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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.
Red Cross Helping Locate Family Members in Philippines
The American Red Cross has sent telecommunications specialists and a satellite system to the typhoon-torn nation to help contact missing persons.
Rain Pounds Windward Big Island, More to Come
Honoka`a was hardest hit over the weekend with more than 8 inches of rain; the forecast calls for more rain today and into Friday.
‘Mark Twain Rides Again’ in Kainaliu
Aloha Performing Arts Company artistic director Jerry Tracy portrays Mark Twain on stage at the Aloha Theater Nov. 22, 23 and 24.
Seal Confessed to Officers at Scene of Stabbing
After he was arrested, a bloodstained David True Seal told officers arriving at the Eden Roc home where to find the body of the victim, Rory Wick.
Mandatory 25% Water Restriction Imposed in South Kohala
Ongoing drought conditions have prompted the county Department of Water Supply to change a voluntary reduction in water use to a mandatory one.
UPDATE: House Approves Gay Marriages; Bill Heads Back to Senate
The Senate will now have to decide whether to agree to House amendments or try to reach a compromise.
Judge Refuses to Stop Gay-Marriage Bill From Becoming Law
The ruling in an Oahu court was made in response to a lawsuit by a GOP lawmaker seeking to prevent the governor from signing Senate Bill 1.
‘Sophia’s’ Brings Frozen Yogurt Craze to Downtown Hilo
Independently-owned yogurt bar caters to downtown Hilo’s sweet tooth.
UPDATE: House Votes 30-18 to Approve Bill on Second Reading
Rep. Clift Tsuji was the only Big Island House member voting against the legislation that would allow same-gender marriages in Hawaii.
New Naniloa Bidder Part of Management at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
A higher bid has been submitted to the bankruptcy court by the head of an Oahu contracting firm who has ties to one of the Naniloa’s competitors.
Pahoa Roundabout Start Date Set
The state has set a tentative April start date for work on a roundabout on Route 130 at Old Government Road in Pahoa.
ANALYSIS: Obamacare Explained – Part 2 – the Hawaii Connection
Who qualifies for subsidies, and our “Hawai`i Health Connector Survival Guide.”
UH Seeking New Lease for Mauna Kea Science Reserve
The University of Hawaii is asking the Board of Land and Natural Resources to cancel the existing lease expiring in 2033 and issue a new one with a 65-year term.
UPDATE: House Amends, Approves Gay-Marriage Bill
After hearing 56 hours of testimony spread out over five days, the House approved an amended version of a bill legalizing same-gender marriages in Hawaii.
Arizona Archaeologist Taking Over Troubled State Agency
Twenty-seven years ago, Alan Downer started the first tribal historic preservation agency in the nation.
Astronomers Say Planets Hospitable to Life May Be Common
Researchers using the Keck Observatory say recent findings suggest that one out of five stars similar to our sun may have planets in the “habitable zone.”
Wanted Hilo Man Considered Dangerous, Police Say
Jacob Umemoto is wanted on bench warrants for failure to appear and contempt of court.
UPDATE: Testimony Resumes This Morning on Gay-Marriage Bill
Two House committees are set to begin their fourth day of listening to testimony on a bill legalizing same-gender marriage.
Aid Sought for Typhoon-Ravaged Sister City in Japan
Typhoon Wipha killed 32 people and destroyed nearly 300 homes on Ohshima Island, which has had a sister-city relationship with Hawai`i County since 1962.
