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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.
Hawaiian Electric Raises Small-Solar Threshold to 100%
The threshold for small systems, those of 10 kilowatts or less, has been raised to 100% of the daytime minimum load (“DML”) for circuits.
Police Nab Hale Nani Escapee in Kona
Andrew Wanat was taken into custody after police received a report that he had been seen on Alapa Street in Kailua-Kona.
Volcano House Hosts Grand Reopening
Hawaii’s oldest hotel will celebrate its grand reopening in Volcano with public festivities including entertainment, refreshments and tours on Friday, Sept. 6.
Man Spearfishing Drowns Off South Kona Beach
A witness on shore watched the snorkeler dive below the surface and called authorities when he failed to surface.
Two Inmates Escape From Hale Nani
Police said Robert Garcia and Andrew Wanat were discovered missing during a 10:30 p.m. head count at the minimum-security facility just south of Hilo.
UH-Hilo Student Taking Part in Lunar Probe Mission
Krystal Schlechter spent the summer assisting NASA with lunar observations in preparation for Saturday’s launch of the Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer.
Tree Trimmer Cuts Cable Service to Puna
Oceanic Time Warner Cable service was out for much of the day to residents of Puna, and still had not been restored to some areas by early evening.
Kona Airport Added to TSA’s PreCheck Program
The West Hawaii airport is one of three on the neighbor islands added to the program which allows select frequent travelers easier movement through checkpoints.
USDA Funding Wastewater Improvements for Kona Subdivision
A $4 million grant and $2.4 million loan will pay for sewer system enhancements for the Lono Kona subdivision in Kailua-Kona.
Council Committee to Consider Two GMO Bills
One of the bills would outlaw transgenic papayas after 30 months and includes a fine of up to $1,000 per day for violations.
Kenoi in Taiwan to Promote Big Island
The Big Island’s chief executive is among nine US mayors being hosted by the Republic of China at this year’s conference.
Woman Charged in Incident Near Keonepoko School
Lokelani Lenore Harbrecht-Kalua was charged for allegedly making threatening gestures with a firearm near the Kahakai Boulevard school.
Fire Destroys Nanawale Estates Home
An investigation is ongoing into the cause of the blaze that consumed the home in the lower Puna subdivision.
HELCO Seeking ‘Cleaner’ Diesel for Generation
The utility’s parent company is seeking up to 6.3 million gallons of biodiesel annually beginning in 2015 to generate power here and on Maui.
Unsealed Affadavit Details Threats Against Gabbard
Aniruddha Sherbow early this month left the congresswoman a profanity-laced voicemail threatening to kill her.
Isle Inventor’s ‘GooFurr’ Helps Cats Take Pills
A new product invented by a Big Island woman helps pet owners give their animals the medications they need.
No Pacific-Wide Tsunami From Aleutian Islands Quake
The tremor with a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 struck near Adak Island at 6:25 a.m. today, Hawaii time.
‘Stinky 2’ to Debut Soon
Another “corpse” plant is getting ready to bloom at the Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens near Hilo.
