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Thursday, May 16 2013
Hawaii County will soon get a brand new beach park just south of Kona Airport. But before the county can accept it, there is important work going on. From Hawaii Island, HPR's Sherry Bracken tells us more.
Wednesday, May 15 2013
It's that time of year, when Mayors submit their budgets to County Councils. In Hawaii County, the main headline from Mayor Billy Kenoi's budget is a proposal to raise property taxes. From the Big Island, HPR's Sherry Bracken tells us more.
Thursday, May 9 2013
A troublesome visitor has landed on the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii. The little fire ant has been on the Hilo side of Hawaii Island, on Maui, and Kaua'i, for years. And now, as of just a few months ago, it's appeared in Kona. From Hawaii Island, HPR's Sherry Bracken tells us more.
(Credit Flickr / wormwould)
Wednesday, May 8 2013
Since 2002, the Big Island Drug Court has provided a path for non violent criminals to become productive members of society. One of the requirements of the stringent process is for participants to help their community. From Hawaii Island, HPR's Sherry Bracken tells us about one such work project.
Tuesday, May 7 2013
This is graduation time for everybody from kindergarten to college. Hawaii Community College designs some of their end of year ceremonies for both East Hawaii and West Hawaii students to be uniquely Hawaiian. HPR's Sherry Bracken was at the West Hawaii ceremony and tells us more.
Tuesday, April 30 2013
Hawaii Island has three major acute care hospitals. Those are facilities that can take care of patients suffering a severe injury, illness, or trauma. Kona Community Hospital serves patients from the Ka'u District through North Kona, and has been improving its services. HPR's Sherry Bracken gives us an update.
Thursday, April 25 2013
This Saturday, the Drug Enforcement Administration is conducting their prescription and over-the-counter drug takeback day. Law enforcement officials will collect expired or unneeded medications from residents. And although this is a national program, Hawaii Island has a special concern about those drugs. From Hawaii Island, HPR's Sherry Bracken tells us more.
Wednesday, April 24 2013
When Hawaii Island's newest highway was built, workers unearthed a number of historical artifacts. Now they'll be housed in a new Hawaiian preserve and cultural interpretive center. From Hawaii Island, HPR's Sherry Bracken tells us more.
Tuesday, April 23 2013
Unless you filed an extension, tax season is over for you. But in the days of old Hawaii, you might have still more to pay. From Hawaii Island, HPR's Sherry Bracken explains.
Thursday, April 18 2013
Tourism has been growing on all islands across the state, but in some places, there's more room to grow. That's certainly the case on the Big Island of Hawaii. HPR"s Sherry Bracken has more from Kona.
Monday, April 15 2013
University of Hawai'i at Hilo's baseball team celebrated two big wins Saturday night when they closed their season by beating the Academy of Art University in a double header. But the school, the fans, and the team also acknowledged a bis loss. From Hawaii Island, HPR's Sherry Bracken explains.
Wednesday, April 3 2013
Tomorrow night begins the first night of competition for the week-long Merrie Monarch Hula Festival in Hilo. From Hawaii Island, HPR's Sherry Bracken gives us an update on some of the festival's most challenging aspects.
Wednesday, March 27 2013
Hawaii agriculture officials say that in the 1970’s, there were 120 milk operations around the state. Today, there are only two. And they’re both on the big island of Hawaii. HPR's Sherry Bracken has more.
Monday, March 25 2013
According to a recent report by the state, the number of cattle raised in Hawaii decreased steadily for about thirty years, starting in 1970. There’s been a bit of an increase since about 2002, and today cattle are raised on each of the major islands. But on Hawaii Island, the industry is facing some challenges to its growth. HPR’s Sherry Bracken reports.
Wednesday, March 13 2013
Hawaii Island will be getting more than $100 million dollars in airport upgrades. That word came from a state official who says most of the work will be done in Kona. HPR's Sherry Bracken has more on the story.
Tuesday, March 12 2013
Two years ago Keauhou Bay was slammed by the tsunami. Waves in the bay destroyed, among other things, three commercial properties at Keauhou Pier. Now, only one of those businesses is back in operation. HPR's Sherry Bracken talked to the commercial operators and to the property's owner, and has the story.
Monday, March 11 2013
Two years ago, a brutal tsunami ripped through northern Japan. That same wave damaged parts of the Big Island. While downtown Kailua Village has returned to normal, other areas have not made it all the way back. That includes a resort north of Kailua Kona. HPR's Sherry Bracken has an update on recovery issues.
Wednesday, March 6 2013
One of the most noteworthy telescopes atop Mauna Kea is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. There are several events on the Big Island--from a scientific conference to fundraisers to a free open house. From Hawaii Island, HPR's Sherry Bracken tells us more.
Tuesday, March 5 2013
Kilauea Volcano is marking more than one anniversary this year. January was the 30th anniversary of the East Rift Zone Eruption. And this month, it is five years since the main Kilauea Crater started erupting after a pause of 45 years. From the Big Island, HPR's Sherry Bracken tells us more.
Thursday, February 28 2013
Governor Abercrombie spent part of the day Wednesday on the Big Island. He talked with residents about several issues of local concern--including the plans for the oft-discussed Honokohau Harbor. HPR's Sherry Bracken was there and has this report. |
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