Authorities: Volcano house fire caused by arson
Authorities say arson is the cause of a Sunday evening fire that caused almost $57,000 damage to a house in Volcano Golf and County Club Subdivision.
Filipino World War II vets recognized for their service
Five World War II veterans one living and four deceased were honored last Tuesday at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo with the Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal.
Baby sloth, other new animals on display at Hilo zoo
A two-toed sloth born this summer at Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens is now on display to the public.
‘Alala aviary work underway at zoo
A new aviary under construction at the Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens will house alala, or Hawaiian crows, when completed.
Volcano keiki help contribute to ‘citizen science’
Theres sand at point 8!
Rapid ohia death spreads on Oahu
HONOLULU (AP) An ohia tree-killing fungal disease local to Hawaii was discovered spreading on Oahu after wildlife officials conducted an aerial survey of the island forest, state officials said.
Four months later, Maunakea camp is a ‘well-oiled machine’
After the four-month anniversary of the creation of the camp at Maunakea Access Road, some things have changed but more have stayed the same.
Telescope protest inspires more Native Hawaiian activism
KAHUKU, Oahu Flapping Hawaiian flags adorn a large canopy on the easement of a highway that winds along Oahus famed North Shore.
Man makes home out of cave near protesters’ camp
While the borders of the Puuhonua o Puuhuluhulu are ever-changing, they do not extend to one of the more curious developments near the Maunakea Access Road: a partially-collapsed lava tube where one man has made a home.
Police: Flags on cars not a problem
KAILUA-KONA The Hawaii Police Department has been upfront about its law enforcement efforts around the Maunakea protests since the demonstration began in July.
Who is going to replace Tulsi? Money flows to federal campaigns
Money continues flowing into campaign coffers for Hawaiis congressional delegation, even for Senate candidates who have several years before their next election.
Sugar Hill Farmstead claims top HIplan prize
Honomu-based Sugar Hill Farmstead is hoping to expand its community supported agriculture efforts, and will use a recent $25,000 prize from the Hawaii Island Business Plan Competition to do so.
Hilo man pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting minor
A 43-year-old Hilo man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to the alleged repeated sexual assault of a minor between September 2011 and October 2017.
Police seek woman, truck after officer’s vehicle rammed
Police are looking for a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck they say was used to intentionally damage an officers vehicle and a 24-year-old Puna woman they think is connected to the incident.
More records broken during steamy first half of November
November continues to be unusually hot, with high temperature records tied or broken 10 out of 14 days this month.
State reiterates call for everyone to stop vaping
Teen coming home after being injured in crash that claimed life of mother of 4
Officials working on rules to protect anchialine pools
State briefs for November 16
Kona man dies in bizarre traffic incident
Police say a 34-year-old Kailua-Kona man died after a bizarre traffic accident Thursday on Manawalea Street in Kailua-Kona.