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‘Letting the artist decide’: Hilo art show ongoing through April 25

In a Hilo art show, thirty-four local artists are showcasing the art that best represents them and the totality of their work.

Housing density bill curtailed

A proposal to increase housing density statewide was substantially cut Monday after lawmakers chose to leave the matter to the counties.

Waikoloa Road Rehabilitation project ongoing

Work continues on the Waikoloa Road Rehabilitation, which extends from Mamalahoa Highway to Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway.

Planning Commission to mull housing-related bills

A trio of Hawaii County Council bills that would change how transient accommodations and ‘ohana housing units are regulated will go before the Windward Planning Commission on Thursday.

Sailor’s remains identified 82 years after Pearl Harbor

On Dec. 7, 1941, the USS California, the flagship of the Navy’s Pacific Fleet, was moored on “battleship row” at Pearl Harbor when it was struck by Japanese torpedoes and bombs. The ship caught fire, flooded and sank over the course of three days, and 103 crew members were killed.

Jaggar Museum to be dismantled next week

The historic former Jaggar Museum in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will begin coming down next week.

Big rent-to-own housing push by Home Lands agency praised, panned

The state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is pursuing its biggest homestead development initiative in history, but one expanding piece of the plan aimed at helping low-income beneficiaries is distressing some stakeholders.

Bees causing a buzz: County bill would change how beehives, apiaries are regulated

The Big Island will be abuzz Tuesday about a proposal to allow bees to be kept on residential and other properties.

Maunakea fence to protect wildlife from cats

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands installed a fence Friday on Maunakea to protect an endangered native bird from feral cats.

Hula students impacted by wildfire to perform at Merrie Monarch Ho‘ike

Fifteen hula students from Maui’s Lahainaluna High School are about to take a trip of a lifetime to experience the 61st annual Merrie Monarch Festival.

Judge finds probable cause for trial in stolen T-H van case

A judge last week found that there is probable cause to try a 23-year-old Hilo man on charges he allegedly stole a van March 9 from the Hawaii Tribune-Herald’s production facility in downtown Hilo.

Man accused of stealing 2 Jeeps, leading cops on high-speed chase

A 32-year-old Hilo man accused of stealing two Jeep Wranglers from the Grand Naniloa Hotel Golf Course parking lot and leading police on a high-speed chase will have at least some of his charges heard in Hilo Circuit Court.

Longer County Council terms?

Hawaii County Council members could serve for 12 consecutive years under an upcoming council proposal.

Two fashion shows set for Merrie Monarch week

Two different fashion shows are being held in Hilo this week to coincide with the Merrie Monarch Festival.

Two arrested after violent robbery, kidnapping

A 31-year-old Keaau man thought he was meeting a female friend for drink to celebrate his birthday early Sunday morning.

Police investigating shots fired near Hilo bar and restaurant

Police are requesting the public’s assistance with an investigation of an incident during which a firearm was suspected of being discharged in front of a business establishment in Hilo.

A glut of puppies: Shelters work to find homes for increasing number of young dogs

Cute faces mask a sad story as animal shelters in Hawaii County continue to take in dozens of mixed-breed puppies every month.

Bill moving through Legislature aims to increase densities in urban areas

Hawaii’s urban housing density could more than triple under a new zoning proposal sailing through the state Legislature.

Blessing ceremony held for nonprofit’s permanent Hilo facility

The Hawaii-based nonprofit Child and Family Service celebrated its 125th birthday with a blessing ceremony for the future Hilo Community Resource and Counseling Center.

Legal battle brewing after house built on wrong HPP lot

A woman who purchased a vacant lot in Puna was surprised to find out a $500,000 house was built on the property by mistake.


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