Kamehameha Schools grad wins surprise scholarship
A Kamehameha Schools Hawaii senior was surprised Monday with a $10,000 scholarship to pursue a degree in astrophysics at Yale University.
ACLU criticizes county, threatens legal action over homeless sweeps
The ACLU has issued a letter to Hawaii County demanding that it stop evicting homeless encampments without providing adequate shelter space — or face legal action.
Tempers flare at PGV meeting
Decades of frustration boiled over Thursday during a public meeting about a planned expansion of Puna Geothermal Venture.
Dismantling of CSO mirror to ease move; decommissioning to be complete by end of summer
The decommissioning of the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory on Maunakea will no longer require several road closures.
Setbacks for ramp, seawall: Funding pulled for Laupahoehoe project
Shifting funding priorities and the harrows of nature have pushed repairs for the Laupahoehoe Boat Ramp and seawall further into the future.
Some unhappy with pace of ordnance removal
A project to scan for and remove unexploded military ordnance around Waimea is wrapping up, but perhaps too slowly for some residents.
Keaau Middle School top site for proposed new library
A new public library in Keaau most likely will be built at Keaau Middle School, according to a project plan published last week.
Keck Observatory director retiring after nearly 40 years
When Hilton Lewis began working at the W. M. Keck Observatory in 1986, astronomy was a very different field.
Five industrial properties set for auction
Five industrial Hilo properties will be put up for auction for prospective lessees after years of vacancy.
Roundabout slated for Hilo: Work on project could start in 2025
Downtown Hilo will get a roundabout in 2027, according to a state plan published Tuesday.
Energy contracts renegotiated; Move will reduce customers’ power bills, Hawaiian Electric says
New energy contracts between power providers and Hawaiian Electric will lead to cheaper energy bills for Big Island customers.
Council kicks ag bills down the road
The future of a property tax break for farm owners is uncertain after Hawaii County Council members discussed Wednesday whether to scrap a bill that would overhaul the process.
Roadwork continues in Hilo
Drivers in Hilo are advised to expect delays this week as construction work continues on major roads.
Naniloa again seeks permission to refinance
A manager of the Grand Naniloa Hotel pleaded to the state Board of Land and Natural Resources on Friday to give him a third chance to settle the hotel’s financial problems.
Proposed fishing changes draw ire
Dozens of fishermen and environmentalists on Friday spoke out against proposed new fishing regulations by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Puna reacts to cash shortage for full Pohiki Ramp dredge
Puna residents were ambivalent Wednesday about news the state will not dredge the entire beach blocking the Pohoiki Boat Ramp.
HVO reports summit inflation, elevated earthquake activity at Kilauea
Restlessness at the summit of Kilauea volcano does not necessarily indicate an imminent eruption, according to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists.
New version of ag bill vetoed by Ige appears to have support from Green
A plan to save farms facing the expiration of their state land leases has once again made it to the governor’s desk.
State OKs number of low-income tax breaks
Certain tax credits for certain low-income families are set to double or more under a tax plan passed by the state Legislature.
Draft plan looks to boost energy at PGV
Puna residents will get another chance to weigh in on a plan to boost Puna Geothermal Venture’s energy output.
