Alaska Airlines’ acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines cleared by regulator
The Transportation Department said Tuesday that it would allow Alaska Airlines to close its $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, clearing the way for the first major U.S. airline merger in nearly a decade.
Hawaii Radiologic shut down by ‘security incident’
Hawaii Radiologic Associates has canceled all patient appointments for medical imaging services since late August due to what it called “a security incident that affected some of our systems.”
Lava erupts from Napau Crater
Lava returned to the remote Napau Crater in Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park for the first time in nearly 30 years Tuesday as Kilauea’s latest eruption continues.
Island Life photo for September 18 — Handsome humu
Island Life photo for September 18 — Handsome humu
Council members establish wishlist of legislative priorities
Changes to state regulations regarding e-cigarettes and midwives are among a wishlist of state bills the Hawaii County Council hopes to see pass next year.
HVO: Kilauea briefly erupted Sunday night west of Napau Crater
Kilauea briefly erupted Sunday night, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory announced Monday.
Three juveniles arrested after threatening Parker School
The head of school at Parker School in Waimea said three juvenile boys who were arrested and charged Friday with terroristic threatening for an online video threat to the school were students, but not at Parker.
Sunday night weather ‘disturbance’ dumps rain on E. Hawaii
The windward side of the Big Island received a cloudburst Sunday night, and while Hilo and vicinity are known for rainy weather, the downpour was notable because September is the dry season for most of Hawaii.
Two Big Island blood drives set: More donors are needed to meet demand
Two upcoming Hawaii Island blood drives will give residents the chance to donate life-saving blood that is vital for emergencies and medical procedures that occur daily in local hospitals.
Hawaii’s road woes continue in 31-13 loss to Sam Houston
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Hunter Watson threw three touchdown passes, including two to Qua’Vez Humphreys, and Jay Ducker rushed for 148 yards to boost Sam Houston to a 31-13 victory over Hawaii today at Bowers Stadium.
Wahine volleyball team shows some fight in pulling off a reverse sweep of Oregon State
The Hawaii women’s volleyball team has shown the ability to battle back from a one-set deficit.
Hawaii Island All Nations Powwow returns for 10th year
With the sound of beating drums and an abundance of brightly colored regalia, it was hard to miss members of over a dozen tribal nations gathered together for a powwow in Keaau.
Hurricane Hone ended most of the island’s drought
One effect of Hurricane Hone’s passage to the south of the Big Island late last month was to take almost all of the island out of drought conditions.
Second phase of Lahaina fire findings released
Native Hawaiian convention slated this week
A large convention for Native Hawaiians will take place this week on Hawaii Island for the first time.
Will Taylor Swift’s Harris endorsement influence the U.S. election?
Global pop star Taylor Swift’s support for Kamala Harris may have boosted the Democratic vice president’s hopes of attracting young voters, but the question remains: Will the celebrity endorsement make a difference on Election Day?
Island Life photo for September 14 — Kingly Kohala
Island Life photo for September 14 — Kingly Kohala
Puako Beach Drive resurfacing project begins Monday
Hawaii County’s Department of Public Works Highways Division (South Kohala) next week will be paving on Puako Beach Drive from Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway to Hokuloa United Church from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, weather permitting.
Island Life photo for September 13 — Dramatic drive
Island Life photo for September 13 — Dramatic drive
Sides spar over evidence in Ireland case
The associate director of the Hawaii Innocence Project told the state Supreme Court on Thursday that prosecutors — who provided information that helped overturn the convictions of Albert “Ian” and Shawn Schweitzer in the Christmas Eve 1991 abduction, rape and murder of Dana Ireland in Puna — now appear to be impeding the brothers’ quest to be compensated for being wrongly imprisoned.
