Study of Hilo Bay breakwater expected to begin in early 2020
Tropical Gardening Helpline: Use these tips to grow during dry season
Larry asks: It seems like we are entering a dry season. Any suggestions for gardeners when we have less rain?
Volcano Watch: Honoring the career and contributions of a dedicated HVO geophysicist
HILO On March 30, 2018, a change occurred within the ranks of the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatorys staff when geophysicist Asta Miklius retired.
Puna murder suspect arrested at Christmas parade
Hawaii Island Police arrested the individual wanted for questioning in the murder investigation that left a 75-year-old Mountain View man dead.
Slain man ‘a special person’; Wife recalls artist husband whose body was found Wednesday night
Man accused of driving vehicle at officers pleads not guilty
Movie Review: ‘Irishman’ an old, new masterpiece
The Irishman is a master class in acting, and one of the finest films in the already impressive canon of Martin Scorsese films featuring the tougher side of life (Goodfellas, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull).
Island Life: Tangy!
Yellow tangs return to Kailua Bay on Dec. 1. (Reiko Sekine/Community contributor)
Real estate couple sentenced
KAILUA-KONA A real estate agent, who appeared on HGTVs Hawaii Life, and her husband accused of illegally obtaining welfare benefits were sentenced to probation and ordered to pay thousands in restitution to the state.
‘Elf: The Musical Jr.’ premieres this weekend at Aloha Theatre
KAILUA-KONA Aloha Theatre will premiere Elf: The Musical Jr. at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu.
Kona Choral Society presents ‘Messiah+Trotta’ Concert
KAILUA-KONA The feeling of belonging and the reinforcement of togetherness defines tradition, and no tradition holds as much sentimentality as sharing music to welcome the Christmas season.
State: Hawaii County not affected by new food stamps rule
HILO The state Department of Human Services administrator for the division in charge of Supplemental Nutrition Program, known as SNAP benefits, said Wednesday fewer than 1,000 people in Hawaii all on the island of Molokai will be affected by a new Trump administration order that will tighten work requirements for recipients.
Geologist: Crater lake expected to rise
HILO The growing pool of water in Halemaumau crater could potentially rise another 180 feet, a Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist told County Council members on Tuesday.
Arrests and citations continue to climb amid enhanced traffic enforcement efforts on Saddle
KAILUA-KONA Hawaii Island police continue to issue citations and make arrests amid enhanced traffic enforcement efforts on Daniel K. Inouye Highway near Maunakea Access Road and the Thirty Meter Telescope protest.
Hawaii health officials say school measles report mistaken
HONOLULU A Hawaii elementary school sent a letter to families mistakenly reporting that a student had contracted measles, state health officials said.
Roy Takemoto confirmed as new managing director
HILO It was rough going for a while, but the County Council on Wednesday ultimately unanimously confirmed Roy Takemoto as Mayor Harry Kims second in command.
Dignitaries gather to celebrate completion of College of Pharmacy building
Pearl Harbor commemoration to go on after fresh tragedy
HONOLULU Officials will beef up security as usual for the ceremony to remember those lost in the attack on Pearl Harbor 78 years ago, with service members and dignitaries confronting a fresh tragedy after a U.S. sailor killed two civilians, wounded another and then turned the gun on himself at the storied military base.
The Honolulu Marathon a consistently excellent ‘mid-major’
The Honolulu Marathon, which will be run for the 47th time Sunday, is not considered one of the six major annual marathons around the world. But that doesnt give it an identity crisis.
Orchid Isle Estates investigation classified as murder
Hawaii Island police have identified the male victim whose body was found dead on Wednesday in the Orchid Isle Estates subdivision in Puna. He is identified as 75-year-old Shingo Honda.