Hilo High School Gym a Step Closer to Reality

3D Rendering of the new Hilo High School Gym as seen from Waianuenue Avenue

On April 12th, the "last and final charette" for the Hilo High School gym was held. Representatives from the state, county, American Red Cross, Alumnae, and HHS were in attendance.

The gym will be built in one phase and when completed with seat 1376 in the bleachers when open, and 880 in the closed position.  The gym will be built to meet the requirements of being a shelter as well as meeing ADA requirements.  Various green energy initatives such as solar water heating will also be included in the gym design.

Ground breaking for the gym which has been delayed for over a year is now planned for June, 2012.

Gubernatorial Forum Held in Hilo

Gubernatorial candidates Neil Abercombie and Mufi Hanneman answer panel questions on a range of topics facing Big Island Businesses at a forum hosted by a number of Hawaii Island Business organizations at the UH Hilo Performing Arts Center. Questions touched upon the economy, job creation, taxes and the doctor shortage. The forum was moderated by Linda Coble and panelist included Jerry Burris, Todd Belt and Wayne Yoshioka.