Hoping for a comeback: Critically endangered silverswords being raised to reintroduce plant to Maunakea
A once-thriving native plant is sprouting again on Maunakea after more than a century of near-extinction.
Three vie for House District 3 seat
Three candidates are vying for control of a newly formed House district that includes part of Hilo, Waiakea, Keaukaha and Keaau.
Commission OKs rezoning requests for proposed Waimea subdivisions
The Windward Planning Commission has approved rezoning requests for two planned 20-lot subdivisions in Honokaa.
Crews to soon begin process of dismantling observatory
Crews soon will be traveling to the Maunakea summit to begin the work of deconstructing the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory.
Board OKs teaching telescope
The University of Hawaii’s Maunakea Management Board has approved plans for the installation of a new educational telescope at Halepohaku.
House lots eyed for Honokaa: Zoning approval sought for two new subdivisions with parcels for 40 homes
Developers are seeking permits for a new affordable housing development in Honokaa scheduled to open in 2027.
Zoning exemption OK’d for Hilo housing project
An affordable housing project planned for Hilo will be a “pocket neighborhood,” said developers requesting a zoning change for the project Tuesday.
EV charging stations bill appears headed for easy passage
A proposal to require owners of public parking lots to install electric vehicle chargers has been recommended for passage by a Hawaii County Council committee.
15-year-old boy killed in Pepe‘ekeo crash
A 15-year-old boy was killed Monday in a three-vehicle crash in Pepe‘ekeo.
Bill would add EV stations: Councilwoman says lack of charging options an obstacle to EV ownership
Big Island property developers may be required to add electric vehicle charging stations to their parking lots under a bill to be introduced Tuesday to the Hawaii County Council.
Thurston Lava Tube closed indefinitely after cracks shift in ceiling
The Thurston Lava Tube in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is closed until further notice after instruments detected slight movement in a crack in the tube’s ceiling.
6,300 gallons of sewage spills onto Waianuenue Avenue
A sewage discharge was reported today from a manhole on Waianuenue Avenue near Hilo High and Intermediate Schools.
Board to discuss UH teaching telescope planned for Halepohaku
A planned installation for an educational telescope at Halepohaku on Maunakea is on schedule to be completed some time in 2024.
Strong June for tourism: 157,443 visited Big Island last month, despite surging prices
After years of COVID-induced stagnation, Hawaii visitor rates have all but recovered, with June arrivals nearly matching prepandemic numbers.
DHHL official: New funding could result in up to 6K homesteads
Between 3,000 and 6,000 new homestead lots could be developed with $600 million allocated to the Department of Hawaii Home Lands this year.
HVNP officials get feedback on planned improvements
Members of the public were mostly quiet during a public meeting Wednesday about plans to build new facilities and infrastructure, including a roundabout, in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Two Pacific storms could become hurricanes
A pair of storms in the Eastern Pacific threaten to become hurricanes within the next few days.
Astronomers shed light on densest neutron star ever observed
The W.M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea announced a pair of celestial discoveries Tuesday, including the heaviest neutron star ever seen.
Upper Kaumana Drive closed due to fallen utility pole
Kaumana Drive between Lyman Springs and Nolemana Street will be closed for the next four hours as workers clear a downed utility pole.
Land board OK’s updates to Maunakea plan
A Hawaiian activist on Friday said she plans to seek a contested case hearing after the Board of Land and Natural Resources voted to approve updates to the University of Hawaii’s Maunakea management plan.
