Program offers help to pay for broadband
Cost estimate of Hawaiian Acres road plan raises eyebrows
State briefs for May 6
Ex-officer pleads guilty to fraud in pursuit of sex
Federal program offers up to $75 in internet discounts
Hawaii households may be eligible for up to $75 a month for internet service under a federal assistance program.
Dental hygienist on trial in 1984 killing of a Navy recruit
Potential for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms prompts flash flood watch
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flash flood watch for the entire state of Hawaii, including the Big Island for Thursday evening through early Saturday morning.
Another reprieve for Van Pernis
For all of Hilo’s keiki: 15 koinobori fly at Mitsumori’s home in celebration of Children’s Day
Le updates council on launch of Kilauea recovery housing buyout program and next steps to be taken
Drug bust in Hakalau
Police charged a 58-year-old Hakalau man with drug offenses after a search warrant served on his home Thursday turned up a 1.1 grams of methamphetamine, heroin residue, meth pipes, drug paraphernalia and ammunition.
Sultry spring in Hilo
Hilo continues to be in the midst of a spring heat wave, according to the National Weather Service, with five days of record-tying high temperatures in the past two weeks.
State briefs for May 5
Ex-Delaware death row inmate found guilty of Hawaii robbery
Police investigate Kona death
Big Island police have initiated a coroner’s inquest following the discovery of a body at Kailua Pier on Friday.
Gov. Ige mulls vaccination mandate
Gov. David Ige said he has considered requiring state employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, but has no definite plans to impose such a mandate.
Fewer food drops ahead: The Food Basket says they are not sustainable at the current frequency
The Hawaii Food Basket plans to scale back the Ohana Food Drops after serving tens of thousands of people across the Big Island for more than a year.
Puna Strong grant recipients named
Nearly 30 organizations were named Monday as recipients of a $380,000 award through the Puna Strong grants program.
Big Island’s seen nearly 138,000 COVID-19 vaccines doses administered
The state reported Monday more than 1.22 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across Hawaii, including nearly 138,000 doses on the Big Island alone.
Murder suspect to get mental exam, being held without bail
A 32-year-old man accused of shooting a neighbor to death in a Volcano subdivision last week will receive a mental examination.
Four new COVID-19 cases brings tally to 2,707
Four new COVID-19 cases were reported by the state Monday on the Big Island, bringing the total case count to 2,707.
Schools prep for graduation: Some will host in-person ceremonies while others offer drive-through or virtual events
A year after the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to traditional commencement ceremonies, some East Hawaii high schools will return to in-person graduations, while others will celebrate seniors in other ways.
