Maui mayor to defy committee settlement over injection wells
WAILUKU The mayor of Maui has announced plans to defy a County Council resolution and continue to pursue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court over the use of injection wells.
More Oahu wind farm protesters arrested
KAHUKU More protesters opposed to a wind farm on Oahus North Shore have been arrested.
Input sought on proposed solar project in Waikoloa
KAILUA-KONA Developers of a 400- to 600-acre solar array proposed for Waikoloa are seeking input on the project they say will generate enough energy to power over 14,200 average households.
Brain Injury Support Group celebrates 25 years of offering hope after trauma
KAILUA-KONA For 25 years, Konas Brain Injury Support Group has gathered once a month.
Plea deal is offered to arrested TMT protesters
HILO The state Attorney Generals Office has offered a plea deal to protesters who were arrested in July for blocking Maunakea Access Road that would dispose of their cases if each pays a $100 fine.
Zoning changes open the door for more fitness, amusement centers
HILO Indoor amusement facilities such as fitness and martial arts centers, pool halls and game rooms will be allowed in commercial and industrial zones, under changes the County Council approved Wednesday.
HFD asks Ironman to help with OT
KAILUA-KONA The Hawaii Fire Department is requesting the corporation behind the Ironman World Championship help cover the costs it incurred during the big race Oct. 12
Gabbard punches back against Clinton’s criticism
KAILUA-KONA Hawaii Congresswoman and Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard hit back against Hillary Clintons criticism on Saturday.
Avoland in South Kona now USDA certified to ship to customers in 33 states
HONOMALINO More consumers on the mainland will experience what the Big Island already knows Hawaiian Sharwil avocados are arguably the best gourmet avocados with their rich buttery flavor and smooth creamy texture.
Kampachi Farms moving forward with macroalgae project in waters off Kona Coast
KAILUA-KONA Kampachi Farms plans to begin testing next summer an underwater farm the mariculture company hopes will produce large quantities of limu edible seaweed off the Kona Coast.
Haunted house? More like magical journey: Kona Pacific’s annual event provides Halloween festivities for South Kona
KEALAKEKUA Students of Kona Pacific Public Charter School left school Friday with the only change to the campus being the lineup of pumpkins they spent the morning carving.
Harbor scale has new operator
KAILUA-KONA Fishermen wanting to haul in and weigh their catch at Honokohau Harbor are able to do so after a two-week hiatus.
Relief expected for Big Island areas currently experiencing drought
KAILUA-KONA Above-average rainfall forecast this winter into spring is expected to provide relief to parched areas of Hawaii Island.
Trial starts for marijuana activist
Kona Community Aquatic Center to reopen Tuesday
KAILUA-KONA The Kona Community Aquatic Center reopens to the public on Tuesday following a lengthy over-the-summer closure.
Domestic violence walk and vigil speaks to community
KAILUA-KONA Its a topic kept in the shadows but on Thursday night, domestic violence was brought into the light.
Local vibe five decades strong: Alii Drive landmark Huggo’s celebrates 50th anniversary tonight
KAILUA-KONA In its 50 years as a restaurant staple along Alii Drive, Huggos has always been about one thing taking chances.
More than 5,000 citations issued amid stepped-up traffic enforcement near Maunakea Access Road
KAILUA-KONA Stepped-up traffic enforcement efforts on Daniel K. Inouye Highway near Maunakea Access Road continues amid the Thirty Meter Telescope protest.
Council passes climate resolution despite some doom-and-gloom from Chung
Daylight Mind Coffee Company closes doors
KAILUA-KONA Daylight Mind Coffee Company closed the doors at two of its West Hawaii locations this week.
