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New Air Ambulance Dedicated at Kona Community Hospital
The twin-engined helicopter is owned by Hawaii Life Flight, an air-ambulance service based in Honolulu, for exclusive use at the Kona facility.
Abercrombie Pulls Out of Three AARP Debates
The debates from which the governor is withdrawing include one in Hilo on July 28, but he will still take part in one the following day in Kona.
Ka`u Man Dies Following One-Car Crash
Police believe both alcohol and speeding may be factors in Friday’s crash that resulted in the man’s death two days later.
Fausto Leaves Calling Card as it Passes Big Isle
The remnants of the tropical storm dumped nearly a half a foot of rain in some windward areas before moving off to the west.
‘Symphony Of Orchids’ Largest Show In Hawai`i
The Hilo Orchid Society show features thousands of orchid displays, including exotic species and hybrids not typically found at major retail and grocery stores.
REVIEW: What’s Shakin’ Smoothies – ‘OMGs’ Made Fresh
Haunted by the “ghost of bad smoothies past”? What’s Shakin’s farm-fresh fruits will exorcise your demons.
UPDATE: Missing California Teenager Located
Police said Friday that 16-year-old Jasmine Keilani was last seen three days earlier on Ali`i Drive in Kailua-Kona.
Hilo Muni Improvements Topic of Meeting on July 22
The project includes replacing the county golf course’s pro shot and restaurant, two on-course restrooms and reconstructing of four greens.
Honoka`a Man Crushed by Vehicle
Police said the victim, identified as James Thomas Jones, died after a van he was working under collapsed onto him.
No Tsunami From 6.8M Earthquake Off Japan
The tremor was located off the coast of Honshu, about 55 miles from the epicenter of the deadly 2011 earthquake that devastated many parts of Japan.
Bayfront Highway Will Close During Nighttime Construction
The nighttime, weekday closures of the coastal Hilo roadway are expected to last until at least Friday, July 25.
ANALYSIS: Six Myths About County’s Waste Incineration Plan
Take a look at the reality of Mayor Billy Kenoi’s proposed solution to the Big Island’s solid waste problem.
Drive-Thru Voter Registration Offered Today, Thursday
The service is being offered in Hilo, Pahoa and Kailua-Kona today and on Thursday, the final day for voters to register for the Aug. 9 primary election.
BLOG: Hawaii List of Laws Increased by 238
Gov. Neil Abercrombie has signed 229 bills into law this year, allowed nine more to become law without his signature, and vetoed seven others.
Kurisu, Other Big Islanders Resign From State Boards
The KTA executive was among at least three Big Island residents resigning volunteer positions in the wake of a new law making financial disclosure forms public.
Accreditation Group Endorses Pharmacy School
The American Council for Pharmacy Education has notified it that recent funding for a permanent home means it meets all 30 standards for pharmacy schools.
County to Battle Little Fire Ants at Parks Islandwide
The Department of Parks and Recreation has received funding to hire up to three new employes who will work full-time to control the pest.
ANALYSIS: BJ Penn’s Forced Retirement a Stain on HOF Career
Penn’s loss Sunday to Frankie Edgar extended his winless streak to four consecutive bouts, and forced him to make a second retirement concession on live television.
UPDATE: Attempted Murder Charges Filed in Honaunau Shooting
Police said Monte Moreau, the 44-year-old man charged in the case, was a roommate of the 52-year-old gunshot victim at the Honaunau home.
VOLCANO WATCH: New Lava Flow Begins as Another Ends
The Kahaualeʻa 2 flow is no more, as activity shifts to another area of the Puʻu ʻŌʻō vent on Kīlauea’s East Rift Zone.
