2 Big Isle nonprofits selected to help mitigate impact of tourism
The Hawaii Tourism Authority has chosen a pair of Big Island nonprofits to mitigate tourism impacts at Punalu‘u and Kealakekua Bay.
Seismic activity increases at Kilauea; HVNP closes two trails
Continued unrest at Kilauea volcano has led Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to close more trails to the public.
Hawaii Festival of Birds returns to Hilo
After a two-year of absence, the Hawaii Festival of Birds is once more making its annual migration to Hilo this weekend.
Expert cautions County Council about its power and waste preferences
A national energy and waste expert poked holes Tuesday in several planned Hawaii County environmental projects.
Did construction start at TMT site? Land board to mull the question next month
After months of delays, the question of whether construction work on the Thirty Meter Telescope has begun will be answered in November.
BLNR approves transition of Hilo lots into affordable housing
About 35 acres of state land around Hilo and Kalaoa will be set aside to Hawaii County for affordable housing development.
BLNR OKs removal of Hawi dam, reservoir
A nearly century-old Hawi reservoir and dam will be destroyed after decades of disuse.
BLNR denies research application, saying project failed to engage with residents
A United Kingdom-based research project that took samples from Big Island reefs has been terminated after a state board found the scientists failed to hold sufficient public outreach about the project.
EPA awards county, UH $2.1M in effort to reduce disposable foodware
A program that would replace disposable foodware with reusable items at Hilo restaurants and other places that sell or serve food will take shape later this month.
Kilauea set for repeat of ’74? Eruption at southern summit area could begin at any time
An eruption at the summit of Kilauea volcano could begin with little warning, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported Wednesday.
Expert: Fighting little fire ants ‘a forever job’ on the Big Island
Hawaii residents are once again urged to check for little fire ants on their properties as state agencies hold “Stop the Ant Month” throughout October.
Document details state’s strategy to improve internet accessibility
The state is gearing up for a multimillion-dollar push to improve internet accessibility next year.
HAAS’ plan could impact Pahoa traffic
A Pahoa charter school’s efforts to improve road safety for students and parents could impact local traffic.
Series of town hall meetings concludes in Hilo
A final town hall meeting in Hilo on Saturday provided a series of minor updates about various Hawaii County projects.
Study to identify alternate route out of Puna could be funded ‘soon’
A long-awaited plan to develop an alternate traffic route out of Puna might start taking shape next year.
Council members hear presentation about wildfire concerns facing Hawaii County
Hawaii County is “arguably not” prepared for high-wind brush fires like the one that devastated Lahaina, county officials said Tuesday.
Council members mull plan to allow county to fix streets in private subdivisions — with caveats
A plan to allow Hawaii County to conduct maintenance on private subdivision roads received some tentative support Tuesday from County Council members.
Pepeekeo land eyed for preservation
A large tract of land along the Pepeekeo coast is being considered for Hawaii County acquisition and preservation.
Highway 130 widening up in the air
Plans by the state to widen Highway 130 to improve traffic flow in Puna are once again up in the air, state officials and legislators say.
Many at Pahala meeting say treatment plant best option for cesspool replacement
Ka‘u residents have four choices for how Hawaii County could overhaul Pahala’s wastewater system, but many residents say there is only one that makes sense.
