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Puna learning center hopes to expand campus facilities
The Arts and Sciences Center in Puna is proposing a campus expansion that could add six new buildings and 18 supporting features to its 24-acre property.
‘Extremely grateful’: Family from Ukraine escapes war, feeling welcome on the Big Island
Maksym Koloson, his wife Karina and 12-year-old daughter Lina fled Eastern Ukraine as Russia’s attack began in February and have landed on the Big Island after two months of traveling.
Grant would double bikeshare fleet: 15 stations would be split between Hilo, Kona
Hawaii County’s bike rental program has more than doubled ridership over the last two years and is poised to double its resources this year.
Palila habitat fence slated for expansion
Another five miles of fencing around a portion of Maunakea is slated for construction this year, which will almost, but not quite, enclose the upper slopes of the mountain after more than 10 years.
The public’s turn: Council seeks input on budget increase, tax rollback
Property values are up dramatically, there’s a record high $779.7 million budget in the works and the County Council, for the first time in decades, is considering lowering the tax rates.
Char: Graduations could fuel COVID spike
State Health Director Libby Char said Friday she’s concerned the recent statewide rise in COVID-19 cases will become more pronounced during graduation season.
Roundabout to be built in Waikoloa
Waikoloa is getting a roundabout.
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.