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Hawaii Supreme Court weighs in on Schweitzers’ case
The Hawaii Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered Hilo Circuit Judge Peter Kubota to transfer a petition seeking monetary compensation for brothers Albert “Ian” Schweitzer and Shawn Schweitzer to a new civil case.
State launches Gun Tip Line
The state Department of Law Enforcement has established a Gun Tip Line for people to make anonymous reports of illegal gun ownership and gun crimes.
DLNR: Nene killed by hit-and-run driver in Hilo park
A male nene, banded as 595, was killed Thursday morning by a hit-and-run driver while apparently crossing a road in Lili‘uokalani Gardens off Banyan Drive, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Club to host ’50s-themed dance party: Fundraising event is Oct. 19 in Hilo
The Hilo Woman’s Club is traveling back in time to the 1950s for a night at the sock hop.
Man arrested following armed standoff with police in Volcano
Police on Thursday arrested Shawn Edward Page, 58, for first-degree attempted murder and trespassing following a daylong armed standoff in Volcano.
DLNR: Hit-and-run driver kills nene in Hilo park
A male nene, banded as 595, was killed this morning by a hit-and-run driver while apparently crossing a road in Liliʻuokalani Gardens off Banyan Drive, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Honolulu airport moves up in passenger satisfaction, but still 4th worst
Defendant in fatal Hilo traffic crash released from jail
A 71-year-old Hilo man who pleaded guilty to a felony negligent homicide charge for a collision that killed a 79-year-old aikido instructor who was riding a recumbent tricycle has been released from custody pending sentencing.
Pahoa man ‘relieved’ by lesser verdict in stabbing case
A 42-year-old Pahoa man was convicted Monday by a Hilo jury of second-degree assault and first-degree burglary for breaking into his former girlfriend’s house more than three years ago and stabbing her with a large knife while she was in bed.
Pahoa bus hub/library could break ground in 2025
A combination bus hub and library planned to be built in Pahoa is on track to begin construction next year.
UH Cancer Center recognized with 5-year national designation
Slack-key greats in the spotlight: About a dozen of Hawaii’s most talented players set to take the stage at Kona resort
A dozen of Hawaii’s most talented slack-key guitarists are on the bill of the 27th Annual Kona Style Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival.
Hawaii’s loan forgiveness program helps ease the burden on health care workers’ families
HVO: Smoke rising from crater is not caused by a new eruption
Smoke rising from Napau Crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is not from a new eruption, but an ongoing wildfire, reports the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
EPIC fail? Homeowner sues county over building permits
CORRECTIONS: In a previous edition of this story, Shahzaad Ausman’s first name is misspelled and Walter Fullerton is misidentified as the previous owner of the property. The Tribune-Herald regrets the errors and apologizes to both gentlemen.
Clash erupts over Hawai‘i Tourism Authority budget request
Hone helped restore rainfall norms for Big Island
September is the final month of the dry season for most of Hawaii — and after August’s deluge caused by the passage of Hurricane Hone south of the Big Island, rainfall totals fell back to earth.
New fencing planned for island forest reserves
The Department of Land and Natural Resources is gearing up to build nearly six miles of ungulate-proof fencing in state land reserves on Big Island.
DHHL project will create 78 homestead lots at King’s Landing
Portions of land at King’s Landing in Hilo could be awarded for Hawaiian homesteads by 2026.
Roth signs bill to expand housing availability
Mayor Mitch Roth has signed County Council Bill 123, a piece of legislation aimed at increasing housing inventory.
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