Council wants to increase annual amount given to nonprofits
Hawaii Island nonprofits could soon see a big boost in county grants thanks to action taken Tuesday by the County Council.
County OKs plans for former Hilo Lanes
The county approved a Hilo businesswoman’s plans to turn the former Hilo Lanes building into a fitness gym and commercial center.
Two Waiakea High School career academies achieve ‘model’ status
Two Waiakea High School career academies achieved “model” status from the National Career Academy Coalition, which certifies the learning communities meet or exceed national standards of practice.
No sign of chicks from ‘alala pair
The first breeding attempt by a pair of Hawaiian crows in the wild in nearly 20 years appears to have been a failure.
As budget process continues, council learns more property owners are appealing assessments
Apparently, it’s not how the county spends the money, it’s how it raises the money.
Man gets five years in child sex abuse case
The lawyer of a man convicted of sexually molesting four underage girls said Monday a victim who spoke in court is “lucky this case didn’t go to trial.”
Researcher documents the story of Shinmachi
After the community of Shinmachi was twice destroyed by tsunamis in 1946 and 1960, records of the towns existence became difficult to come by.
One seal growing, another on the mend
KAILUA-KONA Keiki grow up so quickly.
Grant boosts HIPCC center
A new $150,000 Grant in Aid from the state Legislature has brought the Hawaii Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce Cultural and Educational Center closer to its funding goal and the long-awaited project closer to fruition.
Honokaa High and Intermediate School prepare for anniversary
Dragons pride will be on full display and on parade the third weekend of July in Honokaa.