Standard & Poor's Ratings Services raised its long-term and underlying rating on Hawaici County's outstanding general obligation debt saying the county had built up strong reserve levels and good financial ...

Forget about coqui frogs, as there's another invasive species prevalent on the Big Island that is proving to be a far greater threat, some officials believe.

The Hawaii County Police Commission meeting Tuesday in Hilo was supposed to be about residents commenting on the two candidates seeking to replace retiring Police Chief Lawrence Mahuna.