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Head-On Crash on Kawaihae Road Injures Two
The driver of one of the vehicles was pinned in the crash that occurred Tuesday night.
OPINION: Hawaii’s ‘Super STD’ Proves Contagious – for the Media
A Hawaii media report of a sex “superbug,” along with CNBC’s own helpful contribution, led to a full-frontal freak out in the national media.
Two Dead Following One-Car Crash in North Kona
Their vehicle went off the Queen Kaahumanu Highway and overturned in a lava field.
UPDATE: Police Say Foul Play Possible in Body Found Floating
Police are investigating the death of the young female discovered early this morning by a lava-viewing tour boat.
Jazz and Blues Festival Runs Thursday Through Sunday
The Big Island Jazz and Blues Festival to be held Thursday through Sunday includes a variety of events in the Kawaihae area.
Hilo’s Min Advances to Amateur Public Links Championship
The recent Waiakea High School graduate earned a spot in next month’s US Women’s Amateur Public Links Championship with a second-place finish at Poipu Bay.
Young ‘Flying Tree Snake’ Captured on Oahu
The ornate tree snake native to Southeast Asia is related to the brown tree snake which has wreaked havoc on the environment in Guam.
Summer Food Program Sites, Dates Announced
The USDA-funded program was established to ensure that school children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session.
8.4-Magnitude Quake Near Russia Too Deep for Tsunami
The powerful tremor last night in the Sea of Okhotsk was followed by a 6.8-magnitude aftershock early this morning.
Press Club Names Hee Winner of Lava Tube Award
The award is handed out annually to the individual or organization deemed by the Big Island Press Club to done the most to inhibit the public’s right to access information.
Census Figures Show Hawaii Population Growth Holding Steady
According to the latest estimates, nearly all of the state’s counties are growing at the rate of about 1.0% per year.
ANALYSIS: UH-Hilo Tuition Cost Outpacing Mainland Universities
The price of in-state tuition is surging. Meanwhile, online degree costs at major institutions are about to plummet.
Masaoka Returns to the Hill for the Hawai`i Stars
The 35-year-old Hilo native will end a nearly four year break from baseball when he pitches for the upstart Hawai`i Stars on May 28.
No Tsunami from 7.4-Magnitude Quake Near Tonga
The deep earthquake occurred in one of the most seismically active areas of the world where the Australia and Pacific plates collide.
Friday is ‘Don’t Fry Day’ for Skin Cancer Awareness
Over the past three decades, more people have had skin cancer than all other cancers combined.
NOAA Predicts ‘Below-Normal’ Activity This Hurricane Season
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center noted that less activity is no guarantee that a storm won’t impact Hawaii.
US Senate Rejects Change to Sugar Policy
It voted 45-54 to defeat a bipartisan amendment that would have removed protections for domestic sugar producers, including Hawaii’s last remaining plantation.
UH-Hilo Hosting Symposium on Lincoln Saturday
The event featuring three distinguished speakers commemorates the 150th anniversary of the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Groundbreaking Set for Hawaii Community College’s New Kona Campus
Hawaii Community College — Palamanui, a collaboration between the University of Hawaii and a private developer, will be built on 78 acres mauka of Kona’s airport.
Gabbard and Hirono See Success With First Legislation
The initial bills introduced by each since taking office in January were the subject of approving votes today.
