No HELCO rate hike for now
The state Public Utilities Commission has declined a proposed rate hike for Hawaiian Electric Light Co. customers for now.
FEMA deadline expires
Study of Hilo Bay breakwater expected to begin in early 2020
Record temps in Hilo seven out of 12 days this month
Temperatures in Hilo reached record highs three days in a row this week, continuing an unusually hot November.
Fish in study found to be eating fibers thought to come from everyday laundry
County plots next course of action as lot owners fail to appeal
The owners of a downtown Hilo lot that has become a homeless camp have failed to appeal their case.
Construction of first phase of Honomu homestead project could begin in 2020
Koa forest project proposed for ranch land
The state Board of Land and Natural Resources is considering approval of a project that would convert pasture land in Waimea into a koa forest over a span of 50 years.
New trails open at HVNP
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will reopen another trail tomorrow after being closed for more than a year because of earthquake-related damage.
UH regents amend, approve draft administrative rules for Maunakea
After eight hours of impassioned opposition from community members, the University of Hawaii Board of Regents ultimately voted Wednesday to amend and approve a draft of administrative rules governing Maunakea.
County’s mauna costs hit $4.9M
Panel gets information about organic waste processing system
A system that can transform nearly any organic waste into fuel or other products without incineration was the subject of a discussion Tuesday during a meeting of the County Councils Committee on Agriculture, Water, Energy and Environmental Management.
Council committee to talk animal control
Honolulu lawmaker seeks probe into claims NYC is sending homeless people to other states
Marijuana advocate Ruggles found not guilty
Visitor arrivals up on Big Island
Visitor spending on the Big Island has been down for the first three quarters of the year, but visitor arrivals are up, according to data from the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Saddle Road citations near 6,000
Hawaii Police have issued nearly 6,000 citations on Daniel K. Inouye Highway since stepping up enforcement in August.
Maunakea rules unveiled
The latest version of proposed administrative rules for Maunakea lands managed by the University of Hawaii were unveiled Thursday.
E. Hawaii trick-or-treaters could face thunderstorms
Final draft of Maunakea administrative rules unveiled
The University of Hawaii has revealed the latest proposed draft for new Maunakea administrative rules in advance of meeting of the Board of Regents next week.