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Council Urges Legislature to Repeal Controversial Law
The County Council unanimously passed a resolution asking state lawmakers to abolish the Public Land Development Corporation.
Hilo Astronomer Recipient of MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant
Olivier Guyon, who has been working at the Subaru Telescope for the past decade, specializes in the search for Earth-like planets.
State Takes Over Election Operations From County
The state Office of Elections has rescinded Hawaii County’s authority to conduct elections, and will run the Nov. 6 general election itself.
OPINION: More Taxes, Less DUIs
With major accidents on the rise, an increase in alcohol taxes could help to boost traffic enforcement and monitoring.
Hawaii Volcanoes Designated TsunamiReady, StormReady
The Big Island park received the designations under programs established by the National Weather Service.
Controversial Agency To Consider Rule Changes Oct. 11
The Public Land Development Corp. will take up the amendments and adoption of a strategic plan at its next meeting in Honolulu.
UHH’s Pasek Earns Week 2 Conference Soccer Award
UH Hilo’s leading goal scorer, Kristine Pasek, was named the PacWest’s player of the week covering the second week of the season.
Kawauchi, Five Others Attend Election Workshop
The county clerk was among six Big Island election workers to attend the training session Thursday on Maui.
Lingle & Hirono: Budget Woes vs School Furloughs
While the candidates continue to blast away at each other, sit back and sip a beverage while we sift some dirt on your behalf.
Hilo Man Dies Days After Trying to Save Son
Chris Broussard died four days after he jumped into the ocean to try to save his son from drowning.
Land Board to Take Up Ka`u Forest Reserve Plan
The reserve’s management plan calls for fencing of 12,000 acres and removal of ungulates to protect the native ecosystem.
UHH Alumna Wins Fulbright Teaching Grant
The prestigious award will allow Shannon Costa, a 2012 graduate, to teach English in Malaysia.
Imiloa Wayfinding and Navigation Festival Set For Saturday
The annual festival celebrates the ancient Polynesian tradition of ocean navigation.
Water Shut-Off Wednesday To Affect Waianuenue Area
The service disruption will affect not only Waianuenue Avenue but a variety of streets near it.
No Tsunami Threat From Aleutians Earthquake
The tremor that struck at 1:40 p.m. Hawaii time did not generate a Pacific-wide tsunami.
Former Bank Building Dedicated For Use by Seniors
The former Bank of Hawaii building in Kapaau will provide a boost to the county’s kupuna services in North Kohala.
Design Chosen For New Waiaka Bridge Below Waimea
The new bridge where Kawaihae Road meets the Kohala Mountain Road will involve straightening the approaches and adding a traffic signal.
OPINION: ‘Pay to Throw’ is a No-Go
Charging residents to dispose of their rubbish could turn already messy individuals into full-blown trash hoarders.
Kawauchi Names Another Temporary Elections Administrator
Elizabeth Lehua Iopa becomes the Big Island’s third elections administrator this year.
KFC Closes in Pahoa
A fast food restaurant has closed in Pahoa after less than two years in business.
