Fire destroys unoccupied home for sale on Kahakai Boulevard in Pahoa.
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Fire destroys Pahoa home
A fire Wednesday night that destroyed an unoccupied home for sale on Kahakai Boulevard in Pahoa is under investigation for possible arson.
Sinkhole closes Old Cane Haul Road above Pahala
Police say the privately-owned Old Cane Haul Road above Pahala is closed until further notice because of a hole measuring about 4-feet in length, 2-feet in width and 8-feet in depth.
Flags at half-staff in remembrance of COVID victims
Acting Gov. Josh Green has ordered that the U.S. and Hawaii state flags be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect and remembrance of the one million Americans who have died of COVID-19.
Hit-and-run traffic victim dies
Police say a woman pedestrian struck in a hit-and-run traffic collision Wednesday near the Hilo police station has died.
Maunakea observatories help astronomers capture image of Milky Way’s black hole
A pair of Maunakea observatories were integral to the first-ever image of the black hole at the center of the Milky Way.
Experience PTA Day returns to showcase cultural, environmental efforts at facility
Pohakuloa Training Area hosted its annual Experience PTA Day on Thursday after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
Ethics Board dismisses complaint against Waltjen
The county Board of Ethics on Wednesday dismissed a complaint against Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen by a group opposing vaccines, masks and other pandemic protocols who said Waltjen ignored their petitions and compilations of documents they assert prove their case.
Judge convicts man of murder in Hawaii road rage shooting
HONOLULU — A judge found a Hawaii man guilty Thursday of murder in a fatal road rage shooting.
Hawaiian Airlines exploring electric aircraft technology
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaiian Airlines is exploring electric aircraft technology with a company based in Boston.
Black hole at center of Milky Way photographed for the first time using Maunakea telescopes
A global team of scientists, including astronomers at a pair of Maunakea Observatories, have captured the first image of the black hole at the center of the Milky Way.
EPA visits wastewater facilities: Regional administrator offers guidance on money for upgrades
Both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the nonprofit environmental law organization that successfully sued Maui County are watching how Hawaii County plans to handle similar wastewater discharge issues.
Tougher penalties eyed to protect ‘aquatic resources’
Among the bills passed this legislative session and sent to Gov. David Ige for his consideration is one that would stiffen penalties for violating the state’s aquatic resources law.
Masks required for graduations and summer school; cases rise statewide
Masking requirements will remain in place for graduation ceremonies and summer school, according to interim Superintendent Keith Hayashi and State Epidemiologist Sarah Kemble.
Report: Return of Japanese could protect Hawaii from global instability
A report by the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization predicts that the return of Japanese travelers this year will be necessary to shield the state from the brunt of a potential global economic recession.
Obituaries for May 12
Rosita Paco Corpuz, 87, of Hilo died April 20 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in the Philippines, she was retired from Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp. and a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Joey (Clarina) Corpuz and Jerry Corpuz of Los Angeles, Raymond Corpuz of Hilo; daughters, Josephine Corpuz and Juvy Corpuz of Los Angeles, Judy (Alex) Nicolas and Jeanie Corpuz of Hilo; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Pasha Hawaii donates $30K to Boys & Girls Club
Pasha Hawaii has donated $30,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island to support the organization’s much-needed Nutritional Supplementation “hot meal” program for Hawaii Island’s youth.
Roth attends Ironman competition in Utah
Mayor Mitch Roth attended the 2021 Ironman World Championship in St. George, Utah, last weekend “in a show of partnership between the City of St. George and the County of Hawaii through their willingness to temporarily take on the coveted event,” according to a press release from the mayor’s office.
Public invited to attend Police Week events
Hawaii Island residents and visitors are invited to attend Police Week festivities, including station tours, during the national event next week.
Learn about STEM careers and get a paid internship included
The University of Hawaii at Manoa is accepting applications for a year-round STEM program for high school students on the islands of Hawaii, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai and Kauai.
Two in custody after police recover suspected fentanyl during drug bust
Two people were taken into police custody Wednesday morning after vice officers from both sides of the island executed a search warrant at a home in Kailua-Kona.
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