News across Hawaii County

Two Kaʻū condo communities deserted after Lala damaged private Punaluʻu utility servicing water, sewer
"This has rendered our homes uninhabitable," John and Tammy OʻBanion wrote in a Sept. 20 letter to the Public Utility Commission.

Bowling alley, entertainment complex eyed for Hilo
Hilo could once again have a bowling alley.

Bowling alley, entertainment complex eyed for Hilo
Hilo could once again have a bowling alley.

Tree removal and maintenance work continues in Hilo park
Visitors at Lili‘uokalani Gardens may have noticed changes recently as part of ongoing tree maintenance work in the park aimed at addressing invasive species and reducing potential safety hazards.

Trump unveils $15 billion planned Iowa steel project
President Donald Trump on Monday said that a Minnesota company plans to build a multi-billion-dollar steel mill in Iowa, handing the administration a marquee manufacturing investment to showcase as Republicans head into November’s midterm elections.

Progress on Isaac Hale park in lower Puna
Eight years after lava flows from Kilauea’s 2018 eruption ran through parts of Isaac Kepo‘okalani Hale Beach Park in lower Puna, Hawaii County is moving forward with plans to restore and make improvements to the recreational area.

Draft EA clears the way for improvements to Isaac Hale Beach Park
Eight years after lava flows from Kilauea’s 2018 eruption ran through parts of Isaac Kepo‘okalani Hale Beach Park in lower Puna, Hawaii County is moving forward with plans to restore and make improvements to the recreational area.

Council committee postpones vote on Waikoloa development
The County Council’s Committee on Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions last week voted 9-0 to postpone until its Oct. 6 meeting a pair of bills seeking approval for a project that would build some 400 apartments and 300 single-family homes on just over 700 acres in Waikoloa.

Council committee postpones vote on Waikoloa development
The County Council’s Committee on Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions last week voted 9-0 to postpone until its Oct. 6 meeting a pair of bills seeking approval for a project that would build some 400 apartments and 300 single-family homes on just over 700 acres in Waikoloa.