Welcoming ceremony held for USGS facility
Work on a new home for the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory kicked off Wednesday with a ceremony attended by federal officials.
Maunakea astronomers discover a planet that may have survived extreme conditions
Astronomers on Maunakea have discovered a planet that has seemingly survived some of the universe’s most extreme conditions.
‘Nuclear option’ eyed for Uncle Billy’s hotel
East Hawaii lawmakers favor the use of an emergency proclamation to expedite demolition of the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel.
Naniloa given OK for new loan aimed at avoiding foreclosure
After repeated rejections, the owners of the Grand Naniloa Hotel in Hilo secured approval Friday from the Board of Land and Natural Resources for a new mortgage to pay off the business’ current one.
Waste proposal draws doubts: Board presented with information on trash conversion technology
A company’s proposal to convert Big Island waste into energy, concrete and more raised eyebrows Friday at a Hawaii County Environmental Management Commission meeting.
Ready, set, roll: Summer camp introduces kids to a variety of games
Seven-year-old Ahmed El Shahiny drove a heavily-armed race car to victory Wednesday, narrowly avoiding enemy gunfire and fiery obstacles at an unusual summer camp in Hilo.
Budget cuts leave boat ramp in limbo
The state project to reopen the Pohoiki Boat Ramp regained, then promptly lost, $35 million in funding this month after gubernatorial budget cuts.
Kilauea eruption: ‘Deciding whether it’s over is a dynamic question’
With another Kilauea eruption on pause, geologists are unsure when the volcano will resume activity.
Bill regarding Kalanianaole Street pushed to future council meeting
A proposed speed limit reduction along Kalanianaole Street is on hold as Hawaii County officials determine how best to protect nene in the area.
Speed limit change proposed: Bill would impact about two miles of Kalanianaole Street
Drivers on Kalanianaole Street may have to take it slower under a bill that would lower the speed limit to protect local wildlife.
Kapapala Ranch land transfer deal could move 7,000 acres to forest reserve
Some 7,000 acres of pasture land in Ka‘u could become part of the Kapapala Forest Reserve as two state agencies bury a 20-year-old bureaucratic hatchet.
Renovations at Richardson expected to be done in a few months
Accessibility work at Richardson Ocean Park in Hilo will be completed by the end of summer.
Pa‘auilo slated for construction
Drivers are advised to expect delays in Hamakua next week as Hawaiian Electric conducts a three-day infrastructure upgrade project in Pa‘auilo.
Questions persist in Maunakea handover
Authority over Maunakea will begin shifting from the University of Hawaii to a state agency in less than a month, but what that necessarily means is unclear.
Land board action paves way for conservation of 642 acres in N. Kohala
Hundreds of acres of land in North Kohala have been re-dedicated to conservation by a nonprofit that purchased the land last year.
Planning commissions talk shoreline setbacks
New Hawaii County rules that would double the size of the island’s shoreline setback are closer to becoming reality.
Council members debate establishment of sustainability office
Formation of a proposed new Hawaii County agency has stalled following lengthy debates among members of the Hawaii County Council.
Reference to Merrie Monarch Festival to be added to stadium sign
The Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium will tout its largest event on its signage after the County Council passed a resolution Wednesday.
Kilauea alert level lowered as eruption rate slows
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has reduced its alert level for Kilauea as the eruption cools off.
Big Island EV charging plan withdrawn after criticism
A proposal to require some Big Island gas stations to install electric vehicle charging stations was roundly rejected Tuesday after criticism from gas station owners.
