Servco acquires Big Island Toyota
Servco Pacific Inc. on Sunday acquired Big Island Toyota’s Hilo and Kona locations.
Police believe missing Hawaii woman is in Mexico. No evidence of foul play, sources say
LOS ANGELES — Hannah Kobayashi is believed to be in Mexico, authorities say.
Roth touts savings following arbitration with HGEA
Hawaii County has reached a “significant arbitration outcome” with a government workers’ union over COVID-19 hazard pay, outgoing Mayor Mitch Roth announced Monday.
Alameda, others sworn in during inauguration in West Hawaii
Hundreds were in attendance Monday, including Gov. Josh Green and Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, as Mayor Kimo Alameda, Prosecutor Kelden Waltjen and the nine County Council members were inaugurated at the Kaleiopapa Convention Center on the grounds of the Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa in Keauhou.
Hawaii crime boss Miske found dead at detention center
Pahoa man critically hurt in Kona crash
A 19-year-old Pahoa man sustained critical injuries in a two-vehicle collision in North Kona on Sunday.
New Hawaii legislators, leadership hold fate of legal recreational marijuana
Fire causes brief evacuation of Val Hala apartments
The cause of an early Friday morning fire at the Val Hala Apartments in the Puueo area of Hilo is under investigation, according to the Hawaii Fire Department.
Alameda announces additional appointments
Hawaii County Mayor-elect Kimo Alameda, who will be sworn-in at noon Monday, announced Friday the selection of administrators to lead four additional departments and offices.
Takeaway, not throwaway: Under pilot program, eateries would serve take-out meals in reusable containers
Hilo restaurants could start serving food in stainless steel bowls and bento boxes next year.
Proposed zoo rules criticized
Zoogoers and equestrians alike pushed back Friday against a series of proposed fee changes for the Pana‘ewa Recreational Complex.
Hawaii state House reorganizes with new faces, leadership
Family of missing Hawaii woman thankful for support
Downtown Hilo Christmas Lights Parade set for Saturday
For many in East Hawaii, the true start of the Christmas season comes Saturday evening with the 2024 Downtown Hilo Christmas Lights Parade.
Pahoa man critically hurt in Kona traffic crash
A 19-year-old Pahoa man sustained critical injuries in a two-vehicle collision in North Kona on Sunday.
Kusch reappointed to House seat
Gov. Josh Green on Wednesday announced the reappointment of Matthias Kusch to serve a full two-year term as the state representative for House District 1.
Mauna Loa Road reopens
Mauna Loa Road in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has reopened, and motorists, hikers and cyclists may again enjoy the historic roadway from Kipukapuaulu to the 6,667-foot Mauna Loa Lookout seven days a week.
Giving thanks for a dry spell
It looks like picture-postcard perfect weather for both East Hawaii and West Hawaii over the unofficial four-day Thanksgiving weekend, especially during daylight hours.
Puna man sentenced to 10 years for electronic enticement of a minor
A 32-year-old Puna man on Monday became the second defendant in a sting dubbed “Operation Keiki Shield” to be sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Strong October for tourism: Big Island had 132,392 visitors in the last month
Visitors to the Big Island exceeded prepandemic rates last month even as international travel lags far behind.
