Rotary Club of Kona gifts $35K to Palamanui for science lab
KAILUA-KONA The science department at Hawaii Community College Palamanui is about to take a giant leap forward with the creation of a physics lab on campus.
Konawaena student holding fundraiser to place fans in the school’s classrooms
KEALAKEKUA Without air conditioners or fans, classrooms on the Big Island can become unbearable for the students and teachers that are packed together in the heat.
Mostly mum on Maunakea
KAILUA-KONA For close to three months, Hawaii Island residents, as well as activists, celebrities, and politicians at all levels, have voiced their views on whether the Thirty Meter Telescope should be built on Maunakea.
Market demand prompts recycling changes as of Oct. 16
KAILUA-KONA As the international market for recycling material takes a nosedive, the County of Hawaii is being forced to adapt and will downsize its recycling program.
Tour companies in Kona try to curb use of full-face snorkel mask
KAILUA-KONA As concerns rise about the safety of full-face snorkel masks, more and more Hawaii Island tour companies are following the example of their island neighbors by banning the use of the masks on their boats.
Tensions reportedly still high after Kealakehe Intermediate student altercation
KAILUA-KONA Parents of students at Kealakehe Intermediate School are voicing their concerns about disputes among the student population this week, which some describe as being racially motivated, stemming from a physical altercation reported to police last week.
Largest cruise ship to make port call on Kailua-Kona arrives Sunday
KAILUA-KONA Businesses in Kailua-Kona will see a spike in visitors and maybe an increase in sales Sunday as Royal Caribbeans Ovation of the Seas, a ship with more than 4,000 passengers, will anchor in Kailua Bay.
Puakea Ranch draft Environmental Assessment finds no impact
KAILUA-KONA A Hawi property that has been the subject of more than $100,000 worth of fines and a lawsuit by Hawaii County has applied for a special permit from the county to host events such as weddings and to increase vacation rental occupancy.
Pioneering journalist Linda Coble offers insight into life as caregiver to her husband, Kirk Matthews
KAILUA-KONA In her public life, Linda Coble was known as a trailblazing journalist and as the wife to one of Hawaiis most well-known television news anchors, Kirk Matthews.
Police called to Kealakehe Intermediate School for dispute
KAILUA-KONA Kealakehe Intermediate School is currently investigating a physical dispute that happened on the schools campus Thursday after school hours.
Keeping the Big Island clean: Volunteers wanted for International Coastal Cleanup Day
KAILUA-KONA The search is on for volunteers to walk, swim, dive and paddle their way to cleaner beaches on the Big Island.
Waimea resident, Vietnam vet Bob Jones honored before Army-Michigan game
KAILUA-KONA As a U.S. military veteran and former prisoner of war in Vietnam, Bob Jones has experienced a lot in his life.
Kona Pacific Charter School’s problems continue: School looking for new students, support to keep doors open
KEALAKEKUA Kona Pacific Public Charter School is on a mission.
Hirono takes issue with fake storm path; Hawaii senator calls for investigation
KAILUA-KONA In the wake of a controversy surrounding President Donald Trump and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono drafted and signed a letter Wednesday with 13 other senators asking for answers from the Department of Commerce.
Program that gives students the help needed for STEM projects accepting applications
KAILUA-KONA Hunter Patterson wanted to end his time at West Hawaii Explorations Academy last year on a high note.
Flu hitting Big Island schools; vaccination program starts next month
KAILUA-KONA Big Island schools have been back in session for a month, and already cases of influenza are being reported among the student population and staff members.
Annual WHCHC exhibit creates healthy environment for patients while offering platform for the creative
KAILUA-KONA There are just a couple more days left for artists on the Big Island to become a part of this years Art is Healing Juried Exhibition.
Doctor’s orders: Health center patients see results from community bikeshare program
KAILUA-KONA Peoples Advocacy for Trails Hawaii has found a new way to get the Big Island community into the seats of its bikeshare program.
Cooling down: Big Island schools working on bringing more AC units into classrooms
KAILUA-KONA Big Island educators looking to cool down their students this year have a new way to bring air conditioner units into their overheated classrooms.
Fourth annual Hawaii Island Festival of Birds canceled, cites access issues
KAILUA-KONA The organizers of the annual Hawaii Island Festival of Birds have announced the cancellation of this years event, citing difficulty accessing forest reserves around Maunakea.
