Feedback sought for HPP park
Hawaiian Paradise Park residents are urged to submit feedback about a proposed new district park that will be built in the subdivision.
Police investigating possible drowning in Kealakekua Bay
Big Island police are investigating the possible drowning death of a 29-year-old woman found in Kealakekua Bay on Sunday.
Cell tower bill showdown: Competing measures to be heard at Dec. 5 meeting
Two competing bills changing Hawaii County’s permitting process for cell towers are set for a showdown next month.
Vacation rentals bill shelved: Council decides contentious measure too complicated in current state
A proposal by the Hawaii County Council to revamp how the county regulates short-term vacation rentals could start again from scratch.
Bill aims to increase number of affordable rentals
Hawaii County could change how it defines “affordable rental,” which could raise the cost of rent for some low-income residents.
Support urged for housing project
More than 200 new units could be added to an affordable housing development in Hilo under a proposal by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.
Hustace, Kaneali‘i-Kleinfelder look ahead
An incoming County Council member in West Hawaii hopes to increase support to Kohala after one of the Big Island’s sole election shakeups Tuesday.
Big Island incumbents all retain seats in Legislature
The Big Island’s delegates in the state Legislature kept their seats Tuesday after cruising to easy victories.
Big Island voters will help decide county, state and federal contests
The General Election will be held Tuesday, and Big Island voters will have the opportunity to choose Hawaii County’s next mayor, along with state senators and representatives, County Council members, and of course the U.S. president.
Obituaries for November 1
Rhodora Tabasa Del Castillo, 84, of Kapaau, died Oct. 18 at Hale Hoola in Honokaa. Born in Carmen Cebu in the Philippines, she was a certified nursing assistant. No services held. Survived by daughter Gui Le Giok (Romula) Enojardo; son Gui Wilfred Del Castillo; brothers Amelio Del Castillo and Manuel Del Castillo; sisters Pilar Cantos and Maria Celia Almeria; and one grandson. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Number of students at UH Hilo down 4% while most other UH campuses see gains
Although enrollment at nearly all of the campuses in the University of Hawaii system increased this fall semester compared to last year, UH Hilo is lagging behind.
Obituaries for October 29
James L. Martin III, 84, of Kailua-Kona, died Oct. 21 at home. He was a retired software engineer. Survived by wife Deborah Hayes and siblings Anne Hill, John Martin and Ross Martin. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Lease extension for Hilo mainstay spurs debate
A business that has operated in the Kanoelehua Industrial Area for more than 65 years narrowly avoided its state lease expiring next month.
Hawaii grown: School lunch made entirely of local ingredients
Friday’s school lunch at Laupahoehoe Public Charter School was one of a kind in the state.
Puna road study could begin in early 2025
A study to identify possible alternate traffic routes out of Puna could begin early next year.
Lili‘uokalani Trust plan moves forward: Nearly 70 acres of Kona land would be used for residential units, hotels
A plan by the Lili‘uokalani Trust to develop nearly 70 acres of land in Kailua-Kona into a mixed-use community moved forward this week, but is still a long way off.
Obituaries for October 25
Roylynn Peggy Bannister, 56, of Keaau, died Sept. 13 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. She was an office assistant for the Department of Transportation. Service to be held Nov. 9 at 3:30 p.m. at Hawaiian Paradise Park Community Center. Survived by spouse Clinton Bannister Sr. of Keaau; sons Clinton Bannister Jr. of Keaau, Cruger-James “Hele” (Joni) Bannister of Cheysn-Keala Bannister of Keaau; stepson Bronson Amaral of Hilo; mother Charlene Tolentino of Keaau; sisters Rozel “Tudi” (Billy) Tolentino, Chelsey (Graciela) Rodrigues and Stacey Yanagihara of Keaau; brother Roy Tolentino Jr. of Keaau; 11 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
In surprise move, state high court takes on appeal of Hilo doctor’s HMSA lawsuit
A Hilo doctor’s lawsuit against Hawaii’s largest health insurer will unexpectedly go before the state Supreme Court.
EA details harbor plan: Document gives DOT green light to purchase five lots to expand the entrance
The state by the end of next year could purchase a little over nine acres of land on Kalanianaole Street to expand the entrance to Hilo Harbor.
13-year-old boy killed in North Kona utility vehicle crash
A 13-year-old Kailua-Kona boy was killed Tuesday in an rugged terrain vehicle (RTV) crash in North Kona.
