NOAA seeks to restore road to Mauna Loa Observatory
Access to the Mauna Loa Observatory could be restored by next April, more than two years after the eruption of its namesake volcano cut it off from the rest of the island.
Bill targets 40-year-old law regarding radioactive materials
A decades-old Hawaii County law allowing the U.S. Armed Forces to freely transport radioactive materials on the island may be coming to an end.
Park for HPP is at least 4 years from completion
The first public park in Hawaiian Paradise Park won’t be finished for four years at the very earliest, Hawaii County officials said Wednesday.
Veterans housing complex nearly pau
The state’s first veteran-focused senior living center will take a little longer to finally open to residents.
Second finalist for UH president attends forum in Hilo
The second of two final candidates for the position of University of Hawaii president emphasized respect for Hawaiian culture during a forum Tuesday at UH-Hilo.
Proposal calls for a ‘county radio plan’
State and county agencies and local amateur radio operators should work together to develop an islandwide communication plan to respond to emergencies in case of blackouts, according to a Hawaii County Council proposal.
More funding in the works to battle ROD
Additional federal funding to combat Rapid ‘Ohi‘a Death has strong support in Congress after a bill by Hawaii lawmakers unanimously passed the House of Representatives this week.
Can the Earth survive after the sun dies? New discovery sheds light on the possibility
While the poet Robert Frost wrote that “Some say the world will end in fire/ Some say in ice,” earthlings may take cold comfort from a newly published discovery that suggests the latter is more likely than previously believed.
Court: No STVRs on ag land
Short-term vacation rentals do not belong on farm lots, the Hawaii Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
UH president finalist puts emphasis on AI
The first of two final candidates to replace the University of Hawaii’s president promised an AI-driven future during a forum Tuesday at UH-Hilo.
Council approves ohana regulation changes
The Hawaii County Council last week approved changes to the county’s regulations regarding ohana housing.
Roth, Alameda face off: Mayoral candidates spar while fielding questions during forum
Hawaii County’s two remaining mayoral candidates took potshots at each other in between setting out their own policy plans at a forum on Saturday.
Bid for overhaul of Hilo wastewater plant could be approved next month
Hawaii County next month could approve a bid for contractors to begin the long-awaited overhaul of the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Finally, a park for HPP? Meeting set to discuss county project; draft EA expected soon
A long-discussed project to build a Hawaii County-operated park in Hawaiian Paradise Park will be reintroduced next month.
UPDATE: Eruption at Napau Crater has stopped
UPDATED at 10:33 a.m.
Discovery of burial site halts work on HPP mailbox project
The discovery of a Native Hawaiian burial site in Hawaiian Paradise Park has some residents concerned.
Lava erupts from Napau Crater: Fountains are reportedly as high as 30 feet
Lava returned to the remote Napau Crater in Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park for the first time in nearly 30 years Tuesday as Kilauea’s latest eruption continues.
Kilauea’s eruption at Napau Crater continues
UPDATED 3:20 p.m.
Council members establish wishlist of legislative priorities
Changes to state regulations regarding e-cigarettes and midwives are among a wishlist of state bills the Hawaii County Council hopes to see pass next year.
Lava erupts from fissures in Napau Crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Kilauea is once again erupting in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
