Governor highlights challenges, possible solutions in State of the State address
Gov. Josh Green made bold proposals for how to increase housing availability during a speech Monday.
Mauna Loa Observatory still isolated, but new funds could make it fully operational
More than one year after the eruption of its namesake volcano, the Mauna Loa Observatory remains high, dry and largely cut off from the rest of the island.
Obituaries for January 24
Alan “Scott” Aki, 53, of Hilo, died Dec. 26 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a cook and owner of DNS Catering. Visitation to be held 10 a.m. – 11 .m. Feb. 17 at New Hope Church Hilo with celebration of life to follow at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by friend Derick Kai of Kona; sisters Kori (Ka‘eo) Higaki, Kelsy (David) Apao and Shaye (Kimo) Keliipaakaua of Hilo; brother Brandon (Charmaine) Chinen of Hilo; uncle Neal (Lihn) Aki of Hilo; and numerous aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Homelani Cremation Services.
HOVE residents ‘very upset’ over cell tower approval
The fight over a planned cell tower in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates has ended before it ever began.
Bill seeks to ban bike tour groups on certain roads
Certain North Kohala roads could become off-limits for bicycle tours under a bill intended to improve road safety in the district.
‘The Wall That Heals’ opens this week
A weeklong commemoration of the U.S. soldiers who died in the Vietnam War will begin Monday in Hilo.
Bill casts spotlight on short-term rentals
The Big Island’s vacation rental industry could be in for a shakeup this year under a series of new bills to be discussed over the next several months.
Theft of mail reported in parts of Hilo
Hilo residents are advised to secure their mailboxes after a spate of mail thefts around the north edge of town.
Fixes slated for Wailoa boat harbor: $3.2M allocated for the project
The Wailoa Small Boat Harbor is on the verge of getting some improvements after years of neglect.
Council passes bill targeting flavored tobacco products
Victory is sweet for health advocates after the Hawaii County Council passed a pending ban on flavored tobacco products, but the battle will continue at the state capitol.
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.
