Creating some buzz for the bee industry
HILO Big Island beekeepers are buzzing.
Too hot for road repair: County requests more time to complete Hwy 132 work
HILO The county Department of Public Works has requested a three-month extension to complete the reconstruction of Highway 132 in lower Puna.
Bezona column: Avocado the all American fruit
Avocados have become the all American fruit now enjoyed throughout the mainland. It is likely Persea americana, originated in South Central Mexico but with a long history of cultivation in South and Central America, beginning as early as 5000 BC.
Uncle Robert’s Night Market shuts down
HILO Uncle Roberts Awa Bar and Farmers Market held its last Night Market for the foreseeable future on Wednesday as the popular event has been shut down indefinitely.
Volcano Watch: Sub-Antarctic lava lake spied from space
HILO Last month, the entire world celebrated the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11s triumphant flight to the moon and the first human footsteps on the surface of another planetary body on July 20, 1969.
Money to benefit West Hawaii projects
HONOLULU – Sen. Lorraine Inouye announced Friday that Gov. David Ige released $600,000 in funds to develop and complete an access bridge and road to a community resource center in Kawaihae.
Old A rollover sends three to hospital
KAILUA-KONA Garrett Duran, Chris Revecho and Douglas Delmar were enjoying a Friday afternoon at Old Kona Airport Park when they heard screeching tires and saw an SUV flip multiple times on the old runway in front of the Makaeo Walking Path.
Shark attack victim released from hospital in good condition
KAILUA-KONA The 26-year-old woman bitten by a shark Tuesday in Kealakekua Bay has been released from the hospital in good condition, a Kona Community Hospital spokeswoman said Friday.
Barriers pulled for Puna highway contraflow
KAILUA-KONA Concrete barriers installed earlier this year to prevent cars from stopping alongside Queen Kaahumanu Highway to view the Huehue lava tube are being removed.
Kaiser seeks TRO blocking Queen’s hospital from billing patients
KAILUA-KONA Kaiser Health Foundation is asking a federal judge to block The Queens Health Systems from directly billing its members until the court renders a decision on Kaisers allegations of unfair billing practices.
Fourth annual Hawaii Island Festival of Birds canceled, cites access issues
KAILUA-KONA The organizers of the annual Hawaii Island Festival of Birds have announced the cancellation of this years event, citing difficulty accessing forest reserves around Maunakea.
Hawaii could make 2nd straight trip to LLWS final with win
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. Hawaii has played eight games at the Little League World Series over the last two years without a loss. This years team, the first ever from the island of Maui, will need to pick up two more wins to capture back-to-back titles.
Runnin’ With Rani: Staci Lovell is XTERRA’s Newest ‘It’ Girl
On the surface, Staci Lovell is like any other teenager.
USS Arizona Memorial repairs progress, no reopening date yet
USS Arizona Memorial reopening date to be announced
Stepped-up traffic enforcement nets more than 600 citations around Maunakea
MAUNAKEA The Hawaii Police Department commander in charge of the stepped-up traffic enforcement on Daniel K. Inouye Highway near Maunakea Access Road said authorities probably shouldve started it a lot sooner.
Bench Warrants 08-23-19
As of Friday August 23, 2019 the following individuals are wanted by the Hawaii Police Department because of outstanding warrants:
Dive volunteers keep cleaning tradition going at Honokohau Harbor
KAILUA-KONA Jim Wards hands explored what he couldnt see underwater on Saturday morning, inch by inch, until he came upon … something.
Island Life: Treasure in bloom
A rainbow ends in a splash of golden blossoms in the early morning along the Old Airport Walking Trail. (Paul Prosise/Community contributor)
Hilo couple nabbed in slew of crimes at Honolii Beach Park
HILO A Hilo couple was arrested and charged Friday in a slew of crimes related to drugs, drug distribution, motor vehicle thefts and theft of property.
About Town 08-24-19
Boy Scouts, Aloha Council awarded funding