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Waikoloa Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Stabbing
Joel H. White, 35, who was also charged with burglary, was being held in lieu of bail in the amount of $275,000.
Fire in Puna Leaves Family of Seven Homeless
The residents of the Hawaiian Acres home told firefighters that when they arrived home they heard what sounded like several explosions inside.
UH-Hilo Student Awarded NASA Research Internship
Melissa Adams, a senior majoring in geology, will spend the summer in Texas studying a mineral found on Mauna Kea in support of robotic missions to Mars.
VOLCANO WATCH: Spiders and Other Portable Monitors
Portable volcano monitoring stations provide scientists with additional eyes and other sensor equipment in a hurry to monitor changes in eruptions.
UPDATE: Driver of Truck Uninjured in Highway 190 Rollover
Traffic was detoured to Kaiminani Drive and Waikolola Road for about five hours while a fire department hazmat crew cleaned up spilled waste oil and solvent.
Smartphone App to Diagnose Virus in Papayas on Oahu
Designed primarily for the Honolulu area, the app will help UH researchers test a theory that transgenic varieties have reduced the extent of ringspot virus.
Hilo Attorney Henry T. Nakamoto Named Family Court Judge
A litigator in family and real estate law for the past 18 years, Nakamoto will serve a six-year term is subject to Senate confirmation.
Hilo’s Penn Starts Second Stint as “TUF” Coach
Starting Wednesday, Fox Sports 1 began airing the 19th season of “The Ultimate Fighter,” featuring coaches Frankie Edgar and B.J. Penn.
VIDEO: Keaau Students Share Volcano Trip Via Internet
Students on Oahu and in Mexico took part in a virtual field trip as the Big Island students explored Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Taser Not a Factor in Hatori’s Death, Autopsy Shows
A pathologist said high levels of methamphetamine, an enlarged heart and the physical struggle with police resulted in Randall Hatori’s death.
State Legislature Boosts Art In Public Places
One notable lawmaker from last year is missing in the 2014 version of “Art at the Capitol” featuring works in some of the offices at the state Legislature.
Legislature Approves Two-Year Study of Hemp
The bill authorizes the UH College of Agriculture and Human Resources to study hemp for use as a biofuel feedstock and to remove contaminants from soil.
UPDATE: Advisory Extended for Gusty Trade Winds
Northeasterly winds with gusts of up to 50 mph are now expected until Tuesday night.
Total Lunar Eclipse Tonight — And Weather Forecast’s Hopeful
The eclipse will begin at 7:58 p.m. and end at 11:33 p.m., with totality — and possibly a blood-red moon — between 9:06 p.m. and 10:24 p.m.
Kaiulani Street Fire Confined to Garage
Firefighters responding to the alarm Saturday night found the engine compartment of a jeep on fire, but extinguished the blaze before it spread to the house.
Medeiros K’s 14 in Narrow Waiakea Victory
With scouts in attendance and a vocal crowd in the stands, Waiakea senior Kodi Medeiros took the victory in a pivotal regular season showdown.
BLOG: High Income and Home Values Don’t Necessarily Jive
Census data reveal interesting paradoxes on the Big Island.
Stover to Shutter Dental Practice, Newspaper Reports
The dentist and surgeon who has been the target of a dozen complaints filed with state regulators is stopping work as of today, a Honolulu newspaper reports.
OPINION: Neighbor Islands Lost Pro Bowl Before Honolulu Did
The NFL’s new draft format for the Pro Bowl kept the Big Island from hosting annual youth clinics with the league’s players last season.
Hawaii Lawmakers Push for Extension of Brand USA
The program which promotes international tourism is funded by fees paid by overseas visitors and matched by the private sector.
