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HPP man posts bail after being charged with multiple offenses
Police have charged 31-year-old Dylan Jessen Gapp of Hawaiian Paradise Park with numerous firearms offenses and violation of a court order.
Nene gosling found dead in popular Hilo park
Patrons of Lili‘uokalani Park and Gardens in Hilo were disheartened recently to learn about the death of a nene gosling in the park.
Testifiers to board: No PTA land swap
People statewide urged the Board of Land and Natural Resources on Friday to reject a proposed land exchange between the state and the U.S. Army that would allow it to continue to use land in the Pohakuloa Training Area and elsewhere.
Police arrest suspect in Kona robbery
Police arrested 21-year-old Peter Melling of Kailua-Kona on April 12 for a robbery that occurred at a shopping center on the 75-5800 block of Alii Drive on April 11.
Woman accused of beating, kicking dog in Kona
A 26-year-old woman accused of beating and kicking her dog at McDonald’s in Kailua-Kona has been freed on supervised release over the objection of prosecutors.
More rolling outages possible today after Saturday generator failure, Hawaiian Electric warns
Hawaiian Electric may implement rolling outages throughout the Big Island this morning and possibly this evening after an equipment failure over the weekend.
Election cards have been mailed
The Hawaii County Elections Division has mailed out election notification cards.
Slow spring for real estate? Interest rates continue to put pressure on home sales
It’s likely to be a slow spring for Big Island home sales as the market struggles to recover from 2023.
Landowner testifies in HPP house snafu case
A California woman being sued by a developer whose contractor erroneously built a home on her lot in Hawaiian Paradise Park testified in court Friday that monetary damages are not what she is seeking.
Cockfighting bill dies in Senate
A controversial state measure that would crack down on people raising chickens for cockfighting is dead.
Uncle Miles Kitchen departs Hilo airport
After 15 years of serving travelers, Uncle Miles Kitchen has closed at the Hilo International Airport.
Resistance to roundabout: Draft EA released for proposed Waikoloa Village project
The public comment period addressing the draft environmental assessment for the Waikoloa Road/Paniolo Avenue roundabout concluded Monday, with community members expressing concern over the finding of no significant impact recommended in the report.
Governor designates Official State Snails
HONOLULU — Gov. Josh Green has signed legislation designating an official state kahuli, or snail, for each of the main Hawaiian Islands and the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport closed for the third time this year
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport closed for the third time this year after a crack in the runway was discovered Friday morning.
Most of East Hawaii, Kona coffee belt had above-average rainfall
March was rainier than average on the windward side of Hawaii Island and the South Kona coffee belt. Elsewhere, not so much.
Micronesians assist own rescue from remote island with makeshift ‘HELP’ sign
The U.S. Coast Guard saved three Micronesians on Tuesday from a remote, 31-acre island near Guam after the trio of stranded fishermen spelled out “HELP” on a beach using palm leaves.
Hawaii lawmakers push electric utilities to reduce wildfire risks
The state Legislature appears poised to create a new way for Hawaii electric utilities to pay for wildfire risk mitigation that reduces the cost possibly passed onto ratepayers in an effort to help prevent another tragic fire in the state.
Benioffs bolster fire department fleet
The Hawaii Fire Department now has access to four brand-new brushfire trucks that were gifted through donations to the Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Foundation.
With help from the Benioffs, groundbreaking held for landmark expansion of Hilo hospital
“It’s a new beginning for health care here on the island.”
Work to decommission 2 Maunakea telescopes to resume
Work to decommission a pair of Maunakea telescopes will resume this month.
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