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The Painful Demise Of A Big Island Charter School Courtesy Josh DeWeerd

The Painful Demise Of A Big Island Charter School

Ka’u Learning Academy had its charter revoked after multiple violations, but there were plenty of red flags from the beginning.

Big Island: Incumbent’s Surprise Withdrawal Opens Up Council Race Courtesy of Jen Ruggles

Big Island: Incumbent’s Surprise Withdrawal Opens Up Council Race

The departure leaves two newcomers who emphasize agriculture and sustainability facing off for the seat.

Authorities Search For Safe Spots For People To Watch Lava Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Authorities Search For Safe Spots For People To Watch Lava

A tour boat mishap that injured 23 people illustrates the danger of getting too close to the spectacle that many want to see.

Big Island Police Officer Fatally Shot; Suspect Sought AP

Big Island Police Officer Fatally Shot; Suspect Sought

UPDATED:ÌýOff-duty officers and some who returned to work from vacation and days off join the the manhunt.

Big Island: Volcano Politics Play Out In Lava-Swamped Council District Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Big Island: Volcano Politics Play Out In Lava-Swamped Council District

Two candidates who have played significant roles in lava relief efforts are squaring off in the Aug. 11 primary.

Lava Flies Through Roof Of Tour Boat, Injuring 23 Hawaii DLNR

Lava Flies Through Roof Of Tour Boat, Injuring 23

UPDATED:ÌýA 20-year-old woman was in serious condition with a broken thigh bone.Ìý

Candi’s Ark: Meet The Woman Who Shelters Animals Rescued From The Lava Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Candi’s Ark: Meet The Woman Who Shelters Animals Rescued From The Lava

VIDEO: “Too many people that I know and I care about got affected,” says Candi Salazar.

Big Island: Does Anyone Really Miss The Puna Geothermal Plant? Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Big Island: Does Anyone Really Miss The Puna Geothermal Plant?

Hawaii Electric Light Co. has plenty of power despite the shutdown of the plant which was damaged by lava.

State Revokes Charter Of Big Island School

State Revokes Charter Of Big Island School

Parents will have to find new schools for 93 students after the Ka’u Learning Academy is closed by the Charter School Commission.

Big Island: Why The State Wants You To Quit Driving To This Popular Beach Jason Armstrong/Civil Beat

Big Island: Why The State Wants You To Quit Driving To This Popular Beach

You can bump along rutted roads to Green Sands beach, the southernmost point in the United States, but that’s about to change.