Only one firm shows interest in former Uncle Billy’s site; Study needed before state can proceed with redevelopment
Another study will be needed before the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel site can be redeveloped.
Search is on for new operator to harvest eucalyptus
Kamehameha Schools is seeking a new operator to harvest a portion of 10,000 acres of forest on the Hamakua Coast and will issue a request for proposal today.
New version of vacation rentals bill heads to Planning Committee
The fifth version of a bill regulating short-term vacation rentals will be considered by the County Council Planning Committee on Tuesday, taking into account recommendations from the Leeward and Windward planning commissions and the Planning Department.
Officials fear hotel worker strike could go into 2019
HONOLULU — Officials are worried a strike involving about 2,700 Marriott hotel workers in Hawaii could continue into next year.
No quick solutions for clearing roads, reopening boat ramp
The price tag for repairing roads covered by lava could be more than $30 million, estimates Mayor Harry Kim.
Prospects for special legislative session for disaster recovery funds for Puna dwindling
Mayor Harry Kim continued to hold out hope Friday for a last-minute special session of the state Legislature to approve disaster recovery funding for Puna, even as lawmakers say that window has closed.
Swimmer rescued from waters off West Hawaii
The U.S. Coast Guard and Hawaii Fire Department rescued a swimmer Friday in Maihi Bay.
Retired priest who admitted to molesting children dies at 97
HAGATNA, Guam — A retired priest accused in more than 130 sexual abuse lawsuits and who admitted to molesting children on Guam has died.
Hawaii coalition opposes constitutional convention
HONOLULU — A coalition of Hawaii unions, businesses and environmentalists is urging residents to vote in November against a state constitutional convention.
Tupola stops in Hilo
State Rep. Andria Tupola, the Republican candidate for governor, talks with a supporter after a meet-and-greet session Friday at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Tupola will meet with the Puna community at 5:30 p.m. today in the Pahoa High and Intermediate School cafeteria.