Bill aims to give some farmers a tax break; County Council to mull measure Tuesday
Hawaii County might give Big Island farmers a break on their taxes under a new bill to be considered this week.
HCCC strives for improved facility conditions
Conditions at the Hawaii Community Correctional Center have improved over the last six months, but there’s still more to be done, state officials say.
HVNP solicits feedback for preferred use of the ‘Great Crack’
Nearly five years after acquiring it, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will solicit public feedback this year about what it should do with the “Great Crack” in Ka‘u.
Pahoa soft OKs site for library, transit hub
Pahoa residents came to an informal consensus Wednesday regarding their preferred location for a planned new library and transit hub.
Safer routes for all: Bill aims to revive program that improves safety of pedestrians
A transportation program aimed at improving the safety of Hawaii’s roads and sidewalks could return to the Big Island under a new bill in the state Legislature.
State-run retirement program off to slow start
Hawaii residents won’t be able to sign up for a state-managed retirement fund anytime soon.
Community input sought on library, transit hub
Puna residents are encouraged to attend a community meeting in Pahoa Wednesday to help decide the final location for a planned library and transit hub to be built in Pahoa.
County preps for Keawe, Kilauea improvement project
Parts of Kilauea Avenue and Keawe Street will be reduced to a single lane of traffic over the next several weeks as the county prepares for a 16-month-long road rehabilitation project.
Business owners voice concerns over proposed district
A proposed improvement district for downtown Hilo received more pushback Friday at the end of a public outreach period.
Island Naturals flagship still in works
Construction on a planned flagship location for Island Naturals in Hilo isn’t expected to begin for another year at least.
State seeks public feedback on proposed location for HVO
Big Island residents are encouraged to provide feedback for a proposed new facility for the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory at the University of Hilo campus.
Group: Cost to convert cesspools on Big Island would be exorbitant
The state is about $1 billion short of the funds needed to convert more than 80,000 cesspools into something more environmentally friendly.
UH provides guidance on burial site preservation
The University of Hawaii has provided guidance for preserving a Native Hawaiian burial site in Puna near UH land after multiple incidents in which the graves were desecrated.
Keck astronomers: Cloud of matter on course to fall into black hole
A cloud of matter with about the mass of 50 Earths will fall into the black hole at the center of the galaxy in a little over a decade, according to astronomers at a Maunakea observatory.
Bills address Native Hawaiians, harassment of fishermen, community-based subsistence areas
A school of bills that would update fishing policies in Hawaii are rocking the boat for many fishermen.
Officials break ground on new senior housing center
After more than a decade of preparation, advocates for military veterans finally broke ground Friday on what will become the state’s only veteran-focused senior living center.
Officials: Rain on the way — lots of it
Hawaii County is urging residents to take precautions in advance of heavy rainfall predicted for the next several days.
Scientist: Tuesday’s temblor unrelated to recent eruptions
An earthquake that rattled the Big Island on Tuesday evening had nothing to do with any current or recent volcanic eruptions, experts say.
State bill hopes to boost money for rural broadband
Hawaii could receive up to $250 million in order to build out broadband infrastructure in rural areas.
Restoring Hapuna Beach: State eyes permanent fix to persistent water-service problem
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources hopes to improve the long-ailing water infrastructure at Hapuna Beach.
