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OPINION: Undersea Cables and Power Plays
“Ideally Hawaii County would be able use its vast geothermal potential as leverage in bargaining for increased services or infrastructure.”
Governor Rejects Teachers Union’s Latest Proposal
Governor Neil Abercrombie has rejected a proposal received by the Hawai’i State Teachers Association (HSTA) on the night of May 2.
OPINION: Talking Trash, Hilo’s Garbage Woes Part 2
“Election year posturing shouldn’t take priority over a common sense solution.”
Harley Rider Killed at Pahoa Intersection
A 51-year-old Puna man has died from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Route 130 and Leilani Avenue in Pāhoa.
Surf Break Café Riding the Wave of Mobile Technology
Malissa Thompson is betting on hand-pressed Italian coffee, free Wi-Fi and a relaxed atmosphere to filter working professionals away from the competition.
Simao Earns Victory in Final Vulcans Start
Tyler Simao got a win on his final day as a member of the Vulcan baseball team, but the Vulcans lost in the final game of the season in game two.
LETTER: Geothermal More About Profits Than Solutions
“Sorry to pop the geothermal bubbles but it’s about money, not what is best for you or Hawaii, it’s what is best for those that want to get very rich off of you.”
LETTER: Kona Coffee, the New Champagne
“Having store shelves packed with blended Kona Coffee is like having car dealerships full of automobiles labeled 10% Ferrari.”
Big Island Now Known For Big Trees
Six of the biggest individuals in the 2012 National Register of Big Trees are located in Hawaii, with half of those on the Big Island.
UPDATE: Land Board Approves Medical Center Lease in Concept
The acute-care clinic in Pahoa is looking for a lease on state land on which to build an emergency room to serve the rural community.
UPDATE: New Lease on Old Geothermal Site Delayed
The state Board of Land and Natural Resources on Friday will consider granting a new 65-year lease for HGP-A, the site of Hawaii’s first geothermal well.
Crowd Blasts Geothermal at Special Council Meeting
Three-hundred people attended a special County Council meeting on geothermal development Tuesday, with nearly a third signing up to testify.
Firearm Death Threats at Party Result in $500,000 Bail
Bail for a 34-year-old Kona man was set at $500,000 bail after he allegedly twice used firearms to threaten three men at a Holualoa party Saturday night.
Plug-In Hybrid Cars Added to County Fleet
The County of Hawaii has added five plug-in hybrid Chevy Volts to its fleet in a step toward reducing the county’s $7 million annual fuel bill.
OPINION: Talking Trash – Hilo’s Garbage Woes
“While Mayor Kenoi is busy dislodging his foot from his mouth, Yagong could easily paint east Hawaii residents into a very smelly corner.”
Annual Soiree Features Golden Voices
For one night only, the Bayhouse overlooking the beautiful Keauhou Bay will host angelic soprano Chelsea Basler and velvet voiced Brian Major, in this yearly fundraising soiree for the Kona Hospital.
Free Admission to Hawaii Volcanoes for Celebration
Entrance fees will be waived to Hawaii Volcanoes April 21-29 as National Park Week is celebrated with a variety of events.
Warriors Win With Walk-Off Ground Ball Out Over Kea’au
Chay Toson’s groundout in the bottom of the seventh inning scored the winning run for Kamehameha-Hawaii, beating Kea’au 1-0.
Hilo Among Junket Destinations for GSA Official
A ribbon-cutting for the renovated Hilo Federal Building last year was the subject of a nine-day “road show” taken by a high-ranking federal official.
Hula Kahiko At Volcanoes National Park
At the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on April 21, Halau Hula Ka Noʻeau, with kumu hula Michael Pili Pang, will perform traditional hula and chant at a free event from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
