The state Department of Land and Natural Resources is reviewing applications for two new geothermal wells at Puna Geothermal Venture.

The Hawaii County Council will take up requests to borrow $37 million for two wastewater treatment projects in Ka‘u at a Finance Committee meeting next week.

Hawaii County will close Mo‘oheau Park on Friday for clean up in response to what officials describe as unsanitary conditions.

State and federal officials plan to take another look at whether the 10,080-foot-long breakwater in Hilo Bay should be modified to improve the marine environment.

The state Department of Public Safety has issued a draft environmental assessment for a new medium-security unit at the Hawaii Community Correctional Center.

One of the proponents of a new farmers market and cultural demonstration site in Pahoa says it’s all about helping the town survive. And then thrive.

A discussion during a meeting Thursday night in Pahoa about what to name fissure 8 revolved mostly around what deity it should reflect.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory staff are starting to settle in to the former Hilo Iron Works building, their third move since the Kilauea eruption displaced them from their headquarters in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory hasn’t yet increased the alert level for Mauna Loa as it shows signs of increased activity.

The future of the Pohoiki boat ramp could become more clear in the coming weeks.

A block party held in Pahoa on Saturday gave lower Puna residents a chance to reconnect with each other and celebrate their home that remains scarred by last year’s Kilauea eruption.

Mayor Harry Kim delivered some reassuring news to lower Puna residents who gathered Friday evening to advocate for restoration of their lava-ravaged communities.

Mayor Harry Kim says Southwest Airlines is coming to Hilo.

Hawaii County officials are targeting the end of the year for developing a proposed recovery plan for lower Puna.