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Veteran NPS Concessionaire Wins Volcano House Contract
A firm experienced in National Park Service concessions has teamed with a Hawaii hotelier to create a new company to operate the historic Volcano House.
No Damage from 4.9-Magnitude Earthquake at Honomu
An earthquake that struck near Honomu at 10:47 a.m.Saturday was widely felt but caused no reported damage.
Committees Remove Clauses From Environmental Bill
Two committees in the state House have amended a proposed bill that would have exempted state construction projects from a variety of environmental regulations.
Hilo Operation Named State’s Top Small Business
Michael Tokunaga, proprietor of S. Tokunaga Store in Hilo, has been named Hawaii’s Small Business Person of the Year for 2012.
Talk-Story About the Pahoa Plan and Party
From 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on March 24, community members will be given information and a forum to voice their concerns, offer opinions, talk-story, and give suggestions.
Gambling Bill Morphs to Changes in Environmental Laws
A 2011 bill that would have legalized a form of gambling in Hawaii has re-emerged in 2012 with new language, this time dealing with environmental regulations.
New Biodiesel Plant in Keaau to Hold Job Fair
A Maui-based biodiesel company will hold a job fair Saturday to fill positions for a new plant being built at the Shipman Business Park in Keaau.
Volcano Art: Images From the Edge
Amateur and professional photographers wanted for the newest competition and exhibit from the artistic people at Volcanoes National Park.
Lawmakers Approve $2.1M Settlement Over Hilo Courthouse Construction
State lawmakers have sent the governor a bill paying out $5.8 million in settlements stemming from lawsuits filed against various state agencies.
Un-Zipped: Bill Requires Zipline Study Instead of Regulation
The proposed legislation comes on the heels of a zipline accident that claimed the life of a Maui man and critically injured a co-worker last year on the Big Island.
Abercrombie Lacks Openness, Critics Say
On Freedom of Information Day, the Big Island Press Club and a prominent journalism professor criticize Gov. Neil Abercrombie for a perceived lack of openness.
New Flight Video Game ‘Soars’ Over Big Island
The new Microsoft Flight video game uses the Big Island landscape as its setting.
Romney Wins State’s First GOP Caucus
Mitt Romney was declared the winner of the 50th state’s first ever GOP caucus.
Geothermal Issue Heats Up Mayor’s Community Meeting
A community “talk-story” session held by Mayor Billy Kenoi and his cabinet in Pahoa Monday was dominated by talk of geothermal development.
Remains Found in New Mexico Had Ring Made in Kona
A sheriff’s office in New Mexico is seeking the public’s help in identifying human remains which were accompanied by a titanium, koa-inlaid ring made in Kona.
Wong Hits Game Winning Single in Spring Training Return
Four days after Kolten Wong had been sent down to the minors after a small handful of games in spring training, Wong was back, sorta, with the big squad.
Council Gives Money to Food Bank – Twice
The Hawaii County Council took a circuituous route in giving the Big Island Food Bank $275,000 to buy food.
Liberty Tax Service Expands on the Big Island
Franchise owner offering free federal and state 1040EZ filing, and opening two new locations.
Hurley, Shimizu Receive PacWest Women’s Hoops Awards
University of Hawaii at Hilo standouts Hillary Hurley and Kirsten Shimizu were honored by coaches in the PacWest conference in yearly awards announced this week.
Lawmakers Weighing Undersea Power Cable
A bill establishing regulations for an undersea cable that could carry electricity between islands is making its way through the Legislature.
