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Goodwill Hawaii settles in to new Hilo home
Goodwill Hawaii has started to occupy its new Hilo location, and four of the nonprofit’s community programs will be operating out of the property by the end of the month.
Hospital morgue overcapacity: Hawaii County urged to build its own facility
The Hilo Benioff Medical Center morgue is severely overcapacity — with repercussions festering beyond the hospital’s campus, according to several sources.
Green to appoint Nakashima’s successor, Dems to submit choices
Since the 2008 election, the residents of House District 1 have known only Mark Nakashima as their state representative.
Man, 32, arrested in connection with downtown Hilo robbery, assault
Police have arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with a robbery and assault that occurred Tuesday afternoon in downtown Hilo near the new Hawaii County homeless camp.
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.
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