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Palila Showcased in Mural in Downtown Hilo
The mural of the endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper was done by local artist Kathleen Kam as part of the Mauna Kea Reforestation Project.
Pacific Biodiesel Closes Maui Plant, Shifts to Kea`au
Biodiesel fuel services will continue throughout the state but cooking oil sent to Hilo will now be delivered without processing first on Maui.
VOLCANO WATCH: UH-Hilo Helps Monitor Eruptions
The University of Hawaii at Hilo assists Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists unravel clues about the source and journey of lava from Kilauea volcano.
Judge Rejects Appeal of Thirty Meter Telescope Permit
Circuit Court Judge Greg Nakamura said the state Board of Land and Natural followed proper procedure when it issued the permit in 2011.
BLOG: Coqui Frogs (Yikes!) Captured on Oahu
Ag officials say they are diligently pursuing reports of the noisy critters there, something Big Isle residents wish had happened here several decades ago.
Record Number of Firearms Registered in Hawaii in 2013
Hawaii County, which has less than 14% of the state’s population, accounted for nearly 24% of the firearms registered in Hawaii.
Spay Day Rally Saturday at Mo`oheau Bandstand
Music and a silent auction are among the activities being sponsored by Hui Pono Holoholona, a non-profit organization which provides spay and neutering programs.
Electricity ‘Microgrid’ Focus of New Parker Ranch Subsidiary
The sprawling Waimea ranch is talking with investors about creating a power generation and distribution network for itself and surrounding areas.
Funding Moving Ahead for College of Pharmacy Building
Both the House and Senate versions of the state budget include about $32 million for the school, and the Senate has also boosted funding for a Kona courthouse.
Forecasters Predicting Respite From Rain For East Hawaii
The deluge earlier in the week resulted in numerous flood advisories and record rainfall for Hilo.
Civil Defense: Little Effect Locally From Chilean Earthquake
With little effect on Hawaii’s shores from the Chilean earthquake, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center cancelled the tsunami advisory at 7:25 a.m. today.
UPDATE: Tsunami Advisory Issued Warning of Strong Currents
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said no significant tsunami is expected from the Chilean earthquake, but strong currents could be generated.
Rain Just Keeps A-Coming; Flood Advisory No. 8 in Effect
Abundant low-level moisture pushed 24-hour rainfall totals to more than 4 inches at nine rain gauges in windward areas of the Big Island.
UPDATE: Kona Woman Held on $498,000 Bail in Shooting Incident
Randi-Keli K. Banagan was arrested Saturday on suspicion of shooting a man the day before while he was walking in a Holualoa subdivision with his girlfriend.
BLOG: UH Phasing Out Paper Payroll Statements
Employees of the University of Hawaii who use direct deposit for their paychecks will be going entirely paperless — payroll-wise — beginning next month.
Weekend Fires: Gas Leak Extinguished, Milolii Home Destroyed
Firefighters in Hilo were able to stop a leak in a stove gas line quickly, while a fire at a home in South Kona was already collapsing when a crew arrived.
Biz Quickies: KAHU Radio Format Goes Online
Quick news and information about business on the Big Island.
Protesters Target Office of Hilo Dentist
The demonstration was organized by the fiance of a patient of Dr. John Stover’s who went into a coma Monday while having wisdom teeth extracted.
Police Investigating Attempted Murder in Kona
A 26-year-old Holualoa man was treated for a gunshot wound and released following the incident this morning in a mauka Kona subdivision.
Flooding, Possible Thunderstorms, Predicted Through Saturday
A low-pressure system moving south over the islands is expected to bring heavy rains and the perhaps even hail over the state through at least Saturday night.
