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Hilo sushi restaurant lands on Yelp top 100 list
One of the 100 best sushi restaurants in the country sits right in downtown Hilo, according to a leading online review platform.
Gov. Green lines up 17 bills passed by Hawaii Legislature to veto
County auditor addresses unfair hiring claims
A Hawaii County audit has concluded the county does not have enough rules in place to prevent nepotism and unfairness in the hiring process for government positions.
Kamehameha Schools teacher inducted into national HOF
An accomplished Hawaii educator has been inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame after 34 years of teaching at Kamehameha Schools on the Big Island and Oahu.
Police Commission discusses DUI complaint
The Hawaii County Police Commission on Friday discussed correspondence from county Auditor Tyler Benner, then filed it into the record without a vote or any other action taken on allegations contained in the document.
State seeing a summer COVID-19 surge
For Kaimuki resident Jan Hayashi, it started with a headache halfway through the workday.
Police ID motorcyclist killed in Kona crash
Police have identified a motorcyclist who died in a two-vehicle collision Wednesday at the intersection of Palani Road and Kealakaa Street in Kailua-Kona as 29-year-old Zachary McQuaid Stubbs of Kailua-Kona.
County announces Fourth of July celebrations
Hawaii County’s official Independence Day celebrations will take place Thursday, July 4, in Hilo and Kona.
Committee denies extension for Kona Vistas
After public outcry, a controversial West Hawaii housing development on Tuesday was denied a time extension to complete its project.
‘Truly one for the ages’: State settles lawsuit filed by 13 youths over climate change
Gov. Josh Green on Thursday announced settlement of a lawsuit against the state by 13 youth plaintiffs who alleged the state violated their constitutional rights to a livable environment by operating a transportation system that contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.
Police investigating potential drowning in Kainaliu
Police are investigating the possible drowning death of a 58-year-old Oahu man Thursday afternoon at Kainaliu Beach in Kona.
Keiki get hands-on learning experience during ‘Imiloa program
During summer break, some keiki are spending time learning about the history and culture of wa‘a (canoes) through immersive educational experiences at the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo.
Public invited to bon dance in Honomu
Honomu Henjoji Mission invites communities along the Hamakua Coast to celebrate life with a Obon service and dance this Saturday.
US FAA probes low-flying Southwest Airlines flight near Oklahoma City
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Thursday it is investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that descended to a low altitude 9 miles (14.5 km) from the Oklahoma City airport.
Man, 26, allegedly carjacks pickup, rams police vehicle
A 26-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly carjacking a pickup truck in Nanakuli before ramming a police vehicle and trying to steal another car in Kaneohe.
Kapolei man charged with moving more than $950K worth of drugs
The U.S. Department of Justice wants a Kapolei man held without bail after he was charged with using an assault rifle and shotgun while dealing more than $950,000 worth of cocaine, fentanyl, MDMA, cannabis and steroids.
Council approves the use of eminent domain to get land for Pohoiki Road
A land dispute regarding a pair of Puna land parcels Hawaii County needs access to in order to reopen Pohoiki Road seems unlikely to be resolved cordially.
HPD’s DUI arrests questioned; county auditor forwards complaint to Police Commission
When the Hawaii County Police Commission meets Friday, the agenda includes an unofficial complaint alleging the department’s officers automatically arrest and charge motorists with driving under the influence of intoxicants when drug paraphernalia is found.
Report: New medical facility needed in Kailua-Kona
A new report about health care in West Hawaii recommends building a new hospital facility closer to Kailua-Kona.
Council OKs new regulations for bike tours
A proposed series of regulations for commercial bike tour groups has finally passed the County Council, albeit not without disagreements.
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