Scientists look to cull invasive beetle decimating Hawaii coffee
Researchers plan to import a population of parasitic wasps to manage an invasive insect devastating Hawaii’s coffee industry.
Hydrogen measure supports an ‘alliance’ between county, two other cities
Despite serious misgivings, the Hawaii County Council on Wednesday signed onto a pledge by Mayor Mitch Roth to work with two other cities to develop hydrogen infrastructure.
HVO geologists work to create new model of Kilauea; 2018 eruption began five years ago today
Five years after the 2018 Kilauea eruption, a new research project on the volcano will develop the most accurate model yet of its inner workings.
$30 million set aside for Highway 130
Puna’s primary traffic corridor will be widened thanks to a $30 million allocation in the state budget.
Funding for preferred boat ramp option not in state budget
The plan to reopen the Pohoiki Boat Ramp has gone sideways after a funding snafu, Big Island lawmakers said.
Document outlines solutions for Puna’s wastewater
Hawaii County has developed a broad proposal to develop wastewater infrastructure throughout Puna in order to wean the district off of cesspools.
Hawaii to get $115M to improve undersea cables, internet connectivity
More than $100 million in federal funding is coming to the state to improve broadband infrastructure.
Resiliency hub eyed for Hilo:Keaukaha facility would promote ag, bolster food security
The Pana‘ewa Farmers Market could be expanded under a proposed plan for a resiliency hub in Hilo.
Puna Kai Shopping Center listed again for sale
The Puna Kai Shopping Center is once again listed for sale after a previous online listing was supposedly posted in error.
Draft EA offers more details about Pohoiki ramp dredging
The reopening of the Pohoiki Boat Ramp is one step closer after a draft environmental assessment for the dredging project was published Sunday.
Shoreline setback to be doubled
New proposed rules that would expand Hawaii County’s shoreline setback have been postponed.
Businessman pitches lofty plan to expand farming in East Hawaii
A Big Island businessman has a plan to convert a vast amount of state land in East Hawaii into parcels for commercial farming.
Council overrides Roth veto; bill regarding extensions of zoning change applications becomes law
Hawaii County Council on Wednesday overruled Mayor Mitch Roth’s veto of a bill that would allow the council to confirm whether developers can get extensions on their rezoning applications.
Board OKs telescope decommission
A state board last week approved an application by the University of Hawaii at Hilo to remove its education telescope from Maunakea later this year.
County considers new dedications for ag land
Hawaii County’s system for dedicating land for commercial farm use might get an overhaul.
Document details plan for bottling plant in Hilo
One less hurdle stands in the way of a new proposal to build a water-bottling plant next to the Wailoa River State Recreation Area.
Another chemical leak found at a Maunakea telescope
A second fluid leak has occurred at a Maunakea telescope.
Big Island home sales down 40%
Home sales on the Big Island continued to decline through the first quarter of 2023 as higher interest rates chill the market nationwide.
Astronomers using Maunakea telescopes unveil new way to hunt for exoplanets
Astronomers using Maunakea telescopes have developed a technique that they say could revolutionize how to capture images of distant planets.
’Uncontrollable cost increases’ bump up Mayor Roth’s proposed budget
Mayor Mitch Roth unveiled a $794.3 million budget Tuesday to carry Hawaii County through the next fiscal year starting in July.
