Study examines coastal erosion, drawbacks of standard setback requirements
Research on the Big Islands coastal erosion, led by a University of Hawaii at Hilo graduate student, is being used to shape county planning policies.
Airport Authority bill in limbo due to procurement code worries
For the first time in five years, no new bill in the state Legislature will seek to create an independent Hawaii airports corporation.
Streamlining sign variances: Bill reverses 2004 measure putting council in charge
The public will have less opportunity to weigh in on the size, style and location of roadside signs under a streamlining measure making its way through the County Council.
Obituaries for February 24
Leonard Charles Case, 87, of Waimea died Oct. 5 at the Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center. Born in North Kohala, he was an animal caretaker, veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War and was loved and respected by many. Viewing from call 9–11 a.m. Saturday (March 14, 2020) at Imiola Congregational Church in Waimea; A celebration of his life will begin at 11. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Lyle Case of Kohala, Cid Case of Kohala, Leonard Case, II of Waimea, Hana (Sharlene Ku) Camara of Waimea, Lyon (Maricel) Case of Kurtistown; daughter, Lyna (Darryl) Delatorre of Mountain View; brothers, Richard (Camille) Case of Waimea, William (Delma) Case of Waimea, Donald (Iwalani) Case of Waimea, Lloyd (Keomailani) Case of Waimea, Norman Case of Waimea; sister, Piilani Frazier of Oahu; 14 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Morutary.
Life-saving CPR app launched on Big Island
The Big Island community now has a tool to respond to sudden cardiac arrest and save lives.
Bill that would boost teachers’ pay moves forward
A proposal that would help improve teacher compensation has passed another hurdle in the state Legislature.
‘A beautiful ride’: Marine veteran who lost leg in Vietnam honored by county
Hilo chiropractor Dr. Rex Weigel is a source of inspiration and amazement to many.
Police seek woman in burglary investigation
Police are seeking the publics help in finding 43-year-old Jaime Malia Lopes-Miras, whos wanted for questioning in an investigation into a November burglary.
TMT-related bills fail to gain traction
Although the controversy surrounding the Thirty Meter Telescope still looms large over the Big Island community, it has largely left the state Legislature this year.
Federal resources sought in fighting avocado lace bug
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz on Friday requested federal resources for Hawaii farmers affected by the avocado lace bug, which was recently identified on Hawaii Island.
Bill raising smoking age to 25 dies in House
A bill to increase the minimum age to purchase tobacco and electronic smoking devices has been snuffed out but the proposals introducer remains hopeful it will move this year.
Small plane crashes at Oahu airfield, killing 2 men
HONOLULU (AP) A single-engine plane crashed at an airport northwest of Honolulu on Saturday, killing two people, authorities said.
Autopsy on woman inconclusive; husband released from police custody
The 43-year-old Washington man arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the Tuesday night death of his wife at Anaehoomalu Bay has been released from police custody.
Case of missing children tied to doomsday beliefs, 3 deaths
HONOLULU Family members used to describe Lori Vallow as an attentive mother who had her kids best interests at heart.
Hawaii Democrats can vote by mail for presidential nominee
HONOLULU Democratic Party of Hawaii members can use mail-in ballots to select their choice for presidential nominee this year to avoid the long lines of past party caucuses.
Kona men cited for illegal aquarium fish, gear
Two Kona men were cited Thursday for illegal harvesting of aquarium fish offshore of Kawaihae, the Department of Land and Natural Resources announced Friday afternoon.
Section of Kalanianaole Avenue to become one-way
A one-way traffic pattern is expected to be implemented along Kalanianaole Avenue between Silva Street and Kanoelehua Avenue next month as part of ongoing roadwork in Keaukaha.
Man finds two unexploded bombs while on hike
Big Island adventurer Kawika Singson made an explosive discovery this week.
Four on Big Island self-monitoring for coronavirus
Four individuals on the Big Island are now self-monitoring for COVID-19, the newly identified coronavirus that has infected thousands in China and elsewhere in the world.
Police: Autopsy on woman inconclusive, husband released from custody
Police have released a man they arrested Wednesday on suspicion of killing his wife.