Ag survey reports nearly $28M in damages caused by eruption
Less than 50 Big Island farmers reported nearly $28 million in total agricultural damages in a survey of farmers affected by the Kilauea eruption published last week.
Bulldozing begins on Highway 137; temporary road over lava rock to be used by landowners, area residents first
The start of construction of a temporary road over a portion of Highway 137 covered by this year’s lava flows was welcome news to Leilani Estates resident Michael Brant.
Salary Commission finds setting salaries a tricky business
Among their ranks are a physician, a retired stockbroker, two engineers and a tax manager. Four of the eight are former government employees and one works for a consulting firm doing business with the county.
State supreme court throws tax amendment off ballot
The Hawaii Supreme Court on Friday threw off the November ballot a proposed constitutional amendment that would have established a surcharge on investment property to help fund public education.
Police discuss vacancies, salary inversion during meeting
Police Chief Paul Ferreira said the department’s vacancy rate is a challenge that is “going to get worse before it gets better” during a Police Commission meeting Friday in Hilo.
Dozens of volunteers contribute to trail restoration efforts at Palamanui
Along a stretch of an ancient trail north of Hawaii Community College-Palamanui, Camilo Ramirez and his son, Essien, carefully laid lava rocks along the trail’s edge, restoring the walls that had been kicked and tumbled by the goats that have taken up residence.
Big Island a winter hot spot, says US News & World Report
The Big Island’s a hot spot when it’s cold elsewhere in the world. With its unique geography offering up everything from snow-covered peaks, black and green sand beaches and lush rainforests to an active volcano, Hawaii Island is a popular choice for travelers during the winter months.
Draft EA for proposed Honomu ag project done
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has completed a draft environmental assessment for its proposed Honomu agricultural homestead community and will host a meeting next week about the project.
Kona Village Resort eyes 2021 reopening
The Kona Village Resort could potentially reopen in 2021, a decade after sustaining heavy damage from the 2011 tsunami.
Hilo doctor, four of his employees arrested for alleged drug trafficking
An 80-year-old Hilo doctor and four of his staff members were arrested by federal agents Tuesday on drug trafficking charges.