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County offers to help residents who want to get rid of their rides

Mar. 15, 2019

KAILUA-KONA — Need to shed a few thousand pounds?

Geologists offer new insights into frequency of devastating waves

Mar. 15, 2019 • Updated 9:59 p.m.

A paper from the U.S. Geological Survey suggests tsunamis like the one that devastated Hilo in 1946 might be predictable — and more frequent than previously thought.

Still hope for Hilo redevelopment proposals

Mar. 15, 2019

Three bills seeking to encourage redevelopment of Hilo’s Banyan Drive hotel area remain alive in the state Legislature.

Hwy 132 timeline outlined

Mar. 14, 2019

Hawaii County anticipates completing a temporary road over lava-covered portions of Highway 132 by September or October.

Airlines adjusting in response to FAA requirement post Ethiopia crash

Mar. 14, 2019

KAILUA-KONA — Two airlines confirmed to have used Boeing 737 Max aircraft to fly to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole said they’re making arrangements to minimize disruptions following federal regulators’ decision to ground the planes nationwide.

Council passes general excise tax hike

Mar. 14, 2019

Hawaii County residents and visitors will have to dig a few more pennies out of their pockets for goods and services starting Jan. 1 after the County Council on Wednesday passed a half-cent general excise tax surcharge, replacing the one-quarter percent approved last year.

Council members push administration for specifics about how it would spend lava recovery funds

Mar. 14, 2019 • Updated 9:03 a.m.

Hawaii County Council members pressed county administrators Wednesday for details on how they will spend $60 million in disaster aid following last year’s Kilauea eruption.

Teacher housing voucher bills advance in state Legislature

Mar. 13, 2019

Two bills that aim to improve teacher retention made it through the state Senate and now are before the state House for consideration.

Several permits for county official’s residence in Pepeekeo approved 23 years later

Mar. 13, 2019

The county official charged with ensuring building permit laws are followed didn’t get building, plumbing or electrical permits for a solar water and photovoltaic system on his own property until 23 years after the fact.

Merrie Monarch merchandise now available

Mar. 13, 2019

From left, Daisy Kamohai, Jo Loa and Lori Veincent model the 2019 Merrie Monarch poster, womens-fit T-shirt, hooded sweatshirt, tote bag and unisex adult T-shirt design Tuesday outside of the Merrie Monarch office in Hilo. This years adult, womens fitted, womens regular and youth T-shirts, long sleeve T-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, tote bags, caps and posters are for sale at the Merrie Monarch office at 865 Piilani St. in Hilo. Call the office at 935-9168 for more information.

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