Chamber hosts panel discussion about medical cannabis
The Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce is presenting A Discussion on Medical Cannabis from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, at the Imiloa Astronomy Centers Moanahoku Hall.
Open house slated for veterans home
Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home will host an open house from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday (March 29).
Hawaii governor requests $4.3M to house inmates in Arizona
HONOLULU (AP) Hawaii Gov. David Iges administration has requested an additional $4.3 million to continue housing inmates on the mainland as security systems are upgraded at a state prison.
Vacation rental rules updated
After taking community input during two public hearings last month, the county Planning Department last Wednesday published what may become its final draft of rules regulating short-term vacation rentals.
State briefs for March 25
Judge orders man to avoid Pepsi while on probation
Economist talks about future of state, post-eruption
A leading Hawaii economist believes the states economy might not completely recover from the Kilauea eruption before the next major economic recession.
Kona hospital receives $2.4M for upgrades
KAILUA-KONA Gov. David Ige on Thursday released $2.4 million in construction funds for renovations at Kona Community Hospital.
Pahala residents hear sewer financing options
The head of Hawaii Countys Department of Environmental Management met with Pahala residents Thursday evening to present options for financing mandated sewer hookups that will cost some homeowners thousands of dollars each.
On the hunt for lava crickets
The fresh lava flows in Puna may appear lifeless and barren.
Hirono talks Trump, budget and ‘20 field
KAILUA-KONA – President Donald Trumps 2020 budget proposal is out of whack, U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono said Wednesday.