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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.
Harper Named Officer of the Month
Officer Jami Harper was recognized Wednesday by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee as the “Officer of the Month” for March during a luncheon held at Huggo’s restaurant in Kailua-Kona.
Vulcan Offense Silent in Loss to St. Cloud State
4th Ranked St. Cloud State completes a 5-game series sweep over UH Hilo with a 7-0 win on Wednesday.
Vote Set for Thursday on New Political Maps
After several delays, the state Reapportionment Commission is scheduled to vote Thursday on new boundaries for state House and Senate districts.
Police Arrest 13 in Gambling Raids in Hilo, Kona
Big Island police served search warrants last week on alleged gambling halls in both Hilo and Kona, arresting 13 people and seizing video machines and cash.
UHH’s Hurley Earns PacWest Player of the Week Award
The PacWest conference has given it’s final Player of the Week award to league’s preseason Player of the Year pick, Hillary Hurley of the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Lava Destroys Last Royal Gardens Residence
Lava from Kilauea volcano has finally consumed Jack Thompson’s solitary Royal Gardens home.
Turtle Protectors Surprised by Green Visitor
Volunteers in a turtle protection project found themselves taking care of a different type of turtle last year.
Study: Visitors to Volcanoes Park Spent $88 Million
A study says visitors to the four National Park Service sites on the Big Island spent more than $122 million to support the local economy.
Hawaii Tops Well-Being List Third Year in a Row
Hawaii is ranked No. 1 in the 2011 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index for the third year in a row.
Tour Firm Wants to Visit Last Royal Gardens Resident
Paradise Helicopters is seeking the county’s permission to land at the lava-surrounded home of Jack Thompson, Royal Gardens’ sole remaining resident.
New Kona Courthouse Project Moving Ahead
Hawaii’s chief justice will soon select a new site for a badly needed new judiciary complex in Kona.
Ban on Moving Unroasted Coffee Beans Enacted
To slow the spread of the coffee borer beetle, state agriculture officials have instituted a permanent ban on moving unroasted coffee beans between islands.
Earthquake Swarm Picks Up with Sharp Tremors
A swarm of earthquakes several miles from Kilauea volcano’s summit picked up the pace Thursday night with two earthquakes greater than magnitude 4.
New Ka‘u Gym to Do Double-Duty as Vog Shelter
The county will use state funding to build a new gym for Ka‘u High and Pahala Elementary School that will also serve as a shelter from hurricanes and vog.
Colson to Work Again at Hawaii Prep
John R. Colson, the popular principal of Waimea Middle School who left the school under mysterious circumstances, has been rehired by HPA, the school he led for 12 years.
Earthquake Swarm Occurs Near Kilauea Summit
A swarm of more than 60 earthquakes was recorded Wednesday at a fault near the summit of Kilauea volcano.
Residents: Boundaries Wrong in Hilo and Puna
New district maps for the state Legislature are flawed, some Big Island residents say during public testimony before members of the Reapportionment Commission.
Man and Woman Charged in Pahoa Violent Robbery
Two Pahoa residents have been charged with first-degree robbery in connection to an incident outside of a Pahoa restaurant.
Bill Requiring Zipline Inspections Put On Hold
A bill requiring annual inspections and establishing other conditions for operators of ziplines has been put on hold for the session.
