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Got a cool ride? Well, shine it up and cruise on down to Lanihau Center this Saturday night between 6 and 9 pm and be a part of the first Cruise Night of the year. It’s all free and there will be special displays from VASH – the visitor assistance folks – and the Big […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii resident undergraduates attending the University of Hawaii at Hilo, University of Hawaii–West Oahu and the seven UH community colleges will benefit from a reduction in summer tuition rates that will lower the summer 2012 rate and freeze it at the summer 2011 rate. The reduction was approved by the UH Board of […]

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Big Island police have located 24-year-old Jordan Kaneshiro of Hilo who was reported missing. He was found in Hilo unharmed Friday morning (January 20).

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MEDIA RELEASE On Friday March 2, enjoy the unique opportunity to come aboard Holland America Line’s ms Oosterdam in Hilo Harbor and enjoy a fabulous cruise-style luncheon. Adding to the fun, guests will also have the opportunity to bid on a variety of great auction items and will have time to explore the ship prior […]

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Big Island police are searching for a 17-year-old girl reported as missing from Puna since November 29. Jazmyn Kalaukia Williams is described as 5-foot-3, about 125 pounds with long black hair and brown eyes.

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MEDIA RELEASE The mauka part of Mauna Loa Road, known locally as Mauna Loa Strip Road, is closed for repairs during daylight hours through Jan. 25, weather permitting, as road improvement projects continue at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Mauna Loa Road will re-open at night and for the upcoming weekend. Crews are patching the pavement […]

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Drivers along the Saddle Road may have seen some smoke in the sky from some airbursts over Pohakuloa Training Area Thursday (Jan 19). The military is conducting training maneuvers at PTA.

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The following is a statement from Ted Hong, attorney representing two county Elections Office workers who claim they were wrongfully terminated: On Jan. 20, two of the four county employees who were wrongfully terminated from their positions in the county Elections Office, will file their initial claims against the County of Hawaii. Each former employee […]

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The following statement was issued Thursday, Jan. 19 by Hawaii State Teachers Association president Wil Okabe: Mahalo to each of you who came out to vote on the proposed new contract. I talked to hundreds of you this week personally and at some of the polling locations. I could tell from the questions many teachers […]

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New aloha shirt postcard stamps available

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MEDIA RELEASE Oliver “Sonny” Shimaoka, a long-time Big Island resident, has announced his candidacy for the County Council seat for District 9 (Waimea/Kohala/Waikoloa). Shimaoka lives in Waimea and is the pastor of New Hope Waimea Christian Fellowship. He has been involved as a community leader for many years. He presently serves as a chaplain with […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Board of Trustees for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs has named Research Director Dr. Kamanaopono Crabbe as the organization’s new chief executive officer. Crabbe, 48, takes over as successor to Clyde W. Namuo, who retired Dec. 30 after 10 years in the top job at OHA. Crabbe steps in at a time […]

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A lava lake present within the Halemaumau Overlook vent during the past week resulted in night-time glow that was visible from the Jaggar Museum overlook.

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The full text of Senate President Shan S. Tsutsui’s opening day 2012 speech: Last year we began with the assertion that better days were ahead. Today, we find ourselves in a position to reflect on the past year’s accomplishments, and realize that there has been progress, and we have laid the foundation for even better […]

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