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Hilo Farmers Market works toward compliance

Construction of new permanent canopies for the Hilo Farmers Market could begin this summer, according to its owner. The metal structures, which would include solar…

Threat sparks rapid response

It was largely business as usual Friday at Big Island schools despite a threat posted to social media Thursday aimed at Hilo Intermediate School. The…

Disaster recovery bill passes committee

A bill providing Hawaii County $60 million for disaster recovery passed the House Finance Committee on Thursday. The bill will next be sent to the…

Bonds eyed for desalination plants

KAILUA-KONA — Legislators are considering a bill to authorize issuing special purpose revenue bonds to build and operate solar-powered saltwater desalination plants on Hawaii Island.…

Hilo landfill closer to closure

The state Department of Health is seeking public comment on a draft permit for closure of the Hilo landfill. The permit calls for covering the…

State and Region briefs for February 22

Typhoon expected to lash Guam with gusty wind, rain HAGATNA, Guam — A growing typhoon in the Pacific was heading toward the Mariana Islands on…

Geologists map lava thickness

A preliminary map released this week by the U.S. Geological Survey shows the thickness of lava flows from Kilauea volcano’s most recent eruption. The eruption…

Observatory celebrates two decades of discoveries

From finding exoplanets to observing the collision of neutron stars, the Subaru Telescope atop Maunakea has given its scientists much to boast about during the…

Public hearings slated for proposed rules

Residents concerned about new rules that will increase fees at the state’s small boat harbors will be able to comment about the rules during a…