Public Works in talks with contractor to finish Kalanianaole Avenue work
County officials still hope to get the stalled Kalanianaole Avenue improvement project finished by the end of the year.
The history of Honokaa
The Honokaa Heritage Center has officially opened in its new downtown location at the historic Botelho building.
8 more COVID cases bring Big Island total to 3,238
Eight new COVID-19 cases were reported by state health officials Saturday on the Big Island, bringing the total case tally to 3,238 since late-February 2020.
County decades behind on ADA compliance at parks
Almost a quarter-century after Big Island resident Alexa Russell sued Hawaii County to enforce Americans With Disabilities Act mandates in county parks, only six of the 16 facilities the county agreed to upgrade have been done, and the County Council will be asked to float $25.5 million in bonds to pay for the rest.
Cruise ships to return before year’s end
After 15 months in dry dock because of the coronavirus pandemic, the passenger cruise industry is gearing up to make Hawaii port calls before the end of the year.
Ige discusses changes to travel restrictions
A day after announcing the state will relax COVID-19 travel and gathering restrictions on July 8 — when 60% of Hawaii’s population should be fully vaccinated — Gov. David Ige on Friday further explained his decision.
Pride on a ride
Hawaii Island LGBTQ Pride was celebrated with a Drive-Thru Pride event for the second year in a row.
Crews at collapse site find body, raising death toll to five
SURFSIDE, Fla. — Rescue crews found another body in the rubble of a collapsed 12-story condominium tower near Miami on Saturday, raising the death toll to five as they raced to recover any survivors after fighting back fire and smoke deep inside the concrete and metal remains.
In Brief: June 27, 2021
Biden says his Infrastructure vow was not intended to be a veto threat
States hesitant to adopt digital COVID vaccine verification
Customers wanting to wine, dine and unwind to live music at the City Winery’s flagship restaurant in New York must show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to get in. But that’s not required at most other dining establishments in the city. And it’s not necessary at other City Winery sites around the U.S.
Island Life: Bee in blue
A Hawaiian honeybee rests on a jade vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys) on June 18. (Jean Trueman/Community contributor)
Obituaries: June 27, 2021
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Volcano Watch: Seismic halfalogues — Earthquakes are only part of the conversation
Stay on trend with these summer blues
We’ve got the summer blues — and I couldn’t be happier about it. While we have always loved blue decor, this summer has taken our passion for blue hues to new heights. With lovely shades for every room and occasion, blue is having its time in the sun. French blue, classic cobalt and navy have captured our attention for summer 2021 and we can’t get enough of them.
Gardening: For easy, effective weeding, go back to the hoe
I’ll bet that in some corner of your toolshed or garage, an old hoe is leaning against a wall. A hoe that hasn’t seen use in a long, long time, having been replaced by, perhaps, a gasoline- or electric-powered tiller, chemical weed killers, or mulches.
Leaping lizards! There’s a new anole in town
Hawaii’s garden recently became home to a new anole.
Kamehameha graduate Yasso packs bags for Vermont with basketball scholarship
Kaupena Yasso is packing his considerable basketball skills, a cooler of food, and the aloha spirit to Vermont, where he’ll play ball for Castleton University.
Suns outlast Clippers 84-80, take 3-1 lead in West finals
LOS ANGELES — Neither team could make a shot. The ball bounced crazily on and around the rim, but rarely went in.
Leggett’s RBI hit in ninth sends Mississippi State to CWS finals
OMAHA, Neb. — Tanner Leggett’s first hit in more than a month was the biggest of the season for Mississippi State.
NC State’s baseball season ends in Omaha, dealt a final defeat by COVID-19 protocols
During an improbable run to Omaha and the College World Series, the N.C. State baseball team inspired belief among Wolfpack supporters who’ve long waited for something, anything, to celebrate during a decades-long national championship drought.
