Another delay for lower Puna
The restoration of roads and waterlines in lower Puna is delayed yet again after a federal agency told Hawaii County earlier this week it needs to review comments from the community.
First phase of lava buyouts nearly pau
Nearly 300 residents whose primary homes were damaged or destroyed during the 2018 Kilauea eruption in lower Puna have had their properties bought out by Hawaii County.
No timeline for reopening Kaumana Caves
After a collapse shut down the Kaumana Caves park on Saturday, Hawaii County Parks and Recreation doesn’t yet know if or when the cave will reopen.
Ka‘u residents call for preservation, limited development of Great Crack and Ala Wai‘i parcels
Ka‘u residents had mostly conservative ideas about how best to utilize nearly 5,000 acres of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park land.
Caltech telescope removed from Maunakea summit
The Caltech Submillimeter telescope has been removed from the Maunakea summit.
Fern Forest to be battleground for yellow Himalayan raspberry
Fern Forest subdivision in Puna will become the newest front in a war against an aggressive invasive plant spreading around the Big Island.
Hawaii County Council works to identify legislative priorities for next year
The Hawaii County Council wants the state Legislature to pursue bills to better regulate vaping and allow counties more control over dangerous roads.
Small amounts of chemical TCP found in Mt. View water source
Trace amounts of a potentially carcinogenic chemical have been detected in a Mountain View water source, according to the state Department of Health.
Bill seeks to ease rules for home solar systems
Installing a home solar system could become cheaper under a new bill that will be discussed by the Hawaii County Council.
Kilauea eruption ends after six days
Kilauea has stopped erupting, less than a week after the latest eruption began.
What will become of property at old Hilo hospital? Public voice concerns
Some Hilo residents have reservations about plans to develop land around the former Hilo Memorial Hospital.
EPA grant to fund program to reduce disposable foodware
Hawaii County will receive $1.5 million in a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to develop a reusable foodware and refillable water bottle system in Hilo.
Old Hilo hospital renovations slated for next year
Renovations to the former Hilo Memorial Hospital should begin by summer of 2024, architects say.
County creates new wildfire working group
Hawaii County has established a multiagency working group to develop strategies and responses to wildfires and other threats around the island.
Kilauea eruption exhibits patterns of past volcanic activity
The latest eruption of Kilauea is following in the footsteps of previous eruptions.
Obituaries for September 12
Gloria Leimomi Thompson, 58, of Hilo, died Aug. 15 at home. Born in Hilo, she was the owner of Local Kine Tax Service, and accountant and a registered nurse. Visitation to be held 10 – 11 a.m. Sept. 18 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, with celebration of life at 11 a.m. and burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire, flowers and leis welcome. Survived by sons Darryl (Lyna) Delatorre and Kapono Thompson; daughters Dawn (Robin) Delatorre and Angelique (Michelle) Thompson; hanai daughter Davlyn Samson; mother Priscilla Thompson; brothers James, Neal, Alan and Stephen (Yvette) Thompson; sisters Joan (Len) Pagan, Ann Thompson and Lianne Kaetsu; 11 granchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Obituaries for September 10
Randy Waila‘ahia Ka-Ne, 65, of Mountain View, died Aug. 20 at home. Born in Honolulu, he was the Kumu Hula of Halau Kawaila‘ahia in Mountain View. Visitation to be held Sept. 17 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo from 10-11 a.m., with a commemoration ceremony to follow at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Flowers and lei welcome. Survived by partner Kenneth Y. Nakashima of Mountain View; sister Noelani Padilla of Las Vegas; brothers Kiha Ka-Ne of Honolulu, Robbie Ka-Ne of Hilo and Joseph Ka-Ne of Waimanalo; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and students. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
‘The shortage is expected to get worse’: Presentation outlines how lack of doctors is impacting isle
A shortage of physicians on the Big Island is a mounting threat to healthcare on the island, according to a Hawaii County Council presentation on Tuesday.
Bayfront roundabout plan moves forward
A plan to install a roundabout at the Hilo Bayfront moved one step forward Friday despite reservations from residents.
Public input sought on future of old hospital
A second round of public input about the future of the former Hilo Memorial Hospital will begin this week.
