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Inouye, Lee Loy cruise to easy wins
State Sen. Lorraine Inouye once again defeated challenger Laura Acasio in the Democratic Primary Election Saturday night.
Kagiwada, Kimball retain council seats; Onishi appears to avoid runoff
Two Hawaii County Council members from East Hawaii appeared to keep their seats Saturday while a third is headed for a runoff after a close Primary Election.
Three council incumbents retain seats in W. Hawaii
Of the four Hawaii County Council Primary Election races in West Hawaii, three incumbents won their seats outright Saturday night, while a fourth race will go to a General Election runoff on Nov. 5.
Runoff in mayor’s race: Roth, Alameda to face off in November
Many veteran observers of local politics thought the Primary Election mayoral race would spawn a runoff in the General Election on Nov. 5 between incumbent Mitch Roth and challenger Kimo Alameda — and that’s what happened.
Familiar names dominate OHA races in early results
Name recognition may have helped career politicians Peter Apo and Lei Ahu Isa stand out in a crowded field for the single seat open for the at-large trustee race for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. But the race appeared too close to call after the first announced results Saturday night, with incumbent Kelii Akina, who has served as trustee since 2016, holding a nearly 7,000-vote lead over Ahu Isa, and Apo just behind her. The two top candidates will go on to the general election.
Handling of school bus crisis blasted
A family advocacy group is suggesting that parents affected by the public school bus driver shortage go to the state Board of Education to voice their frustrations and concerns.
Hawaiian Electric says customers should not see rate increases due to wildfire settlement
Survivors experience first anniversary of tragic Maui wildfires
Judge frees 3 of 4 suspects in burglary
A Hilo judge, over prosecutors’ objections, freed three of four suspects arrested Sunday in connection with the theft of a Worthington heavy-duty compressor and an accompanying trailer from a Makalika Street property in the Panaewa neighborhood of Hilo.
Publisher, bookseller David Reed dies at 74
David Reed, publisher and co-owner of Petroglyph Press and Basically Books, died Aug. 2 at his home in Hilo after a brief illness. He was 74.
Hana No‘eau Hawaiian Arts Festival returns to Hilo
The second annual Hana No‘eau Hawaiian Arts Festival will be celebrating Moku O Keawe and Hawaiian culture with demonstrations, art, music, games and food this weekend.
14 suspended E. Hawaii school bus routes will be reinstated Monday
Fourteen previously suspended school bus routes in East Hawaii will be reinstated starting Monday, according to the state Department of Education.
Police: Pedestrian struck early Monday in Puna dies
Police say a woman pedestrian struck by a pickup truck early Monday morning in Ainaloa subdivision has died.
5 ways Hawaii is trying to prevent the next deadly fire
LAHAINA, Maui — A year ago, the deadliest American wildfire in more than a century took 102 lives on Maui, leaving the historic town of Lahaina in ashes and spurring a series of investigations into what could have been done to better prepare for such a disaster.
Council votes to override mayor’s veto: Bill on access to transfer stations becomes law
The Hawaii County Council defied Mayor Mitch Roth — and its own legal advisers — in overturning a veto on Wednesday.
Council votes to offer tax relief to those who rent out part of their home for at least six months
Homeowners who rent out parts of their home for six months or more would be eligible for a tax break under a bill approved by the Hawaii County Council.
Retired HPD assistant chief allowed deferred plea
A retired Hawaii Police Department assistant chief is serving court-ordered supervision for a domestic-related incident last October in Kailua-Kona.
Hilo business, nonprofit provide ‘bouldering’ as a way to boost keiki
Big Island Climbing and its nonprofit partner, Adventure Centers Hawaii, are working to uplift youth in the community through “bouldering” — a form of free climbing on artificial rock walls.
Model advocate for homeless Twinkle Borge remembered for reshaping attitudes
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.
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