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Gov. Green says Biden was ‘sick and exhausted’ before debate
Gov. Josh Green said he came away from a conference call Wednesday with President Joe Biden and other Democratic governors feeling like the president was a “different individual” from the one in the distressing performance during the 2024 election debate.
Fight over seabed agency leadership turns nasty
WASHINGTON — Allegations of possible payments to help secure votes. Claims of abuse of agency funds by top diplomats. A possible job offer to entice a candidate to withdraw from a race.
Petitioners appeal decision regarding Lee Loy
Petitioners who sought to disqualify Hawaii County Councilwoman Sue Lee Loy from running for the state House District 2 seat are appealing Hawaii Chief Election Officer Scott Nago’s decision that she is eligible to run.
New laws aim to bolster coffee, mac nut growers
Gov. Josh Green signed 11 agriculture-related bills into law Wednesday that address feral chickens, the labeling of macadamia nuts and coffee, and the sale of compost, among other things.
People reliant on powered medical devices urged to plan for outages
West Hawaii residents who are dependent upon electrical medical devices are strongly advised to make plans for potential power outages this summer.
Fireworks: Permits, rules and regs
Permits for firecrackers are available today until 8 p.m., according to Hawaii County.
Police cracking down on underage drinking
With student summer break in full swing, multiple units of Hawaii Police Department — including the Hilo Community Policing Section, Area I Juvenile Aid Section and South Hilo Patrol District — are stepping up enforcement of underage drinking and curfew and public park hours violations.
Police arrest 17 for DUI
During the week of June 24-30, Hawaii Island police arrested 17 motorists for DUI.
Firefighters battle two Puna house fires
County firefighters battled a pair of structure fires in Puna earlier this week.
Military aircraft alert for Hawaii Island
The public is advised that depending on weather, jet engine and aircraft noise may increase over Pohakuloa Training Area and West Hawaii from July 8 through Aug. 2 as military aircraft participate in the 2024 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise.
‘Niche’ industries could help diversify Hawaii’s economy, study finds
Tourism will remain Hawaii’s No. 1 economic driver with no clear emerging industry to replace it — despite ongoing calls to diversify the economy following the COVID- 19 pandemic and Aug. 8 Maui wildfires, according to a new study.
Removal of Caltech observatory completed
The Caltech Submillimeter Observatory has been removed from Maunakea.
Judge ups bail for man in domestic violence case
A Hilo judge on Friday more than doubled the bail for a domestic violence suspect.
Waiakea Uka Park upgrades near completion
With an upgrade and expansion in progress, Waiakea Uka Park could be the new social and recreation hub for the upper Hilo community by the end of the year.
Police seek leads in Mountain View murder
Police said Tuesday they have not yet identified a suspect in the strangulation death of a 71-year-old woman found dead in her Hawaiian Acres subdivision home almost two weeks ago.
EHCC’s Kipuka camp teaches art forms to kids
Keiki ages 6 to 10 last month learned different forms of art during the East Hawaii Cultural Center Kipuka camp.
Event to celebrate renaming of Kahaki Park
The public is invited to a ceremony today to celebrate the renaming of Kahaki Park in Puna to its original place name.
Green signs laws to aid keiki, kupuna
Gov. Josh Green on Monday signed 16 bills into law designed to enhance the protection and care of keiki and kupuna and to help ensure safety in Hawaii’s schools.
Rebuilding begins in Lahaina wildfire impact zone
LAHAINA — Walls are going up on Lahaina resident Gene Milne’s Malanai Street property — the first under construction in the Lahaina wildfire impact zone, where the historic town was destroyed Aug. 8 in the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century.
Planning commissions support proposal for residential beekeeping
A proposal that would allow Big Island beekeepers to work closer to home remains popular among residents and policymakers alike.
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