Roth to run for reelection: Mayor cites successes, challenges of first term while gearing up to fight for a second
Mitch Roth will seek a second term as mayor.
Bill allows county to fix private roads
After months of revisions and rewrites, the Hawaii County Council finally passed a measure that will allow county funds to be used to repair private subdivision roads.
Bill to fund study of Puna alternate route postponed
A study investigating possibilities for a new roadway into Puna has been put off a little longer after questions about how to protect Hawaiian homestead land.
Kawamoto Swim Stadium diving tower to reopen
The diving tower at the “Sparky” Kawamoto Swim Stadium in Hilo will finally reopen after years of disuse.
Airline merger ‘makes sense’: Execs from Alaska, Hawaiian discuss impacts, benefits
Hawaii Airlines and Alaska Airlines executives couldn’t promise that the proposed merger between their two companies will reduce airfares, but said the customers should experience only minimal disruptions.
PGV expansion moves ahead
A planned expansion of Puna Geothermal Venture is inching closer to reality.
New gym in works for Hilo Intermediate: School receives funds to replace termite-damaged facility
Hilo Intermediate School has received $1 million in state funds to begin the process of replacing its gym.
UH plans to expand IFA facilities, offer more STEM opportunities
The University of Hawaii plans to expand its engineering curriculum to the Big Island in a big way.
Hawaii welcomes first babies of the new year
About 20 minutes into the new year, Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital welcomed the first baby to be born in a Big Island hospital in 2024.
County seeks members for CDP Action Committees
Hawaii County is seeking civic-minded residents to join action committees around the island to help shape policy for most of the island’s districts.
Obituares for January 3
Lordes Lauro Galapir, 88, of Hilo, died Dec. 25. Born in Pahala, she was a homemaker. Visitation to be held from 8-9:30 a.m. Jan. 9 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo, with funeral to take place at 9:30 a.m. and a committal service and burial to be held at noon the same day at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery #2. Survived by sons Harvey (Debbie) Galapir of Pahala, Wesley (Ella) Galapir of Keaau and Patrick (Charlene) Galapir of Hilo; daughters Josephine (Steven) Pelayo of Keaau, Faith (Michael) Derasin of Waiohinu and Zina (Payton) Hough of Kauai; sister Encarnation Evangelista of Ainaloa; brother Alfred (Leslie) Lauro of Hilo; 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Man identified in apparent murder/suicide in Kealakekua
The Hawaii Police Department has identified the male victim in an apparent murder/suicide that took place New Year’s Day in Kealakekua.
After year of sluggish home sales, many optimistic 2024 will be better
Big Island real estate agents are optimistic about the market in 2024 as the Federal Reserve promises interest rate reductions next year.
Police ask for help in locating woman, child missing since 2022
Police are once again requesting assistance in locating a 39-year-old Kona woman and her 6-year-old daughter who haven’t been seen in more than a year.
Authorities seek missing 27-year-old Ocean View woman
Police are asking for public assistance in locating an Ocean View woman who went missing last week.
‘Nice weather’ forecast for New Year’s Eve
Fair weather will ring in the new year in East Hawaii, according to official forecasts.
Cell tower raises concerns: Proposed project in HOVE would be located near Kahuku Park
A cell tower planned to be built in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates is being challenged by residents concerned about the project’s close proximity to their homes.
‘It’s basically Ebola for pigs’: Experts warn state underequipped to fight infectious livestock diseases
Hawaii is not prepared for the looming threat of a possible epidemic among feral and domesticated pigs, state experts say.
It ‘shows a lot of disrespect’: Council OKs Puna route study after initially rejecting bill
The Hawaii County Council voted Wednesday to reject $1.5 million for a study of possible alternate routes into Puna before immediately calling for a do-over and accepting the funds.
HVNP air tours limited: New management plan puts substantial restrictions on overflights
Air tours above Hawaii Volcanoes Natural Park will be cut by nearly 90% under a long-awaited new Air Tour Management Plan.
