Construction has begun on the Puna Community Medical Center, which is expected to open before the end of the year.

Local charter school administrators aren’t happy with a Department of Education proposal to cut funding for 28 student services coordinators at charter schools statewide.

HILO State officials will visit six Big Island schools next week to see how well they’re prepared to deal with volcanic emissions.

Children of Hawaii families with no medical coverage who are affected by business closures can get free health coverage through the end of this year.

The state is spending more than $450,000 for improvements at four state hospitals on the Big Island and Oahu, the Governor’s Office announced last week.

From the humble beginnings of brewing curb wax at home to owning a skate company, Dan Madsen not only puts out a line of hand-painted decks and clothing, but also works to support skate artists all over the …