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The process of rebuilding in Lahaina begins
Public feedback sought for solar project
A proposed solar development near Waikoloa will be taking public feedback at a virtual meeting this evening.
State increasing no-passing zones on DKI Highway
The state Department of Transportation advises motorists that sections of the Daniel K. Inouye Highway, formerly Saddle Road, will become no-passing zones effective upon installation of signs and pavement markings.
Kai ‘Ehitu ready to continue historic season at World Sprints
KAILUA-KONA — It’s a bustling, overcast, late-summer afternoon on Kailua Pier.
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HILO — After a two-decade hiatus, the world stage of canoe racing has returned to the Aloha State.
Boom! A sweet quest of epic proportions
After seven weeks of hard work, dedication and faith, Nikki Kawahine is nearing the finish line of her mission — making 30,000 macarons for the upcoming Made in Hawaii Festival.
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
CORRECTIONS: The final tallies, which came out after the paper’s deadline were: Mitch Roth, 18,399 votes or 37.99%; Kimo Alameda, 13,419 votes or 27.56%; Breeani Kobayashi, 9,872 votes or 20.27%; and Jr. Tupa‘i, 5,868 votes or 12.05%. The other three candidates Yumi Kawano, Daniel Cunningham and Kavin Kahikina, received 458, 351 and 3.19 votes, respectively, all less than 1%.
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.
Incumbents Hirono, Case, Tokuda cruise to Democratic primary victories
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.
Model advocate for homeless Twinkle Borge remembered for reshaping attitudes
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.
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