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State, County Oppose Naniloa Lease Request
Problems at the Hilo resort range from financial to building and fire code violations that the county says present threats to public safety.
Single-Family Home Sales Make Big Gains
Big Island home and condominium sales make strong gains in September while sale prices climb.
Telescopes Big and Small Aid Asteroid Research
The combined observing power of major astronomical players like Keck and Gemini and amateurs in Europe are providing clues about the solar system’s origins.
VIDEO: Coast Guard Drops Medical Supplies to Cruise Ship
The blood and transfusion equipment was dropped to the Oosterdam located northeast of Hawaii.
HI-SEAS to Host New NASA Studies on Mauna Loa
Following studies of astronaut food, the latest research will focus on group dynamics and other aspects of long-duration confinement.
Forum in Kona Next Week on ACA Health Care Plans
The forum featuring key officials in the Affordable Care Act in Hawaii will be held on Oct. 15 in the Old Airport Pavilion.
Alae Street Home Heavily Damaged by Kitchen Fire
Firefighters arriving at the Hilo home found heavy smoke and flames emanating from the kitchen.
Defense Propels Hilo to Sixth Straight Victory
Hilo’s defense held Konawaena’s inconsistent rushing attack to -4 yards and scored the game winning touchdown in the road victory.
Rat Lungworm Disease Target of Multi-Pronged Research
The targets of Sue Jarvi’s research includes diagnosis and prevention of the disease, as well as education about the threat it poses.
ANALYSIS: Naniloa – Local Crisis, Mainland Asset (Part 2 of 2)
While accusations mount over who is to blame for the Naniloa’s present state, the fate of the hotel rests in the hands of a North Carolina-based bank.
Pahoa Man Held on $140,000 Bail in June Incident
Michael Dwayne Carvalho, 26, is accused of holding a Kalapana man at knifepoint, assaulting him and attempting to steal his vehicle.
Traffic Signal Completed on North Kona Highway
The signal at the intersection of Ane Keohokalole Highway and Kealakehe Parkway will go into operation on Oct. 9.
Water Conservation Needed During Papaikou Well Repairs
The repairs are scheduled to begin Oct. 14 and are expected to take about a month to complete.
Puna’s ‘Hot Pond’ Park to Reopen Friday
Testing has determined that Ahalanui Park, which was closed on Sept. 26, has bacterial levels safe for swimming.
Hawai`i School Enrollment Up, Led by Charter Schools
Enrollment figures show the state, and the Big Island in particular, are embracing the charter school concept.
Bust Out the Dictionary — It’s Spelling Bee Time
School-level Spelling Bees need to be held by November, with the state competition scheduled for March and the Scripps National Spelling Bee for May.
Hilo’s Wong Makes St. Louis’ NLDS Roster
The Hilo native will see his first postseason action when the Cardinals host Pittsburgh to kick off the NLDS Thursday.
Efforts Underway to Develop Ringspot-Resistant Papaya Hybrid
The Hawai`i Agriculture Research Center has received a modest grant to work on crossbreeding Hawai`i papayas with a distant cousin resistant to the virus.
Winning Corn Maze Being Carved in Kohala
A pumpkin patch and and prize-winning corn maze provide plenty of fall fun at Kohala Mountain Farm.
Kiholo Use Plan Subject of Meetings in Kona, Hilo
The meetings will allow the public to provide input on a draft master plan and environmental study for the North Kona coastal park.
