TMT project manager admits past mistakes, notes project is dependent on NSF funding, support from Hawaiians
The fate of the Thirty Meter Telescope rests in the hands of the Hawaiian community, observatory officials say.
Help likely on the way in battle against spittlebugs
A proposal to fund measures to control a destructive invasive pest is on the verge of passing in the state Legislature.
Another blackouts warning from HECO; lawmakers seek investigation
Hawaiian Electric again is urging Hawaii Island customers to conserve energy this evening to avoid power outages.
Testifiers to board: No PTA land swap
People statewide urged the Board of Land and Natural Resources on Friday to reject a proposed land exchange between the state and the U.S. Army that would allow it to continue to use land in the Pohakuloa Training Area and elsewhere.
Slow spring for real estate? Interest rates continue to put pressure on home sales
It’s likely to be a slow spring for Big Island home sales as the market struggles to recover from 2023.
More rolling outages possible today after Saturday generator failure, Hawaiian Electric warns
Hawaiian Electric may implement rolling outages throughout the Big Island this morning and possibly this evening after an equipment failure over the weekend.
Cockfighting bill dies in Senate
A controversial state measure that would crack down on people raising chickens for cockfighting is dead.
Work to decommission 2 Maunakea telescopes to resume
Work to decommission a pair of Maunakea telescopes will resume this month.
‘Kauhale Initiative’ garners support from Hilo crowd
Hilo residents were widely enthusiastic Tuesday night during a meeting about a state project to develop communities of tiny homes for the Big Island’s homeless population, despite misgivings about where those communities could be built.
Kolekole park set to reopen end of April
A new and improved Kolekole Gulch Park will reopen later this month after years of closure.
HMC begins preparing for new modern administrative services building
A new facility to house additional office space and a planned medical simulation lab at Hilo Medical Center took a step forward Monday, but is still years away from reality.
Homeless camp meeting set for Tuesday
State and county officials will hold a public meeting Tuesday to discuss proposed government-sanctioned homeless camps in Hilo.
Vacation rentals bill blasted: Commissioners get an earful over proposed TAR regulations
Fury and recriminations flew between vacation rental owners and county officials over proposed new short-term rental regulations Thursday.
Measure to boost beekeeping draws strong support
Big Island beekeepers came out in swarms Tuesday to support a bill that would overhaul how Hawaii County regulates the keeping of bees on residential and other properties.
Longer council terms rejected following robust criticism
A proposal to extend Hawaii County Council members’ terms in office will not be on the ballot this year after it was roundly rejected Tuesday during a council committee hearing.
Planning Commission to mull housing-related bills
A trio of Hawaii County Council bills that would change how transient accommodations and ‘ohana housing units are regulated will go before the Windward Planning Commission on Thursday.
Housing density bill curtailed
A proposal to increase housing density statewide was substantially cut Monday after lawmakers chose to leave the matter to the counties.
Maunakea fence to protect wildlife from cats
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands installed a fence Friday on Maunakea to protect an endangered native bird from feral cats.
Bees causing a buzz: County bill would change how beehives, apiaries are regulated
The Big Island will be abuzz Tuesday about a proposal to allow bees to be kept on residential and other properties.
Longer County Council terms?
Hawaii County Council members could serve for 12 consecutive years under an upcoming council proposal.
