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No Tsunami From 6.8M Earthquake Off Japan
The tremor was located off the coast of Honshu, about 55 miles from the epicenter of the deadly 2011 earthquake that devastated many parts of Japan.
Bayfront Highway Will Close During Nighttime Construction
The nighttime, weekday closures of the coastal Hilo roadway are expected to last until at least Friday, July 25.
ANALYSIS: Six Myths About County’s Waste Incineration Plan
Take a look at the reality of Mayor Billy Kenoi’s proposed solution to the Big Island’s solid waste problem.
Drive-Thru Voter Registration Offered Today, Thursday
The service is being offered in Hilo, Pahoa and Kailua-Kona today and on Thursday, the final day for voters to register for the Aug. 9 primary election.
BLOG: Hawaii List of Laws Increased by 238
Gov. Neil Abercrombie has signed 229 bills into law this year, allowed nine more to become law without his signature, and vetoed seven others.
Kurisu, Other Big Islanders Resign From State Boards
The KTA executive was among at least three Big Island residents resigning volunteer positions in the wake of a new law making financial disclosure forms public.
Accreditation Group Endorses Pharmacy School
The American Council for Pharmacy Education has notified it that recent funding for a permanent home means it meets all 30 standards for pharmacy schools.
County to Battle Little Fire Ants at Parks Islandwide
The Department of Parks and Recreation has received funding to hire up to three new employes who will work full-time to control the pest.
ANALYSIS: BJ Penn’s Forced Retirement a Stain on HOF Career
Penn’s loss Sunday to Frankie Edgar extended his winless streak to four consecutive bouts, and forced him to make a second retirement concession on live television.
UPDATE: Attempted Murder Charges Filed in Honaunau Shooting
Police said Monte Moreau, the 44-year-old man charged in the case, was a roommate of the 52-year-old gunshot victim at the Honaunau home.
VOLCANO WATCH: New Lava Flow Begins as Another Ends
The Kahaualeʻa 2 flow is no more, as activity shifts to another area of the Puʻu ʻŌʻō vent on Kīlauea’s East Rift Zone.
New Law Simplifies Calling While Driving
While it increases the penalty for violations, it also allows drivers to pull over to make a call and ends the requirement for a trip to court.
Fireworks Events, Road Closures and Safety Reminders
Firework shows are on tap at three Big Island locations with the Hilo one requiring closings of roads around the bayfront area.
REVIEW: Hilo Bay Cafe – New Location, Menu and Staff
Hilo Bay Cafe had more than a facelift. Staff and menu changes abound. If you’re a foodie, (and you know who you are), you’ll notice that your cohorts are eating elsewhere.
Visiting Scientists Learning the Ways of Active Volcanoes
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is hosting visitors from 11 nations as they learn about instrumentation and techniques used to prepare for eruptions.
UPDATE: Schatz, Hanabusa Court Big Island Voters
The two appeared before a packed house at Hilo’s Sangha Hall for their second debate in the race to fill out the remaining term of the late Sen. Daniel Inouye.
UPDATE: Kona Assault Victim Dies at Oahu Hospital
The 52-year-old Kailua-Kona man was found Tuesday morning with head injuries on a sidewalk near the Kailua Pier.
Kulani Correctional Facility Reopens Its Doors
The first 25 inmates are expected to arrive at the rural, minimum-security prison later this month.
Law Raising Legal Age for Tobacco Products in Effect
Retailers who violate the law that went into effect today are subject to a fine of up to $2,000.
Judge Refuses Request to Block Kulani Reopening
Circuit Judge Glenn Hara today denied a motion for a preliminary injunction to stop the reopening of the “prison without walls” on the slopes of Mauna Loa.
