Satellite launch proponents meet with DHHL residents
Gearing up for TMT: State says county will take the lead regarding anticipated protests
Hawaii County is taking the lead on responding to anticipated protests of the Thirty Meter Telescope on Maunakea, lawmakers were told Thursday.
Papaikou well offline; residents asked to conserve
Hawaii County’s Department of Water Supply is asking Papaikou residents to conserve water after a well went offline.
‘Unexpected complication’ in finalizing land purchase
Council approves measures adding disaster recovery projects to budget
The Hawaii County Council gave final approval Wednesday to bills adding disaster recovery projects to the capital budget.
County nixes purchase of parcels inundated by lava during 2018 eruption
Hawaii County’s land conservation program, known by its acronym PONC, will save a few bucks by nixing the purchase of properties now covered by lava.
Hundreds participate in annual Hilo Women’s March
The third annual Hilo Women’s March was as much a celebration as a demonstration, with many participants still riding the wave of excitement from the influx of women being elected to Congress last November.
Naming fissure 8: State board could make recommendation for official moniker by midyear
New leadership: Maui Electric Co.’s president will also oversee HELCO as Jay Ignacio retires
Hawaiian Electric is appointing one person to lead its Hawaii Island and Maui subsidiaries as the private power utility seeks to consolidate administrative positions.
County considering temporary road over lava-covered Highway 132
A new chapter: Used book, vinyl store reopens after flood
Seeing his inventory of books and vinyl records floating in flood waters from Hurricane Lane last year was a surreal moment for Royce Wilson.
Here comes the sun: Developers seek to build 30-megawatt solar farms
Two solar projects proposed for Hawaii Island would benefit the environment and residents’ pocketbooks.
Kona spaceport study delayed
Keaau isn’t the only place the state has explored the idea of establishing a spaceport in recent years.
Friends group, others step up to partially staff Hawaii Volcanoes National Park during government shutdown
Leilani to drop lawsuit
Disaster dollars: Council asked to add projects for eruption, hurricane damage to budget
The Hawaii County Council is being asked to add projects related to damage caused by recent disasters to the capital budget and accept funds for a recovery plan for Puna.
Despite government shutdown, tourists still visiting HVNP, Volcano businesses
The partial closure of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park does not appear to be keeping tourists away from Volcano, to the relief of businesses that depend on them.
Park closures for 2019 announced
Hawaii County has announced closure dates for Issac Hale Beach Park, Kahalu‘u Beach Park and Spencer Park for 2019.
Alaska company proposes satellite launch facility on Shipman land
