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CDC: Hawaii Residents Have Longest ‘Healthy Life Expectancy’
Residents of the Aloha State can expect another 16.2 years of healthy living when they reach the age of 65, a report said.
Governor, Cabinet to Hold Community Meeting in Hilo Friday
The meeting will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at UCB Room 100 at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Abercrombie to Recognize Outstanding Older American Ito
The governor will attend a ceremony in Hilo Friday honoring Shirley Ito, one of two named as special volunteering seniors on the Big Island this year.
Kealakehe Regional Park Plan Presentation on Tuesday
The final plan for the proposed 190-acre Kona park will be available for public review at the West Hawaii Civic Center.
Laser Guide Stars Focus of Imiloa Presentation Friday
The talk on artificial stars and how they are used is part of the Imiloa Astronomy Center’s monthly Maunakea Skies program.
All Sirens Sounded Today; May Be a First
While past monthly tests are believed to always have had some failures, today’s exercise revealed only two relatively minor glitches.
OPINION: Councilman Zendo Kern vs the Albizia Trees
With a single tree removal costing up to $10,000, should the Hawaii County Council be forcing residents to cut them down?
Department of Education Unveils New, Improved Website
The department said the $1.7 million website took nearly a year to develop.
Police Investigate Two Puna Home Invasions, Make Arrests in One
The arrests came following on incident in Hawaiian Paradise Park; another home invasion occurred an hour later in Mountain View.
Koa Moth Outbreak Could Be Boon for Birds
University of Hawaii at Hilo entomologist Robert Peck speculates that the koa moth outbreak could be good news for native bird species.
Special Test of Emergency Sirens Tuesday at 11:45 a.m.
The exercise will test repairs made after the failure of a repeater station prevented 18 sirens from sounding in Hilo and Puna.
Family of Five Displaced by Fire in Fern Forest
Fire Department inspectors are trying to determine the cause of the blaze that destroyed the small Glenwood home.
Strings in Honoka`a
A night of gorgeous classical and jazz music begins at 7 p.m. on July 18, with Gary Washburn and Ignace “Iggy” Jang at the Honoka’a People’s Theatre.
Wong Stands Out in the Field at Futures Game Appearance
Wong made his second appearance at baseball’s All-Star event, held this year at Citi Field in New York.
Speed Limits Now Official on HPP Side Roads
Two bills approved Wednesday set speed limits on the subdivision’s unpaved and paved roads — except for its main ones, which will be the subject of a third measure.
UH-Hilo’s Team Poliahu Returns From Imagine Cup
The group of computer science students said the worldwide competition held in Russia was an enriching experience.
Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes Schedule Tree-Planting Day
The non-profit group is holding the event in the national park on Friday, July 19.
Police Identify Pedestrian in Tuesday’s Fatal Collision
Police said Rosyln Rushing was not in a crosswalk when she was struck crossing Kamehameha Avenue.
$1.8 Million Earmarked for Coffee Borer Beetle Battle
The federal initiative dovetails with state funding to control the insect which poses a major threat to the state’s $30 million coffee industry.
OPINION: Hawaii Businesses to Accommodate New Breastfeeding Law
Despite the adjustments SB 532 will force onto Hawaii employers, it’s still the right thing to do for mothers and their children.
