Vietnam Veterans memorial unveiled
On Wednesday, Vietnam Veterans Day, as America recognized the 50th anniversary of the end of the war, a group of dedicated veterans unveiled a new Vietnam War Memorial at the West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery.
Proposal seeks to designate 122,000 acres as critical habitat
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed that more than 122,000 acres of Big Island land be designated a critical habitat for 11 native endangered plants and one native endangered fly.
Ola Brewing eyes new venue
The former Wainaku Executive Center may become a restaurant in the next five years, according to plans by owner Ola Brewing Company.
‘All Hawaiian’ coffee labeling in lawmakers’ crosshairs
State lawmakers are once again attempting to set limits on who can claim to sell Hawaii-grown coffee products.
UH-Hilo looks for new hires
The University of Hawaii at Hilo is hiring several staff members and administrators for the upcoming school year, ranging from executive positions to teaching roles.
Up in smoke! – Early morning blaze destroys bathroom at Old Kona Airport Park
A bathroom recently refurbished with private funds at Old Kona Airport was burned to the ground early Tuesday morning.
Court dismisses challenge to lease revision
A legal challenge by a Hilo business owner against the state was dismissed Friday.
Community receives $10 million for new Papa‘aloa Community Center Gym
There is a bright future on the horizon for Papa‘aloa and the Hamakua Coast with the newly acquired $10 million for a new community gym.
The former Country Club Condominium Hotel is up for new development
The former Country Club Condominium Hotel may become a hotel again under new management.
Celebrating Prince Kuhio Day: The Lyman Museum offers free admission in commemoration
Over 500 people visited the Lyman Museum for Manuahi Day, or the first free day since COVID-19 on Monday.
Pickleball all the rage: Demand for courts grows as sport soars in popularity
Pickleball is growing rapidly in popularity around Hawaii Island as more people are introduced to the fun, dynamic sport.
Kawaihae business launches fully electric catamaran
A sea tour operator in Kawaihae is leading the way toward a more eco-friendly industry with Hawaii’s first fully electric sailing charter vessel.
‘Losing momentum’ in albizia battle: Officials look for solutions as funding dwindles
As funding for albizia removal on the Big Island dries up, the invasive trees — and the danger they pose — are spreading again.
Donors rally to save Pahoa High prom
Thanks to supportive Tribune-Herald readers and the community, Pahoa High School students raised the funds needed for their junior/senior prom.
Effort to legalize recreational marijuana use in Hawaii goes up in smoke
A push to legalize recreational adult use of marijuana in Hawaii has failed yet again.
Conceptual plans for Holualoa Elementary unveiled
Holualoa Elementary held a School Community Council meeting to discuss plans for the future and new possible school designs amid concerns of mold and other potential health hazards at the 128-year-old school.
How a Big Island family aided in recovery of nene gosling
A nene family was reunited and relocated last week after an illegal capture and removal of its gosling from Wailoa River State Recreation Area in Hilo.
Help sought finding owner of bracelet lost on BI
Thirty years after discovering it, a Colorado woman is seeking the owner of a bracelet found on a West Hawaii beach.
Green signs into law measure on conditions of felony charges
Gov. Josh Green on Wednesday signed into law a bill that codifies the conditions under which felony prosecutions can be initiated within Hawaii.
County to dedicate new ambulances
Seven new ambulances are joining Hawaii County’s emergency vehicle fleet after years of COVID-19-related delays.
