Hawaii Tribune-Herald. “Mayor Roth the victim of online prank.”
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Mayor Roth the victim of online prank
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Farmers laud North Kohala well project
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources next month will commence a yearlong $5.7 million project to improve a well in North Kohala so it can be used for agricultural purposes once again.
Hakalau Jodo Mission to hold Obon festival Saturday
Music, dancing and food will be abundant at Hakalau Jodo Mission during its Obon festival this Saturday.
Mural brightens up Banyan Drive
Art aims to beautify the area around the former Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel on Banyan Drive as the building nears demolition by the end of the year.
Motorists escorted to safety after fire breaks out along South Point Road
First responders were dispatched at about 2:15 p.m. today to a fire on South Point Road in the Kaʻu, where they promptly initiated efforts to contain the blaze and ensure the safety of the public.
Public invited to League of Women Voters event
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Zoo: Don’t feed the animals
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Insurers’ Maui fire settlement objection is nixed
Alleged Maui bomber faces federal charges
Summer camp for mainland kids shows off the majesty of Hawaii Island
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Drought conditions ‘could be coming’
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Study: Water quality will continue to decline
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NAS pool set to reopen next month
After much-needed renovations, the NAS Swimming Pool in Hilo is finally set to reopen next month.
18-year-old Kona man charged with possessing child pornography
An 18-year-old Kailua-Kona man is in custody and facing 10 charges related to child pornography.
Awards to fund University of Hawaii research soar by $100 million
FAA awards $64M for Kona airport runway rehabilitation
HONOLULU – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has awarded two grants totaling $64.7 million to the state Department of Transportation to rehabilitate the runway at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole.
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
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