HILO — The family of an Illinois woman seriously injured last July when a “lava bomb” tore through the roof of a tour boat off Kapoho is suing the tour company and its owner in state court.

KEAUHOU — Whether it’s remodeling a bathroom or building that dream home, the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Island Living + Design Expo is an opportunity to find out how to turn those aspirations into reality.

KAHALUU — Standing on the sand at Kahaluu Beach Park, Daniel Sproule was excited to get onto the water.

HILO — The first sewer fee hike in 17 years squeaked through the County Council on a 5-4 vote this week, but only after it was amended to spread the cost over five years instead of the three requested by the administration.

KAILUA-KONA — After a decision by the state Senate Committee on Ways and Means Thursday, a new tobacco tax is one reading shy of heading to the House of Representatives for consideration.

OCEAN VIEW — Chuck Henry described his neighborhood street in Ocean View as somber the day after a raging house fire took the life of his friend who lived across the road.

HILO — It was largely business as usual Friday at Big Island schools despite a threat posted to social media Thursday aimed at Hilo Intermediate School.