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UPDATE: Victim in Hilo Murder Case Identified
Police took Ellsworth Hulihee and Rhonda Faris into custody Wednesday night after finding Evanson’s body in Hulihee’s apartment.
PISCES to Unveil Robotic Rover and Its Uses Friday
The Hilo-based space research facility will brief state lawmakers on its plans for the Canadian-built vehicle.
Energy Lecture Series to Feature CEO of Hawaiian Electric
Dick Rosenblum will speak April 7 in the fourth of five free lectures held on energy issues at Kona’s NELHA Gateway Visitor Center.
Saturday is Final Day of 2014 Humpback Whale Count
The count, which helps researchers monitor the whale population, is held on the last Saturday in January, February and March — peak whale season in Hawaii.
Papaikou Resident Finalist in Innovation Competition
John Burns, a graduate student in marine biology, wants to provide waterproof computers to reef-watchers.
VIDEO: New Satellite Providing Greater Insight on Rainfall
The Global Precipitation Measurement spacecraft augments the mission of a satellite launched in 1997 to study rainfall in the tropics.
Dedication Thursday for Hilo Senior Housing Project
Sixty seniors have been selected through a lottery as the first tenants of the Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood project.
Culinary Arts Classic Set for April 4
The renowned event held by the Hawaii Community College Culinary Arts Program provides food for both the palate and the eye.
Konawaena Middle School Student Wins State Spelling Bee
Christianne Abella is the second student from the Kealakekua school to win the statewide competition in the past three years.
More Kayakers Rescued Off Kohala Coastline
Strong northeasterly winds and offshore currents resulted in the second rescue of kayakers in less than a week.
UPDATE: Pahoa-Kapoho Road Reopened to Traffic
The road was closed near Nanawale Estates early this morning by a fallen tree and downed power lines.
Ashida, Yoshimoto Among Candidates for District Court Judgeship
The county’s corporation counsel and the chairman of the Hawaii County Council are among six nominees from the Judicial Selection Commission.
‘Hats Off’ Saturday for Donations to Red Cross
First-responders and other volunteers will be passing their hats at the Hilo Walmart and KTA Puainako stores.
UPDATE: New Flood Advisory Issued, This One for Ka`u
The National Weather Service issued a second flood advisory today, the latest involving heavy rain falling in Wood Valley and scheduled to remain in place until at least 4:30 p.m.
House Budget Big on Big Island
The House version of the state CIP budget, which will next be considered by the Senate, contains $436 million for projects in Hawaii County.
9th Laupahoehoe Music & Culture Fest April 5
The Laupahoehoe Community presents the annual event to raise funds to help children and seniors in the community.
Scientists Seek Citizens’ Help With New Coffee Threat
Hawaii’s coffee industry faces a new threat from a virus that has infected plants at at least two farms in Captain Cook.
County Attacks Fire Ants At Richardson Ocean Park
The county is trying to combat colonies of the ‘little fire ants,’ which can cause a painful sting, at the popular beach park in Keaukaha.
Two Big Island Youth In State Spelling Bee
The winner gets an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Police ID Suicide Victim in Murder Attempt
Police have identified the suicide victim who is suspected of shooting his neighbor last week in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates .
