Woman hospitalized, man arrested after dog attack
Police arrested and charged a 52-year-old Pahoa man after a dog attack that late Saturday afternoon that left a 32-year-old woman hospitalized and her 52-year-old mother injured.
Keaau Middle School top site for proposed new library
A new public library in Keaau most likely will be built at Keaau Middle School, according to a project plan published last week.
Interfaith observance honors service members who died in combat
The community came together Saturday to memorialize Puna soldiers who died in combat defending the nation in the 76th annual Interfaith Memorial Day Observance.
FEMA-chartered planes to send relief to Guam from Hawaii
FEMA-chartered Pacific Air Cargo’s B474-400F will airlift supplies from FEMA’s Diamond Head facility to Guam, according to Paul Skellon, PAC’s director of communications.
Volcano Watch: Legends of eruptions past
Active volcanoes tell us their stories through earthquakes, deformation, gas emissions, and lava flows. We interpret those stories through myriad scientific instruments and record them in journals and news reports for generations to come. But what if a volcano isn’t active and hasn’t been in hundreds or even thousands of years? How can we learn their stories when now they slumber?
Manta ray dive boat runs aground, injuring 6
A manta ray dive boat ran aground Thursday night approximately 100 yards south of the Honokohau Harbor entrance, sending five people to the hospital.
Police: Scam calls impersonate police officer
Police are warning the public of a scam in which a person is impersonating a state police officer over the phone.
Pahoa woman faces domestic assault charges
A 20-year-old Pahoa woman faces felony charges for an alleged domestic assault last week.
Five industrial properties set for auction
Five industrial Hilo properties will be put up for auction for prospective lessees after years of vacancy.
HVO clears final hurdle in move to UH-Hilo
In a couple of years, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and support staff should be able to move from their temporary headquarters at Hilo Iron Works and a Keaau warehouse and into fancy new digs at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Keck Observatory director retiring after nearly 40 years
When Hilton Lewis began working at the W. M. Keck Observatory in 1986, astronomy was a very different field.
Father: Missing Puna man a decorated combat veteran
A 34-year-old man his father describes as a disabled, highly decorated Army combat veteran living in Puna has been reported missing.
Green to name new HTA board members; De Fries’ future uncertain
Gov. Josh Green on Friday morning said in an online interview he would be appropriating more than $60 million for tourism promotion, marketing and management when he signs the state budget into law in mid-June.
Aloha Stadium project gets OK to go with single developer
(Star Advertiser) — There was an air of celebration at Thursday’s monthly meeting of the Stadium Authority.
New Aloha Stadium plan moving forward with modification
Gov. Josh Green said today the state is moving forward with a modified version of the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District plan that has been in the works since 2018.
Guam ‘very blessed’ with no early reports of major damage in the messy aftermath of Typhoon Mawar
HAGATNA, Guam (AP) — Chainsaws buzzed Friday as neighbors helped neighbors clear toppled trees and began cleaning the wreckage of Typhoon Mawar, which walloped Guam as the strongest typhoon to hit the island in over two decades but appeared to have passed without leaving death or massive destruction in its wake.
The Island Dance Academy to perform ‘Sleeping Beauty’ this weekend
The Island Dance Academy is bringing back its big storybook shows after a nearly four-year hiatus with a performance of “Sleeping Beauty” this weekend.
Police arrest 16 for DUI
During the week of May 15-21, Hawaii Island police arrested 16 motorists for DUI. Two of the drivers were involved in a traffic collisions. One was younger than 21.
Kona woman faces numerous drug charges
A search warrant served Tuesday by police on a Kalua-Kona residence resulted in the arrest of a 33-year-old woman on drug charges.
Former Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim connects the past with present at veterans memorial event
Flags waved in the wind and taps was played for about 50 people in Hilo on Thursday as they honored 10 lives that were lost during the Vietnam War.
