Implementation of Maunakea rules could take 6-12 months
Although Gov. David Ige approved the University of Hawaiis new administrative rules governing Maunakea in January, it could still take a year before all of those rules can be implemented.
Concerns raised about Maunakea debris
After a windy week along the Daniel K. Inouye Highway, the camp at the Maunakea Access Road has incurred ire from, among others, supporters of the Thirty Meter Telescope.
State AG responds to lawsuit
The office of the state attorney general responded late Thursday to a lawsuit by three Native Hawaiians challenging the states jurisdiction over the Maunakea Access Road.
Lawsuit questions state’s authority over Maunakea Access Road
A Native Hawaiian advocacy group has sued the state for its management of the land around the Maunakea Access Road.
Avocado pest spreads in Hawaii
A new invasive pest that threatens Hawaiis avocado crops has been detected throughout the state.
State sued for misuse of Maunakea Access Road
A lawsuit was filed today against the state contending that several state departments have violated their duties by using the Maunakea Access Road without the consent of native Hawaiians.
Schatz, Legislature seek help to combat spittlebug
A U.S. senator has requested federal assistance to manage an invasive insect that has devastated thousands of acres of pasture land on the Big Island.
Final EA posted for Hilo quarry project
The state Department of Healths Office of Environmental Quality Control has found no significant environmental impacts will arise from the development of a proposed rock quarry near the Hilo landfill.
Keiki screen time targeted: Legislation aims to encourage parents to set limits
As children born after the release of the iPhone enter their teens, more and more studies suggest that too much screen time is harmful for developing children even as kids are spending more time on their phones than ever.
Bills target dog-tethering
Improperly chaining dogs could become illegal later this year if a pair of animal cruelty bills passes the state Legislature.
Bid at water-bottling plant in comes up dry again
An attempt to resurrect a rejected proposal for a water-bottling plant in Hilo was quashed again Thursday by the Windward Planning Commission.
Astronomers discover old, dead galaxy
A team of astronomers using one of the Maunakea observatories has discovered a dead galaxy nearly as old as the universe itself.
Council members briefed on status of closed beach parks
One long-closed beach park on the Hamakua coast could reopen by March, while another will remain closed indefinitely.
Transfer station waste limits likely to be delayed
A series of new limits to how much waste can be disposed of at the countys transfer stations will likely be rolling out later than expected.
Contract awarded for second Puna roundabout
A $4.5 million contract has been awarded to a Honolulu-based contractor to install a roundabout at a Puna intersection.
Council to discuss status of closed beach parks
Two North Hilo beach parks long closed to the public will be the subject of an hourlong presentation next week by the county Department of Parks and Recreation.
Clarification of herbicide policy sought
After a ban on the use of herbicides by county workers was definitively quashed last month, two Hawaii County Council members are introducing a resolution that will clarify the countys position on herbicide use.
Pigs out of control on Maunakea
A pair of bills in the state Legislature aims to remove limits on hunting feral pigs on Maunakea in order to protect plant life.
Lawmakers seek to boost minimum wage
Lawmakers have once again proposed an increase to the states minimum wage this year, after a similar proposal died in committee last year.
Thurston Lava Tube could reopen soon in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
The long-closed Thurston Lava Tube in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park could reopen within a month if a final repair project goes smoothly.