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Council bill proposes changes to ohana housing rules
A newly amended Hawaii County Council bill would limit the square footage of future ohana housing units.
Pahoa man charged with DUI after crashing into police vehicle
A Pahoa man was arrested and charged Monday after crashing into a police vehicle.
Kona man wanted for questioning
Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 52-year-old David Scheper of South Kona.
Pedestrian critically injured in Pahoa
Police are investigating an early morning traffic collision Monday between a pickup truck and a pedestrian that occurred on Ainaloa Boulevard in Pahoa, in the general area of Palm Way.
Police seek help to find missing man, 77
Police are renewing their request for the public’s assistance in locating 77-year-old Charles Poole.
Tropical storms Emilia, Fabio could possibly combine
A pair of tropical storms in the Eastern Pacific Ocean are dancing with each other as they head west.
Maui Strong Fund has paid out $109 million
Roaches, sewage, close L&L Drive Inn in Captain Cook
The state Department of Health has shut down the L&L Drive Inn in Captain Cook after discovering an active roach infestation, a suspected sewage backup and several other health violations in the restaurant.
Summit discusses fentanyl crisis, impact on youth
County and state policy makers urged public engagement in protecting Big Island keiki from the scourge of fentanyl.
Final draft of 2045 General Plan released
Hawaii County released a final draft of its plan for the island’s development over the next 25 years.
Gov. Green sees hope, progress since deadly Lahaina wildfires
Area organizations kick off World Breastfeeding Week
Programs and health organizations across the island are working together to support breastfeeding mothers inside and outside of hospitals and clinics.
Big Isle tourism down in first half of ‘24
Tourism on the Big Island and Hawaii in general is down as high prices filter out overseas visitors.
DOE, county seek solutions to school bus crisis
An elementary school principal whose school is one of those impacted by what the state Department of Education says is a shortage of bus drivers said suspension of service to all public schools in the Hilo-Waiakea and Ka‘u-Keaau-Pahoa Complex Areas is “an inconvenience all the way around.”
Maui wildfire plaintiffs reach $4 billion settlement as anniversary nears
Nearly a year after a ferocious wildfire on Maui killed 102 people and leveled the historic town of Lahaina, Hawaii’s largest utility has agreed to pay the largest share of a legal settlement totaling just more than $4 billion and compensating more than 10,000 homeowners, businesses and other plaintiffs.
Ma‘i Movement forges ahead with fight against ‘period poverty’
The Ma‘i Movement continues to work toward its goal of ending “period poverty” in Hawaii.
Puna man convicted for electronic enticement of a minor
A Hilo jury has convicted a 32-year-old Puna man who was arrested in a sting dubbed “Operation Keiki Shield.”
Three picked for state House seat, governor now will choose who will replace deceased Rep. Nakashima
The Hawaii Democratic Party has submitted to Gov. Josh Green the names of three people it has selected as possible candidates to succeed the late Rep. Mark Nakashima in state House District 1.
Date set for KWXX Ho‘olaule‘a: Popular downtown Hilo event will return in January
After a year’s delay, the 28th KWXX Ho‘olaule‘a will return to downtown Hilo next year on Jan. 18.
DOE suspends school bus service to East Hawaii schools
Due to a shortage of bus drivers, public school bus routes in East Hawaii have been temporarily suspended, according to the state Department of Education.
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