Giant calligraphy
Koki Takehara, a professional Japanese calligraphy artist, uses a 60-pound brush to draw the character “Kizuna,” which represents bonds or connections between people, on Sunday during the annual Bodhi Day service at Sangha Hall in Hilo. The event was sponsored by the Big Island Buddhist Federation and hosted by Taishoji Soto Mission. Playing drums is Chad Nakagawa of Taishoji Taiko.
County holds talk-story session on eruption recovery
About a dozen Puna residents offered their suggestions, as well as complaints, to Hawaii County representatives Thursday evening during the first of what is expected to be several talk-story sessions regarding recovery from the Kilauea eruption.
Another victory for TMT project
The state Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the construction permit for the Thirty Meter Telescope will stand.
Museum opens today in Pahoa
The Kilauea eruption grasped much of the world’s attention earlier this year as molten rock shot out of fissures where homes once stood and a massive river of lava changed the landscape of lower Puna.
Spill at Hu Honua violated state law, says DOH
Hu Honua Bioenergy violated state law by discharging industrial wastewater into the ocean near Pepeekeo, the state Department of Health says.
Lava checkpoints nixed: Last two manned barriers will be removed next week
Hawaii County will remove its remaining checkpoints on roads in lower Puna next week, but some restrictions may still apply for nonresidents entering Leilani Estates.
Construction at Maunakea VIS to impact stargazing, operating hours
The Maunakea Visitor Information Station will adjust its hours and suspend its stargazing program ahead of the start of a construction project.
County seeks flexibility in using GET funds
Hawaii County officials plan to ask lawmakers for more flexibility in how it can use its general excise tax surcharge.
Body found at scene of structure fire
Firefighters discovered a body at the scene of a structure fire in Ainaloa early Friday morning.
TMT opponents want high court to reconsider ruling
County to get $10 million for lava recovery
O’Hara introduces Leilani resolution
Housing fair helps displaced residents explore options
Hu Honua comment period extended
The comment period for Hu Honua Bioenergy’s injection well and storm water discharge permits has been extended by a week.
DHHL: Remove unauthorized hale
Foes, supporters turn out for contentious meeting about Hu Honua project
Closure of Hilo landfill to commence next year
DOH to hold hearing on Hu Honua power plant
Annual parade honors veterans
