UH-Hilo enrollment down for spring semester
Enrollment at the University of Hawaii at Hilo has continued its decline, with spring semester student populations down 3.3 percent compared to last spring, according to enrollment numbers shared online this week.
Insurance disclosure bill tabled by committee
A state Senate committee tabled a bill last week aimed at improving insurance disclosure for homeowners.
Special purpose revenue bonds eyed for Kona Jet Center
KAILUA-KONA The Senate Committee on Ways and Means will consider a bill Tuesday morning that would authorize the issuance of up to $50 million in special-purpose revenue bonds to assist in the development of the Kona Jet Center at the south end of the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole.
Work begins on Korean War memorial
An obelisk dedicated to the Big Islands Korean War dead will stand in Wailoa Park after a decade of waiting.
Public hearing set for general excise tax hike
An increase in the countys surcharge on the state general excise tax has been endorsed by state legislative leaders, most of the County Council and Mayor Harry Kim.
Mental examiners: Accused bank robber malingering
For the 17th time, a man accused of robbing the Pahoa branch of First Hawaiian Bank at knifepoint on May 17, 2017, has refused to leave his jail cell to appear in court, records indicate.
Lava recovery meeting set
State Rep. Joy San Buenaventura will host a community meeting Saturday on recovery efforts related to last years Kilauea eruption. The meeting is from 1-3 p.m. at Pahoa Community Center, 15-3022 Kauhale St.
Council members file financial disclosures
The islands newest County Council members are finding the job takes more time than they expected, and the three freshmen have mostly put aside their former occupations to channel their energy into their government work.
More trails open at HVNP
A bit more of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has become accessible.
Bills tackle coffee industry labeling concerns
KAILUA-KONA When it comes to Kona coffee, farmers are almost as concerned with whats scrawled on the outside of the packaging as they are with the product inside.