The Mauna Lani Resort in South Kohala wants to apply for a $275 million mortgage.
Presidents Day protests draw anti-Trump crowds in Hilo
February 18, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
“The revolution will not be televised.”
Obituaries for February 18
February 18, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Henry “Bozo” Cho Jr., 70, of Honaunau died Jan. 27 at home. He was a retired state firefighter and crash fire rescue responder at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keah…
What wet season? All of Hawaii is in a drought
February 17, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
It’s technically the rainy season for most of Hawaii, but the entire state is in drought, according to the National Weather Service.
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Federal job losses could be local government gains
February 17, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
Vast federal job cuts being driven by President Donald Trump could benefit Hawaii state and county workforces burdened by high vacancies.
Cuts to Hawaii’s federal workforce loom
February 17, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
Fear and uncertainty loom large over how much smaller the federal workforce in Hawaii will become under an unfolding multipronged effort by President Donald Trump, though the impact may be les…
Funding is sought again for Puna alternate traffic route study
February 16, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
State officials are still seeking to restore funds for a study of alternate traffic routes into Puna, even as Hawaii County officials try to figure out what went wrong.
Police discipline reported: HPD terminations, suspensions documented for lawmakers
February 16, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
One Hawaii Police Department officer was fired in 2024, one terminated in 2023 is in binding arbitration hoping to regain his badge, while a third discharged in 2023 has returned to the force…
Bill would subsidize fencing to control ungulates
February 16, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
A proposal to help subsidize the installation of animal control fences is the only survivor of four bills in the state Legislature aimed at controlling pigs, goats and sheep.
Gabbard’s intelligence role will be tested immediately
February 15, 2025 | 7 MIN READ
Hawaii’s Tulsi Gabbard will be tested immediately on how she will handle threats to national security and U.S. troops as America’s new director of national intelligence.
Highly venomous sea snake found ashore in Hilo
February 14, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
A highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake was found washed up on the shore at Honoli‘i Beach in Hilo last week, according to the state Department of Agriculture.
Grandmother sentenced to probation in child starvation case
February 14, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
A 67-year-old Hilo woman was sentenced Thursday to 10 years of probation for her role in starving her developmentally disabled 9-year-old granddaughter to death in 2016.
Work on 2 Hamakua bridges should start this year
February 14, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Rehabilitation of a pair of Hamakua bridges will begin later this year, but likely at an inflated cost from previous estimates.
Waikoloa Village evacuation drill on Saturday
February 14, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
The annual Waikoloa Hulu Street Evacuation Drill will be held from 9 a.m.to 11 a.m. Saturday to allow residents of Waikoloa Village an opportunity to familiarize themselves with their communit…
Brown Water Advisory issued for West Hawaii
February 13, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued today for West Hawaii from South Point to Pololu Valley in North Kohala.
Lawmakers want state to buy 146-acre Ka‘u parcel for farming
February 13, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
Nearly 150 acres of private land in Ka‘u could be purchased by the state under a bill being discussed in the Legislature.
Program to return homeless to the mainland could become permanent
February 13, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
Popular and successful efforts that have returned over 800 homeless people to the mainland since 2015 would become permanent if either of two bills in the state Legislature becomes law this se…
Senators sound alarm over parks’ staffing shortage
February 13, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, and 21 of her Senate colleagues are calling on newly confirmed Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to address critical staffing shortages at the National Park Serv…
VIDEO: Kilauea puts on a fiery nighttime show
February 12, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
This USGS compilation of videos shows views of “Episode 9” of the eruption of Kilauea volcano in Halema‘uma‘u crater on Tuesday evening. Lava fountains reached heights…
Kealakehe Regional Park project drags on
February 12, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
Efforts to move the Kealakehe Regional Park project forward are underway, but a construction date has not been announced, county officials said.
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