Richardson’s gets a face-lift: Park improvements, renovated ocean center unveiled
Richardson Ocean Park and Center is open and fully accessible to the public after 19 months of construction.
Never-before-seen act documented in humpback whales off Maui coast
When Brandi Romano and Lyle Krannichfeld scanned the crystal blue waters off the Hawaii coast and two humpback whales came into view, they killed the engine of their boat, retrieved their cameras and started snapping away.
Lahaina’s banyan tree tackles insect infestation
The scorched banyan tree in the heart of fire-ravaged Lahaina is battling an insect infestation but is still generating new growth.
Federal funds help speed up modernization at Hawaii airports
Five major airport runway projects totaling more than $520.7 million are moving forward at Hawaii airports this year due to an increase in federal dollars made possible by new types of grant programs, some of which provide multiple awards for a single project.
Man arrested for touching 14-year-old during flight from Hilo
A 49-year-old Naalehu man has been arrested for allegedly touching a 14-year-old girl Friday night on a flight bound for Honolulu from Hilo International Airport.
Rezoning request approved for Manono Street lot
A plan to redevelop a derelict corner of Hilo was given the go-ahead Thursday, to the consternation of nearby residents.
Good news and bad news for astronomers’ biggest dream
The United States should commit $1.6 billion to building an “extremely large telescope” that would vault American astronomy into a new era, according to the National Science Board, which advises the National Science Foundation.
Biden and Trump could clinch nominations in today’s contests, ushering in general election
NEW YORK — Joe Biden and Donald Trump hope to clinch their parties’ presidential nominations with dominant victories in a slate of state primaries today as the 2024 fight for the White House moves into a new phase.
5 people found dead at a Honolulu home in an apparent murder-suicide, police say
HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu police said Sunday they were investigating what appears to be the murder-suicide of a family, including three children, at a Manoa home.
800 bills still alive at state Legislature’s halfway point
State legislators appear willing to spare the Hawaii Tourism Authority from what had been all-but-certain death last year, but at the midway point of this legislative session have failed to restore HTA’s funding that they eliminated last session.
Focusing on food: Revitalize Puna event emphasized sustainability, security
Food sustainability and food security were in the spotlight Saturday during the 10th Revitalize Puna event.
BIIF volleyball: KSH, Hilo notch wins
KS-HAWAI‘I 3 – KEALAKEHE 0
Production of ‘CAESAR’ blends live acting with prerecorded footage
Audiences become part of the performance as the Hilo Palace Theater brings William Shakespeare’s “CAESAR” to life.
Volunteers turn out for Wave Riders Against Drugs Community Beach Cleanup
West Hawaii beaches are much cleaner today thanks to an army of volunteers who came out for the 28th Wave Riders Against Drugs Community Beach Cleanup organized yearly by Jeff Fear and Jerome Kanuha and their extended ohana.
Who’s a good pup? Hilo Obedience Training Club helps train dogs and their handlers
In the park across from St. Joseph School in Hilo, passersby can watch as one dog learns to harness its innate sense of smell while another is training with simple commands for the very first time.
Hilo man with ‘a life of crime’ gets almost 13 years in prison
A 59-year-old Hilo man was sentenced Thursday to nearly 13 years in federal prison and five years of supervised release for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Hawaii’s Republican caucuses
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hawaii Republicans will hold caucuses Tuesday to cast votes in a presidential nomination contest in which former incumbent Donald Trump is the only remaining major candidate competing. Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley ended her campaign this week.
Maui officials aim to accelerate processing of permits to help Lahaina rebuild
HONOLULU (AP) — Local officials in Hawaii next month plan to open an office that will speed up Maui County’s notoriously slow processing of building permits to help the town of Lahaina to recover from last year’s deadly wildfire.
Hawaii’s last Pearl Harbor survivor laid to rest
The last known Pearl Harbor attack survivor living in Hawaii was laid to rest Thursday alongside his late wife at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe.
Biden wins Democratic caucuses in Hawaii as he moves closer to seizing the nomination again
HONOLULU — President Joe Biden won the Democratic caucuses in Hawaii on Wednesday, propelling him closer to winning his party’s nomination again after romping through the Super Tuesday contests earlier this week.