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Philippines leader Marcos’ visit to Hawaii boosts US-Philippines bond and recalls family history
HONOLULU — Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is meeting with senior U.S. military leaders and members of Hawaii’s large Filipino community this weekend in a visit steeped in geopolitical and personal significance for the leader, but also drawing small protests from a younger generation of Filipinos who point to the actions of his dictator father who died in exile in Hawaii.
‘Imiloa unveils new state-of-the-art planetarium projection system
The ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo has upgraded its planetarium.
‘It’s a huge punch in the gut’: Surf school lottery ends with three of four permits awarded to one owner
Emotions were running high Friday at Makaeo Pavilion as the Department of Land and Natural Resources held a lottery to determine which four surf schools could operate at Kahalu‘u Beach.
Big Island goat problem worsens
As drought conditions continue in West Hawaii, state officials are searching for ways to mitigate the impacts of wild goats.
Honua Ola sues Hawaiian Electric for $1B
Honua Ola Bioenergy is seeking more than $1 billion in damages from Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc., claiming in federal court that the electric utility has used monopolistic measures to keep Honua Ola’s completed but idle biomass power plant from going online.
Pay hikes of more than 22% recommended for county administrators
Top county executives could be in line for significant pay raises come Jan. 1.
PGV nears maximum output
The Puna Geothermal Venture power plant is nearly back to full capacity.
Changes afoot for popular Hilo Christmas tree fundraiser
After 73 years, the Hilo Y’s Men and Women’s Club of Hilo has passed its traditional Christmas tree sale onto the Island of Hawaii YMCA.
Honoli‘i Beach Park sees unusually high swell
Dozens of surfers took to the waves Thursday morning at Honoli’i Beach Park in Hilo to take advantage of high surf.
Kamehameha Schools Hawaii campus reports large internal theft to police
Kamehameha Schools Hawaii filed a police report Thursday alleging a former employee stole more than $360,000 from the Keaau campus.
County Council passes bill easing requirements for PV systems
Homeowners will be able to install solar power systems more easily under a new bill passed Wednesday by the Hawaii County Council.
First responders honored in wake of repeated wildfires
WAIMEA — The same day as four wildfires sparked on Maui, including the Lahaina fire, firefighters were also battling seven hurricane wind-driven fires on Hawaii Island.
Bunka No Hi set for Saturday
The Hilo-based Japanese Community Association of Hawaii is sponsoring its Japanese Culture Day, or Bunka No Hi, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. this Saturday at the Sangha Hall.
High surf, debris causes closure of Bayfront Highway
Police said this morning Bayfront Highway in Hilo closed due to high surf and debris on roadway. Use alternate routes.
Passenger threatened flight crew over mask, feds say. Now she owes American Airlines
A woman’s threats on an American Airlines flight headed to Hawaii over wearing a face mask caused the captain to turn the plane around, according to federal prosecutors. Now, she owes the airline thousands of dollars.
Another extension sought for Kaloko Heights project
The state Land Use Commission will hear a motion today asking the panel to reconsider its denial of a request by developers for more time to try to redistrict some land in the Kaloko Heights project in Kailua-Kona.
HPD assistant chief beats prosecutor’s request for house arrest, GPS monitor
A former Hawaii Police Department assistant chief was in Circuit Court on Wednesday for a hearing about a motion to modify bail conditions.
Hawaiian owl joins cast of animals at Hilo zoo
Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens on Sunday unveiled a revitalized bird habitat and its “outgoing” new tenant.
FEMA issues final EA for Puna road restoration project; construction could start early next year
Work to restore a portion of Highway 137 will begin early next year after a lower Puna road restoration project finally cleared one of its last major hurdles.