Telling Hawaii’s stories, one hand-carved surfboard at a time
Leleo Kinimaka grew up in Kauai, the Hawaiian island where the Pacific Ocean provided routine and rhythm to his days. “I’d wake up and I’d go surfing all day, maybe swim or canoe,” he recalled. “I’d only come home for lunch.”
Big expansion of Hilo Harbor entrance still in the works
A $62 million plan to expand the entrance to Hilo Harbor still needs some time in the oven.
Island Life photo for July 26 — Huffy Humu
Island Life photo for July 26 — Huffy Humu
Man charged in fatal hit-and-run; victim ID’d in documents
Police reportedly phoned a motorist early Monday morning after he allegedly hit and killed a pedestrian in Kona and then abandoned his car.
Time to end affordable housing credits? Report finds they don’t work as intended
Hawaii County’s incentives for building affordable housing don’t work, according to a study of the County Code.
New Mexico woman drowns in Kona
Police say a 54-year-old woman who died Monday in a possible drowning in Kailua-Kona has been identified as Jennifer Kathleen Purcell of Albuquerque, N.M.
Hawaiian Electric rolls out weather-monitoring stations
Hawaiian Electric will install a series of weather-monitoring stations in wildfire-prone areas statewide.
Island Life photo for July 25 — Sunset surprise
Island Life photo for July 24 — Sunset surprise
Shaelynn Lehano-Stone: a timeline of tragedy
A 9-year-old developmentally disabled Hilo girl starved to death by her parents and grandmother eight years ago was on the radar of Child Welfare Services almost from birth.
Police arrest 19 for DUI
During the week of July 15-21, Hawaii Island police arrested 19 motorists for DUI. Five of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. Two of the drivers were younger than 21.
RIMPAC exercises continue on USS Carl Vinson
Kona pool to close for repairs starting Aug. 10
The Kona Community Aquatic Center will be closed starting at 3 p.m. on Aug. 10 for repairs and maintenance, according to the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Island life photo for July 24 — Palm parade
Island life photo for July 24 — Palm parade
KHS scholarship winners named
In 2000-2001, the Kealakehe High School Community Council established four scholarships to honor Waverider graduates who represent the values of KHS. These young adults are named the Most Outstanding and Most Charitable students in their class. Since the first KHS graduation in 2001, there have been 108 awardees who have earned a total of $217,500 to support their post-secondary educational plans.
Hilo’s Youth Challenge Academy becomes Job Challenge Academy
With the Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Academy moving to Kalaeloa on Oahu, the former Youth Challenge Academy in Hilo will become the Hawaii Job Challenge Academy-Hilo.
Longtime UH-Hilo theater sound tech dies in accident
A motorcycle crash July 15 in Colorado sent shock waves back to the Big Island.
Pedestrian killed, driver arrested in Kona hit-and-run
Police arrested a 34-year-old Keauhou man early Monday morning in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash in West Hawaii.
Parts of HVNP closed after a series of earthquakes
Chain of Craters Road and other parts of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park have been closed in response to an increase in seismic activity beneath Kilauea volcano.
Island Life for July 23
Regal old banyan tree is shown filtering the sunset. (Susan Grant/community contributor)
Island Life for July 22
Taking a coffee break
