcano are off-base, if you ask us.
Park Seeking Greater Protection for Water Resources
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park is asking the state water commission to designate the area’s aquifer a “water management area.”
UPDATE: Dryer May Have Caused Kawailani Structure Fire
A structure fire on Kawailani Street near its intersection with Komohana forced police to detour traffic in the Waiakea Uka area this morning.
Second Hale Nani Escapee Captured in Hilo
A tip from the public helped police locate Robert Carlos Garcia this morning at a house on Ohai Street in Hilo.
Judge Reverses Position, Won’t Allow Religious Defense
The ruling means Roger Christie cannot use the Religious Freedom Restoration Act as the basis for his THC Ministry during his trial scheduled for Oct. 8.
Kona Officer Honored For Halting Burglary Spree
Awareness by an officer on his day off resulted in an arrest that brought a halt to a surge in burglaries in West Hawaii.
County Planning New Fire Station on Haihai Street
The station near the Hilo Municipal Golf Course would be the second in the Waiakea Uka area, augmenting the service from the existing one on Kawailani Street.
USDA Lifts Ban on Sharwil Avocado Exports
Hawaii growers will soon be able to ship their fruit to 32 states.
Hilo’s Penn Returning to Octagon as Featherweight Against Edgar
Penn, with a record of 16-9, will coach against Frankie Edgar in the popular TV series “The Ultimate Fighter” before facing him for the third time in his career.
Land Board to Again Take Up Naniloa Debts
The Board of Land and Natural Resources is scheduled to discuss the resort’s failure to make another lease payment and to restore its performance bond.
Invasive Ginger Also Targeted on Public Lands Day
Volunteers are needed to remove Himalayan ginger, also known as kahili ginger, from Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.
State Releases Master Plan for Kiholo Bay Park
The document outlines plans to re-designate the park from a state park reserve to a wilderness area which still could provide camping.
Waters of Life Charter School Honored Again
The awards are piling up for the Mountain View school that since 2008 has overcome financial and legal difficulties.
Vulcans Remain Perfect With Sweep of Fort Hays State
The last time UH-Hilo finished its non-conference season with an undefeated record was in the 2011 season when they went 4-0. The Vulcans went to the NCAA West Regional that season.
Governor Calls Special Session on Gay Marriage
The Legislature will reconvene on Oct. 28 to consider a bill that would give gay couples the same legal status as opposite-sex couples.
Schools on Big Island Lead Drop in UH Enrollment
The University of Hawaii at Hilo and Hawaii Community College had the highest percentage decline statewide in enrollment for the fall semester.
ANALYSIS: Race in Hawai`i, By the Numbers
Which island is the “whitest,” which is the most “native,” and who comprises our most slender minority.
