Lawmakers seek funds to widen street, improve its intersection with Kilauea Ave
Much-needed improvements to Puainako Street in Hilo could be on the horizon, pending federal budget requests.
Bridge replacement would also improve intersection
The eventual replacement of an aging Hilo bridge will come with improvements to a nearby problematic intersection.
Council rejects plan for downtown Hilo
A proposal to create a Business Improvement District to revitalize downtown Hilo has been decisively killed after pushback from area business owners.
Keaukaha speed limit change advances
A proposal to reduce the speed limit on Kalanianaole Street is closer to reality after passing a Hawaii County Council committee Wednesday.
Resolution urges governor to issue emergency proclamation for Uncle Billy’s
A Hawaii County Council resolution urging the governor to take action to remove the derelict former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel received wide support Wednesday.
Waipi‘o Valley Road phase one work completed
One phase of work on the Waipi‘o Valley Road is over, but the rest is still a long way off.
New animal control agency takes helm
Residents shouldn’t see much of a change as animal control duties across the island transition to a new Hawaii County agency this weekend.
Named storm in the Pacific brews off the coast of Mexico
The second named storm of the 2023 Eastern Pacific hurricane season has formed near Mexico.
Citing Hawaii’s high cost of living, Green signs bill boosting tax credits for many
Some tax credits for cash-strapped Hawaii residents will at least double next year under a new law signed today by Gov. Josh Green.
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.
