Hawaii Marines first to get ‘ship-killing’ missile launcher
Harbor dredging project pau
Boaters are in deep water at last after a months-long dredging project at Wailoa Small Boat Harbor in Hilo wrapped up last week.
Public’s help sought to solve December 2023 homicide
One year after a Hilo man was found shot to death on a farm, the Hawaii Police Department is still seeking answers.
New mayor suspends plan to charge admission at Hilo zoo
The Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo in Hilo will not start charging admission fees after all.
Witnesses sought for hit-and-run incident in HVNP
A bicyclist was severely injured after being struck by a vehicle this morning in a hit-and-run incident within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Servco acquires Big Island Toyota
Servco Pacific Inc. on Sunday acquired Big Island Toyota’s Hilo and Kona locations.
Police believe missing Hawaii woman is in Mexico. No evidence of foul play, sources say
LOS ANGELES — Hannah Kobayashi is believed to be in Mexico, authorities say.
Roth touts savings following arbitration with HGEA
Hawaii County has reached a “significant arbitration outcome” with a government workers’ union over COVID-19 hazard pay, outgoing Mayor Mitch Roth announced Monday.
Alameda, others sworn in during inauguration in West Hawaii
Hundreds were in attendance Monday, including Gov. Josh Green and Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, as Mayor Kimo Alameda, Prosecutor Kelden Waltjen and the nine County Council members were inaugurated at the Kaleiopapa Convention Center on the grounds of the Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa in Keauhou.
Hawaii crime boss Miske found dead at detention center
Pahoa man critically hurt in Kona crash
A 19-year-old Pahoa man sustained critical injuries in a two-vehicle collision in North Kona on Sunday.
New Hawaii legislators, leadership hold fate of legal recreational marijuana
Fire causes brief evacuation of Val Hala apartments
The cause of an early Friday morning fire at the Val Hala Apartments in the Puueo area of Hilo is under investigation, according to the Hawaii Fire Department.
Alameda announces additional appointments
Hawaii County Mayor-elect Kimo Alameda, who will be sworn-in at noon Monday, announced Friday the selection of administrators to lead four additional departments and offices.
Takeaway, not throwaway: Under pilot program, eateries would serve take-out meals in reusable containers
Hilo restaurants could start serving food in stainless steel bowls and bento boxes next year.
Proposed zoo rules criticized
Zoogoers and equestrians alike pushed back Friday against a series of proposed fee changes for the Pana‘ewa Recreational Complex.
Hawaii state House reorganizes with new faces, leadership
1975 Kalapana earthquake offers insights about Kilauea
A nearly 50-year-old earthquake fundamentally changed the evolution of Kilauea, scientists at the University of Hawaii say.
Judge dismisses sex assault charges against Maui firefighter
A Maui judge on Tuesday dismissed the case of a Maui Fire Department battalion chief accused of sexually assaulting a girl younger than 14.
Utility work to close one lane of Hawaii Belt Road in Kona
Hawaiian Electric crews will replace a utility pole on Hawaii Belt Road (Highway 19) in Kona on Monday, Dec. 9, and Wednesday, Dec. 11.
