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Kids wait, and wait, for skate park in Ocean View that has been mired in government red tape

Laura Roberts and Travis Aucoin are working on a DIY skatepark after facing delays from an incomplete environmental assessment that began in 2023. 

The vermilion bridge pavilion is restored as a centerpiece in Lili‘uokalani Gardens

The iconic bridge pavilion celebrates the natural and cultural heritage of Hilo’s 25-acre Japanese garden that was named in honor of Queen Liliʻuokalani over 100 years ago.

5 years after closure of Pāpaʻaloa Gym, county holds groundbreaking for replacement facility

Construction will begin next week for a new play court that will become the hub for events, sports and programs for the communities of Papaʻaloa, Laupāhoehoe and Nīnole on the Big Island.

Business Monday: Oasis Skateshop hits 9 years as a hub for Hilo skaters

Oasis Skateshop in Hilo continues to host events and engage the local scene while the skate community eagerly anticipates the building of the long-awaited county skatepark for all ages and skill levels.

Public can weigh in about study to restore Kahaluʻu Bay during meeting in Kona

Cindi Punihaole, the longtime director of the Kahalu‘u Bay Education Center, said the large number of users “were loving the bay to death.”