Progress on Hilo sewage plant
A plan to renovate the decrepit Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant is now a two-part project.
Soil survey set for Hilo bridge
The first steps of a plan to replace an aging Hilo bridge will begin this week.
Geologists lower Kilauea alert level
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has determined that Kilauea is no longer erupting.
Gambling bills go bust in Legislature
The latest efforts to legalize gambling in Hawaii have once again folded, with a deck of bills failing to hit the jackpot in the state Legislature.
Proposed new HVO site could benefit students
A proposed new site for the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory near the University of Hawaii in Hilo’s campus would allow for greater opportunities for geology students, HVO staff said.
High court decides two cases involving Maunakea
Native Hawaiian advocates won some and lost some Wednesday in a pair of Hawaii Supreme Court verdicts regarding Maunakea.
Rolling blackouts impact more than 8K customers
More than 8,000 Big Island customers lost power Tuesday night after Hawaiian Electric enacted several rolling blackouts.
HVO lowers Mauna Loa alert level
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has downgraded its alert level for Mauna Loa after more than three months of calm.
Bill aims to underscore threat of coffee leaf rust
Hawaii farmers battling a devastating parasite might not get much relief from proposed legislation that would formally declare coffee leaf rust an invasive fungal disease.
Heavy snow won’t delay removal of observatories
Two Maunakea observatories are still scheduled to be removed within a year, despite snowier-than-normal conditions.
Roth gives progress report in State of the County address
Halfway through his first term, Mayor Mitch Roth reflected on his administration’s challenges, successes and hopes for the future at his State of the County address Monday.
Body found on Hilo Bay shore
Hawaii Island police are investigating a dead body that was found this morning on a shoreline just outside of Hilo Bay.
Hawaiian Electric customers advised to conserve power this evening
Hawaiian Electric is requesting that Big Island customers conserve power tonight between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Lofty solid waste goal set: County Council resolution supports trash-conversion facility
Hawaii County has set a goal to process and recycle all solid waste on the Big Island in only three years.
Geologist: It’s too soon to know if our recent Kilauea eruption has actually ended
With the latest Kilauea eruption on pause, geologists are monitoring the volcano to determine what will happen next.
Animal control agency OK’d
A new Hawaii County animal control agency will be formed in July, bringing with it 45 new county jobs.
County code changes might be needed before housing program can be fully improved
Hawaii County’s affordable housing credit program needs to be reshaped, but not before the county code itself can be revised, county officials said.
Tax relief measure aimed at helping farmers advances
Hawaii County Council members tentatively support a plan to give Big Island farmers a tax break.
Lease dispute escalates over state land in Hilo
Legal challenges against the state by a Hilo business owner whose lease agreement is in jeopardy could heat up after a hearing Friday.
Bill aims to give some farmers a tax break
Hawaii County might give Big Island farmers a break on their taxes under a new bill to be considered this week.
