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Photos: 20th annual Celebration of Life
The 20th annual Celebration of Life was held Sunday in Hilo.
Hawaii veteran, family honored at National Memorial Day Concert
Hawaii Legislature aims to alter affordable-housing program, possibly at expense of counties
‘It’s really bittersweet’: Demolition of historic Jaggar Museum begins
For the first time in nearly a century, Kilauea summit will soon be without a museum.
HPP lot owner said to be seeking nearly $1.4M
A California woman being sued by a developer whose contractor mistakenly built a house on her Hawaiian Paradise Park lot in Puna is seeking more than $1.3 million in damages, according to both the developer and Hawaii County.
Stressing ‘the importance of microchips’
The Hawaii County Animal Control Protection Agency has made changes to better handle the thousands of lost, abandoned or neglected pets that roam the island.
Puna Hongwanji holds annual Memorial Day observance
For 77 years, the Puna Hongwanji Temple has memorialized the 29 Puna servicemen who were killed in action while defending the nation.
Adjutant General Hara to retire; Green tabs Logan as successor
Gov. Josh Green announced Friday that Maj. Gen. Kenneth S. Hara — the state adjutant general, commander of the Hawaii National Guard and director of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency — will resign as adjutant general on Oct. 1, and retire from the Army on Nov. 1 after 40 years of military service.
Human remains recovered in Orchidland following investigation in HPP
Police today said they found a set of human remains in Keaau “believed to be connected to an active missing person investigation involving a 37-year-old Puna woman.”
Kona psychologist gets 20 years for sexually assaulting a minor
A 72-year-old Kailua-Kona clinical psychologist was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for the sexual assault of a minor.
Man dies in apparent suicide after police execute search warrant on HPP home
Police sent both the SWAT team and crisis negotiators to a Keaau residence Thursday afternoon, only to find the body of a dead man who apparently shot himself.
Astronomers create ‘catalog’ of exoplanets: ‘Surveys like this are really a labor of love’
Astronomers using a Maunakea observatory on Thursday published a “catalog” of more than 100 exoplanets.
Schatz, Tokuda seek higher payments for physicians
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, alongside Hawaii’s congressional delegation, on Thursday introduced legislation seeking higher Medicare reimbursements for the state’s health care providers.
Waimea roundabout advances
A long-planned project to make Waimea a safer town for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians has taken a major step toward fruition.
20th Celebration of Life is Sunday: ‘We hope people see that they are not alone’
For nearly 20 years, lanterns have lit up East Hawaii waters as community members remember and honor loved ones who have passed away.
Inclusive canoe race slated for next Sunday
Over 100 youth and adults are preparing to participate in Hilo’s third annual King Kamehameha’s Awesome Athletes Canoe Race on Sunday, June 2.
More details emerge after cockfight raid: 25 dead roosters, $20K in cash seized
Police said Tuesday officers who raided a cockfight May 18 in Hawaiian Paradise Park recovered 25 dead roosters, four injured birds and about $20,000 in cash.
Groundbreaking held for Waikoloa Village emergency route
State and county officials celebrated the launch of a private project Tuesday to construct an emergency route out of Waikoloa Village.
Hawaii housing market ‘bleak,’ University of Hawaii report finds
Hawaii’s housing market was pretty bleak in terms of supply and affordability for most residents in 2023, according to a new report.
Police seek leads on missing 12-year-old
Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile.
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