Senate bill would allow campaign to be used for taking care of dependents
April 17, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
Political candidates would be allowed to use campaign funds to take care of their dependents, such as child care expenses, in what several supporters hope will attract more diverse, family-�…
State, county team up to fight invasive beetle
April 16, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
The state Department of Agriculture and Hawaii County Public Works Department have been working collaboratively since January to combat the coconut rhinoceros beetle after detections in the Ko…
Homeless woman accused of abusing puppy
April 16, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
A 58-year-old Hilo woman with no permanent address is accused of abusing a pet puppy and interfering with police when they arrested her and took the animal from her.
Hawaii tightens firearms laws
April 16, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
Gov. Josh Green has signed into law two bills regulating guns in the islands and is considering two others as the state Legislature this year moved to strengthen Hawaii’s already strict…
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Draft EA details effort to manage, improve the trailhead area at Pololu
April 16, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
A plan to preserve the cultural, historical and environmental resources at the Pololu Valley Trailhead is moving forward.
Fatal car fire under investigation
April 15, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Police are investigating a fatal vehicle fire that occurred Sunday afternoon in the Hawaii Ocean View Estate subdivision.
New Emergency Call Center dedicated
April 15, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
Hawaii County held a blessing and dedication ceremony Monday for the new Emergency Call Center in Hilo.
Councilwomen to hold public meeting regarding hosted vacation rentals
April 15, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
A pair of Hawaii County Council members are hosting an informational briefing via Zoom about proposed legislation to establish a registration process for hosted transient vacation rentals, or…
‘A weird wet season, for sure’
April 14, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
“March is supposed to be one of the wettest months of the year, for the windward side, anyway. And it wasn’t that.”
Geothermal power exploration building up steam
April 14, 2025 | 9 MIN READ
Three state agencies have big ambitions to expand geothermal power production in Hawaii, and two somewhat competing bids for more funding are at a final stage of potential legislative approval…
Merrie Monarch merchandise available
April 13, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
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Waikoloa Village wildfire preparedness in the spotlight
April 13, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
The public is invited until April 30 to give input to Hawaii County to help identify potential wildfire risks and opportunities for preparation and prevention in the Waikoloa Village area….
Opposition to fence grows: Some neighbors of muni golf course cite safety concerns
April 13, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
Hawaii County is following through on its plans to fence off the Hilo Municipal Golf Course from nearby residents, to the displeasure of at least some of the neighbors.
Hawaii economists offer bleak take on Trump tariffs
April 17, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
Hawaii’s economy is in store for reduced growth due to indirect impacts on tourism from President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, according to two local economists.
Thousands of Hawaii students not immunized against measles
April 12, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
After Hawaii confirmed its first measles case in years, the state Education and Health departments are ramping up vaccination efforts, focusing on thousands of students who remain noncompliant…
Search ongoing for missing Kona fisherman
April 11, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
UPDATE 2:25 p.m.:
Puna man accused of sexually assaulting girl
April 11, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
A 35-year-old Mountain View man accused of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl in Puna is registered as a sex offender in Utah.
AARP Hawaii keeping an eye on Social Security
April 11, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
AARP Hawaii announced Thursday in a press conference that the Social Security Administration has given the nonprofit an assurance that the planned April 14 elimination of customer service over…
Abuse protections sought for Hawaii’s homeschooled children
April 11, 2025 | 5 MIN READ
Homeschooled Hawaii children might be required to appear periodically in public school if an idea discussed Wednesday by a legislative panel trying to prevent child abuse is realized.
‘Kinky Boots’ hit the stage tonight in Hilo
April 10, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
A three-day run of the classic musical “Kinky Boots” kicks off tonight at the University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center.
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