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Kaumakani Kauai County Hawaii

HMC works to improve stroke response, care

Just after 10:30 a.m. Friday a group of nurses, rehabilitation therapists and other medical providers gathered outside a room at Hilo Medical Center and discussed…

Police: Missing teen found

Police say 16-year-old Hiilei Peneku, who was reported missing, was found in good health Jan. 18 in Hilo. Source: Hawaii Tribune Herald

Cold front to bring chilly overnight temps

A cold front moving across the state will bring cooler overnight weather to the Big Island this weekend, according to forecasts from the National Weather…

State seeks gas tax hike

Measures introduced in both the state House and Senate this week would increase gas taxes and other vehicle fees to generate additional money for the…

Lawmakers float prison proposal

The chairman of the state House committee on public safety has introduced a bill to purchase the Honolulu Federal Detention Center to replace the outdated,…

Salary Commission seeks input

Former Salary Commission Chairman Hugh Ono had a novel idea Thursday for the commission: Why not disband? “I’m beginning to believe the County of Hawaii…