The Arabian jasmine (Jasminum sambac) is known in Hawaii as pikake. This lovely plant produces a fragrant white lei flower and makes a wonderful addition to a Hawaiian garden. Though likely native to India and Southeast Asia rather than Arabia, its arrival in Hawaii so delighted Princess Ka’iulani that she named it after her beloved birds, the peacocks.
The husband of a 41-year-old Washington woman reported missing late Tuesday night near Anaehoomalu Bay has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Gov. David Ige said Monday his statewide lockdown order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic is aimed at social distancing the single most effective way of controlling this deadly virus.
KAILUA-KONA Kohala Shoreline LLC is taking another shot at developing a new subdivision on the North Kohala Coast.
WAIKOLOA VILLAGE The vision for Kamakoa Nui Skate Park in Waikoloa Village was more than a series of ramps and railings in a contouring bowl of concrete but its hard to see past that now.
HONOKAA Dragons pride will be on full display and on parade the third weekend of July in Honokaa.
