County set to put limit on one load of refuse a day
KEAAU – The county will soon limit the amount of waste residents can dispose at county transfer stations in a single day.
Report: TMT partner says project should move to alternate site
One of the six partners involved in the Thirty Meter Telescope project no longer wants the telescope to be built on Maunakea, according to news reports.
Real estate outlook: Slow and steady in ‘20?
The Big Islands real estate market ended 2019 not far from where it ended 2018, but that doesnt mean nothing has changed.
State of the State: Ige still believes TMT can be resolved peacefully
At his State of the State address this morning, Gov. David Ige reiterated his belief that the conflict surrounding the Thirty Meter Telescope can still be resolved peacefully.
Volunteers clear Maunakea protest site
About 15 volunteers gathered at the Maunakea Access Road last weekend to clean detritus left behind from the temporarily halted anti-Thirty Meter Telescope demonstrations.
Law nets no new lease extensions — so far
A pilot program that awards lease extensions to business owners in Hilos Kanoelehua Industrial Area has not yet awarded a single extension as it enters its third year.
Geologists share lava composition findings from 2018 eruption
A chemical analysis of lava samples taken during the 2018 Kilauea eruption confirmed theories that the eruption drew from magma deeper than previous eruptions.
County mulling business sponsorships for parks
County parks may soon be brought to you by local businesses and other sponsors thanks to a proposed new county rule.
Tents, other items remain on mauna
Anti-Thirty Meter Telescope protesters intend to remove abandoned property left behind following the months-long occupation of the Maunakea Access Road within the coming days.
Mysterious objects discovered at the center of the galaxy
A Maunakea observatory has discovered four mysterious objects at the center of the galaxy that defy previous classifications.
Waste plan meetings set for next week
The county will hold two public hearings next week about proposed updates to its Solid Waste Management Plan.
Four solid waste meetings postponed
A series of public informational meetings about the countys solid waste woes that were to be held this week have been postponed.
Governor approves rules for Maunakea
Gov. David Ige on Monday approved a controversial series of administrative rules governing the University of Hawaiis Maunakea land management practices.
Plan calls for $20 million to battle ohi‘a disease
An update to the states strategic response plan for rapid ohia death requests more than $4 million in funding each year for five years.
Removal of observatory on schedule
The decommissioning process for one of five Maunakea telescopes to be removed in the coming decade remains on schedule after the approval last month of several environmental assessments.
Storm blankets Maunakea in snow
The first major winter storm of the season dumped snow on Maunakea Friday, prompting closure of the access road.
Kim meets with TMT officials, governor; ongoing discussions planned
Two weeks after Thirty Meter Telescope opponents relinquished control of the Maunakea Access Road, both sides are wondering what the next moves will be.
Council approves Hilo Bay breakwater study
The Hawaii County Council voted Wednesday to approve funding for a study investigating how to improve the water quality of Hilo Bay.
Council passes bill updating energy conservation code
The Hawaii County Council unanimously voted Wednesday to pass at first reading a bill updating the countys energy conservation code.
Council members give thumbs down to Kim nominee
A Hawaii County Council committee voted against recommending a nominee to the Leeward Planning Commission Tuesday after a vetting process failed to discover a disciplinary complaint against him.