Waikoloa Stream flow restoration eyed: Public meeting Thursday in Waimea
The public is invited to provide feedback on Thursday about a recommendation for partial stream flow restoration for the Waikoloa Stream in South Kohala.
Leeward Planning panel to consider three STVR bills
The Leeward Planning Commission on Thursday will take up three highly controversial bills initiated by the Hawaii County Council related to short-term vacation rentals.
Love for the ukulele on display: Hundreds of kupuna show off their chops during annual event
Over 400 kupuna from around the island gathered in Hilo on Tuesday to share their ukulele skills with 10 performances from Hawaii County senior center classes.
Suspect in deadly hit-and-run allegedly was intoxicated
A 25-year-old Pahoa woman accused of killing a Hilo pedestrian in a hit-and-run incident over the weekend had more three times the legal amount of alcohol in her system.
Island Life for Wednesday, April 17, 2024
A swimmer goes through an arch near Pawai Bay. (Reiko Sekine/community contributor)
HPP man posts bail after being charged with multiple offenses
Police have charged 31-year-old Dylan Jessen Gapp of Hawaiian Paradise Park with numerous firearms offenses and violation of a court order.
Testifiers: No PTA land swap
People statewide urged the Board of Land and Natural Resources on Friday to reject a proposed land exchange between the state and the U.S. Army that would allow it to continue to use land in the Pohakuloa Training Area and elsewhere.
Woman accused of beating, kicking dog in Kona
A 26-year-old woman accused of beating and kicking her dog at McDonald’s in Kailua-Kona has been freed on supervised release over the objection of prosecutors.
Police arrest suspect in Kona robbery
Police arrested 21-year-old Peter Melling of Kailua-Kona on April 12 for a robbery that occurred at a shopping center on the 75-5800 block of Alii Drive on April 11.
More rolling outages possible, Hawaiian Electric warns
Hawaiian Electric on Monday again asked customers to conserve power to avoid the need for additional rolling outages after more than 21,000 customers lost power Sunday.
Nene gosling found dead in popular Hilo park
Patrons of Lili‘uokalani Park and Gardens in Hilo were disheartened recently to learn about the death of a nene gosling in the park.
Island Life for Tuesday, April 16, 2024
The Merry Monarch in Kalakaua Park, Hilo. (David Eichner/community contributor)
Slow spring for real estate? Interest rates continue to put pressure on home sales
It’s likely to be a slow spring for Big Island home sales as the market struggles to recover from 2023.
Election cards have been mailed
The Hawaii County Elections Division has mailed out election notification cards.
Island Life for Monday, April 15, 2024
Coffee blossoms Kona. (Rose Hinsdale/community contributor)
Uncle Miles Kitchen departs Hilo airport
After 15 years of serving travelers, Uncle Miles Kitchen has closed at the Hilo International Airport.
Cockfighting measure dies in Senate
A controversial state measure that would crack down on people raising chickens for cockfighting is dead.
Landowner testifies in HPP house snafu case
A California woman being sued by a developer whose contractor erroneously built a home on her lot in Hawaiian Paradise Park testified in court Friday that monetary damages are not what she is seeking.
Airport closed yet again for crack in runway
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport closed for the third time this year after a crack in the runway was discovered Friday morning.
Governor designates Official State Snails
HONOLULU — Gov. Josh Green has signed legislation designating an official state kahuli, or snail, for each of the main Hawaiian Islands and the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.