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County seeks to obtain land for Pohoiki Road widening via eminent domain
The manager of a pair of parcels in lower Puna is resisting a plan by Hawaii County to seize portions of that land in order to begin reopening Pohoiki Road.
World Ocean Day panel discusses coral reef ecosystems
Scientists, cultural practitioners and leaders in environmental conservation urge action over more conversation after two decades of research on Hawaii Island’s coral reefs.
Hawaii student FAFSA applications down 20%
As the deadline for the application to qualify for federal assistance to help pay for college nears this year, a Hawaii organization is trying new strategies to up their outreach efforts to local students and families.
Future of Prince Kuhio Plaza still in limbo
The chairman of the Hawaiian Homes Commission last month told the manager of Prince Kuhio Plaza that if a 40-year lease extension the mall is seeking is to be granted, PKP and its parent company, Brookfield Properties, will have to improve its benefits package for Native Hawaiians.
Cop cleared in teen’s death
An 18-year Hawaii Police Department veteran who was behind the wheel of a police cruiser when it struck and killed a 16-year-old pedestrian in January is back on duty.
Pele’s Kitchen reopens following fire
With plenty of community support and hard work, Pele’s Kitchen in Pahoa has reopened 78 days after a structure fire.
Safety concerns regarding KWXX Ho‘olaule‘a resolved: Event will return to downtown Hilo
The 28th KWXX Ho‘olaule‘a might not happen this year, but it will eventually return to downtown Hilo now that a conflict with Hawaii County has been resolved.
Chorus director Tom McAlexander dies at age 84
Tom McAlexander, a man who devoted his retirement to lifting East Hawaii’s voices in song, died June 2 at his Volcano home. He was 84.
Day of activities set for World Ocean Day
The public is invited to celebrate World Ocean Day with family-friendly activities and educational booths in Kalakaua Park this Saturday.
Big Isle man to get new trial in sex assault case
A Hawaii Supreme Court majority opinion filed Wednesday ordered a new trial for a Hawaii Island man, tried and convicted by a Kona Circuit Court jury for sexually assaulting in 2019 a visiting 78-year-old woman camping at a South Kohala beach park. He was 18 years old at the time of the attack.
More strategies mulled for feral pig conundrum
As the population of feral pigs on the Big Island continues to grow, county officials and residents are considering a wider range of solutions.
Hawaii insurance chief doesn’t see carrier exit as costs rise
Hawaii has been the subject of some scary national headlines lately regarding property insurance, but the state insurance commissioner Tuesday expressed a less calamitous view of the industry affecting homeowners.
Homelessness down 28%: Officials credit increases in funding for services, affordable housing
It appears the number of homeless individuals on Hawaii Island has reached its lowest point in the last six years.
How Michael Crichton’s widow Sherri got James Patterson to finish ‘Eruption’
Novelist Michael Crichton never talked much about his works in progress, says his widow Sherri Crichton.
Plan to turn Manago Hotel into housing nixed
A $5.5 million county grant to purchase a historic West Hawaii hotel and use it for affordable housing has fallen through.
DOH: Trace amounts of chromium detected in Laupahoehoe well
Trace amounts of chromium have been detected for the first time in water samples collected at the Laupahoehoe P-2 Well.
Bill to regulate bike tours advances
A proposal to impose regulations upon commercial bike tour operators in Hawaii County has advanced despite pushback from bicyclists and tour groups.
Three Hilo residents accused of crimes related to stolen checks
Three people have been arrested and charged with various financial crime offenses stemming from a theft of mail that occurred in January.
COVID cases creep up on the Big Island
Hawaii Island hospitals are reporting a slight increase in COVID-19 activity similar to rising rates throughout the state.
Armed standoff suspect indicted
An armed standoff suspect freed by a judge on cashless bail over a prosecutor’s objection has been indicted and is back behind bars.
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