Red Flag Warning in effect Friday for parts of the island
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning effective Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the evening for the following districts: North Kohala, South Kohala, North Kona, Hawaii Island Interior, Ka‘u.
Master of Hawaiian dance Vicky Holt Takamine awarded the Gish Prize
Police ID two killed in weekend traffic crash
Police have identified two individuals killed in a two-vehicle collision early Saturday morning in Volcano as 48-year-old Joanna Graves and 54-year-old David Makizuru, both of Volcano.
Officials praise $72M grant that will bolster internet service on Hawaiian homestead lands
A longstanding effort to increase internet connectivity in Department of Hawaiian Home Lands communities received a big boost Tuesday thanks to a $72 million grant from the federal government.
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.
Hawaii Police Department rolls out new website
The Hawaii Police Department on Tuesday launched its newly redesigned website at www.hawaiipolice.gov.
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.
Two arrested for stabbings at Kona bar
A Kailua-Kona couple has been arrested and charged with numerous offenses following a double-stabbing that occurred Saturday night during an incident involving multiple people outside a bar in Kona.
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.
‘A day of reflection, gratitude and celebration’
Sunshine broke through a previously overcast Monday morning as the emcee of Hilo’s Veterans Day ceremony proclaimed it an “amazing, amazing Veterans Day.”
Trump support grows in blue state Hawaii
Public input sought on Kahuku Unit plan
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is inviting the community to provide input about a plan to manage the Kahuku Unit, which is a separate area of the park that encompasses 132,000-plus acres in Ka‘u.
Three die in two East Hawaii vehicle crashes
It was a deadly weekend with two fatal vehicle collisions in East Hawaii.
Chamber of Commerce Hawaii releases 2030 Blueprint to boost economic competitiveness
Despite soggy end, October registers average to below average rainfall
Low-pressure systems affecting Hawaii Island in the second half of last month gave the impression of a wetter-than-usual October, but most Big Island rain gauges logged average or slightly below-average rainfall for the 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.
HECO execs brief lawmakers on wildfire mitigation efforts
A Hawaiian Electric Co. senior vice president told lawmakers Friday the company has invested $120 million this year on “wildfire safety and resiliency measures.”
Alameda names managing director, deputy managing director
Mayor-elect Kimo Alameda has selected Bill Brilhante as managing director and Merrick Nishimoto as deputy managing director following his win in the Nov. 5 general election.
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.
