New ways sought to control feral pigs on Big Island
HILO, Hawai‘i — As the population of feral pigs on the Big Island continues to grow, county officials and residents are considering a wider range of solutions.
Soft spring for Hawai‘i hotels
HONOLULU — There wasn’t as much cha-ching this spring for Hawai‘i hotels, which in April experienced losses in five key performance measures for the second month in a row.
Search for UH president’s replacement to begin soon
HONOLULU — The search for the successor to University of Hawai‘i (UH) President David Lassner officially will begin in late May following approval of the job description and leadership profile by the Board of Regents.
Hawai‘i wins $916 million from drugmaker
HONOLULU — A Hawai‘i Circuit Court judge awarded the state $916 million on Tuesday in a decade-old case alleging unfair and deceptive practices against the makers of a blockbuster blood thinner drug.
More homeless housing planned for O‘ahu
HONOLULU — The city and state have opened — and plan to open — more homeless housing across Oahu following the closure of some shelters and reduced bed space during the COVID-19 pandemic.
More details emerge after cockfight raid
HILO, Hawai‘i — Police said Tuesday officers, who raided a cockfight May 18 in Hawaiian Paradise Park, recovered 25 dead roosters, four injured birds and about $20,000 in cash.
Retired executive, teacher Randy Moore returns to Hawai‘i public schools
HONOLULU — Retired executive and teacher Randolph Moore has been named the state Department of Education’s interim deputy superintendent of operations, bringing his extensive background in business and education back to Hawaii public schools.
Bike riders on the road for race in Koke‘e on Sunday
Hawai‘i housing market ‘bleak,’ University of Hawai‘i report finds
Man suffers serious injuries in crash on Kuhio Highway
Firefighters honored for rescuing distressed swimmer
Charges dropped against alleged Hilo counterfeiter
HILO, Hawai‘i — At the request of prosecutors, a judge dropped charges Friday against a 32-year-old Hilo man police described as “a significant figure in the distribution and utilization of counterfeit currency being passed into our community’s circulation.”
Gas leak leads to evacuations in Kekaha
Meetings strive to give a voice to homelessness
Polls shows solid support for restoration of Coco Palms Resort
Invasive beetle taking toll on O‘ahu palm trees
HONOLULU — The palms along much of O‘ahu’s North Shore are losing their fronds and dying, a harbinger of the fate of others on the rest of the island.
Water agency prepares for possible cyberattacks
The Environmental Protection Agency is warning water utilities nationwide to be wary of cyberattacks from hackers affiliated with Iran and China seeking to sabotage drinking and wastewater resources.