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BLOG: Beating the Rush, Crowley Fires Up 2014 Campaign
The former Hilo resident isn’t letting a 2012 trouncing keep him from taking another shot at the 2nd Congressional District seat.
Effort To Control Dangerous Albizia Tree Begins
Efforts to control the invasive Albizia tree are under way in the Puna District, beginning a statewide campaign.
Sig Zane to Deliver Keynote Speech at UH-Hilo Graduation
The well-known artist, clothing designer and Hawaiian cultural practitioner will be joined by Hawaiian Studies major Amanda O’Farrell as student speaker.
County Opens Holiday Open House Shows in Hilo
The County of Hawaii is opening is Holiday Open House series of shows tonight in Hilo.
Coffman Resigning From State House of Representatives
West Hawai`i Rep. Denny Coffman said he will resign Dec. 20 to be with his family while his daughter deals with a medical issue.
UPDATE: Kilauea Lane Closure Delayed, Will Last All Month
The closure is scheduled for 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays through the end of December, and during the closure only Puna-bound traffic will be allowed.
Puna Park’s Pilfered Solar Panel Project Pricey
Efforts to make the new system vandal-resistant have driven the cost of a new bathroom and other improvements at MacKenzie state park to nearly $1 million.
Waiakea High Micro-Bots Place Well in Nagoya Again
The school’s teams combined for five top-three finishes last month in the International Micro Robot Maze competition in Japan.
UPDATE: Another Fire — No. 7 — Along Route 190 Today
State and county firefighters were called out again Friday morning after yet another fire was discovered at the 16-mile marker along Route 190.
Kenoi Signs Anti-GMO Bill Into Law
The mayor also signaled that his administration plans to undertake a year of research into the subject of GMO crops as well as the impact of the bill.
Lunar Probe Hopeful Demonstration at Imiloa Friday
Team Puli from Hungary will showcase its candidate for Google’s $30 million challenge.
OPINION: Don’t Give Counties Power to Raise GE Tax
With their share of hotel room taxes plummeting, outer island mayors may soon be lobbying for the power to raise GE taxes on their own.
Mayor Will Root for Hilo Pop Warner Team in Person
Mayor Billy Kenoi is taking some vacation time to cheer on his son and his Panaewa Ali`i teammates at the Pop Warner Super Bowl which begins Saturday in Florida.
No Design Yet For Shower Drive Signal In Puna
Traffic safety improvements under construction in Puna could take until 2015 or longer to be completed.
UH-Hilo Offering Online Tsunami Preparedness Courses
The courses taught by oceanography professor and tsunami specialist Walter Dudley are self-paced and offer specialized areas of instruction.
Internet-Use Survey Aimed at Improving Broadband Capabilities
A state agency has hired a research firm to assess current and future internet needs for Hawaii residents and businesses.
Postal Service Offers Suggested Holiday Mailing Guidelines
Packages going by priority mail to the US mainland should be mailed no later than Dec. 18, or a day later if express mail is used.
Warden Selected for Kulani Correctional Facility
Ruth Coller Forbes, previously a supervisor at Hawaii Community Correctional Center, is in charge of reopening the minimum-security prison south of Hilo.
UPDATE: Victim Identified as 79-year-old Throw-Net Fisherman
A companion of Alfredo Orita told police she briefly lost sight of the Kapa`au man and then saw him floating face-down in the water.
BLOG: Mobile Devices Driving Surge in Cyber Monday Sales
Online sales are up by nearly a fifth over 2012, with smartphone and tablet use up more than 61% over last year’s levels.
