Laupahoehoe News

A 21-year-old Big Island woman was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday for second-degree crystal methamphetamine, or "ice," trafficking.

Laupahoehoe Public & School Library will discontinue its Passport Application Acceptance Service, effective Saturday, October 31, 2009, in order for staff to focus on providing core library services to patrons.

Tropical storm Neki, moving to the northwest of the main Hawaiian islands is responsible for the muggy conditions over Oahu yesterday and today, the National Weather Service said.

Dozens of post offices on Oahu, Maui and Kauai are reducing hours because of declining mail volume and revenues.

In 1946, coastlines throughout Hawaii were hit by a tsunami generated by a massive earthquake in Alaska's Aleutian Islands.

'THE HOSPITAL AT THE END OF THE WORLD,' public lecture and slide show by author/nurse Joe Niemczura, on his book about his teaching trips to rural Nepal; 7-9 p.m. Sept.

Laupahoehoe Public & School Library, located on the Laupahoehoe High & Elementary School campus, will adjust its hours temporarily on September 11 and 30, 2009 due to a funding shortage.

HILO - There will be no life sentence for a paroled murderer convicted of attempting to rape a 12-year-old girl in the Pepeekeo church where he was music director.

Hawaii County Civil Defense this morning warned residents to get prepared for heavy rains and flooding from Felicia, which could be tropical storm strength when it reaches the Big Island early next week.

Hawaii County Civil Defense this morning warned residents to get prepared for heavy rains and flooding from Felicia, which could be tropical storm strength when it reaches the Big Island early next week.

Uluwehi Sings Na Mele Hula Hawaiian Kaulupono Music Uluwehi Guerrero is another Na Hoku male vocalist winner and a Maui kumu hula, whose contributions have hula implications, with proud links to the Valley Isle.

I have finally read an editorial that says it perfectly. I, for one, am sick and tired of the unions grandstanding on this issue and accomplishing nothing in the meantime for the workers they are supposed to represent.

This fascinating collection of original Hawaii hip-hop pays homage to the old school with fresh perspectives on life, love and the human experience.

The Hawaii high school students quarantined in South Korea come from all over the state.

HILO - A 20-year-old Laupahoehoe woman accused of possessing more than a pound of crystal methamphetamine pleaded not guilty yesterday and has been ordered to stand trial Oct.

VOTE: Is this photo good for Zen ? Voting open until 9 June 2009. Tell a friend! Lava rock beach at Laupahoehoe, HI.

Firefighters pulled a 31-year-old man from a private swimming pool in Manoa yesterday evening.

A 59-year-old diver is in critical condition at Hilo Medical Center this afternoon after being rescued in rough surf near Laupahoehoe Point on the Big Island.

A 9-year-old boy was rescued yesterday by Big Island firefighters after he slipped down a 100-foot-embankment off Old Mamalahoa Highway near Kaula Gulch in the Laupahoehoe area.

A crew aboard a Maui fire rescue helicopter will try today to retrieve the body of a man who died yesterday after falling from a horse in Haleakala National Park.