Administrative order between EPA, county aims to improve aging sewage plants
A federal agency is closely scrutinizing the deteriorating wastewater infrastructure on the Big Island.
Leeward Planning Commission faces backlog
West Hawaii development permit requests are piling up after the Leeward Planning Commission has been unable to meet for six months straight.
Hawaii opens its doors to cryptocurrency
Hawaii has quietly gone from one of most restrictive to one of the most open states in the country when it comes to cryptocurrency.
Camera on Maunakea captures image of blazing space debris
A fiery object seen over Maunakea last week is believed to have been the remains of a falling satellite, astronomers say.
Legislature tackles artificial intelligence
As artificial intelligence grows more advanced, state lawmakers are pushing to regulate the controversial technology in Hawaii.
Affordable Connectivity Program ends soon that helped subsidize internet costs for low-income households
A federal program reimbursing low-income households for their internet bills will end within months.
Animal Control recruitment, staffing ‘probably our biggest issue,’ administrator says
Hawaii County officials last week lamented a lack of resources for dealing with the island’s dangerous dogs, even as residents urged them to take action.
Bill for ‘clean elections’ has widespread public support
A proposal to publicly finance Hawaii election campaigns is riding a wave of public support through the state Legislature.
UPDATE: Kona airport runway has reopened
UPDATED 3:27 p.m.
Public input sought on Papaaloa Park
Two years after the demolition of the Papaaloa Gym, residents are asked to weigh in on a plan to improve the park where the building once stood.
Upcoming moon mission has ties to the Big Island
What could be the first successful independent private commercial mission to the moon will take off next week with a small piece of Hawaii onboard.
UPDATE: ‘So far, so good’ regarding earthquake damage
UPDATED 5:25 p.m.
Make the shaka the official state gesture? Measure to be heard today aims to do exactly that
The state Legislature will be hangin’ loose today as lawmakers discuss whether to make the shaka the official “state gesture” of Hawaii.
Council once again considers funding for Puna road study
State funding for a study of potential alternate traffic routes into Puna is once again on the table.
Hearing today on BAC bill
The state of Hawaii could crack down on drinking and driving with a bill that would lower the blood alcohol content limit to 0.05%.
‘Safe Spaces’ plan underway: County officials eyeing possible sites for homeless camps
Homeless individuals could begin congregating in Hawaii County-authorized “Safe Spaces” in Hilo and Kailua-Kona under a new housing initiative.
Major construction begins at Kilauea summit in HVNP
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is preparing to demolish the landmark Jaggar Museum.
Hilo rezoning request draws opposition from neighbors
A derelict Hilo property could be converted into retail and office space, despite disapproval from neighbors.
Second try at Puna alternate route study
One week after the Hawaii County Council shot down $1 million in state funds to investigate alternate traffic routes into Puna, a new council bill is trying to run it back.
HVO raises Kilauea alert level amid unrest
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has raised its alert levels for Kilauea after increased activity has been detected beneath the volcano.