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Alternate technology to make electricity from wind proposed for Hawaii
June brought below average rainfall to E. Hawaii
The summer dry season “kicked into high gear during June.”
Alleged assailant of county-contracted surveyors charged
Police have charged 32-year-old Kukaua Keliihooluhi Kaupe Bright, whom they say is one of two men who allegedly assaulted a pair of county-contracted surveyors July 9 in downtown Hilo.
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.
Beloved Oahu surfer and lifeguard Tamayo Perry is celebrated
Merchants have mixed views about county homeless camp
Some downtown Hilo business owners are conflicted about a temporary shelter erected on Ponahawai Street to house the area’s homeless population.
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.
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.
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