National Science Foundation defunds long-stalled controversial Thirty Meter Telescope
June 2, 2025 | 7 MIN READ
The National Science Foundation will no longer fund the controversial Thirty Meter Telescope planned for construction atop Maunakea, instead choosing to back its international competitor, the…
Arrest made in Kona parking scam
June 1, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Police have arrested and charged 29-year-old Emmy Cedeno Perez of Kailua-Kona for a parking violation scam involving a “barnacle” device placed on the windshields of vehicles in We…
Pahoa man charged for traffic crash that killed Keauhou woman
June 1, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
A 70-year-old Pahoa man pleaded not guilty Friday to charges related to a three-vehicle collision that killed an 80-year-old Keauhou woman and injured her then 85-year-old husband.
Punalu‘u Village developers avoid foreclosure
June 1, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
A foreclosure lawsuit against developers of a controversial proposed commercial development near a popular black sand beach in Ka‘u has been withdrawn by the mortgage lender.
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Keaau health center funded
June 1, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
The state has allocated $25 million for construction of the Keaau Benioff Medical Center in Puna.
Green signs bills to bolster schoolchildren
May 31, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
Gov. Josh Green signed three bills Friday afternoon to support healthier keiki through better access to food, transportation and surfing programs in schools.
Big Island Jazz and Blues Festival kicks off today
May 30, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
KAILUA-KONA — The Big Island Jazz and Blues Festival will hold its 12th annual Premiere Festival event this weekend on the Kohala Coast.
Arraignment set for Oahu man accused of attempting to smuggle pot
May 30, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Probable cause has been found to try a 30-year-old Honolulu man accused of attempting to smuggle about 26 pounds of marijuana Sunday on a Southwest Airlines flight from Kona to Honolulu….
County aims to rehome puppy taken from Hilo homeless woman
May 30, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
Hawaii County has filed a petition asking a judge to order the forfeiture of a pet puppy owned by a 58-year-old Hilo woman who is accused of abusing the animal.
Community breaks ground for new Papa‘aloa playcourt
May 30, 2025 | 3 MIN READ
About 40 elated community members and politicians gathered at the site of the demolished Papa‘aloa Gym on Thursday for a groundbreaking and blessing for the future covered playcourt that…
BJ Penn misses court date following 2 arrests
May 29, 2025 | 4 MIN READ
UFC Hall of Fame mixed martial artist BJ Penn failed to show up in court Tuesday in a domestic abuse case after being arrested twice over the Memorial Day weekend at his family’s Puueo S…
Kilauea summit lookout reopens for the first time since 2018
May 29, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
An observation deck on Kilauea volcano’s summit that provides panoramic views of the caldera and Halema‘uma‘u crater has reopened in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Kilauea summit lookout reopens for the first time since 2018
May 28, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
An observation deck on Kilauea volcano’s summit that provides panoramic views of the caldera and Halemaʻumaʻu crater has reopened in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Green signs climate fee bill: State hotel room tax to increase to 14%
May 28, 2025 | 6 MIN READ
Everyone who stays in a Hawaii hotel, cruise ship or other lodging beginning Jan. 1 will pay an extra $3 for every $400 in overnight costs — or an additional $30 for every $4,000 spent t…
Groundbreaking is Thursday for Papa‘aloa Park covered playcourt
May 28, 2025 | 2 MIN READ
Hawaii County will hold a blessing and groundbreaking at 10:30 a.m. Thursday to celebrate the start of construction of a new covered playcourt at Papa‘aloa Park.
Nearly 30 pounds of pot found in Kona airport luggage
May 28, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
An Oahu couple was arrested Sunday at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport after checked baggage for a Honolulu-bound flight on Southwest Airlines was found to contain about 26 pounds of…
DOH cites Hawaii Petroleum for storage tank violations
May 28, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
The state Department of Health has issued a notice of violation and order against Hawaii Petroleum LLC., which operates Kamakani Store in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, for violating state under…
Police investigate W. Hawaii parking scam
May 28, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
Police are investigating a possible parking violation scam at the top of Napo‘opo‘o Road near the Hawaii Belt Road (Highway 11) intersection in Captain Cook.
Pahoa man accused of daylight carjacking in Kailua-Kona
May 27, 2025 | 1 MIN READ
A thrice-convicted felon is accused of an armed carjacking of a senior citizen Saturday in downtown Kailua-Kona.
Sound data, processed by AI, tracks animal movements while promoting culture
May 27, 2025 | 7 MIN READ
Patrick Hart studies birds so intently on Hawaii island, he’s nearly becoming one.
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