Bills seek to establish correctional facility in West Hawaii
Two bills being heard in State House Committees call for a correctional facility to be built in West Hawaii.
Workaround sought for Old Kona Airport park
It has been nearly five years since Hawaii County announced plans to demolish the dilapidated “terminal” building at Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area, yet the fenced off structure remains an eyesore at the entrance to the park.
Lawmakers hope to get specific Hawaii coffee labeling
For decades, legislation has been introduced in the Hawaii Legislature to regulate the percentage of locally grown coffee in blends that name a specific Hawaii region on labeling, and lawmakers hope this could be the year the measure could become law.
Bills being heard at the Capitol
As the state legislative session is in full swing, scores of introduced bills that made it past first reading are making their way through committee hearings.
Proposed Kona Vistas project to go before Land Use Commission
A proposed Kona development that has spent decades in planning and is vehemently opposed by neighboring communities will be in front of the state Land Use Commission on Feb. 7 to address questions related to the project.
Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival returns
‘Tis the season when thousands of locals and visitors descend upon Waimea to celebrate heritage, culture and cherry blossoms.
Coconut Grove Marketplace listed for sale at $38.4 million
Coconut Grove Marketplace on Alii Drive in the core of Kailua Village has been listed for sale.
New private school hosts land dedication ceremony in Captain Cook
A new private K-12 school in Captain Cook, Corban Academy, held a land dedication ceremony Saturday with the hope of having the new structure ready for the 2025 school year.
Manago Hotel restaurant to stay open; hotel units to be converted to affordable workforce rental housing
Word spread quickly in West Hawaii about the potential sale of the beloved Manago Hotel and the prospect of the iconic restaurant serving the last order of pork chops.
NELHA contributes millions to Hawaii’s economy
Businesses at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority and the Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology Park at Keahole Point contributed over $90 million to Hawaii’s economy in 2022, according to a University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization analysis.
Kona airport repairs continue
Over two dozen flights were impacted by the closure of Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole on Monday afternoon after the discovery of cracks in the runway.
New trial to start for two accused of brutally beating Kona security guard
Two defendants convicted of the attempted murder of a security guard at the Kona Seaside Hotel are set to have their case retried today.
New ocean stewardship fund established: $1 will be charged for each customer of commercial vessels, tours
A bill passed into law in 2021 establishing an ocean stewardship special fund became effective Jan. 1.
‘Denial does not make a problem go away’
Several professionals gathered at the state capitol Thursday for an informational briefing to alert people to the immediacy and magnitude of the threat that climate change poses to Hawaii.
Legislators attempt to revive election reform
State legislators on Wednesday announced plans to reintroduce a bill calling for full public financing of elections in Hawaii.
Information sought on missing woman
Family and friends of a woman who was reported missing on Nov. 20 are still seeking answers surrounding her disappearance.
Planning commission to address four properties in Kona, Waikoloa
The Leeward Planning Commission will be addressing four applications including two developments less than a block apart at the Jan. 18 meeting in Kona. The commission last met in August, with the last four meetings being cancelled.
Vice lieutenant praises team after Kona fentanyl arrests
Shooting victim had been granted TRO
A 42 year-old Kealakekua woman who was shot in an apparent New Year’s Day murder-suicide had been granted a temporary restraining order on Dec. 29 against her ex-boyfriend, 43 year-old Garret Kaleohano of Captain Cook.
Waikoloa man charged after armed incident in Kawaihae
A 39 year-old Waikoloa man has been charged with numerous offenses following a shooting incident in Kawaihae in the early morning hours of Saturday, Dec. 30.
