Veterans home turns 10
Dozens of veterans, community members and dignitaries braved heavy rain Friday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hilo’sYukio Okutsu State Veterans Home.
Students encouraged to participate in March 14 walkout — with caveats
The state Department of Education is advising schools statewide to create a “designated walkout area” for students who want to participate in upcoming protests against gun violence, Superintendent Christina Kishimoto said in a Friday letter to parents.
Restaurants serving island-sourced specials to support agriculture education
Twenty-one Big Island restaurants are serving up locally sourced menu items in March as part of the fifth annual Localicious Hawaii campaign.
Bill would provide grants to study, grow disease-tolerant tropical flora
U.S. Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Colleen Hanabusa have introduced a bill which could give floriculture research in Hawaii a boost.
Gas price outlook bleak for 2018
Gasoline prices in Hilo are up nearly 50 cents compared to last year and experts predict they will rise even more.
UH to perform its own review of financial management of Maunakea
The University of Hawaii will conduct its own internal audit of its Maunakea-related activities, a response to“public concerns that have emerged … regarding the university’s operational and financial management” of themountain.
Kaumana Elementary students learn about traffic safety
Addie Souza is too young to drive, but on Tuesday, the 4-year-old got a crash course in traffic safety.
DOE letter reiterates steps taken to ensure Hawaii schools are safe
The state Department of Education is encouraging parents to discuss with their children “the seriousness” of school safety threats following Wednesday’s shooting at a high school in Florida.
Hilo couples reflect on their decades of marriage
Editor’s note: To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the Tribune-Herald is featuring two Hilo couples who have been married 121 years combined. Enjoy their sweetheart tales!
Hilo Civil Air Patrol cadet flyin’ high after national award
A Hilo teenager has earned the Civil Air Patrol’s highest cadet honor.
Construction to begin on HIARNG maintenance facility
The Hawaii Army National Guard is replacing its decades-old vehicle and equipment maintenance shop in Hilo.
Bill seeks funds for Hawaii Ant Lab
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would appropriate $750,000 in fiscal year 2018-19 to help combat little fire ants.
Funding sought for rat lungworm study
Lawmakers will hear a bill today that would provide funding to the University of Hawaii at Hilo to conduct rat lungworm research.
Dual credit programs give seniors jump on college
When Craig Okahara-Olsen graduates from Waiakea High School this spring, he’ll not only receive a diploma —he’ll also be on track to complete an associate degree.
Bill would cap class sizes, raise new teacher pay
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would cap public school class sizes at 20 students and increase thenew teacher salary to $55,000 per year.
Bill aims to prevent child sex abuse
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would require the state to establish a sexual abuse prevention program for public school students.
Hilo-Waiakea superintendent under investigation
Brad Bennett, superintendent of the Hilo-Waiakea Complex Area, is under investigation by the state Department of Education and is on leave until further notice.
Fellowship awarded to study endangered yellow-faced bee
A University of Hawaii at Hilo researcher was awarded a prestigious fellowship to study the diversity of Hawaii’s native bees.
Volunteers scour East Hawaii before dawn to help with Homeless Point in Time Count
PAHOA — When volunteers approached a sleepy Ronnell Deroso on Wednesday morning offering water and snacks, he hoarsely replied, “Water.”
Aloha from Madagascar: Teaching experience makes impact on volunteer from Hilo
A 24-year-old Hilo native is getting a firsthand experience in all things Malagasy as a Peace Corps volunteer inMadagascar.
