Police: 78-year-old man found dead under riding mower
Police are investigating a fatal home accident incident involving an elderly man and a riding lawn mower that occurred early Saturday afternoon at a Waimea home.
A deadly Easter weekend makes 7 traffic fatalities in March
A deadly Easter weekend on the Big Island’s roads pushed the number of traffic fatalities in March alone to higher than the traffic death toll for the first three months of 2023.
Contractor and kumu hula lead the Royal Court as Kalakaua, Kapi‘olani
Two Hawaii Island residents have been chosen take on the roles of King David Kalakaua and Queen Kapi‘olani during this week’s Merrie Monarch Festival.
Marijuana bill dies in the House
A bill that would’ve legalized the recreational use of cannabis for adults 21 and older is dead.
Puna man faces additional charges in domestic incident
A Hilo grand jury on March 27 indicted a 41-year-old Puna man accused of cracking his 21-year-old son’s skull with a blowtorch gas canister.
Bill aims to exempt private practice physicians from GET
A bill resurrected from last year’s legislative session to exempt medical providers from the state’s general excise tax will be heard today by the House Committee on Finance.
Sailor’s remains identified 82 years after Pearl Harbor
On Dec. 7, 1941, the USS California, the flagship of the Navy’s Pacific Fleet, was moored on “battleship row” at Pearl Harbor when it was struck by Japanese torpedoes and bombs. The ship caught fire, flooded and sank over the course of three days, and 103 crew members were killed.
Planning Commission to mull housing-related bills
A trio of Hawaii County Council bills that would change how transient accommodations and ‘ohana housing units are regulated will go before the Windward Planning Commission on Thursday.
Waikoloa Road Rehabilitation project ongoing
Work continues on the Waikoloa Road Rehabilitation, which extends from Mamalahoa Highway to Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway.
Housing density bill curtailed
A proposal to increase housing density statewide was substantially cut Monday after lawmakers chose to leave the matter to the counties.
‘Letting the artist decide’: Hilo art show ongoing through April 25
In a Hilo art show, thirty-four local artists are showcasing the art that best represents them and the totality of their work.
Maunakea fence to protect wildlife from cats
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands installed a fence Friday on Maunakea to protect an endangered native bird from feral cats.
Bees causing a buzz: County bill would change how beehives, apiaries are regulated
The Big Island will be abuzz Tuesday about a proposal to allow bees to be kept on residential and other properties.
Big rent-to-own housing push by Home Lands agency praised, panned
The state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is pursuing its biggest homestead development initiative in history, but one expanding piece of the plan aimed at helping low-income beneficiaries is distressing some stakeholders.
Two fashion shows set for Merrie Monarch week
Two different fashion shows are being held in Hilo this week to coincide with the Merrie Monarch Festival.
Judge finds probable cause for trial in stolen T-H van case
A judge last week found that there is probable cause to try a 23-year-old Hilo man on charges he allegedly stole a van March 9 from the Hawaii Tribune-Herald’s production facility in downtown Hilo.
Man accused of stealing 2 Jeeps, leading cops on high-speed chase
A 32-year-old Hilo man accused of stealing two Jeep Wranglers from the Grand Naniloa Hotel Golf Course parking lot and leading police on a high-speed chase will have at least some of his charges heard in Hilo Circuit Court.
Longer County Council terms?
Hawaii County Council members could serve for 12 consecutive years under an upcoming council proposal.
Hula students impacted by wildfire to perform at Merrie Monarch Ho‘ike
Fifteen hula students from Maui’s Lahainaluna High School are about to take a trip of a lifetime to experience the 61st annual Merrie Monarch Festival.
Jaggar Museum to be dismantled next week
The historic former Jaggar Museum in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will begin coming down next week.
