Inside the operation: HPM touts modular housing as controversial bill comes up for final reading
The old carpenters’ adage, “measure twice, cut once” is taken to a new level at HPM Building Supply’s Keaau factory, where computers do the measuring and lasers show where to make the cuts and attach the hardware.
Only 1 major candidate running to succeed Tulsi Gabbard
HONOLULU — There’s only one major candidate in the race to succeed U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, virtually guaranteeing he will be sworn in as Hawaii’s newest congressman in January.
Plaintiffs seek judgment in Maunakea Access Road lawsuit
Plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the state over its management of land around the Maunakea Access Road are seeking partial summary judgment in the case.
Site of former homeless camp draws just one bid at auction
A lot in downtown Hilo that was the site of a troublesome homeless camp received only one extremely low bid at auction last month, but that sale will likely be blocked, a county official said.
Hawaii Community College — Palamanui holds drive-through graduation
Hawaii Community College — Palamanui graduated 102 students this school year, with associate degrees and certificates in Hawaiian studies, natural science, culinary arts and other academic programs. But due to COVID-19, the in-person commencement ceremony that traditionally occurs in May was canceled.
Only the names have changed: Honolulu super PAC resurfaces in West Hawaii races
In a replay of a 2014 West Hawaii council race, a powerful Honolulu pro-construction political action committee has targeted a sitting councilwoman by standing up a well-financed challenger in an attempt to unseat her.
Kim’s friends, employees chip in, Roth maintains strong money lead as election draws nigh
Mayor Harry Kim’s reelection campaign is getting by with a little help from his friends. And his employees.
Woman charged with murder in death of child granted supervised release
A Kona Circuit Court judge on Wednesday severed the case of two Puna women accused of murder in the 2018 death of a 6-year-old boy at a Kealakehe apartment complex. Supervised release was also granted to one of the defendants.
August Plant of the Month: Add some eye candy to your yard with mussaenda
Summer is peak season for beautiful flowering plants here in Kona. One that definitely qualifies as eye candy is the gorgeous mussaenda. Specimens of this lovely plant can be found in Kona with a few mature plants gracing the edge of the driveway into the former Kaiser clinic, which was once Sakamoto Electric Co. in Kealakekua. These plants are fully mature and manage to put on a floral display most of the summer.
ADA improvements to Laaloa pass environmental hurdle
Accessibility improvements for Laaloa Beach Park, also known as Magic Sands Beach Park, are one step closer to reality.
LFA bill awaits Ige’s signature
A bill that would codify a list of best practices to mitigate infestations of little fire ants is awaiting Gov. David Ige’s signature.
Visitor numbers on upward trend despite pandemic
Nearly twice as many visitors arrived in the state in June than in May, despite the ongoing ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Crew makes ocean trip to recover deceased Paralympian’s boat
HONOLULU — A sailing crew embarked from Honolulu on a mission to locate and recover the boat of Paralympian who died during a solo attempt to row from California to Hawaii.
County purchases Puapuaa acreage in Kona
The Puapuaa properties located makai of Alii Drive will now officially belong to the people of Hawaii County following the purchase of more than 12 acres in North Kona.
BOE approves delay to start date; students now will return Aug. 17
Ige uses line-item veto on virus relief bill
HONOLULU — Gov. David Ige said Thursday he would exercise his line-item veto on a bill appropriating federal coronavirus relief funds.
Kona Community Hospital names new CEO
Kona Community Hospital has a new regional CEO starting next month.
Remembering the ‘Forgotten War’: Veterans reflect on Korean War, 67th anniversary of conflict’s end amid virus
Known as the “Forgotten War,” the Korean War started 70 years ago with North Korea invading the South on June 25, 1950. Ultimately, nearly five million civilians and soldiers were left dead, including nearly 37,000 American servicemen and an additional 7,800 classified as missing in action.
New vendor taking over animal control contract
A new animal control vendor has been selected for Hawaii County.
Making sure they’re ready: Full Life provides dozens of clients with disaster preparedness kits
Full Life, a Hawaii Island nonprofit dedicated to helping people with developmental disabilities lead happy, productive and self-directed lives, recently provided dozens of clients with a disaster preparedness kit amid the threat of Hurricane Douglas, which skirted the state over the weekend.
