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Russ Roberts (https://hawaiinewsdigestonline.com).
Mayoral hopefuls take stage
Four leading mayoral candidates made their pitches to Big Island residents at a public forum Wednesday.
Chancellor chosen for Hawaii Community College
Susan Kazama has been named the next Hawaii Community College chancellor, effective July 19.
Rep. Ed Case calls on Biden to end presidential bid
U.S. Rep. Ed Case today broke ranks with the rest of Hawaii’s Congressional delegation by calling for President Joe Biden to end his re-election bid for the White House.
Shaking up Shakespeare: Hilo Community Players’ performances kick off tonight
The Hilo Community Players are romping through all of William Shakespeares’ plays in a fast-paced, hilarious fashion over the next four weeks.
Rep. Mark Nakashima dies at 61
Longtime state Rep. Mark Nakashima has died.
Police: Ocean View homicide victim died of multiple blows to the head
Police say an autopsy performed this morning on the body of Adam Santos found that the 51-year-old man died due to the trauma of multiple blows to the head.
As NATO gathers in Washington, leaders urged to remember Hawaii
WASHINGTON — As NATO leaders gather in Washington for their 75th anniversary summit this week, a dozen U.S. senators asked them on Wednesday to plug what they see as a Hawaii-sized hole in the North Atlantic Treaty, the military alliance’s founding document.
NASA awards contract to UH worth up to $85.5M
A Maunakea telescope that is used to identify asteroids and comets that might pose a threat to Earth likely will continue operating through the end of 2033.
Road and sidewalk repairs begin in downtown Hilo
The Department of Public Works Division and Jas Glover Ltd. have begun road and sidewalk repairs on Kilauea Avenue and Keawe Street from Ponahawai Street to Waianuenue Avenue.
Suspects sought in assault, robbery near new county homeless camp
Police are seeking information about an assault and robbery that occurred Tuesday afternoon near the new Hawaii County homeless camp located off Ponahawai Street in Hilo.
Japanese national who caused scare at Hilo airport has been released
A Japanese national whose alleged actions caused a closure of Hilo International Airport early Tuesday morning has been released from police custody pending further investigation.
Alleged kidnap victim found in good health, police say
Police have identified the victim in the alleged abduction Sunday night in the parking lot of the Puainako Town Center.
Volcano man accused of wild drive in stolen Jeep
A 43-year-old Volcano man was arrested after allegedly leading officers on a high-speed chase in Hilo on the Fourth of July in a stolen Jeep.
Proposal aims to create more farmers markets
More farmers markets could be established across Hawaii Island.
Council recommends impact study of proposed STVR regulations
A Hawaii County Council committee has supported a proposal for a study about the economic impacts of much-debated changes to the regulations for short-term vacation rentals.
Green signs public safety bills
Bills signed into law Tuesday expand the statute of limitation for civil litigation against predators who sexually abuse children, raise the age to buy ammunition to 21 — the legal age to purchase guns in Hawaii — and mandate the state’s law enforcement agencies to hire more women and nonbinary police officers.
Mayoral candidates to appear today at AARP Hawaii forum
Four candidates for Hawaii County mayor will speak at an AARP Hawaii forum today that will be broadcast on public access Na Leo Channel 55, naleo.tv/governmental55 and the AARP Hawaii Facebook page.
Students learn by doing at UH-Hilo: Recent Kilauea eruption a great opportunity for aspiring geologists
While the most recent eruption of Kilauea volcano was short-lived, it provided an exciting hands-on learning opportunity for students using the University of Hawaii at Hilo geology lab.
Rep. Tokuda introduces bill to rename Hawaii Island post office after Vietnam War veteran hero
A bill was recently introduced in Congress to rename the Captain Cook Post Office after First Lieutenant John Kuulei Kauhaihao of Honaunau, who was killed in action in Vietnam and posthumously awarded the U.S. Army’s second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross.
Hilo airport terminal evacuated after 2 inert grenades were found in luggage
Hilo International Airport briefly halted operations this morning when Hawaii Police Department personnel responded to a report by Transportation Security Administration staff that two items resembling grenades were detected during X-ray screening within a carry-on bag belonging to male Japanese national departing the country.
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