UH researchers’ study sheds light on prevalence of microplastics
Pregnant women in Hawaii are very likely to have plastic fragments in their placentas, University of Hawaii researchers have discovered, raising further concerns about the long-term health implications of microplastics.
HVNP takes steps to protect nesting nene
Parts of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park have been closed to give a couple of nene parents some space.
Retirement savings program unlikely to start before 2025
The dream of retirement is far off for many, and a state program intended to make that dream more attainable is still at least a year away from launch.
Glenwood Park reopens after four years
A Mountain View park reopened Tuesday after Hawaii County finally replaced stolen equipment.
Hilo Medical Center gets $1M grant
Hilo Medical Center will receive $1 million to alleviate a shortage of health care workers in East Hawaii.
Minimum wage to get boost: Hourly rate will rise to $14 in January under 2022 law
Minimum-wage employees in Hawaii will get a pay hike of nearly 17% to kick off the new year.
Asbestos abatement to begin at Uncle Billy’s site
The first step of the demolition of the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel is about to begin.
AG warns of holiday, charity fraud attempts
As the holiday season continues, residents are once again advised to be cautious about scams.
Aquarium fishing ban sought: Groups urge DLNR to draft new rules
Big Island environmental groups hope to end the commercial aquarium fishing industry in Hawaii once and for all next month.
County measure would allocate $17M to affordable housing projects
More than $17 million in Hawaii County funding is slated for seven planned affordable housing projects.
Forecasters predict ‘typical’ weather for holiday weekend
Despite an incoming cold front, meteorologists predict that the weather over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend will be “typical” on the Big Island.
Tougher restrictions sought for transportation of plants
A controversial revision of state rules regarding interisland transportation of plants was rejected Friday.
Increased Kilauea unrest prompts HVNP road closure
Part of Chain of Craters Road in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has been closed as increased seismic activity has been detected beneath Kilauea.
Big Island goat problem worsens
As drought conditions continue in West Hawaii, state officials are searching for ways to mitigate the impacts of wild goats.
County Council passes bill easing requirements for PV systems
Homeowners will be able to install solar power systems more easily under a new bill passed Wednesday by the Hawaii County Council.
FEMA issues final EA for Puna road restoration project; construction could start early next year
Work to restore a portion of Highway 137 will begin early next year after a lower Puna road restoration project finally cleared one of its last major hurdles.
‘The Wall That Heals’ heading to Big Island
A traveling memorial to the U.S. soldiers who died in the Vietnam War will be making its first visit to Hawaii in January.
Kona Vistas heads back to planning commission
A long-delayed and controversial $170 million West Hawaii housing project is returning to the Leeward Planning Commission in January after months of cultural review.
Five cited, fined for attempting to poach sheep
Four Big Island residents and one Oahu resident were cited and fined Thursday for attempting to poach 16 sheep on Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
More than 800 enroll in program aimed at physician retention
Hundreds of doctors statewide have applied for a state program to defray their student loans as part of a plan to alleviate Hawaii’s doctor shortage.
