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Vulcan Men Successful in Home Debut Over Western State
Three players scored in double-figures as the Vulcans were victorius in its home debut.
ANALYSIS: GMO Ban a Poorly-Crafted Invitation to Lawsuits
Bill 113 represents an over-reach of power by the Hawai`i County Council, and could subject taxpayers to unnecessary legal expenses.
Hawaiian Homes Commission Approves Pana`ewa Community Center
The Kamoleao Laulima Community Resource Center would be built on property located east of the Prince Kuhio Plaza.
Council Gives Final Approval to GMO Restrictions
The County Council voted 6-3 to restrict further use of genetically modified crops on the Big Island.
Opening Ceremony Set Friday for Mountain View Playground
The opening of the new playground next to the AJ Watt Gym will be held at 2 p.m.
BREAKING: UH-Hilo Athletic Director Leaving for Southern Nevada
Dexter Irvin will leave the University of Hawai`i at Hilo after four years as director of athletics. He will take a similar position at the College of Southern Nevada.
Banks Accepting Philippines Relief; Foundation Matching Donations
The Consuelo Foundation will match each dollar donated up to $2 million, and donations can be made at any of the 11 members of the Hawaii Bankers Association.
Sweet! Hawaii Honey Festival This Saturday
The 4th annual Hawaii Honey Challenge this year will be part of the 1st annual statewide Hawaii Honey Festival this Saturday, Nov. 23, at Nani Mau Gardens.
Watch Out For Geese, Park Officials Say
It’s nesting time for the nene or Hawaiian goose, and motorists need to be extra cautious driving in areas where they are found.
BLOG: Does Living ‘Out of Town’ Really Save Money?
A new online tool helps residents calculate the true cost of commuting; we use three East Hawai`i locations as a benchmark.
UPDATE: Police Identify Driver in Fatal Fuel Truck Crash
The incident at the 64-mile marker forced the closing of both lanes of the highway linking Kawaihae with Waimea for more than six hours.
HCC Celebrates Students’ Rich Cultural Diversity
Already representative of more than 40 national heritages, Hawai`i Community College is looking to further expand its global outlook.
Heavy Rains Dodge Big Island, Move Northwest
The remnants of a moisture-laden cold front instead moved toward Maui and the rest of the state, and the Big Island should see drier weather this weekend.
Gay-Marriage Law Withstands Court Challenge
An Oahu judge has refused to issue an order preventing the state from issuing licenses to same-sex couples.
UPDATE: Monk Seal Pup a Second-Generation Big Islander
The mother of the pup born Monday night in North Kohala was herself born on the Big Island a little more than five years ago.
Kilauea Avenue Roadwork Gets Underway Thursday
The latest improvements to the busy Hilo street will involve the short stretch from Aupuni Street to the Wailoa Bridge.
Abercrombie Signs Gay-Marriage Bill Into Law
The act makes Hawai`i the 15th state in the nation to legalize same-gender marriage.
Wyland Partnership Buys Naniloa Resort for $5.2 Million
The famed whale artist teamed up with the former owner of Honolulu’s Aloha Tower to place the winning bid over Hilo native Peter Savio.
Cold Front Breaks Record in Hilo, to Return Wednesday
The shear line that brought the weekend’s deluges is expected to make a U-turn and come back over the island chain late Wednesday into Thursday.
Hawaiian Scholars Unveil Land, Map Research Website
“Avakonohiki—Ancestral Visions of ‘Aina” allows the searching of grants and other information to further cultural awareness of land-use practices.
