News
Maeda Nominated to Be County’s Next Clerk
Incoming County Council Chairman J Yoshimoto has named Stewart Maeda to replace current County Clerk Jamae Kawauchi.
Police Looking To Connect Stolen Laptops With Owners
The computers were recovered in Kona during the execution of a search warrant in a drug case.
Water Main Break Cuts Service to 50 Kaumana Homes
The break which took more than eight hours to repair occurred at about 8 p.m. along Kaumana Drive between Wiliwili and Oma`o streets.
No Hawaii Threat From Kuril Islands Quake
The 6.8 magnitude tremor occurred in one of the world’s most seismically active areas.
Geologists Say Kilauea Summit Quieter, But Not Silent
Some of the indicators of a new eruption have eased, but the volcano still could show new life.
70-Year-Old Visitor Drowns Snorkeling Near Puako
Bystanders tried to revive the California woman after she was pulled from the water.
Grading Done on Western End of Saddle Road; Paving Next
The 10.3-mile Keamuku phase will bypass the Seven Steps and connect with Highway 190 two miles south of the Waikoloa Road.
Astronomers in Hawaii Find Possible Rogue Planet
The object was found using the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope on Mauna Kea and studied further using the Very Large Telescope in Chile.
UPDATE: Regents, Greenwood Say Relationship ‘Strong’
The university’s Board of Regents and its president have apparently settled their differences.
Police Release Nov. 15 List of Arrest Warrants
The Hawaii Police Department has released its weekly list of some of the individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.
Leonid Meteor Shower Arriving This Weekend
Weather-permitting, the Leonid meteor shower will be visible in the eastern night sky over the next several nights.
Yoshimoto Will Be Next County Council Chairman
The veteran council member will lead three incumbents and six newcomers after they are sworn into office on Dec. 3.
Big Island, Nation Observe Recycles Day on Thursday
The day celebrates recycling, composting and reusing efforts.
UH Forester To Talk Koa Tonight in Hilo
J.B. Friday will give a presentation at the Mokupapapa Discovery Center in Hilo on efforts to restore koa forests.
Racing Against Breast Cancer at Hulakai Race to Fitness
A Waimea paddler will raise funds for the North Hawaii Community Hospital Breast Health Program when he competes in the Hulakai Race for Fitness this Saturday.
No Tsunami From Earthquake in Chile
No significant damage was reported from the 6.1-magnitude tremor.
Free Monk Seal Response Training Workshop this Saturday
The Hilo Marine Mammal Response Network is holding a free two-hour class for new volunteers on monk seal response training Nov. 17 at UH-Hilo.
Police Seek Witnesses to Fatal Glenwood Collision
The crash occurred in front of Hirano Store at about 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 11.
UPDATE: Leeward Fire Hazard Warning Follows Dry October
Records were set in 19 areas across the state for the driest October on record.
