Hawaii Tribune-Herald

For the second consecutive month, much of the Big Island had abnormally dry weather.

The water quality of Hilo Bay will only get worse as climate change intensifies, according to a new study by University of Hawaii researchers.

After much-needed renovations, the NAS Swimming Pool in Hilo is finally set to reopen next month.

A proposed solar development near Waikoloa will be taking public feedback at a virtual meeting this evening.

After seven weeks of hard work, dedication and faith, Nikki Savella is nearing the finish line of her mission — making 30,000 macarons for the upcoming Made in Hawaii Festival.

State Sen. Lorraine Inouye once again defeated challenger Laura Acasio in the Democratic Primary Election Saturday night.

Two Hawaii County Council members from East Hawaii appeared to keep their seats Saturday while a third is headed for a runoff after a close Primary Election.

Of the four Hawaii County Council Primary Election races in West Hawaii, three incumbents won their seats outright Saturday night, while a fourth race will go to a General Election runoff on Nov. 5.

CORRECTIONS: The final tallies, which came out after the paper’s deadline were: Mitch Roth, 18,399 votes or 37.99%; Kimo Alameda, 13,419 votes or 27.56%; Breeani Kobayashi, 9,872 votes or 20.27%; and Jr. Tupa‘i, 5,868 votes or 12.05%. The other three candidates Yumi Kawano, Daniel Cunningham and Kavin Kahikina, received 458, 351 and 3.19 votes, respectively, all less than 1%.

A family advocacy group is suggesting that parents affected by the public school bus driver shortage go to the state Board of Education to voice their frustrations and concerns.